The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-08
Thistle Lodge, Knights and Ladies Of
Honor, Has Gala Night.
MSmber Of Chaffee Street Station Squad
Loses a Portion Of His Beard.

A few weeks ago Thistle lodge knights
and Ladies OF Honor, was visited by one
OF the leading members of the grand
lodge. who told them that they were on
the verge OF collapsing. This remark
stirred a member or two, Who made up
their minds that they would show this
member that perhaps the lodge might be
taking good long nap. but was by no
means going out OF existence.
Then they went TO work and began TO
cast about for candidates and no less
than l6 were found.
The members then came 20 the conclu-
sion that as last evening marked the
seventh anniversary OF the lodge that IL
would be the proper thing TO celebrate II
h a novel manner and that In the form
Of an awakening from the long slumher.
Invitations were sent out to the differ
ent lodges I'm the state and goody num-
Der were present last evening. aud among
the lodges represented were the What
Cheer. Puritan, Excelsior. Hope and Har-
mony.
The lodge was onened by the protec-
.or Belle Mclaughlin, WHO made short
address OF welcome 20 the many visitors.
and then called 10 the chair at her right
ex-Snpreme Deputy James l.. Hiscock
Eho seven years ago last evening In
structed the lodge and he made a short
address
Then came the surprise of the evening.
for ii of the 16 applicants put in their
appearance for initiation and the lodge
was assisted in this work by Sisters
Carpenter, Darling. Sweet. Martin and
Hale from among the visitors. they being
members Of degree teams from their
lodges.
After this ceremony had been per-
formed supper was served in the ban
ouet hall OF the lodge room and a season
OF old-fashioned sociability was enjoyed.
The grand lodge was represented by
Brother Hiscock and wife. Brother
Hathaway. Sisters Templey and Darling,
while Sister Mellow of Pawtucket pre-
sided at the piano and contributed her
full share 10 the enjoyment OF the occa-
sion
The moving spirits of Thistle lodge do
not intend 10 let the matter rest Sere, but
will have one OF the best degree teams I'm
the state within a short time. and will
make every effort TO place the lodge at
the head OF the list I'm the state.
HE WAS MAD
Most children are taught to fear a po-
liceman. for when they do wrong their
parents are apt 10 tell them that IL they
are not real good children they will he
given to the police. and. OF course they
are good for few moments
II has been learned, however. that there |
are two children in this vicinity who are
not in the least afraid of policeman.
and their papa" is one, and is connected !
with the Chaffee street station. and one
Of the night squad.
For the last few days he has had his 4
full share Of the work of the station, so 4
when he went home TO breakfast yester- 1
day morning. having a few moments 10
spare, he took nap I'm Morris chair
~ Ia Ia. - 1IAt.s To- hfa
nap he was happy. for he kissed his two /
little ones. and second later was "off.
He did not sleep many moments when
he was aroused, and then there was not l
a madder man I'm Olneyville. for while I
asleep one OF the children had got pos
session OF pair OF shears, and was
quantity Of the luxurious growth or
beard that adorned the chin OF the brave
guardian OF the peace.
The mother CAME IN for quite scord-
ing for not protecting the much-beloved
beard while he slept but as he had but
a few moments TO spare had to HE him.
have the whole shooting match shaved
OF. and when he put I'm his appearance
at the station was not known. for no one
w,,bo, ssM n,m s" Selohe; hesrd Inat r OF ate aay
say that he IL q much better looking man
now than he was before. but as he is not
at all vain he does not seem 20 take kind
ly to the compliments.
CHILDREN LOSE A FRIEND.
The funeral OF Miss Alice H. Fuller.
whose sudden death was announced in
this paper last evening. was held at the
residence OF her relatives. 10 Daniel ave-
nue.. at l o'clock today.
Miss Fuller was the principal of the
Daniel avenue primary school for IL
years and that she was beloved by her
scholars. many OF whom looked 10 her
hot
testified 20 this morning when they came
bearing tokens OF sorrow IN the form of
beautiful flowers. and 10 take the last
look upon the face of one who had al
ways been kind 20 them
There was but simple service AZ the I
house. after which the remains were
taken to Scotland. Conn. and laid away
In the old family lot
AN EXCITING SCENE.
There was an exciting scene I'm IN.
SQUARE yesterday noon. when an ageu
room, No. 8 Plainheld street. and one
OF Mr.. Kaplan.s children were rescued
lady. who Il somewhat dear was NOT
aware that a IRE alarm had been sent
IN for nre at the Merino mills. and had
started 10 cross tie street with the chilc
just as the Harrison street hose carriage
Was flying along
Mr. Cosgrove saw that the woman and
child were In Imminent danger. and with
out thought for himself ran 90 their res
cue, and had 4. not -Leen- Tar the prompt
Hrrf0n or the driver Of the hose WAGON
and that Hartford avenue at the time
happened 10 be clear of cars a fatal
accident would have happened for the
woman IN her fright fell 20 the pavement
hut the child was on the sidewalk before
the 1re apparatus rca4cd him
The eccne happened ~ the junction of
Hartford avenue and Plainneld street.
SOMEBODY WAS LOOKING.