The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-11-06

ODD FELLOWS.


John Corkill grand. master OF Massa-
chusetts was ia the city Friday after
noon as the guest of Grand Master Henry
q. Martin. Tho distinguished visitor.
together with the grand master and
Grand Representative Mackinnon dined
with Grand Secretary Moslcy. and after
dinner called on Grand Warden spencer
B. Hopkins at the city hall, where Grand
Representative Farnhnm met the gutst OF
the day. The several departments in the
city hall were visited, and Grand Master
Corkill expressed the opinion that the
city had "a fine public building. In the AZ
ternoon both grand masters drove around
town 20 sec the sights, aud In the evening
the visitor left for Boston.
The GRAND master and other oiic rs OF
the Grand Lodge made an official visit To
Franklin Lodge last "Wednesday evening
and they were greeted by large num-
Der OF the members and cordially en-
tertainej. The grand master made ah
encouraging address and Grani Rflesen-
tatiye Farnhani gave his custof ary Dne
gxemplifcation Of the secret work ana
olso reviewed recent legislation. Ad-
dresses were made by Deputy GRIND
Master Southwick,, Grand Secretary Mos
lev, and Grand Marshal Humes. Follow
ing the formalities the lodge provided
collation. and there was an agreeable sea-
son of sociabiity.
The grand master and his board viii
make an official visit to Friendly Union
Lodge next Thursday evening On the
ollowing Saturday evening the officials
will visit Narragansett Lodge at West
erly. On Oct 10, Superior Lodge of Cen
trail Falls will be visited.
A week from next Thursday evening
Goshassucx Encampment will entertain
Grand Patriarch l. oyi aud other grand
officers and visitors.
Canonicus Lodge will have one of its
customary good times next Friday eycn-
ing. The entertainment committee rro-
poses to provide novelty for the amuse-
ment CT the brothers who are present In
the loigeroom.
There was large attendance at the
meeting Of Roger Williams Lodge Tues
day evening, aud among those present
first degree, but owing to the absence of
the degree IN ,ster, +. d. Cummings
the work was not given. Arrangements
have been made to confer the first and
second degrees upon number OF candi-
dates next tuesday evening.
There was large attendance at the
nesting Of Crescent Lodge Tuesday even
- fiat sfn N
upon three candidates. The committee
chat is TO prepare history of the lodge
made partial report and a formal vote
showed that the ledge was in favor OF the
movement, but decided to lay the matter
over until Tuesday evening, Dec. q
when larger attendance Is expected a.
Ihe officers for 1878 will tiien hc elected.
District Deputy Grand Master visited
fe.nes Wood Lodge Tuesday evening
" was expected that the initiatory de-
gree would be conferred upon one candi-
date in Manufacturers Lodge Tuesday
evening, but the candidate aid not ap-
pear. One application FOR membership
was received.
A number Of candidates will receive the
ucSI't NANfoou" 'foNpS NN'
Tuesday evening.
Fraternity Enoainpment Will entertain
the mem hers of Swarts ana Westminster
Lodges next Thursday evening.
Noble Grand Frank Monroe of What
Cheer Lodge is confined to his home by a
serious attack of erysipelas Sunday nf
teruoon while pairing troublesome corn
he tore off small piece of flesh, and on
Monday while returning to his home
from his store on eybossct street, he got
his feet wet, which resulted in the attack
he Is suffering from.
Mt Vernon Lodge conferred the first
degree on one brother Wednesday evening.
The auxiliary TO the Mt. Vernon
Social Club gave n bean supper and clan;
chowder at Odd Fellows hall pawtuxet,
on Tuesday evening after which Har-
graves orchestra was secured and on i'm
promptu social was enjoyed. The next
affair nf the kind will be held with Bro.
&. G.. Budlong at II Bank street Paw
tuxet, on Tuesday evening, Nov. o
William N sherman, Noble Grard oi
Mount Pleasant Lodge is still confined Il
his home by sickness.
At the meeting OF Airline ReheSah
Lodge Wednesday evening ssven or oigb'
candidates will be admitted.