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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-08
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.

Quarter Master Sergeant w. NJ. Greene
of the First Regiment wore the hand
soonest badge of any Rhode Islander In
line at Washington, ID. &.
One page was given the rank of esquire
in Red Cross Lodge Tuesday evening. At
the meeting on Tuesday evening, Sept. IL,
the rank of knight will be conferred, and
Chancellor +. Wehoskey will tender his
resignation.
Owing to the fact that number of the
officers of the Grand Lodge have not re-
turned from Washington, the visit to
Columbia Lodge that was slated for last
Thursday has been postponed.
Grand Keeper of Records and Seal Will
liam A. Wilson and wife, have returned
from Washington.
The rank of page was conferred upon
two candNates and one application for
membership was received in What Cheer
Lodge Monday evening. There will be
work in the rank OF esquire and possibly
the rank of page Monday evening.
One page received the rank of esquire in
ST. George Lodge Wednesday evening.
The member of Enterprise lodge, who
did not attend the session Thursday even
ing missed a treat. There was an attend
ance of nearly fifty, and the entire evening
was devoted to sociability. About, $3.50
O'Clock Otto Knierine, chairman of the
local committee, announced that q
chowder was ready, and it was bang-up.
The annual outing of Howard Lodge
held at Darlington Tuesday was . sue
cessful affair in every way.
Lieutenant Colonel Nelson s. Davis left
this city Monday evening for an ex-
tended Western trip.
Colonel j. ID. Carpenter ard wife, who
went to Washington, ID. g., will arrive
home tomorrow morning.
Brother Rufus Sprague was elected as
prelate in st. Johns Lodge Thursday
evening. He will be installed at the next
meeting.
The second rank was conferrad upon
one candidate in Elmwood Lodge We'd
nesday evening. Brother Frank Clough
was reported to be improving.
District Deputy Grand Chancellor X. /.
Clegg, assisted by Past Chancellor Charles
A. Jackson, installed T.. p. Whiting as
prelate, Harry Briggs as keeper of records
and seal, and William M. Green as inner
guard in Sterling Lodge last evening.
Brother Whiting was appointed on the
hall committee to fill the vacancy caused
by n. T.. Kennedy, who has removed to
Newark, n. j.
The second anniversary Of Bowen Lodge
OF Westerly will be observed on Friday
evening, Sept. %. Grand Chancellor
Walter Scott and suite will be present.
The officers of the Grand Lodge will
make an official visit to Narragansett
Lodge Tuesday evening, Oct. 2. This
lodge has initiated Is candidates since it
changed its quarters.
Grand Chancellor Walter Scott will up.
doubtedly have the honor of instituting
two lodges during his term Of Office, one
at Central Falls and the othsr at WASH
ington Park.
The members OF Pythias Lodge were
given very interesting account OF the
doings at Washington by Past Chancellor
A. Il. Howe of Ivanhoe Lodge.
Sterling Lodge will probably get into
the new hall early in October.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-08
CIR AND ARMY.

Arnold Post held It's first session for the
fall and winter season Monday evening.
Meetings will be held every Monday ever-
ing until further notice.
The members of Arnold Post accom-
panied by their lady friends to
the number of so, went to Mark
Rock Monday, where delicious
clam and fsh dinner was served by Cap
tain Burnett. After dinner the old vets
played ball, kicked football, pitched
quoits, and indulged in other athletic
sports with o vim that would made
camp of the Sons OF Veterans think that
they We're children. There was lots OF
sport. The committee consisted Of Henry
Lindsey, N. w. Nelson aud Edward Dud-
ley. Il.
Abby j. Slocum Tent. Daughters OF
Veterans, will keep open house this even
ing at s4 Westminster stre,s. very
pleasing entertainment will be given.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-08

Boston, W here the critics are believed to be
the severest in art circles, this series OF
beautiful and dainty stage representa-
tions, have been hailed With loud acclaim,
as the superior OF all Living Pictures. In
fact, al Mx Keith's palatial new theater
In Boston, audiences of distinctly fash
ionable type, gathered in tremendous
numbers nightly. Indeed, with such
fidelity 10 all the details OF the original
as has characterized the b. II. Keith Living
Pictures it is not to be wondered at, that
cultured Boston made of them the fad,
and that standing room only was the
nightly result at the new theater. In the
manner OF presenting these pictures TO
the public especial care has been exer-
cised TO neglect not the slightest detail and
in his treatment of the nude, where 1t has
been found necessary to do so, Mr.. Keith
has succeeded in treating ii SO delicately
that art has been improved upon by ma
ture, and all the little niceties of the pict-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-08
FOREsTERs.

Court Sheridan met Tuesday evening.
Three applications for membership were
received and permission given three can
didates to receive the first degree.
The excursion committee me. last even
ing in Afmy's Hall and the sub commit
tees made their report.
The meeting Of Court Thomas w. Dorr
was well attended Wednesday evening.
Two candidates were initiated, aud three
applications for mem bership were re-
ceived. Brothers English, Eagan and
Cullin, who are at work forming . circle
of the Companions Of the Forest--ladies'
rank-reported that q circle would be
formed In a few weeks. Interesting re-
marks were made by visitors and others.
William McKenna, financial secretary
Of Court Thomas w. Dorr, has rendered
his resignation.
Providence Sanctuary met Thursday
evening, Pastor A. p. Linn presiding,
Two candidates were initiated and three
applications for membership were re-
ceived. Brothers p. Lovett and John n.
Brown proposed to make some arrange
ment to entertain the members of the Su-
preme Lodge who will meet In this city in
the near future. Interesting remarks
were made by Brothers John II. Stevens,
M. O'Donneli, James Padian, Nicholas
Bell, Frank Reilly, James Burgess and
others on matters relating to the order.
John ii. Stevens gave notice that he
would present o subject at the next meet
ing that would be interesting to all.
Court Central will hold fair during the
coming month.
There was large attendance at the ses-
sion of Court Philip Allen Tuesday even
ing. Two candidates were initiated and
three applications for membership were
received. The Woodwards reported that
none of the members were on the sick
list. The subject Of erecting a building
dedicated to the order was taken up for
discussion. The Chief Ranger John
Magee, who was chosen for the purpose,
will make full report at the next meet
ing. Courts Central, Star, Elmwood and
others were represented.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-08
ROYAL ARCANUM.

Grand Regent James d. Lloyd and suite
made an Official visit to Mount Hope
Council at Bristol Thursday evening.
About $50 members in this city signified
their intention of taking part in the
visit, but when the steamer Wave, which
had been chartered, left its wharf the
number had dwindled down to
25. Those who did go spent q
very enjoyable evening. The Grand
Regent installed ClareLce Booth az
financial secretary in place of F. b. Will
son, who is about to leave the place. Ad-
dresses were made by the Grand Regent,
Grand Vice Regent w. b. Wesley, Grand
Secretary John 8. Kellogg, Grand Orator
w. Z. Banspach, Supreme Representative
A. X. McMshon, Past Regent Eosworth
and others.
The grand regent is making arrange
ments to have the various councils visit
each other the coming winter.
Grand Secretary John 8. Kellogg re-
ceived q letter from the supreme regent
stating that he should never forget Rocky
Point, the clans, blue fish, chowder and
the hospitality extended to him by the
members of the order during his short
stay here.
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cloth, and the nimble ushers in natty
Turkish costumes.
There will be big, jolly entertainment
Mt the Westminster Theater next week by
that galaxy of shape and beauty known
all over the country as the London Bellies.
Every afternoon and evening perform
ances will include spectacular effects by
the Bellies, gems OF comic opera, farce
comedy acts and speciality work in a big
vaudeville program that cannot
fail to please. The aggregation
is under the management OF Campbell Il
Huffman, which is a guarantee that the
best to be had will be shown. Everything
is said to be new, original, sparkling and
bright, with a lot of pretty girls. The
roster is headed by Rose Sydell, burlesque
queen. The European novelty, the Three
Bouffons, will be seen for ths
first time; and the other stars are Camp
bell and Shepp, acrobatic comedians;
DAILY and Lewis, the tramps; Arto, the
wonder; Onri brothers, trapeze artists;
Meeker and Mack, dancers and comedi-
ans; William II. DAILY, author and come
dian; Las Verzes Family in the dance
ventura; DeVere aud LeClair, musicians;
Gordon sisters, vocalists, and
the eight London Bellies, pretty
and vivacious lasses with voices of
vocal velvet. The bill will conclude with
what is reputed TO be one of the funniest
burlesques ever produced, entitled "The
Crust of Sobriety," clever travesty on
the famous play entitled "The Crust of
Society,"" The burlesque will introduce
the full strength of the company every
afternoon and evening at this temple of
variety.
Miss Ethel Tucker after quite long
absence will return to Lothrop's Opera
House next week. This will be welcome
news to hundreds OF constant attendants
at this well kept and agreeable theater
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-08
GOOD FELLOWS.

Supreme Premier w. r. Spooner has
issued the following circular:
Brother Darius Wilson's resignation Of
the Office OF supreme secretary, having
taken effect at the close of business on
Aug. 81, 1894, the premier has appointed
Brother Otto l.. f. Luthin, supreme secre-
tary, for the unexpired term, or until
the Supreme Assembly shall meet and
elect a supreme secretary. All remit
tances of per capita tax and other gen.
eral fund moneys will accordingly be
made and correspondence addressed to
Brother Luthin as supreme secretary, at
620 Atlantic avenue, Bost on, Mass, where
the Office has been and will continue to
be.
Brother w. II. Giluly was installed
treasurer of Blackstone Assembly No.
151 at their last meeting, Monday evening,
vice, Brother Walsh reigned.
During the week Supreme Treasurer
James G. Whitehouse paid out the follow
ing amounts from the widows and
orphans benefit fund: Three thousand
dollars to Hannah p, wife of the late
John p. III. Wilbur of Assembly No. 20;
$1,000 to Margaret, wife of the late w. o.
Peterson OF Assembly 45.
The Good Fellow will refer to many
important changes in relation to the ex-
tension of the order.
Brother Luther, who has been appoint
ed supreme secretary, is member of
Mammoth Assembly of Boston, and has
held the position of chief auditing clerk
for a number of years.
The executive committee of the Supreme
Assembly met in Boston Saturday even
inQ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-08

Keith's Opera House looks as fine az
blushing maiden. The delicate TINT OF
cream and gold which are the dominating
characteristics of the ornate establish
ments OF b. #. Keith's chain OF theaters
are noticeable in the lobby, foyer
and auditorium. Everything is spick and
span. The electric lighting plant has
been greatly augmented and its ef-
feet is noticeable in glance at the
lobby from Westminster street. Within
the auditorium are seen bright new car
pets and newly upholstered chairs. The
foyer proper contains numerous cabinets OF
brio "a brac, grand piano,a splendid rose
wood writing desk for the use of all pat
rons. In the ladies' reception room are the
most marked changes. 1t has been en-
tirely redecorated and refurnished. A
handsome new Administer carpet has been
supplied and a beautiful and complete
drawing room suite. And then there are
the attaches in glittering gilt and broad
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-08
STAGE TALK.
theatrical Probabilities and
Possibilities HereabOuts.

Y OW many good sites for new thea
IL ter arc there I'm the city" asked
theater rounder the other day.
n n Well, there are one or TWO at least.
Without doubt the finest spot in Provi-
dence for a theater Is ~ the corner OF
Westminster and Snow streets. Take oil
the land included I'm the big square
west OF Lothrop's Opera House
and il offers unsurpassed facilities. The
whole front with the exception OF the
theater entrance could be utilized for
stores and two OF these attractive stores
could be located on Snow street. The
rent from these alone would pay interest
on all the property involved and the
receipts OF the theater could come as clear
profit. Chapel street would make great
place to cart scenery and stage property
without meeting with street obstruction
while Snow street would be a great outlet
for the gallery and also afford first-class
opportunities TO arrange exits, most
important matter in modern theater con-
struction. The space would admit of any
size theater with as much stage room as
the biggest productions would call for.
Besides, the square is in the heart of the
business s-developinglpart oiithe city.
There is no finer thester location in the
city than the one now occupied by b..
+. Keith's Opera House. Clemence street
makes a good stageway, Union street
is a great exit for the gallery and the
entrance on Westminster street offers re-
markable possibilities.
There will be a new theater there some
day, and perhaps not so fer remote as it
would appear either. If Providence de-
velops as it ought to in a few years, and
Mr.. Keith maintains his present measure
of prosperity, the present tbeater win be
replaced by the finest temple of amuse-
ment in Rhode Island, and second TO none
in New England. General Manager Albee
said as much last Tuesday, and when Mr..
Keith feels inclined, and he leans in that
direction now, Providence will have a
splendid theater.
The magician OF mirth, Thomas @. Sea-
brooke, who made the great American
public laugh as the King in the elsie OF
Champagne" will be with us next Monday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-08
AMERICAN MECHANICS.

There was large attendance in Elm
wood Council Monday evening. The first
degree was conferred upon one cand idate
and one application for membership was
received. The committee who have charge
OF the celebration Monday reported that
they had made arrangements for the coun-
Gil TO take part in the parads after which
carriages would be in waiting to take the
members and their guests to Silver Springs.
The council will be accompanied by del
cgation from Danielsonville, Conn.,, and
the Lucy Hayes and Harmony councils,
Daughters of Liberty. After dinner they
will drive to Crescent Park and join the
main gathering.
The building committee have called for
two thirds of the stock subscribed but do
not seem to meet with much encourage
ment.
The second and third degrees were con-
ferred upon one candidate in Union Coun-
Gil Thursday evening.
Four candidates will lie admitted into
Betsey Williams Council, Daughters OF
Liberty, Friday evening.
At the session OF Providence Council
Monday evening one candidate was adj
mitted 10 the first degree. This council
will have fos It's guest Monday Columbia
Council Of Gibson, n. II. The council has
made arrangements to have dinner at
Camp White.
Lucy W. Hayes Council met last Thurs
day evening and Initiated six candidates
and received several applications for mem
bership. This council is in good condi-
ton and il receiving members mt nearly
every meeting. The national representa-
tive, Elvira Wilbur. was present.
One application for membership was re-
ceiyed in Burnside Council Tuesday even
ing.
Mart ha Washington Council, Daughters
OF Liberty, received one application for
membership Wednesday evening.
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NAVAL VETERANS.

The feet paymaster is getting out new
roster.
There Is some talk among the veterans
OF having q day down the river each year
to be called the Naval Veterans Day, in
commemoration of somo important VIC
tory over the rebels. Past Chaplain Tay-
lor recalled little incident of early days
oil the Western rivers before the war,
When he splicei a rope for a stevedore
who did not understand the art of splic-
ing, and received for his reward second
mates nip, three fingers endways.
Probably one of the most interesting
events OF the encampment at Pittsburg
will be the mimic bombardment on the
Alleg heney by the Pittsburg Yacht Club.
The club has membership OF over three
hundred and sixty and has 30 boats.
Commodore Painter will bo in command
of the attacking forces and will use his
new 65-foot yacht, which has a speed of
30 miles an hour, from which to conduct
the attack.
Shipmate Marshall has returned from
his summering at the seashore.
Shipmate J. j. Card, keeper OF Bullock's
Point lig hthouse, was in Providence one
day this week, aud called upon Secretary
Blapding.
Shipmste A. Z. Johnson has returned
from Mt. Monadnock.
Farragut Association Naval Veterans
extend the hand Of fellowship to the 30 or
more shipmates in Pawtucket and desire
to have them ship on board the stately
ship Fsrragut.
Rear Admiral T.. 8. Oslon will be pre-
sented with q beautiful gold badge Of
honor, made by the firm OF Wood
& Carpenter Of this city, a. q token OF
esteem from the members OF the order.
The presentation speech will be made by
Fleet Pavmsster Il. r. Dustin of this city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-08
MYSTIC CHAIN.

The Select Castle will hold a special ses-
sion in the Phenix building Friday even
ing, when the representatives to the
Supreme Castle will render their report.
The Select Castle degree will be conferred
upon ell past commanders who present
themselves.
Supreme Vice. Commander John Bray
of this city will visit Worcester Friday
evening and institute a castle OF the order.
He will be assisted by prominent mem
bers of the order of that State.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-08

Gordon Commandery met last evening
with good attendance. The committee
who had charge Of the excursion TO New
port made its report. II was voted to
attend the clam bake to be
given by Sergeant William Wilde at
Oakland Beach tomorrow. Carriages will
be in waiting at the Union depot at IL
o'clock. IL was also voted to attend the
first meeting OF Harris Lodge, TO be held
at woonsocket In October.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-08

when they will confer the initiatory de-
gree upon candidates for Washington
Park Lodge.
District Deputy Grand Master William
T.. Nash and board, were entertained by
Swarts Lodge Wednesday evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-08

play entitled "a True American" at the
Providence Opera House sept. IL, Is and
~. The ex-champion pugulist Is said to
be something OF an actor now.
Beginning Sept. 20, the big comedian
DE Wolf Hopper's Wang will have an
elaborate presentation at this thester.
Augustin Daly's company OF comedians
will play two nights in the Providence
Opera House. Sept. "a, "A Night on 4"
Will be seen, and the next evening ~ 7-20-S"
will be offered. Both are DAILY successes
and the opportunity to see them is appre-
ciated because of its rarity.
The completion OF Augustin Daly's
quarter OF a century as manager OF per-
haps New York's leading theater marked
an epoch in the annals in the history OF
the English speaking stage. The success
ful career of this great manager in Ameri-
ca was duplicated at his London theater
last season. In fact it is hard to tell
on which continent his reputation
stands highest. Mrs. Gilbert and
Mr.. James Lewis who will shortly be seen
in this city in Mr.. Daly's company were
members of his stock organization twenty
five years ago. Comedian Lewis was with
the big Boston Theater stock company.
Many OF the veteran theatergoers will re-
member him when he was as thin as a
match. Mr.. Lewis stands at the top now.
Boston is bound to be happy notwith-
standing the disaster TO its baseball club.
The stock company of the Museum is to
be restored.
Sara Bernhardt's next new play is
4" Medeia."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-08
RED MEN.

There will be reunion OF the mem bers
OF Tahoms Tribe in B. r. Hall Tus.-
day evening. September IS. A banqrf
will be served at p o'clock.
The adoption degree was conferred upon
one candidate and supper served in Pct
tsconsett Tribe Thursday evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-08

which has come to be recognized as a sort
of family gathering place. Ethel Tucker
was a favorite from the very first and each
successive visit has always strengthened
her position in public favor. She will be
seen in new play written by Elwyn Bar
ron, tho accomplished dramatic writer
and reviewer, of Chicago, entitled A
Mountain Pink" The leading character
Sincerity Weeks, is one which Miss
Tucker has already made her own, because
it calls into play all the particular talent
OF this player. "A Mountain Pink"
possesses novelty and attractive
ness. IL has all the ele-
ments OF vitality peculiar To the
popular Western drama, but partakes OF
the local coloring OF the South. The
scenes are laid in the Black Mountain,
North Carolina, and the characters intro
duce al old-school Southerner, Jack and
Symantha Weeks, characteristic noun
tsineers. n bright Southern girl, a young
man who searches and finds the girl,
Sincerity Weeks, who was abducted when
q child ,moonshiners, an erring woman and
a faithful darkey. The characters are
said 90 be grouped interestingly and
their Interpretation will employ the best
talent OF picked members of Lothrop's
stock company. The play viii Toe put
upon the stage i'm tirst-clsss manner.
A new group OF living pictures will also
be presented every afternoon aud even
ing.
Following "a Mountain Pink" at Lo-
throp's Opora House the attraction willlbe
George r.. Bryant, Lors Addison Cliff and
company in Charles Wslcott Russell's
new comedy drama entitled Battery b."
treating of events in the late war.
John l.. sullivan "a ill bc sesu I'm his nav
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-08

No better medicine than Ayers Pills for all
irregularities Of the digestive orssaa
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-08

Anticipating the crush that IL bound to
occur nightly at next weeks perform
ances, General Manager Albee has ar
ranged for mstinees every day, and they
will be found particularly convenient for
ladies and childrep.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-08

That iocund comedian, Pete Daley, will
appear in "a Country Sport" at B. +.
Keith's Opera House, week Of Sept. II.
IL will be MIR. Daiiey's first appearance in
" A Country Sport in Providence, and
his supporting company in Author Me-
Nally's new piece is an admirable one. IL
includes jolly May Irwin the true com
edenne, John c. Sparks, anc Ada Lewis,
the famous tough girl OF Harrigan's COM
pany last season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-08

Fourteen years ago b. r. Keith was in
charge OF the lung-testiDg machine at
Bunuel's Museum In New York. Today
he owns and controls continuous per-
dormsnco thcaters in New York, Boston,
this city, and elsewh here, and Is worth
s1, 10000.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-08

joint. Fynes. tho new resident mana.
ger Of seith's Opera House, for the past
FIVE years has been on the STAFF OF the New
York World Formerly he was attached
TO the Boston Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-08

The many Providence friends OF Gen.
eral Manager Albee of y. +. Keith's
amusement enterprises, have had numer-
Gus chances To congratulate him on the
success of Mr.. Keith's theaters, as he has
given this city considerable OF his valu-
able time OF late. The spick and span APP
pearRnce of n. Il. Keith's Opera House is
evidence of Mr.. Albeo's tireless energy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-09-08

John L. sullivan will be se.n in his new