The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-01-13
Matters Of Current Import
ance in General Societies.
WORKING UNDER NEW OFFICERS,
Odd Fellows, Knights OF Pythias''
American Mechanics, q. A. r., Sons
Of Veterans and Kindred Organiza-
ti0ns Heard from.

lodges are coming in and they are often
incorrect IL takes time TO correct mis-
takes and patience is virtue these days.
He is also compiling the vital statistics OF
he order in this state, and from what has
already been received the prediction made
in THE NEWS last week is likely TO be
verified 1t was said last Saturday
that there would be little II any
increase in membership this year because
of the large number dropped for non
payment of dues. Three lodges leading
in the matter of making new members in
creased their strength by about fiity, but
the other lodges made little or no gam.
The financial increase is assuring and
about everything else but numerical in
crease is about as it ought to be. The
grand lodge will meet in annual session In
Odd Fellows hall three weeks from next
Tuesday, when the grand masters ana
grand secretary's reports will furnish evi-
dence OF the exact standing of the order
in this jurisdiction.
The free from-debt jubilee held by
Granite lodge OF Pascoag last Monday
evening was as success 'ul as its promoters
anticipated. The village folk, m mbers
of the order, Grand Master Payne, Deputy
Grand Master Farnham and Grand Rep
resentative Trumpler had about as good a
time as they can recall in a long time.
Granite lodge begins the new year -four
ishlngly.
Next Friday evening the grand master
accompanied by the grand officers will
make fratcrnal visit to Miriam Rebelsah
lodge Of Auburn.
Franklin lodge keeps the even tenor of
its way and maintains its position in its
customary dignified manner This lodge
has an excellent reputation for caring for
its sick and disabled members.
Grand Representative Peter j. Trump
ler visited Friendly Union lodge Thursday
evening and exemplificd the secret work.
Brother f. T.. Freeman has been awarded
the contract by the committee on print
ing of the grand lodge to print the pro-
ceedings OF the grand lodge for 1894.
Past Grand John NJ. Battey OF Canoni-
Gus lodge is among the members Of the
order who are suffering with the grip.
There will be but one degree exempli-
fed this year before the grand lodge, and
that will be the third. Enterprise lodge
OF Pawtucket will do the work and that
guarantees that it will be well ne.
The Rachel tea social will meet Thurs
day afternoon and evening, at the resi-
TrumpIer, corner of Pearl and Pine
streets, Pawtucket. ~
Sister Kate Winslow, who has been a
member of Naomi Rebekah lodge for the
past quarter century, was absent last
evening for the first time, when officers
were installed. During most of these
years she has held the Office of recording
SECRETARY.
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Eerested in the Canton branch of the
order is requested to attend the meeting
Of Canton w. s. Johnson Monday evening,
when an effort will be made to revive the
interest in the Patriarchs Militant.
Naomi Sewing circle will meet Wednes-
day afternoon and evening at the resi-
dence OF sister Emma Patterson, 142 Pond
street.
There was a large attendance at the
meeting of Rachel Rebekah lodge Mon
day evening, when the officers were in
stalled. The retiring Noble Grand Carrie
A. Hiscox was presented with past
noble grand collar and jewel. The most
surprised member was Past Grand Mas
ter Lindsey Anderson. LORNA Kinnecum
on behalf OF the members presented him
with handsome gold watch chain in re-
cognition OF his efforts in the capacity OF
degree master. At the close of the session
esupper was served.
The seating capacity of Naomi Rebekah
lodge room was tested last evening, the
members being present to see the newly
elected officers installed by Deputy Lizzie
Carr and her board of officers As soon
% this portion of the evenings exercises
were concluded, brother Josiah Hill, i'm
behalf of the members, presented Addie
Helly witAa handsome cellar Mrs. Holly
then called for brother Charles III. Thurber
who has ofiiciated as drill master for
the past year, and presented him
with an emblematic watch charm.
There were other presentations to be
made, but sickness prevented the intended
recipients from being present. The newly
installed Noble Grand Rosella Winslow
made the following appointments: II. $.
10 n. O., Lizzie Shaw; l.. S. to n. c.,
Lizzie Ross; warden, Annie Brown; con-
ductor, Maria A. Wilson; chaplain, Pris-
ella Chace; inside guardian, Cornelia
Chubbuck; outside guardian, Brother
Barney Patterson. A supper was served
st the close of the meeting.
Past Grand David {. Grimwood, by
order OF District Deputy Grand Master
George b. Hazard installed William +.
Allen "a vice grand, and George T. Legg,
p. g., as n. y. to n. q. i'm Hope lodge
Monday. During the evening the mem
bers enjoyed a smoke at the expense of
the social committee.
In Mazeppa encampment last evening
the patriarchal degree was conferred upon
one candidate. The committee who has
charge of the fair that is to be held the
latter part OF the month reported pro-
gress.
At the close OF Unity lodge Tuesday
evening the members were requested to
visit the banquet room where n tempting
spread was provided by Noble Grand
Frank A. Darcy and Vice Grand William
j. South.
Swarts lodge will confer the initiatory
degree on at least three candidates
"Wednesday evening.
There was q fair attendance nj the
meeting OF MayHower lodge Wednesday
evening. The noble grand appointed the
following named brothers as the social
committee for the year; w. r. Munroe,
Thomas Carroll and Frank y. Stanley.