The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-30
ODD FELLOWS.

Thursday evening Fraternity En-
camrAaent received a visitation from
the Grand Patriarch OF the Grand En-
campment, Walter G.. Stackpole. and
Board of Grand officers. 1t was a not
able occasion, being the closing vista
ton OF Grand Patriarch Stackpole
The encampment was opened In due
form, and after a short business ses-
sion the guests were admitted. At the
proper time the grand patriarch ana
other guests were introduce by Grand
Marshal b. r. Pierce.
The encampment was then closed
and an open session held. Grand Mas
ter Spencer H. Hopkins being received
and escorted into the hall by uniform
ed Patriarchs, and receiving a sehu-
inc ovation. f
Grand Patriarch Stackpole, on be-
ing introduced took his seat at the
right OF the &. p, G l.. Budlong. VINO
introduced the Grand Patriarch, and
then made a very interesting address,
giving a brief review of his work dur
ing the year
Herbert X. Perkins was next pre-
sented and made an address. tie made
especial mention OF the Royal purple
degree uniform. He predicted brighter
days for the patriarchal branch OF
the odd Fellows order.
Representative j. ID. Lloyd was call
ed upon by Grand Patriarch stack
pole. He gave his experience in attend
ing the last session OF the Sovereign
Grand Lodge. which was quite humor-
Gus. \ recitation was then given by
Lynn w. Felch. chief patriarch Z.
District Deputy Grand Patriarch Il. I.
Wilford was then called upon and made
some brief remarks.
The next speaker was Grand High
Priest Boulter OF Westerly. lie advo-
Gated canyassing for new members.
The Westerly encampmeno had taken
in during the past year i've new mem
bers. Past Chief Patriarb Clarence 6.
Read OF Fraternity encampment and
Past chief Patriarch Benjamin +.
Pierce presented dialogue, which was
OF great interest.
The next speaker was G.. $. Warden
I;dgers. He very highly compllmented
Reli;. nee lodge which meets in the same
hal, and. indeed, owns the bunding,
and which furnished many OF the MEM
bers OF the local encampment.
Guand Junior Warden Dillenback
was introduced and referred humor-
ously 10 the honors which might be
shOWered upon Grand Marshal Pierce.
AT The close Of his address the speaker
presented the grand patriarch with a
past grand patriarch's jewel on behalf
~ Plymouth and other encampments
.nd CT the members ~ his official board
and uniformed escort The recipient
responded In an appropriate manner Tor
the gift.
Grand Marshal benjamin +. Pierce,
who was highly compnmenied in eis m
trCduC.ion by the grand patndrcn, de-
clared his inability 10 MAKE, an address
vet made q good speech and recited A
poem addressed to Grand Representa-
tive Perkins.
Grand Sentinel John T.. Bowen was
introduced and responded in an appro-
pirate manner. Deputy Grand sentinel
Charles :. Cook. Grand Master spencer
B Honkins. Chief Patriarch y Aah -.
Payne OF Narragansett. No. |. and
Grand REPRESENTATIVE j. r.. G. Farm
ham made addresses. The later, repre-
santinC the other branch OF the order.
spoke I'm a cheerful maner ~ the pros
meets Of The Patrisrchal branch. Tie
said this was and ought 10 be d'stinc-
tivciv the social branch OF the ORDER.
The dnyel0umcn, of this branch N"ulu
benert the hthcr branch or the order.
T. r. lincoln. p. G. y. was the last
snaakcr called upor. He nuld very
hivh compliment 10 the reir'nE EIahd
pqtriarch The company was then con
ductcd 20 the upper rooms, Where a COL
lptiOn was served.
Tho last gathering Of the first 90 So
,ios Of whist PARTIES held under thr
ousnicae of Swarts Lodge. was held
yondav evening. and Past Grand
Master George r. Mackinnon or can
opious Lodge captured the first gen
ra,,on's priZe. and Mrs Berry the
Gret ladies' nrize The first meeting ~
The second series will be held Mon
day evening.
Two applications for membership
wore received at the session OF Roger
Williams Lodge. Tuesday evening. The
feed" that was refused, too, a short
time ago was settled for and Past
Grand George T. Kilner was among the
nripcipal loser. but he got even by
shutting out three Of his associates
from enjoying their annual turkey din
ner.
Swarts Lodge held a short session
Wednesday evening. after which the
doors were thrown open. and delega-
tion from Jnmes Wood Lodge, togeth-
er with a number Of friends OF the or
der were admitted. 4 general good
--+froo was enioved.
The officers elect Of Pilgrim Lodge
will be installed Friday evening. and
the social committee has been instruct
cd to see that their portion OF the even
irg's exercises are carried out to the
letter.
one application for membership was
received at the meeting of Crescent
Lodge. Tuesday evening. Next Tues
day evening the officers elect viii be
installed by District Deputy Grand
Master w. T.. Lowe, and on the follow