The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-18
A Quiet Week in Odd Eel
lows Lodges.
MoShassuck Tribe Added to
Red Mems Roster.
Good Work Being Done in Masha-
paug Council, o. U. A. NJ.
Odd Fellows.

Odd Fellows.
Victoria Rebekah Lodge OF Central Falls
holds the years record in this branch OF
Odd Fellowship. The lodge was institut-
ed about year ago, with 26 members,
and since that time Ii has initiated 40
new member making the total member
ship 90 at the present time. The pros
poets are that this number will be consid-
erably increased this year. The Grand
Master made sn official visit to the lodge
last Tuesday evening and he was greeted
by an attendance of nearly so members,
including representatives from Leah and
Florence Rebekah Lodges OF Pawtucket,
and lodges in this city. The Rebeksh de-
gree was conferred upon four candidates,
and the new officers were installed in a
very capable manner by District Dep
uty Sister James, assisted by a compe-
tent and well drilled board OF officers.
Mrs. Phillips, the retiring noble grand.
was presented with past noble grand's
jewel in recognition of her capable ao-
ministration by Past Grand Perkins in
behalf of the lodge. At the close OF the
peculiarly interesting meeting refresh
ments were served.
Enterprise Lodge 81 Pawtucket and
Washington Park Lodge OF this city are
the banner lodges ia the work OF initiation
this year. Both took in nearly 30 new
members.
Past Grand Master Henry +. Easton
died in Newport yesterday OF complica-
tion of diseases after sickness OF about
q weeks duration. The news was a shock
10 the many, friends OF the deceased in and
out OF the order. lie was q steadiast friend
and always had the courage OF his con-
victions. BY reason OF an honora BILE ca
rcer in military and civic life he was
widely known and beloved for his manly
and generous qualities and friends mourn
his uutimely taking OF. In ODD Fellow
ship be was beloved by all with whom he
came In contact. He was just and liberal
and believed that he had been allowed to
live for the purpose OF accomplishing
some good for others. His views and
suggestions were always attentively lis
tened to and regarded with respect. He
loved the order aud was beloved in re-
turn.
Odd Fellow for more than 25 years, and
was always an active worker in Rhode
leland Lodge OF Newport In recognition
of fs sithful service he was honored with
the best gifts the lodge was capable of be-
slowing. He was admit d 10 the Grand
Lodge Aug. g. 1873, and was elected grand
master, Feb. 2, 1892, after having served
as Grand Warden and Deputy Grand Mas
ter. lie was the second brother from
Rhode Island totge TO occupy this exalt-
ed position. lie was also past high priest
OF Aquidneck Encampment No. 8.
The masquerade bali Of Roger Williams
Lodge Tuesday evening was just what the
members thought it would be-.a big sue
cess.
The officers-elect OF What Cheer Lodge
we're installed Tuesday evening by Dis
trict Deputy Grand Master George ii.
Remington and board OF officers. TIE
was presented with a beautiful past
grand's Jewel. Refreshments added to
the pleasure of the evening.
The second degree was conferred upon
one candidate in Mayfiower Lodge We'd
nesiay evening.
The following named officers were in
stalled in Mount Pleasant Lodge Tuesday
evening by District Deputy Grand Mas
ter Fred W. Folsom and board OF officers:
n. G., George A. Day; va, William N.
Sherman; X. s., William ID. Swan; p. g.,
Tristan Mowry; t., Louis W. Clarke,
Z. G.. warden, Herbert @. Thompson, p.
a.. c., John L. Fsntom; I. g., James O.
Swan, r. O.; q. e., Frank II. Thomas;
l. s. n. g., Frank II. Jackson, p. c.; L.
y. n. g., ID. $. B. Allsrdice; X. u. V. g.,
John Dean; L. :. V. e., George l. Fish;
II. s.. s., John $. Litchfeld; l.. 8. g, II.
4. Metcslf; =. Z. q. William A. O'Brisn.
The social committee OF Canonicus
Ledge provided q box of cigars for the
winner OF the whist tournament in the
lodge room last evening. A large num-
ber OF brothers participated. Tne trophy
was won by the grand master. After
the prize had been carefully Inspected by
the contestants the prize winner hal
couple OF cigars left.
The first and second degrees were con-
'erred upon two candidates in Olive
Branch Lodge Thusrday evening.
Vice Grand George L. Kelley has re-
signed from that position in Swarts
Lodge on account OF his health.
The retiring noble grand, A. III. whits-
ker, was presented with jewel In
Crescent Lodge, Monday evening, Past
Grand William Huntington Officiating az
spokesman for the lodge.
Mount Vernon Lodge Wednesday was
well attended, and the work OF the irst
,toorao gth Dast f.,and lc,ftk 81.