The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-05-26
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shown off at its best by Moshassuck,
Mazcppa. Narragansett. Minnehaha.
Palestine and other encamDmcnts.
The decorations throughout the city
are certain 10 be very ni,.' u more ex-
srnsive ana elaborate than previously
Planned. and the music will surpass IN
the number az a excelle eace OF the va
rions bands in line anything before
Ki.,wn i'm this state.
The Rebekah division also prom
iscs 10 be even more interesting and az
tractive I'm every way than would hdy:
been the case on May 3. and among thu
veteran members in carriages Will be
some OF the men who have been most
conspicuous and active in the past In
the highest offices in the gift OF the
order.
That there may be no misundcr-
standing regarding the announced sig
nal on the fire alarm bells throughout
the city. il may. be stated again that
there will be no signal whatever ur-
less rain should make It impossible to
start the parade at the time planned.
i'm which case IL the weather should
clear at any time during the afternoon
up to or 8 o'clock, the signal OF seven
quick blows struck twice will be given,
and this will mean that all participat-
ing bodies will proceed Immediately 10
Exchange place and that the line Will
start within half an hour.
The route as finally adopted is as
follows: Exc olnge place to Westmins-
ter, 10 Jackson. TO Broadway, to Bar
ton. countermarch to Battey, TO West
minister, TO Weybosset. TO Turks Head,
Market square TO Canal, northerly side
OF the fire station TO Exchange place,
where the line will be reviewed by the
chief marshal and grand sire ana VIII
be dismissed.
The session of Swarts Lodge was
well attended Wednesday evening and
a number OF applications for member
ship were. received. Past Grand ii. j.
Dillenback was present and the lodge,
through him, rendered the use or their
front windows TO the ladies' who are ID
order who are TO participate in the pa
rade.
1t Is estimated that at least 60 horses
will be used by the officers OF cantons
on June T. Massachusetts, has sent
word to have at least 40 OF the best
ones IN the city engaged for them. and
the local cantons VIII need nearly els
many more.
Those members of the order who have
a desire to see Grand Sire Pinkerton
and Il. Frank Grant. secretary OF the
Sovereign Grand Lodge will undoubt-
edly have an opportunity To do so. Tor
after the demonstration at Infantry
nail lney VIII DC kutSlE VI s'Ndito
Lodge. The members a"ill find in
Brother Grant genuine Kentucky
gentleman. a brilliant orator. but
man who believes that all men are
equal. This will be his first visit TO the
east. and this fact will be very much
appreciated.
Eagle Lodge held its regular meet
ing on Wednesday evening. This Will
not be the case Wednesday next on ac-
count OF its being Memorial Day.
Roger Williams Lodge had two can
didatss for the initiatory degree Tues
day evening. The attendance was large.
The first degree will be conferred at
the next meeting.
Narragansett Encampment had two
candidates for all Of the degrees Thurs
day evening.
Canton William s. Johnson had an
attendance Of 80 in full uniform We'd
nesday evening and admitted two ap-
plicants.
The first degree was given one cam
didate and one application for member
ship was received at the meeting OF
Pilgrim Lodge last evening
Naomi Rebekah Lodge held well at
tended meeting Tuesday. Two appli-
cations for membership were received
and it was decided to have degree work
Tuesday evening, June II.
Reliance Lodge had work in the ini-
lOdlO1y uCkltt tNCHlnS.
The officers OF the grand lodge made
an official visit TO Washington Lodge
at Riverpoint Thursday evening.
On Monday evening, June 4, the Of
ficers of the grand enCampment will
visit Massasoit Encampment and on
Tuesday evening. June 26, they will vis-
IL Massassoit Encampment at Westerly.
What Cheer Lodge will hold another
whist party on Tuesday evening.
Westminster Lodge had a gala time
last Monday evening on the occasion of
the visit OF Good Samaritan Lodge OF
Pawtucket, bearing the bundle OF sticks
which Ii presented to Westminster
Lodge. who in turn will In time make
a similar visitation and presentation.
The lodge was visited that evening by
a large number of visitors aside from
the especial guests from Pawtucket,
four of them being officially introduced.
Grand Representative Stackpoe, May
flower Lodge came early and had some
cheering words on the coming eth of
June celebration. Chairman III. Il. Dill
lenback had "a great many assurances
of success with regard to this event,
which he voiced in his usual impress
sive way. The visitors were welcomed
by Past Grand William Bradbury i'm
his usual manner. and after "a number
of oiatorical lights had illumined the
assemblage the brethren were regaled
by a Salad supper served Dy Bans
pach. After supper the party was called
to order and the poet laureate" re-
cited the Clowns Baby" and Vice
Grand Kneeland of Pilgrim Lodge re-
cited THE Convict's Christmas" and
for an encore The Three Wishes" Bro
ther Craddock of Westminster sang
THE Holy City," which was applauded.
A large number spoke briefly. includ-
ing Past Grand Patterson OF Good Sa-
maritan and Petty of Pilgrim. 1t was
on the midnight hour before the assem-
blage broke up and good night said.
Brothers Tanner and Johnson.who have
been Ill with pneumonia. were able TO
be present and enjoy part OF the festi-
vities. Treasurer Il. w. ID. Gardner,
who was injured in a vehicular acci-
dent the first of the week. was una BILE
To be present. but IL slowly improving.
The published report was incorrect. the
horse being frightened by collision of
a bicyclist. who came up from behind
without ringing his bell and the bad
condition OF the uncurbed street. and
car tracks. near which spot n man was
killed in a similar accident some time
ago.
Mt. Vernon Lodge had large at
tendance. worked the initiatory degree