The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-06-15
Social Events in Lodgerooms
Briefly Recorded.
Summary Of the Weeks News in
Castle Halls and Anterooms.
Much Activity Among the Brothers in
the Face of Warm Weather.
Odd Fellows.

bration by Canonicus Lodge Of the hftieth
anniversary Of the consecutive years Of Nom
bership in the lodge Of Past Grand William
H. Holmes last Thursday at Rhodos-on-the
Pawtuxet, was the fact that the day was also
the birthday Of the venerable and much re-
spected brother. He Joined Canonicus Lodge
on his birthday, 80 years ago, consequently
he IN as young a JO-year veteran as IL Is pos.
sible TO be in the order. He Is now in his
5lst year, and was never In better health in
his life. He wears the first veteran jewel
issued by the Sovereign Grand Lodge for
Rhode Island, and he cannot tell how much ho
prizes the gift bestowed by his follow mem
bers. A more pleased man was not in the
State last Thursday. Past Grand Holmes,
wishing TO express his feelings toward the
lodge in a tangible way presented 10 the
lodge through Noble Grand Delmage a hand
some gold-mounted rosewood gavel, suitably
inscribed. II was presented in handsome
case and will always DO regarded as "a beauti-
fnl emblem Of very happy event. The
grand master. who is a member of Canonicus
Lodge. at the request Of the noble grand, ro-
sponded for the lodge, and also made the pres
entation Of the veteran jewel 20 Past Grand
Holmes. The other pleasant features of the
celebration indulged in by the 60 OF more
between Shove's aggregation and Salisbury's
experiments with tie score OF IL 20 IL, boat
racing. football exercise. and other athletic
sports that made most of the company walk
lame the next day. They were photographed,
too and had other luxuries almost too numer'
Gus to mention. Altogether it viii be a long
remembered time.
The grand officers made a fraternal visit to
mi nv ad ofW net Waan nv
ing. They were received in tho most frater-
nal mapner by large company of brothers,
including delegation of more than 20 NOM
bers OF United Brothers Lodge OF Bristol.
Addresses were made by the visiting officials
and several members of the two lodges, and
n very interesting exemplihcation of the
secret work by Grand Representative Trump
ler was participated in by oil present. Fol
lowing the exceedingly pleasant and dignihed
lodgeroom proceedings, fine supper, served
by members OF Celestia Rebekah Lodge. was
enjoyed. 1t was nearly midnight when the
officials began their homeward journey.
Next Saturday evening the grand officers
will go to Electra Lodge of Adamsville.
Columbia Lodge of Wakefield has moved
into new lodgeroom and furnished il in an
attractive manner. 1t is probable that tho
hall will be dedicated by the grand officers
after the meeting of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge. The date has not yet been determined
upon.
J. H. Griffith. grand master of New Jersey,
has extended kind invitation to tho Grand
Lodge of Rhode Island to participate in the
demonstration at Atlantic City next Septem-
Der. in honor Of this order. and the Sovereign
Grand Lodge, which will hold its annual
meeting there in the middle of September. 1t
is quite probable that $40 Odd Fellows will be
present from the State. as elaborate plans are
being perfected by a committee of Roger
Williams. who have the plans for excur-
sion well in hand. The rates will be- ex.
tremely low. and the excursion promises TO |
be one Of the best ever held in this vicinity.
Ask good men that you know 10 become odd |
Fellows. You will confer upon them n per |
sonal benefit. which they will acknow ledge in |
after years.
One of the greatest nuisances in tho lodge |
room Is the funny brother, who laughs at any |
mistake made, and roars with delight when "A |
candidate goes astray on instructions. He |
criticises every motion and speech made |
makes fun of everybody who rocites or reads
for the good of the order but. Lord bless you
he can't do anything himself but just laugh.
The first degree was conferred upon three
candidates, and one application for member
ship was received in Crescent Lodge Tuesday
evening. Next Tuesday evening, Deputy
Grand Master James Il. Potter and his officers
will be present, and the second degree will be
conferred upon five candidates. A collation.
will supplement the evenings ceremony.
North Star Lodge Monday evening had
several OF its old members in attendance. The
first degree was conferred ON one candidate.
Joel A. Casivant, who has been on an oxcur.
sion through the South, entertained the
brothers with description Of his travels.
Mount Pleasant Lodge held a memorial
service Tuesday evening The exercises wero
very impressive. The officers pedestals were
decorated with flowers. The at.
tendance was large.
The first and second degrees will be con.
ferred in What Cheer Lodge Tuesday evening.
Past Grand II. X. Mckenzie Of swarts
Lodge is seriously i'll.
The funeral Of Brother Benjamin j.. Dun
well OF Reliance Lodge took place Sunday
afternoon. There were about 30 members of
the lodge present. The intermont was az
Rumford.
One candidate was admitted by card into
Airline Rebekah Lodge Wednesday evening
On Thursday evening the lodge made a fra
fernsl visit 90 Naomi Rebekah Lodge, whore
excellent degree work was the attraction.
complimentary entertainment and supper
will be rendered the members OF Olive Branch
Lodge and their families by tho social com.
nittee on Thursday evening, June q, IN odd
Fellows Hail. on Weybossot street. Degree
work IL expected az the meeting next Thurs.
day evening. Brother stephen J. Thurber is
III.
As many Of tho members Of Airline Robckah
Lodge attended the exercises at Brown Uni.
sersity, last evening, the lawn party was post
poned for awhile.
Franklin Lodge, Wednesday evening had
large attendance. The first degree was con.
ferred upon one candidate IN a creditabie
nannor by Degree Master Charles T. Thurbor
Ind his staf. Visitors were present from
Westminster, James Wood and Park hin
lodges.
Franklin, Westminster and James Wood
lodges are 10 Join In having a field day, and
bach lodge has appointed a committee 70 mako
The arrangements
Mount Vernon Lodge has got tho decd Of its