The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-04-29

ing by the supreme officers, comrades
and sisters OF the auxiliary. \ very
successful anniversary was closed In an
appropriate manner by the Right Hon
orable Protector III. Norton and the
committees are TO be congratulated on
the happy and successful termination
OF "Aifredian Sunday" About 200 COM
rades and sisters attended the celebra-
ton.
Brigade No. held a short session
Friday night in Freedom hall. the Hon.
Com. Ii. Buckley presiding. Communi-
cations were left over for two weeks.
one proposition received and referred.
Comrade Sampson Webb was reported
still on the sick list.
Permission was granted j.. &. Joseph
w. Leacy 10 withdraw his amendment.
Adjournment was then made for the
purpose of inaugurating the animal
concert and social. The lower hall was
occupied by the patrons OF the light
fantastic, 80 couples taking part in the
grand march. Dancing was kept up
until the early hours of the morning.
While this was going on in the upper
hall a fine concert program was being
greatly enjoyed. Comrade j. II. Broad
head ably afficiated as chairman, in
PRODUCING Messrs. FRANK Fisher, Chas.
Bagley, =. II. Berry, q. Shakels, Chas.
Fisher and Miss Alice Webb who gave
songs. sketches, etc. "A feature or the
entertainment was the Duliemore Sc
lections by Comrade Charles Fisher.
The various items were exceedingly
well received. a most enjoyable even
ing was spent. To the committee-P. g.
John Tranter, chairman; and Comrades
C. w. Cover floor director; A. l.. Tan
ner. George w. Hall. aids, and Joseph
Pickup, Treasurer Ii. Buckley, \. Fell
ton ard George Wik--much credit is
F1Na.. a11laf as inn
The present time being one of cele-
brations. anniversaries, etc, il followed
that Brigade No. l should hold forth,
and Thursday night the annual basket
party and social was enjoyed. Previous,
however to the concert short meet
ing OF the brigade was held, all neces-
sary business being perfrmed and LAID
over Z. G. Edward Whittle presided
over the festivities, which were or a
high class character. Hon. Com. L. G.
Thomas Dyson sang in an excellent
manner THE Dream OF Paradise re-
spending TO an encore. That popular
duet. Messrs. KrauZ and Turner. We're
vociferously received. receiving several
encores. Lady 1mpersonator Willie
Smith gave several items IN character
istic style. being well received. Mr..
William Bentley with his song, The
East and West of London" struck a
popular chord, responding with when
Her Hair Grows Whittier" This brought
the concert TO n close. after which y.
G. Robert Buckley took charge OF auc-
tioneering the baskets. This was an en-
ioyable part of the proceedings, re-
freshments being partaken OF immedi-
ately after. 4 short period OF dancing
followed the party breaking up about
u o'clock The hall was very COM
fortably filed and all pronouncei the
affair a perfect success.
BrIgade No. meets Monday I'm Il
fredian hall. Neazie street; Brgada No.
meets Tuesday in Guild han, Olney-
Vile square; Brigade No. , meets Fri =
day i'm Freedom hall. Eddy street. :.
Providence.
The Past Commanders association $
quarterly meeting will be held i'm Ar
mold Post hall on Wednesday evening,
May L., at y o'clock.