The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-10-19

tiated 50 new members this year and
more are TO come. II 10 the banner record
OF the State
The second degree was conferred upon
two candidates, and two applications for
membership' were received in Crescent
Lodge, Tuesday evening. Past Grand Mas
ter Lester 8. Hill was among the visitors,
and made an interesting address. On the
evening OF October 90. an open meeting
and "smoke" talk will be In order. At
this meeting 1t is expected that every
member will be present, accompanied by
one friend. who will be treated as guest
of the lodge on that OCCASION. The lodge
promises to furnish stock for smoking pur-
poses, which will be OF the best obtains
BILE. The third degree will be conferred
Tuesday evening.
The second degree was conferred upon
one candidate In Manufacturers Lodge
Tuesday evening. District Deputy
George II. Remington and his boara OF
officers were present.
The reunion OF the past and present
mem bers OF Reliance Lodge will be held
in Odd Fellows Hall, East Providence,
Tuesday evening, October ~.
Westminster Lodge entertained a large
delegation from Hope Lodge Monday even
ing. Next Monday evening the second
degree will be conferred upon two candi-
dates. with Past Grand Martin NJ John
son as degree master.
The third degree was conferred upon
one candidate in Mazzepa Encampment
last evening.
The different degrees were rehearsed in
Roger Williams Lodge, Tuesday evening,
and when this lodge has degree work, 1t
Is proposed to show . new wrinkle or two
that will be worth seeing.
II is probable that Hope Lodge will
hold its past grand's night Monday
evening, Nov. 4. Westminster Lodge
will hold session of the same sort Mon
day evening, October 2S, and Unity
Lodge has ordered it's social committee to
do likewise.
On Tuesday evening What Cheer Lodge
received and accepted an invitation from
Aurora Lodge of Attleboro, to pay that
lodge fsternal visit Saturday evening,
November 9.
1t Is the intentions OF the present
members Of Washington Park Lodge to
make the mem bersbip OF the lodge 100
and over. before January /, 1896, and at
the rate applications are coming in the
prospects of realizing their expectations
are good. Two candidates received the
initiatory degree Tuesday evening, and
two applications for embership were
received. The ladies OF Washington Park
and vicinity have taken an interest in
the lodge, and are arranging for an en-
tertainment to be held on the evenings OF
November IL, Is, 10. 1t will be known as
the "Feast OF Days" The proceeds will
be donated to the lodge. The feast of
days promises to be very enjoyable en-
tertainment. II is expected that the
American Band will furnish music for
this event.
Mount Pleasant Lodge held successful
basket party in the lodge room on Acad-
emy avenue, Wednesday evening.
Mt. Vernon Lodge is still discussing
the ways ard means OF raising the money
for the purpose of erecting their new
hail. and the building committee are
fully authorized to proceed az soon as
enough can be procured. Past Grand
Smith Is spending his vacation in Con-
necticut.
The second degree was given one cam
didate in Swarts Lodge, Wednesday even
ing. The third degree will be conferred
next Wednesday evening.
Ten candidates were admitted In Dorcas
Rebekah Lodge Thursday evening.
Olive Branch Lodge had work In the
second degree Thursday evening.
Mizpah Rebekah Lodge will rehearse
the degree Monday evening, prior to ex-
employing the work before the Rebekah h
convention that is to be held Thursday,
| October 81, in Odd Fellows Hall, Wey-
bosset street.
One candidate will be admitted into
Fraternity Encampment Thursday even
ing.
The second degree was conferred upon
two candidates, one applicant was rein
stated and one application for member
ship was received in Reliance Lodge Tues
| day evening. Vice Grand G. r. Nye, re-
signed, as he is about to leave East Prov
idence. His successor will be elected
| Tuesday evening, October 20.