The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-04-07
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RESUME OF LODGE ROOM EVENTS.
What Odd Fellows, Knights OF Py-
thias, American Mechanics, Grand
Army Posts aud Kindred Societies
Are Doing.

IduOnlcuS lOuge ccicDfateu ltS 3St an
niversary in the lodgeroom last evening.
II was an informal but very agreeable OBJ
servation of the unbroken life OF one OF
the most successful lodges in the
state. After short business
meeting Caterer Bolander spread an
inviting collation. OF salads and cold meats
and various delicaclcs in the main nall.
About 75 members and guests
including Grand Master Farnhan,
Deputy Grand Master Mackinnon, Grand
Secretary Mosley, Grand Marshal Martin,
Grand Representative Trnmpier, Grand
Herald Munroe bestowed attention
upon the good things, and after that on
hand remarks, aud very good ones,
were made by guests and members.
The characteristic Introduction by toast
master Past Grand +. A. Smith, Jr, added
considerable to the air OF bonhomie
that always prevails in social gatherings
OF this old and respected lodge. The
evenings festivities terminated with
whist all around.
Grand Master Farnham attended the
complimentary reception 10 Grand Master
Cook of Massachusetts, by the District
Deputies Association,i in the United states
Hotel, Boston, Thursday evening. Ac-
cording to the Boston papers he made a
pleasing speech.
The rain storm did not interfere with an
enthusiastic meeting in Mount Vernon
Lodge, Wednesday evening. Past Grand
Lewis installed ii. j. Babington l.. >. to
N.G.
Park Hill Lodge received three applica-
tions for membership Monday evening.
A calico social was held Thursday even
ing. On Monday evening the initiatory
degree will be conferred on seven candi-
dates.
A committee was appointed in Mayfiow-
er Lodge Wednesday evening TO make
arrangements to celebrate the 2lst anni-
versary of the lodge on the evening OF
May 20.
The committee on bylaws OF Hope
Lodge presented report Monday eve-
ming which will be acted on April 10.
Hope Lodge will celebrate its 50th an
niversary the latter part of July.
The degree staff of Rachel Rebekah
Lodge, accompanied by a large nsslber OF
the members, will visit Esther Lodge OF
Newport, Wednesday evening, April Is.
The staff, under the supervision of Past
Grand Master Lindsay Anderson, will ex-
emplify the degree.
The first and third degrees were con-
ferred in James Wood Lodge Tuesday
evening. The second degree will be con-
ferred at the next meeting.
The Rev. NJ. Lambert extended an inyi-
tation to the members of Unity Lodge TO
attend the evening services Mt his church
April %. The invitation was accepted.
Brother WI. Wilmath, the senior mem
ber OF Roger Williams Lodge, has been
sick but nine weeks during the 90 years
that he has been member.
There was a large attendance in Crcs-
cent Lodge Tuesday evening. The initia-
tory degree was conferred on one candi-
date. Brother &. r. Carpenter was re-
ported we'll The first degree will be con-
ferred on two candidates Tuesday evening,
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge celebrated its
fourth anniversary Monday evening, by
musical and literary entertainment The
past noble grand was presented with
gold jewel and a beautiful collar. Tho
presentation speech was made by Past
Noble Grand Louisa Goff. The entertain
mept was followed by dancing.
What Cheer Lodge was largely attended
Tuesday evening. A large delegation
from Mount Pleasant Lodge was present.
The initiatory degree was conferred on four
candidates in an excellent manner, the
new feature being decided success. One
application for membership was received.
At the conclusion of the ceremony the
new building was inspected while cigars
were enjoyed. The first degree will be
conferred Tuesday evening.
The Rose Tea Party of Rose Standish
Rebekah Lodge will meet with Sister Full
Ter, 75 Bridgham street, on Wednesday,
April IL.
The officers of Eagle Lodge expect to
wear new regalias Wednesday evening.
Past Grand Herbert Tanner, of Park
Hill Lodge, was a visitor in Olive Branch
Lodge Thursday evening.
The 50th anniversaries held by Nara
gansett Encampment Monday evening,
and Roger Williams Lodge Tuesday even
ing were reported in full in THE NEWS
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
One candidate was initiated in Swarts
Lodge Wednesday evening. Visitors were
present from Crescent and Hope lodges.
The first degree will be conferred We'd
neday evening. The officers and members
of Manufacturers Lodge and Districs
Deputy Grand Master Nash will be the
guests or the lodge Wednesday evening,
Maya.
The first degree will be conferred on
three candidates in Roger Williams Lodge
Tuesday evening. The funeral OF EN-
manuel Eastwood I'd was held yesterday
afternoon at the North Congregational
Ghurch