The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-02-17
|IH[ FRA1ERNAL ORDERS.
News and Gossip from Many
Lodge Rooms.
EVENTS or IMPORTANCE TO COME.
a visit 10 Odd Fellows, knights of
Pythias, American Mechanics, AL
frcdians, Grand Army Veterans and
Other Societies.

One OF the best ways to make the lodge
room interesting is for every member 10
attend the meetings. III one half OF the
total mem bership did that there would be
more than 5000 Odd Fellows together
every week. The imagination does
not have TO be strained to com
prehend what power and influence
when thoroughly united for any purpose.
just think OF the amount of energy that
could be aroused all over the State II every
member resolved that hereafter he would
make one at the lodge meeting And Just
think what n gain i'm membership could
be accomplished II every member would
induce friend TO join the order
There is hardly an Odd Fellow unable TO
get good man into the organization
which was designed 10 unite good men.
Supposc the brothers fi-took III one af,--
plicant each during the next six months,
what a boom there would be and what
good thing it would be for Rhode Island.
The third degree was conferred on one
candidate in Friendly Union Lodge,
Thursday evening. Past Grand John III.
Brown ofiiciated as degree master.
One candidate was initiated in Pilgrim
Lodge last evening.
Eight or more applications for member
ship will be received in Canton William
S. Johnson, Monday evening.
Mount Vernon Lodge will be entertained
by Manufacturers Lodge Tuesday even
ing, Feb. 81.
The first degree will be conferred in
Mount Vernon Lodge Wednesday even
ing;
Lodge met with Sister Mile Dyson on
Pleasant street, Thursday evening.
The members OF Hope Lodge will con-
slider bylaws Monday evening.
Charity Rebekah Lodge held pound
party last evening. Brother Frank w.
Manning was the auctioneer
Mayfiower Lodge held a long business
session Wednesday evening The death
pounced. He was buried Sunday. At
the meeting Wednesday evening two
amendments to the bylaws in relation to
dues and benefits viii be considered.
The second degree was conferred on one
candidate in James Wood Lodge Tues
day evening under the supervision of Past
Grand Searles. The third degree will be
conferred Tuesday evening.
There was large attendance at Swarts
Lodge Wednesday evening, when the first
degree was conferred on one candidate.
Visitors were present from Pilgrim and
Friendly Union lodges. The second de-
gree will be conferred Wednesday even
Ing.
There was an attendance of about
Beventy-ive in Rachel Rebekah Lodge
Monday evening to celebrate the 18th an
niversary of the lodge. A hot turkey
supper was served by Past Grand Master
Lindsey Anderson. very pleasing pro-
gram consisting of parlor games, whist
and other pastimes was enjoyed.
Swarts Lodge held successful social
Thursday evening. The committee con-
sisted OF Past Grand Ralph Mayor, Broth
ers George l.. Kelly, j. $. Fiske, A. l..
Halliday, and w. A. Thorne. Music was
fui nished by the National Orchestra.
There was a discussion i'm Mt. Vernon
Lodge Wednesday evening, the topic be-
ing, sis there any sand in the lodge?"
The question was undecided, but the
members hope that the bivalves will be
free from ii at the next meeting. Enough
work has been laid out to last three weeks
Roger Williams Lodge will hold social
in Odd Fellows Hall Tuesday evening,
Feb. 27
The Social committee OF Mount Pleas
ant Lodge will hold a minstrel entertain
for the benefit OF the funeral flower fund.
Olive Branch Lodge will visit Mount
Vernon Lodge of Pawtucket Wednesday
evening.
Hope Lodge will have an entertainment
and social in Odd Fellows Hall Monday
evening, Feb. 26.
The first degree was conferred on one
candidate In What Cheer Lodge Tuesday
evening. A committee consisting OF A. j.
Cushing C.. A. Barden, Charles II. Holmes,
Minton Miller and w. G.. Whittemore
was appointed to make arrange
ments for the anniversary cele-
bration. II was also decided
to hold the next session of the lodge in
the new hall, when the several degrees
will be conferred The ceremony OF
"housewarming" may possibly be held in
conjunction with the anniversary. There
was delegation present from Swarts
Lodge.
There will be ssport" in Minnehaha En-
campment Wednesday evening. Ii will be
s'moving' time.
The new hall of What Cheer Lodge has
been let for four nights each week.
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge will meet Mon
day evening.
The first degree was conferred on one
candidate in Reliance Lodge Tuesday
evening and one application for ember-
ship was received. The death OF Brother
Briggs was announced. The second de-
gree viii be conferred Tuesday evening.
A delegation from Woonasquatucket
Encampment will be in Fraternity En-
campment Thursday evening. The royal
purple degree will be conferred on six
candidates for Woonasquatucket Encamp-
ment. A collation. will be part OF the