The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-23
ODD FELLOWS

Z; For year or more an effort has been
made by few members OF the order
20 organize first class degree team in
airline Rebekah Lodge. Some went so
far as TO say that II was an imposs-
BILE thing to do so. but this did not
prove 10 be the case for a team has
been perfected and one that bids fair
TO compete with any of the many SIM
liar teams in the state. On Wednesday
evening next they will confer the de-
gree upon two candidates and Will
have for their special guests the off,
GERS and members OF Miriam Rebekah
Lodge. This team is being drilled by
Past Grand Rufus r.. Sprague OF Unity
Lodge, who has devoted many years
10 Rebekah degree work. There is TO
be supper, anu a supper with airline
Lodge Is supper.
Roger Williams Lodge is to have
day at Rhodes-on the Pawtuxet during
the coming month"; and il has been de-
cided that the wives. sisters, daugh-
tiers and other relatives shall partici-
pate. Ii is quite probable that game
of ball between a team from this and
Westminster Lodge VIII be one OF the
attractions of the day. Brothers Fud-
erer. Cook and Bushnell have the mat
ter In hand.
The fnitiatory degree was conferred
upon three candidates in Roger Will
liams Lodge. Tuesday evening. The
meeting next Tuesday evening will be
one that all should attend for the bum
die of sticks sent out by Swarts Lodge
is 10 be presented by Westminster
Lodge. A number of the prominent
members of the order are TO be present
and IL is the intention OF Roger Will
liams Lodge to make "a night of 1t"
Sunday evening a large delegation
from Park Hill lodge and Miriam Re-
bekah Lodge attended the services at
the Norwood Baptist church. The
church was profusely decorated with
cultivated and wild flowers and among
the most prominent pieces was one or
three links representing the colors OF
the order. and a magnificent bouquet or
carnations from Mrs. Pierson OF the
Rebekah Lodge.
Meeting of Unity Lodge was well at
tended Tuesday evening and at the
close of the session there was an II
Illustrated Argument in which the con-
tingent known as the dog Towns
cxere accorded the honor OF winning
out but not without a struggle. 1t IL
1ntimated that the same argument VIII
be- debated at the next meeting.
The Sewing circle connected with
gathering OF the season at the residence
Of sister Allen, SO Waverly street. Wed.
nesday evening. There was a large at
tendance and a very pleasaIt evening
WAS spent.
On Tuesday evening. July 10. Swarts
hodge will make fraternal visit to
United Brothers lodge at Bristol the
trip being made In chartered train
and will leave here at o'clock. The
eocinI committee are making the ar
gangements.
The attendance at the meeting, OF
&6oshassuck encampment Thursday
.evening was large, and the royal pur-
ple degree was conferred upon one CAN
Tidate- A collation. was served.
Harry Corr, one OF the Oldest men,
bers OF 6warts lodge. died at his home
IN Pawtucket Tuesday and was buried
Thursday, q large delegation from the
lodge attending the funeral.
The second degree was conferred up
on four candidates In Swarts lodge
"Wednesday evening.
Crescent lodge conferred the third
Uegres upon one candidate Tuesday
Rvening.
On Thursday evening four candidates
were admitted into Dorcas Rebekah
Lodge. the work being rendered in
ucst impressive manner.
The second degree was gwen two
candidates at the meeting OF Reliancs
Large Tuesday evening.
Priscilla Rebekah Lodge entertained
y delegation from Naomi Lodge Mon
day evening.
Last evening the first degree was con.
ferred upon one candidate at the meet.
ing OF Pilgrim Lodge.
Canton William s. Johnston will meeV
"Wednesday evening
Westminster Lodge worked the Sec
md degree upon two candidates ,asf
Monday evening. A number OF visitors
were present from ont OF town lodges.
two OF them being officially introduced.