The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-11

pared for an event which will be'one OF
the most valuable to Odd Fellows inter-
ssts held In O long time. Sabatia Lodge
OF Taunton, Mass, has degree staff of
90 picked members and the rendering
OF the work of the first degree is said to
be unapproached by degree staff in this
section Of the country. those who have
seen the work pronounce 1t equal to the
most elaborate spectacular performance Of
the modern stage. Indeed its prime at :
traction consists OF display ana elabora-
tion of detail, employing many of the
agencies utilized by the most skillful
theatrical managers. Electricity plays an
important part In the gllttering pageant,
while dramatic force and elocutionary
skill com bine to make the work agreeable
to the mind as we'll as the eye. In order
that every Odd Fellow Of this degree may
have an opportunity to see this elegant
display, Roger Williams Lodge has
secured Infantry Hall for Tuesday even
ing, April rs, and its capacious dimen-
sions will afford ample room for the visit
ors TO do their best work and allow all
Odd Fellows to. see ii with appropriate
surroundings. All Odd Fellows will be
admitted to the hall In the same man
ner as II applying In the customary way
at the lodge room doors. There will be
from Taunton, the grand officers OF Rhode
Island will be the guests of Roger Viii
liams Lodge. Preparations for this
event are on an elaborate scale and the
outcome cannot help but be beneficial to
the order In this vicinity.
Canonicus Lodge had q delightful cele-
bration of its 5lst anniversary in the
lodgeroom, Odd Fellows building, last
evening Among the guests was Deputy
Grand Master Henry o. Martin, who is
always welcome visitor to this lodge.
Past grands Il. A. johnson, and Richard
Sanford and Brother j. Fred Parker,
the committee having the
celebration in hand, provided
very satisfactory entertainment. II began
at O'Clock when caterer Tillinghast
spread a fine supper in the main hall. At
s O'Clock the lodge held short business
session and then an amusing exhibition
on the graphophone was enjoyed. This
was followed by progressive whist, in
which more than 60 members participat-
ed. Brothers Belknap and Sherman won
the prizes. Altogether the celebration
was a success.
Mount Vernon Lodge has broken
ground for the new hall and transacted a
great deal of work in that direction.
There was no work at their last meeting.
Past Grand Smith is quite sick with
neuralgia.
Washington Park Lodge will hold a
graphophone and pound party in its hail,
Noihtl Va btiNtb NtAHi
avenue, Tuesday evening. Prizes will be
given for the best arranged and the most
original package. On Tuesday evening,
April 21, the first and second degrees
will be given one candidate. II has been
decided not to hold any gathering on the
evening of April 20 and the members will
attend the session OF Roger.Will ans l. odge
in Infantry Hall instead.
Olive Branch Lodge held masquerade
ball in Odd Fellows Hall Thursday even
Eagle Lodge will make fraternal
visit to Eureka Lodge at Woonsocket
Tuesday evening, April IA. The grand
officers will also be present. From pres
ent indications the visitors will mum Der
in a special train about IL O'Clock.
The "boom" has struck James Wood
Lodge. At recent meeting four applica-
tions for mem bership were received and
more are looked for. At the meeting
Tuesday evening permission was given
three applicants to receive the initiatory
degree.
The initiatory degree was given 'one
candidate in Manufacturers Lodge Tues
day evening.
The first degree was given one candi-
date in Crescent Lodge Tuesday evening.
Next Tuesday evening the second degree
team, in in charge of Past Grand A. III.
Whitaker. will confer the degree upon
five candidates.
The lodge room of Mount Pleasant
Lodge was filled Friday evening by the
families and friends OF the members,
who INDUCED in dancing. Vice Grand
William n. Sherman had charge of
affairs.
The royal purple degree will be con-
ferred upon one candidate in Plymouth
Encampment Monday, and on Monday
evening, April "a, reception will be
rendered the grand patriarch.
The first degree was given one candi-
date in Roger Williams Lodge Tuesday
evening. The initiatory degree will be
conferred next Tuesday evening. This
lodge with members of the order gem
orally will attend the evening services of
the Roger Williams Church Sunday even-
ing, April 26. The members are re-
quested to meet at the hall, 81 Weybosset
street, at $3.50 o'clock.
The indications are that the banquet
and entertainment TO he held in the par
lors of Victor Gelb, Monday evening,
April 27, will be huge success
One or more degrees will be rehearsed
ut the meeting of Minnebaha Encamp-
ment Wednesday evening.
The third degree, with Past Grand
Ralph Mayor as degree MASTER was con-
ferred on one candidate by'swarts Lodge,
Wednesday evening. The silver anniyer-
sary OF this lodge will be observed We'd
nesday evening, April 22, with banquet,
TO which the ladies have been invited.
AT the meeting OF Airline Rebekah
Lodge Wednesday evening, April %, the
degree will be conferred upon four candi-
dates.