The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-13
RED MEN.

Iueft mas Dcen Al great many Sctitb
society events at Newport, but It is safe
TO say that none of late years have In
any way compared with that OF We'd
nesday evening. when Weenat-Shassit
tribe entertained a large delegation
from Providence. Indirectly Pocasset
tribe OF Central Falls Is responsible for
this important demonstration, for some
months ago IL started a "fraternal tee
pee" on a Journey throughout the state
and reached Weenatshassit tribe We'd
nesday evening. il being presented 10
them by Mosshassuck tribe OF Wood
lawn. The Providence contingent.
numbering about 100, left on the steam
er Baltimore. In charge OF Capt. Gates,
who landed them safe and sound on the
wharf at Newport, where they met by
about 800 members Of Weenat-Shassit
tribe. headed by the Newport cornet
band or thirty pieces. The route OF
march was from the wharf 10 Franklin
Spring, Howard. Thames. Marlboro
streets, Broadway and Washington
square TO the hall. Charles Il. Harring-
ton being the marshal and Frank Eek
hart aid. In the hall the delegation was
given a hearty welcome by the sachem,
Herbert r.. Mason. The lirst number
on the program was somewhat unex-
the presentation OF a handsome dia-
mond ring TO Past Sachem Hugh y.
Clifford, who is degree master OF the IA
nous Warriors degree team, the token
coming from the members OF the team.
the presentation speech being made by
Deputy Great Sachem Charles Il. Phil
lips. Then came the presentation of
the much talked of teepee, Moshassuck
tribe entering the hall. headed by Past
Sachem John J. Ford, who acted as
spokesman, and In a most pleasing
speech presented the teepee and the
same was gracefully received by Sach-
EN- Mason. This was followed by re-
marks OF humorous character by
Great Sannap H.. a. Budlong, Past
Sachem William II. Brown and others.
The delegation headed by Great Sac
hem Scott and suite. special guests and
visitors We're escorted 90 the banquet
hall, where a salad supper followed by
ices and cigars were served.
Next the visitors were escorted to the
club room OF the tribe on Thames street
when hospitality in its most generous
form was shown, and IL was with much
difficulty that the visitors escaped to
take the Baltimore for home. They
succeeded in doing so. however, shortly
after l o'clock, being escorted by the
entertainers To the dock, fro mwhlch
they sailed amid blaze OF cOlored
lights, fireworks and hurras that must
have awakened every person within a
mile of the dock. The delegation ar
rived home at $3.50 and 10 a man was
exceedingly glad that they participated
In the merry occasion.
The Providence end OF the event was
in charge OF John j. Ford. John Ash
worth. j. IL. Riley, Robert G.. Hender-
son. Thomas Sullivan and Gilbert Il.
Scott. and the committee for Weenat-
Shasslt tribe consisted of Henry III.
Smith, George w. Richie, Gilbert :.
Reed, Marshall w. Hall, Charles ).
Brice and II. y. Gibbons Past Sachem
Arthur l.. Gilman being master of cere-
monies. IL was rfIe Intention uf N-vil-
at-Shassn tribe 10 confer one of the de-
grees i'm Masonic hall. that being the
only hall suitable for the occasion, but
the committee was unable TO get II,
owing to the fact that 1t had been pre-
viously engaged. so sociability was the
order of the might"
Tahoma tribe has leased the large
hall in Reyhunt block, IL Weybosset
street. and will take possession Thurs
day evening. June i. The hall VIII be
known as Weybosset hall and will be
thoroughly renovated. furnished new
throughout and they will sublet it. The
committee which consists OF Past Sac
hem Henry Normandy, G. w. Mercier
ana y. T. Arend. have already secured
a number OF tenants.
When Pocasset ,ribe receives it's fra
ternal teepee AFTER 1t has made a tour
of the state. \ grand 'pow-wow' will
be given In the Auditorium at Paw
tucket This event will occur I'm Sep
tember and the program, while not full
ly completed Will consist OF "A banquet
a good as can bs got up i'm Pawtucket.
There viii also be a very extended mu-
sical and literary program and the fes-
tivities Will begin early In the aftern1o
and extend We1f fnrO The night.
Since Weenat Shassit tribe conferred
the various degrees i'm Infantry hall
they have added at least 30 more men,
bers Is their tribe and have nearly as
many more under way, II applications
being received at the meeting Wednes-
day evening.