The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-07
ODD FELLOWS.

The following circular has been issued
by executive officers OF the general CON-
mittee to the officers and members OF sub
ordinate lodges, encainpnents and he
bekah lodges In this jurisdiction
The annual excursion OF the Odd Eel
lows of Rhode Island. under the auspices
of the enoampment branch, VIII be held
mt Rocky Point Thursday, August 10 In
order to make this Odd Fellows day sue
cess and a credit TO the organization. 10
will be necessary to have the hearty CO.
operation OF the mem bers of subordinate
lodges and encampments and Rebekah
lodges and their families and friends on
that day.
The general committee, representing the
various encampments extend cordial
invitation TO members OF the order. and
others interested in II, tn make the 10Th
OF August something to be rememb bered in
the way OF public demonstration In Odd
Fellowship In this state.
The day will be especially notable be-
,ause distinguished guests Will include
Deputy Grand Sire Alfred 5. Pinkerton,
the second highest officer in Odd Fellow
ship in the world Grand Patriarch Will
liam u. Pousland of Massachusetts,, .aDd
Board of Grand Officers; Grand
Patriarch George tW. Camp OF Con-
necticut. and Board Of Grand Offloers
Rhode Island, and Board; and Grand
Patriarch James II. Lloyd OF Rhode
Island. and Board. These guests will be
under the care OF the reception committee
on their arrival until their departure for
home.
Previous to going to Rocky Point. tho
several members OF the order will assem-
bic at Odd Fellows hall, ~ Weybos
street. not later than Q 80 n. m. where
column will be formed and a short parade
M dc through ths streets In the center
of tie city In season To embark on the 10
A rtxrit Mt lsit
there will be general reception ut the
Mansion house, after which dinner will
be served The several committees have
arranged for various kinds Of entertain.
ment which will include a baseuaI game
between Good Samaritan and Enterprise
Lodges Of Pawtucket, and Swarts Lodge
OF Providence.
All the friends Of this enterprise hope to
excel the success OF last year, and In
order TO do this the committee asks the
individual support OF every Odd Fellow.
Secure your round trip boat tickets of
members of the committee, as the price 20
Odd Fellows will be less than to the
general public.
The inter sting ceremony Of installing
noble grand w. enjoyed 10y the men,
Sers present in Westminster Lodge at
the regular session last Monday evening.
District Deputy Pierce OF Reliance Lodge,
Cast Providence assisted by Grand Mar
shal Champlin also of Reliance Lodge
performed the installing ceremony In
an impressive manner. Brother Fred
Glover of San Francisco. meInrer of the
lodge, was also present He received
withdrawal card in order to join a lodge
in California. The newly decorated hall
received complimentary notice
One application for mem bership was re-
ceived IN Swarts Lodge Wednesday even
ing. The initiatory degree will be con-
ferred Wednesday evening Sept =.
Two candidates were initiated In Mount
Pleasant Dodge tuesday evening. The
irst degree will be con Inferred at the next
meeting.
An exchange says that Hon. John Sher-
man was once IN Odd Fellow. Yes, and
he still is. Secretary John sherman Is a
Past Grand OF Mansfield Lodge, No. 10.
of Mansfield. Ohio. and IL In good stand
ing, and has never been behind with his
dues.
The Order of Odd Fellows in Pennsyl-
vania is the largest body In tho Sovereign
Jurisdiction. 1t Is composed of 1850 sub
ordinate lodges with l07, S72 members