The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-18
NOD Fellowship arrangements

NDD FELLOWS-The arrangements
for the union excursion of all
branches OF the order OF Rhode
Island at Crescent Park, Thursday,
August q, are progressing favorabiy, and
there Is every reason TO look for large
and successful gathering. The Grand
officers OF Massac usetts and Rhode Island
Will be present as special guests, and the
program of sports and other special feat
ures arranged for the day Is in itself suf-
ficient TO insure abundance OF njoyment
and entertainmenL for Gil at very slight
expenditure, which Is very important
consideration In these days.
The excursion committee has adopted
very handsome and unique design for
the official badge for the day, w hich W i'll be
furnished by ID. A. Webster at a cost OF
25c. each, and will be on sale at Odd Eel
lows Hall on the morning OF, the exur-
sion, on the 10 O'Clock boat, and Mt the
Park during the day. As the supply Is
necessarily ily~4mited those who wish to
secure them will do welt to order In ad-
vance through the secretary OF the COM
mittee, Frederick Sharples, Ii5 Rugby
street, Providence, X. l., who may bead
dressed for any further information de-
sired.
Those who intend to enter the bicycle
races and contests OF other kinds are
urged TO make their application to the
secretary as soon as possibiefn order TO
gram of sports. he cycle races and
base ball game are in themselves expected
to prove OF exceptional interest as some
OF the fastest riders will participate in
the former, and Swayts Lodge and frater'
nifty Encampment will put two very
strong ball mines IN the HELD, between
which the rivalry is very hot.
All members of the order who can are
urged to meet at Odd Fellows Hall in
Providence at o'clock In the morning
OF August 9th, and upon the arrival OF
the officers from Massac husetts proceed to
the boat, headed by the famous band
of the second Artillery, L.. 3. A.. from
Fort Adams, Newport, which will play on
the boat and at the Park during the dsy.
Boats may be'taken every half hour for
Crescent Park, aud at the same intervals
return TO Providence throughout the
day and evening. and the dinner will be
served from IL 10 p. IN.
The interest already manifested In the
excursion is such Rs TO warrant the ex
pectation Of an immense turnout, and
gathe-'ng IN every respect successful and
enjoy IDLE.
preliminary movement was made In
James Wood Lodge last Tuesday evening
looking toward the erection of monu-
ment 10 James Wood, the founder OF the
order in this State. IL was suggested that
q monument TO the distingu ished pioneer
would be a credit 10 the order. III other
IOOkes enter lHIO lOe pTOJeCb kDeTe ls no
doubt that the enterprise Will mature
successfully 1t has been suggested that
Roger Williams Park would lie the proper
place for the memoriaI and be a location
that would command attention because
1t was SO much in the public eye. Ii
would be a worthy tribute to the man
who had the sense TO grasp great posi-
bilities and a continual reminder OF his
work and remarkable achievement. Con-
tributions will be,taken in James Wood
Lodge every lodge night and IL the same
thing Ia done by the several other lodges
in the State IT will not be a long while
before sufficient funds for the monument
will be accumulated. Perhaps the
weather is too warm just at present to
talk about enterprises of any sort, but
with the advent of cooler nights and an
increased lodge attendance interest in tho
matter may be strongly developed.
Washington Lodge Of River Point,
visited Oise Brancn Lodge OF this city
last Thursday evening and mad an enjoy
able time. Altogether there ,.ere more
than 100 members present. After one
candidate had been instructed In the third
degree speeches were made by several of
the visitors and members OF the local
lodge. nice collation. was provided
which just met the requirements of a
warm evening. Caterer Borlando furn-
ished lot of good things to eat ami full
justice was done by everyone. The
visitors returned to River, Point at late
hour. r
The mem bers of Mount Vernon Lodge of
Pawtuxet were dellg hted to receive a visit
from Park Hill Lodge of Auburn at their
last meeting and they had many words
OF encouragement for their new under
taking. The initiatory degree was
worked on one candidate. Brother
Leonard OF Park Hill Lodge acted as
warden. Refreshments were served and
Brother Past Grand Streeter and Brother
Donhiem and other members spoke for
the visiting lodge, and Past Grand Lewis
and Brother n. ID. Paine for Mount
Vernon Lodge.
The annual outing of the members OF
James Wood, Westminster and franklin
lodges will take place Thursday, July 80
at Rhode. on-the- Pawtuxet.
The work OF repa inting and ecorating
the lodge room OF Mount Pleasant Lodge
las been completed and the mem bers are
OF the opinion that they have the pretti-
est lodge room in the State.
The members of Roger William Lodge
Will have days outing ut Rhodes-on-
the-Pawtuxet Thursday, July %, and
the members OF Eagle Lodge will go to
the same place the following day.
Miriam Lodge, ID. of R., last night,
voted to attend the annual excursion of
the Odd Fellows which will bo mold
Aug. o, at Crescent Park.
lawn party will be given TO the pub
lie by this lodge Thursday evening, July
80 at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Ormiston, corner of Pork avenue
and Orchard street. The committee, is
Mrs. Clara Andrews, n. g.; secretary,
Mrs. Lizzie. Steere; inside guard. Mrs
May 5. Fowler; Messrs. Waite, Leonard,
and Ormimston.