The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-09
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ODD FELLOWS

Pilgrim lodge had large attendance
last evening. when the first degree was
conferred upon one candidate. and one
application for membership was re-
ceived.
On Tuesday evening Naomi Rebekah
lodge will confer the degree upon four
or flve candidates. and number OF
applications for membership will be re-
ceived.
on Tuesday evening Crescent lodge
will confer the initiatory degree upon
three or more candidates. and at least
rhree applications for membership will
be received.
Next Thursday evening three or more
candidates will be admitted into Mar
uagansett eneampment.
At the special meeting OF Canton
William S. Johnson Saturday evening
three candidates were admitted.
A number of candidates were initiat-
ed into swarts' lodge Wednesday eve-
ming.
Westminster lodge, with an enthu-
siasm characteristic OF that progressive
body, could not keep still at her meet
ing iast Monday evening and nothing
would do but drill" and so the visi-
tors, among whom were Past Grand
Tuckerman of Swarts. brother from
Crescent lodge, o. T.. h. BalToWs or
United Brothers lodge Bristol; Brother
Tillinghast OF Good Samaritan; q. T..
Parr of aartwick lodge. Hartwick. Nd,
George X. Gardiner OF Mt. koustone
lodge. Fitchburg, Mass; Bradley OF
Hurlock lodge, Hurlock, Nd, ana rep
resentatives from several other lodges
Joined forces. and under the efiicient-
direction OF Capt. John Binning, all
were put through several tactics ana
even the colonel improved Under this
regime. Noble Grand Tuckerman OF
Swarts had message concerning the
sbundle of sticks now in the custody
of Westminster lodge, and after his re-
quest was complied with II was voted
to convey IL lowell. Ii will be known
soon enough. for the new-to-be pos
SCISSORS to make all necessary arrange
ments to receive II. but Westminster
knows too well how the lodge deferred
to likes to 'go her one better in the
matter OF banquets, etc, and so they
are keeping a little dark" on the time
and place of the sticks next resting
place.
Mt. Vernon lodge will attend church
on Sunday evening. June 10. In response
TO an invitation. Members will meet at
dodge room at p. m.
The News on Thursday gave so de-
tailed report Of the anniversary cele-
bration that little remains TO be said.
The vitality and energy OF the order
were most effectively demonstrated by
the manner In which serious obstacles
were overcome amid scouraging con-
ditions and a postponed event, for the
f1rst time in this state, was made an
even greater success than IL could have
been on the original date. SO far. not
one word OF unfavorable criticism has
been heard: but, on the contrary. a
unanimous voice of pra sc and appre-
citation has gone up from the entire
membership for the manner in which
the whole celebration was handled
from beginning 70 end. and the commit
tee may enjoy the proud satisfaction Of
feeling that no other which has preced-
ed 1t has ever received such hearty
support in its work or such universal
and enthusiastic commendation at the
conclusion of its labors. The sentiment
of this character within the order Is
also reflected in the community al
large, tor the capacity, public-spirit.
energy and observation-disclosures displayed
by the general committee have chal-
1enged the admiration OF ALL as they
have early won the esteem land conf
dence Of the order itself Never before
has any organization made a showing
upon the streets of Providence I'm which
there was not one individual feature or
inc dent to bring discredit upon the
body Itself; never before nave the
streets been thronged with such a rep
resentation OF the best people OF the
city TO, see a parade Of this character.
and never has finer appearing body OF
men marched up Westminster street
This Is the popular verdict. heard on
all sides; and Odd Fellowship In Rhode
Island stands where Il never did be-
fore. II only remains now for the or
der throughout the state. and especially
Tor the lodges and encampments in
Providence and neighboring towns. 10
reap the rewards of the great work that
has just been done: and even small
portion, OF the energy and enthusiasm
manifested before June should Be suf-
ficient to add mt least 1900 OF the best
men In this community to the ranks If
Rhode Island Odd Fellowship. within
the next six months.
Pilgrim Lodge on Friday evening
started a movement that promises to
bscoms general. as the idea was as
original as II was happy and is certain
TO be taken up gu ckly by every other
lodge which learns " 1t. BY unani-
NOUS vote the hearty thanks OF the
lodge we're extended TO the joint special
committee OF the Grand Ledge and the
Grand Encampment for the zeal. ener-
gy. wisdom and unremltting labor
which characterized its conduct of the
celebration: and the secretary was in
etructeu-to transmit a propeily attest
ed copy TO the committed This Is prob
ably the first time the efforts of a
committee OF this kind have been thus
recognized: hut th,re ~ a general feel
ing that IL should he done in this case
by every subordinate body OF all
branches of the order
One Of the successful features Of the
celebration was the headquarters OF the
Rfbekah branch at Shepard's store,
witch was In charge OF committee
representing the various local lodges
o which Mrs. Mary A. Pettey was
chairman. More than 500 ladies dur
ing the day awaited themselves of the
conveniences and comforts of the spo-
c1ous Quarters provided bv the generosi-
~ Of this firm. a luncheon was served
BY the committee. and everything ner-
tainine 70 the entertainment of visit
tng Rebekahs was carried out with
commendable forethought and excellent
judgment.