The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-21
ORDER OF ALFREDIANS.

Brigade No. . held a short session
Tuesday evening I'm the Guild hall,
OlneyviIle square, under the command
ership of comrade Wilkins. Only the
regular and necessary business was
transacted il being the occasion of the
fraternal visit OF the Peabody and
What Cheer lodges, Sons OF StGeorge.
After brigade session was closed the
Hon. Commander w. Wilkins caused
the doors 10 be opened TO the guests OF
the evening. On invitation of the chair
man the recorder. VIM. j. Annear, in
troduced the worthy president of What
Cheer Lodge, Mr.. Hezekiah Mathewson,
and the worthy vice president, Mr.. James
Barnes OF Peabody Lodge representing
that organization in the unavoidable
absence of the worthy president. They
were accorded seats on the right and
left OF the chairman, who in opening
the proceedings cordially welcomed
them on behalf of No. with the de-
sire and wish that the union may be
but the beginning of similar events. In
responding for What Cheer Lodge
Brother VIM. j. Annear spoke OF the
inception OF the two orders. it's possibil-
" 81
Barnes, Mr.. Il. A. Truelove. Mr.. Broad
head, grand secretary, Sons st. George,
who spoke on the desirabllity of the
union of all British people for mutual
advancement The feeling was express
ed that the South African war had CIV
en- great stimulus TO this end and that
the time was not far distant when all
would be united In one grand brother
hood.
The program OF music consisted of
song by Mr.. James Barnes THE Sham
rock, Thistle and Rose" with an encore
recitation I'm the Lancashire dialect;
song by Mr.. Stephen Barlow, 1.-THE I'M
lucky Number on the Door" Mr..
Charnley. secretary of the late rally
committee, spoke on the lines OF union
and strength following his remarks
with a solo entitled "England's
Strength and Glory Remarks were
made by Mr.. George Roberts and Mr..
Taylor of the Sons gave a recitation en-
titled The Boys First Recitation" Mr..
j. Il. Fletcher rendered a piano solo
after which Mr.. VIM. j. Annear recited
an impressive selection. Paddy Stole
the Rope" was rendered in good style
by Edward Bruckshaw being followed
with Maggie Dear, I'm Called Away"
by Mr.. Mathewman. Mr.. Annear then
gave another recitation and Mr.. Bar
low McNamara's Band. Interesting re-
marks were made by Mr.. Tempest, who
has the honor OF being Peabody's first
worthy president Selections were also
given by Mr. Taylor, Mr.. Whitworth,
Mr.. wilkins, Mr. Hubby, ETC., the cele-
bration coming To a close at a late hour.
During the rendition of the program
refreshments were served by the COM
mittee OF No. 2 appointed for this pur-
pose. This marks the opening up OF a
new era of good feeling in the lodges OF
the British societies OF Olneyville and
ha "A
reunions which shall have for their
objects. better understanding OF the
altered conditions of everyday life-a
united fraternity of Britishers. II was
successful i'm every particular and Bri-
gade No. is to be congratulated on the
initial success
All comrades are requested to meet
Sunday morning in Guild hall Olney-
Vile square, at 10 O'Clock, for the pur-
pose Of attending divine service at the
Tabernacle, where the Rev. Mr.. Grose
will preach a sermon suitable TO the
occasion. Every comrade is earnestly
requested to be present.
The right honorable protector visited
brigade No. OF Fitchburg, Mass, Mon
day evening, spending a very pleasant
session III. +. G.. Walter Cox was
elected representative to the convoca-
tion.
Brigade No. held its regular meet
ing Monday. Hon. Com.J oseph n. Clegg
presiding. p. G. John Gledhill was re-
ported sick with the grip. Committees
on entertainment and church parade
reported progress. also the COMMITTEES
on reception OF the officers and hon
orable companions of the supreme
council. excellent preparations being
made for their entertainment. p. C.'s
Besser and McCord were elected dele
gates to the convocation.
Brigade No. meets Monday I'm
Knights OF Pythias hall. Elmwood ave-
niue. Brigade No. ] meets Thursday In
Arnold Post hall. Brigade No. holds
a concert, etc, Friday in Alfredian hall,