The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-11-14

Friday evening In Freedom Hall,
south Providence. Hon. Commsnder
James Gill was In the chair and there
ent, also a number OF visitors from other
brigaoes. ri. Hon. Protector Nichols
also attended. Ono proposition for men,
bership was received. Comrade George
H.Taylor was formally reinstated and the
obligation administered. The hall COM
miltee reported that dancing will bo al
lowed In the upper hall whenever desir-
ed, and the bylaws committee reported
progress. The ladies' auxiliary committee
reported through their chairman that
Brigade No. 8 hao about 20 names on the
letition to the Supreme Council, and re-
quested comrades to nelp by bringing
other names. Several questions oS< the
su bject were asked and were fully replied
10. A half yearly statement of the status
of the order was received from Supreme
Secretary T.. A.Truelove, read and ordered
placed on record. The question of the
absence OF the deputy protector was ex'
planned in a courteous ma nner by Rt.
Hon. Protector Nichols ana accepted.
Another question OF matter having ref
erence to the constitution wGs discussed
at some length, and laid over till next
meeting. After the formal close OF the
meeting very pleasant social time was
enjoyed. Comrade Walter Walsh gave
the fret of his promised readings in the
Lancashire di1Iect. Ii was called "Frat-
ellington OF Fratchingtnorp," and was
very humorously rendered, and the sec
ond reading will no ooubt cause a large
body of comrades TO attend from the sis
ter brigades. Refreshments were served
anc the following comrades sang vari-
Gus songs. Thomas Nichols accompany
ing on the piano: Comrades thomas
Dyson, Frank Fisher, Henry Brosdnead,
Fred Wilde and Il. rrant.r. The social
ended at iO:3O O'Clock, but several OF the
comrades remained to play whist.
Brigade No. / met in Slocum Post Hall.
Market square, on Wednesday evening,
Hon. Commander John Gleaves presid-
Ing. larger number OF comrades than
usual attended. The various committees
reported and Right Hon. Protector
Thomas Nichols said he had a deal OF
pleasure in telling the comrades that the
brigades were all taking hold OF the
Ladies Auxiliary. and be hoped tnat this
brigade, especially as il was No. i In
name and in most Alfrodiap plans would
| buckle to and show the sister brigsdes
| tbat they did not intend to bs second
in the matter OF the ladies organiza-
nth har kaY a
| on the subject, including p. C.'s Daniel
Heaven, A. Henthorne, Fred Wilde and
| T. Mabbitt. The balf-yesrly statement
from Supreme Council was received aud
ordered placed ON die. Tie meeting,
| after good of the order had been re-
sponded to, adjourned to the socisl which
| was much enjoyed. Some excellent vocal
| essays were given by ID. W. Barney, ID.
! Robinson, 4. whitt!e. j. Greaver, f..
| Wilde, w. Sara, and duet by L. Nichols
and John Turner, concluding with q
song by j. Lord. During the evening a
collation. was served in the banquet hall.
| brigade No s assembled in large num-
bers on Wednesday evening in Mowry's
hall Mount Pleasant, Hon. Past Conn
mander Harry Galloway, presiding in the
absence of the Hon. Com mander. After
| the usual routine business had been
| gone throught, the hall committee re-
| ported they hal secured the large hall
| for the brigade's use, and asked leave to
report progress to consuinate their plans
| this was scceded Ia. The idea which the
| brigade has in view for increasing the
numb of comrades was disguised at
some length, and favorably commented
upon. The good of the order was re-
sponded to by T.. C.'s Truelove, Galloway,
Dixon, Oxley, Mountney, Barlow and
others. II was decided that the next
meeting of this brigade shalt be held at
| l9I Academy avenue, when matters OF
| great in portRnce to the comrades will
come up for final action and the COM
rades are requested TO bear this in mind.
The brigade proceeded TO make nomi-
nations for officers for the next term.
The roll will remain open for next meet
ing.
| Brigade No. will meet in Mystic
Chain hall. Olneyville, Tuesday, Nov. IL.
| Brigdade No. 3, viii meet in Altrs-
dian ball, wanskuck on Monday, Nov. is.
| Brigade No. Will meet in Freedom
hall. North Providence, on Friday, Nov.