The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-20
ODD FELLOWS.


In accordance with a vote OF the
Grand Encampment of Rhode Island, |
in March last, To provide 1or "A s1is@D.~
observance OF the fiftieth anniversary |
of the Grand Encampment, the special
committee appointed for the purpose
hereby announce that arrangements
have been completed for an appropriate
celebration on Monday, June 18th next
in which not only all Encampment
members, but all members Of subordin-
ate and Rebekah Lodges. are cordially
invited TO participate, together Wlth
their families and friends.
The committee has arranged ior
special private banquet at crescent
Park, i'm Boyden's best style. at p. m,
during which fine orchestral music VIII
be furnished, TO be followed during the
evening by dancing; special provision
will also be made for those who wish
TO enjoy whist and other diversions.
The grounds Will be at the disposal Oh
the order during the afternoon and ev-
ening.
A-spaelal- steamer Will leave for the
park at a convenient hour and Will 'e-
turn at the conclusion OF the evening
festivities.
The price of tickets are 81, and must
be secured on or before Thursday
June s.
The complete programme OF the day,
with the time of departure to ana from
Crescent Park and other details, VIII
be announced at an early date.
Tickets may be obtained of the com
mittee or at the office OF the Srand
Scribe Marcus w. Morton, Chairman
T. j. Trumpler, Secretary; "A. j. Cush-
ing. Treasurer; G.. w. Easterbrooks,
IL. n. Perkins, w. q. Stackpole. Ex-
ofiicio, committee.
The above demonstration has the
hearty approval OF Grand Master Spen-
Ger b. Hopkins.
The meetings OF Roger Williams
Lodge are attracting no little attention
at the present time and we'll they might
for there is plenty 10 interest and at
the same time offered an evening
pleasure AT the meeting Tuesday
evening there was large attenaahce,
five candidates being given the thirl
degree The work was done in a most
artistic manner after which the large
delegation adjourned 10 the banquet
hall where strawberries and cream Merc
served by the social committee. Tnis
lodge has more candidates unueE way,
and IL Is probable that the initiatory
degree will be conferred Tuesday cNen-
ing.
Grand Master Spencer Il. Hopkins
and suite will make an official VISIT 10
Covenant Lodge. at Ashland ths even
ing. a.. =,
the meeting OF Westminster Lodge
Monday evening, when the second de-
gree with "a new wrinkle or TWO, was
conferred upon two canuludlFs
Strangers In town viii hnd TINS an
agreeable spot to pass Monday even
ings.
ON Tuesday evening the work ot tbs
initiatory degree was rehearsed in Cre5'
cent Lodge and IL is expected that ,lh''
cegree viii be given two candidates al
the next meeting.
District Deputy Grand Master blshoi
and suite were the special guests ol
Roger Williams Lodge Iuesoay cNe'
ing.
one candidate was given the seconC
degree at the session of Hope Lodge
Monday evening.
Grand Master Spencer H. Hopkin
and other officers OF the Grand Lodge
were the guests OF the Grahd Lous
OF Connecticut Tuesday
Woonasquatucket Encampment ma
v4ar,rit- Royal Purple degree Wed
nesday evening and collati ~
The second degree was confHrrei upo'
three candidates in Mount llcasaii
Lodge. Tuesday evening.
Grand Patriarch Walter G.. Stackpoi
and staff, accompanied by uniilil me
escort. made an official visit 10 tales
tine Encampment at Woonsocket, Mon
Gpy evening. During the carry pdiN
The evening the Royal Purple dtgre
was conferred upon several canhn'lle,
which was followed by season OF soci
ability.
The average cost Of supporting mem
hers at The odd Fellows line !
massachusetts last year was Si'e4 pe
week. go
one application for membersh'p wa
received at the meeting or CresS ell
Lodge. Tuesday evening.
Tn first degree was conferre npo
ona candidate at the session OF MANI
factures Lodge. Tuesday evening
The nitiatory degree was gwen -
candidate in Pilgrim Lodge last ever
ing. ,,,,
Mt Vernon Lodge was disappolnte
M IT'S last meeting by the photograph
who was 10 have been present. me
was n good attendance. Past Grai
Rarker. OF Connecticut. and Past Grai
ehraglle decided 90 have Mem )rial Sc
vice AT the meeting on June 10Th.
ON Wednesday, evening In" sec niu o.
4rrr-Xyas conferred upon two candidat
nj the session of Swarts Lodge. I
Mondav evening the team met Tor {
hearsai. and viii meet once a week u
IN hot weather for drill The third a
gree will be conferred w slnesjay exc
ing , -. .,
There was iarga attentanre AT Y
session of What ',raer Lodge. ruesdi
evening whi9n Included i'iegdtlo 10
from Aurora Lodge OF Altteboro: Il
nrst degree was given one candida'
after which supper was served.
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