The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-29
! ID FELLOWS. Roger Williams

odd FELLOWS. Roger Williams
Lodge held a rousing mceting
~ Tuesday evening. There were a
large number OF the members present and
delegation OF 80 from Unity Loage.
During the early part Of the evening the
initiatory degree was conferred upon one
candidate. Under good of the order
Brother II. j. DiIlen back on behalf OF
Unity Lodge presented Roger Williams
Lodge with a handsomely engraved set
OF resolutions for the courtesies extend
ed on the occasion OF the degree exempli-
fication at Infantry Hall recently. The
resolutions were apccepted by Noble
Grand Orlef j. Ellsworth. This pleasing
episode was followed by an address by
Past Grand Master Lindsay An ierson,
Bilson. Brother t Phil" Carr proved him.
self to be an acceptable entertainer at the
right time.
Nsrragansett Encampment has opened
up new field of fun and profit. 1t has
invited Canton William S. Johnson to a
reception and banquet, which will take
place Friday evening, June ". This is
the first time in the history OF the order
in this State that "campn has entertain
ed canton.
The mem bers OF What Cheer Lodge will
spend tomorrow on Brother l.. W. Wood
wards lawn, where they will play ball,
eat big dinner and have good time
generally. They viii leave their hall on
North Main street at o'clock and the
feast will be served about o'clock.
The third degree was conferred upon one
candidate at The meeting of Crescent
Lodge Tuesday evening. The social com
mittee were instructed to arrange pro-
gram for memorial services to be held
either on the evening Of the 9TH or .14th
of June. An invitation was extended to
Mayfower and Manufacturers Lodges TO
participate. The services will be held in
the Rev. DIR. Hays church on Trinity
square.
The second and third degrees were con-
ferred upon two candidates and one ap-
plication for membership was received
in Swarts Lodge Wednesday evening. A
large delegation was present from Eagle
Lodge. The initiatory degree will be given
one candidate next Wednesday evening.
Every member that can is requested TO
be present az the meeting of Canton w.
s. johnson Monday evening.
The third degree was given one candi-
date in Eagle Lodge We dnesday evening.
There was an attendance of nearly $50
at the meeting OF Airline Rebekah Lodge
Wednesday evening, when the degree of
the order was conferred upon two candi-
dates. Among those present were the
district deputy, May Campbell and suite,
the officers and mem bers of Naomi, Ruth,
Rachael and Miriam Lodges, all OF whom
were willing TO admit that Mrs. Tristan
Mowry and board of officers could ex-
emplify the degree as well as any degree
staff in the State. AT the conclusion of
the ceremony supper was served.
The third degree was given one candi.
date and two applications for mem bership
We're received at the meeting of Mount
Pleasant Lodge Thursday evening.
The second degree was conferred upon
one candidate IN Reliance Lodge Tuesday
evening.
1t is expected that there will he work
in the first and third degrees at the meet
ing of Pilgrim Lodge this evening.
Permission was given one applicant to
receive the initiatory degree in Olive
Branch Lodge last evening.
Ruth Rebekah Lodge will hold an en-
tertainment next Friday evening.
At the session of Washington Park
Lodge Tuesday evening the third degree
was given one candidate. Next Tuesday
evening the question of paying larger
annual dues will come up for considera-
ton.
One candidate received the third degree
in James Wood Lodge Tuesday evening.
Next Tuesday eYenlng- District Deputy
Grand Master q. w. Lewis will be pres
emf, when the initiatory degree viii be
conferred.