The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-10-14
EAGLES
PRESENTED
LOVING CUP

There was a pleasurable nuttering OF
the wings Of Eagles from all over the
state last evening. some Of the aeries
from other parts OF New England also
being represented. at Central Falls. where
there was one of the most festive occa-
sions to be seen among the orders Of the
state
The occasion for the gathering Of the
order was the giving OF cup TO the
Central Falls aerie. 1t having won the
tug Of war contest at Hauterfve this sum-
mer at the annual outing Of the aerie
from this city.
The presentation last evening took the
form OF a state function and had been
In contemplation for some time. 1t was
the one time looked for 10 show how the
body had grown in this state since It's
foundation.
One OF the biggest gatherings OF the
evening was the representation going from
this city. The aerie hero took along
more than 260 members, leaving mere IN
special cars.
Before the Providence aerie departed
there was a street parade which made
| creditable showing. The members as
sembled at Franklin Lyceum hall at 1880
o'clock. wearing white caps and carrying
canes. There they were given badges
and headed by Stones Military band the
order marched from the hall UP West
minister street to Mathewson. to Wey-
bosset. TO Washington row and to Elk
| change place. where the Rhode Island
| company had five special cars In waiting.
| The band accompanied the party to Cen
trail Falls and furnished music for the pa
rade there. The degree team OF IL men.
| fantastically arrayed with straw hats.
sweaters bearing the monogram OF the
aerie and white trousers headed the pa
rade.
Having taken cars to Pawtucket the va
rious aeries assembled on High street and
after formation moved In the following
! order:
Police skirmishers, Boylan and Hebert
Platoon OF police. Capt Huhng In CON-
mand. Chief Marshal John j. Crowley.
| Aids-vincent ]. McAloon, Or. T. H. Nc
Nally.
Staff-Martin Murray, Charles II. Tier
ney, Philip s. McGee, Harry Far~er,
DR.. j. II. Duxbury. DR.. j. f. Gilluly. Al
bert Naesmith Jeremiah McEndy, Ed
ward f. Ryan. NJ. ]. Leach. Robert T.
Collinger. william Regain. John f.
Hough. John IT. Cook. John Tully. Sc
froi A. Roberge.
| FIRST DIVISION.
Marshal George Leonard.
Philharmonic Band, 25 pieces. William
Browning, leader.
| Central Falls Aerie. Fraternal Order OF
| Eagles. 800 members. with float con-
tanning the members OF the degree team
and the mysterious goat.
SECOND DIVISION.
Marshal Hormidas Faubert
Stones Military band. rs men. Charles d.
| Fisher. leader.
| Providence Aerie, President James A.
Mckay, with members OF the degree
team In costume. $50 men.
/ THIRD DIVISION.
Edward s. Lawn, Marshal
| Newport Band. Henry webber. leader. 25
| Newport Aerie, President Charles III. Sui
livan. 125 men.
| Carriages containing the officers Of By
the-Sea Aerie.
| Pawtucket Regimental Band, Jesse Linton
! leader 20 men.
Pawtucket Aerie. President James z.
| Banigan 100 men.
All along the line OF march the men
were applauded and the occasion made one
| OF great festivity. When Temperance hall
was reached refreshments were served
and several interesting speeches made.
President Thos. +. Riley OF the local
aerie acted as master Of ceremonies and
| after making a short speech introduced
State President Mclaughlin. When he
concluded Speaking several musical selec-
| tions followed
The loving cup filled with good cheer
was displayed on the stage and was for
mally presented by President James Nc
| Kay OF Providence Aerie to Central Falls
Aerie. President Riley receiving the
trophy in behalf OF the tug OF war team.
A representative from each OF the several
aeries was then invited 10 partake OF the
| contents OF the cup
The remainder OF the exercises consist
! ed OF a program OF vocal and instrument
4 al music, the numbers being interspersed
| with speeches by prominent members oil
| the order
| The committee which had charge OF the
arrangements is deserving OF great praise
| for success OF the affair