The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-04-28

As an officer in the lodge he has proved
himself capable, having held an office of
some kind during his entire m embership.
lie was initiated into Crescent lodge in
the spring of 1887 and has been one of
its most earnest workers.
Olive Branch lodge he d a very pleasant
session last evening. The good OF the
order was thoroughly enjoyed. The
seventy-fourth anniversary OF the order
was the subject OF discussion.
Westminster lodge will hold one of its
pleasant socials in Columbia hall next
Monday evening.
What Cheer lodge will have a "tough
smoke" next Tuesday evening.
Reliance lodge held a very pleasant en-
tertainment In its hall last Tuesday
evening. There VAS large attendance.
Canton William ;. Johnson not only
made the best appearance IN Attleboro
last Tuesday, but had the largest nu Ii Der
OF men in line.
TIE third degree was conferred on two
candidates in What Cheer lodge last
Tuesday. under inc supervision of Past
Grand Henry X. Rogers MS degree master.
Westminster lodge conferred the first
degree upon one and the second upon
two candidates last Monday evening.
The third degree will be conferred next
Monday ns evening" v TT nj,
lodge spent portion OF the present week
IN Boston, Mass.
Brother Allen Frasier returned from a
business trip 10 the West early in the
week.
Pllgrim lodge had a good attendance
last Tuesday evening. There was no
work in any of the degrees, 40 the me ~
bers enjoyed themselves during the good
of the order. A regular" Pilgrim lodge
collation. was served. The first degree
will be confe red next Tuesday evening
upon one candidate.
Naomi Rebekah lodge held an enter
talnment In Odd Fellows hall last even
ing, when the foiiowing-named gentle
men ana ladies rendered their service,
Misses Evans and Braman, piano duet
is and vocalists; Martin Lewis, violin
soioist; Miss Bedett, who gave song.
dances and recitations; Mrs. Easter
brooke, reader: Mrs. Waterman, vocalist.
the floor was cleared for dane
ing. The committee of Arrangements
was Past Noble Lldv Sarah S law, chair
man; Brothers Robert Carls e. l. S.
Shaw, Sisters Ada WinsIow, Ella An.
drews AMI Pest Noble Grand Maria A.
Wilson.
Mayfower lodge conferred the inisia-
tory dtgree upon one candidate las
Wednesday evening, and received one
application for mem bership. There was
a fair attendance, ana the work was
done very pleasing manner. The
first degree will be conferred next
"Wednesday evening, and large attend
ance In desired.
Crescent lodge had large attendance
last 1uesday evening, When the third de-
gree was conferred upon TWO candidates,
aud one app ication ior memb rsnip re-
ceived. Brother Warren Is. Arnold who
has been i'll for some time vas reported
To he IN very critical condition, ana
Brothers Taylor, Peckham aud Allen
Tn In alanr. hA lpna
anu Brother Watson was reported sick
Brother Schofield Of GOOD Samaritan
10 igr, Pawtu ,ket, who has been in the
care OF this lodge is rapidly improving z,
The initiatory degree will be conferred
next Tuesday evening.
:. About fifty members OF Roger Will
liams lodge made fraternal visit to
Enterprise lodge of Pawtucket last eve n
lug. when the third degree was conferred
and n collation. served.
Swarts lodg, had n large attendance
last Wednesday evening. The third de-
gree was conferred upon three candi-
dates. Past Grand Charles n. Bowen is
still quite sick. and Brothers Fuller,
Daboli and Newton remain about the
same. The iDitiators degree will be
conferred next Wedn esday evening when
a large attendance is looked for.
The ball given by Orient lodge in Al
tleboro last Monday evening in honor of
the seyenty-four b anniversary of the or
der was brought o n close by the sudden
death OF one of its members. Frank Law
renee He had AIKEN an active part in
the stivities OF the day, and was taken
suddenly i'll at the bail. and together
with his wife, started for their home.
They had gone but short distances when
Mr.. Lawrence became unconscious. He
was taken to the nearest house anL med
icat aid summoned, but he expired be-
fore IL arrived. Brother Lawrence was
about 20 years OF age.
Roger Williams lodge held its regular
meeting last Tuesday evening, when the
iuitiatory degree was conferred upon
one and the third upon one candidate.
Brother Buffun, who mas held the posi-
tion of warren tor the past seven years.
resigned, AS he has accepted perma ieut
position in the fire department The
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