The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-23
LADIES' night
OF SHRINERS
AT RHODES

A more distinguished cavalcade than
that which passed over the much Travelled
caravan route last night 10 the Pawtuxet
Oasis Which is ruled by the three brothers
OF the tribe OF Rhodes. has not been
seen in many moons.
II was a pilgrimage OF the illustrious
mobiles and the mobiles OF lesser degree OF
Palestine temple. a. A. o. " NJ. s,
known 10 initiated as '"The Shrinrs.' and
they were accompanied by their wives
and the woman OF their households or
those that II fate Is kind will so become
SUCH all prepared 10 spend the night
I'm enjoyment OF tDe sumptuous entertain
meut that had been prepared Private
caravans Of the wealthy sheiks (auto-
mobiles and carriages), were very much
IN evidence and many came by the public
caravans dn the Broad street cars), being
provided with token that prevented the
necessity OF handling filthy money, for II
was written that IL was unlawful 90
handle coins TIL the pilgrimage was over.
lest Il should cause the mobiles 20 lose
merit.
Travelling IN the cool Of the evening
when the sun had set, the pilgrims were
not exposed to the heat OF the desert and
were not fatigued but capable OF much
exertion I'm the pursuit OF pleasure which
was the ruling spirit OF this oasis. That
each OF the 450 pilgrims attained much
merit. Cor pleasure. TO use the word that
the world will understand). none that
know the delight OF the favored spot will
doubt. and from the eighth hour until
the beginning OF tho new day the enjoy
ment continued.
A PLEASING PROGRAM
Within an immense pavilion beanti-
o. tod uuIt rrla nd ~ cd md
white and blue and brilliantly Illuminated
with myriad OF colored lights the red
fezzed mobiles mingled with the ladies in
charming gowns all Of whom were un-
veiled, for II is not good to wear n veil
i'm the domain Of the great sheiks,
Rhodes.
witching strains of melody were waited
from 81 palmy bower where Edward Fay
chief musician 10 the tribe, and his men
were stationed and after a time singing
maiden. sundry dervishes, fakirs and
story tellers caused the time 10 pass
pleasantly. They appeared In the order
here set down:
Polite vaudeville. under the personal di-
rection OF Wilbur j. Tucker, Boston;
overture. Prof. O'Conner; Billy Arnold
and Ida Gardner. as THE Minstrel and
the Broadway Swell" Prof. OHarrell.
music, musical glasses. saxaphone
solos; Mr.. James Francis Dooly. in mono
logue and parody: Mr.. and Mrs. Robyns
In a one-act play, The Counsel for the
Defence" cast. Counsellor Brooks.
noted New York lawyer. Mr. Robyns;
Mrs. Gammitt. his housekeeper; Molly
Smith, an East side girl, Mrs Robyns.
THE COLLATION..
One Thomas Lyman, famed for his
feasts prepared n sumptuous repast that
was enjoyed by ALL while seated on the
balcony OF a pavilion overlooking the
Pawtuxet stream and all the while n
second band OF musicians a part OF the
famous American band discoursed sweet
strains To protect the diners from the
searching air OF the evening a wall OF
canvas was erected and heaters IN which
oil was used for fuel were placed among
the tables.
The desires OF the inner man satisfied.
all repaired TO the big pavilion where IL
walls were hung with the banners of the
Mystic Shrine and several hours were
spent I'm the delights OF tho dance for
which .Fay's orchestra provided sweet
music.
The floor director was Noble F. Percy
Davis and he had as aids. Noble Clarence
NJ Warner. Noble Elery Pomroy. Noble
Il. ~. Clarke. Noble Aldridge q. Pesrce.
Noble Daniel IL. Child and Noble John A.
Gammons
THE RESPONSIBLE PARTIES.
The executive committee comprised
chairman. III. Henry a. Carpenter; treas
urer III. Edwin @. Pennimsn printing. no
tices. press, TIL. Robert L. Spencer I'll.
Edwin G. Pennlman; transportation and
decoration. III. Andrew ]. Ferguson, No
bic Fred !. Dana; music, entertainment,
ladies' souvenirs. III. Edwin c. Penni-
man. Ill Andrew J. Ferguson. ILL., Joseph
p. Burlingame; collation.. Noble George ".
Grant and Noble Fred I. Dana.
II was nearing a new day when the no.
bles started on their return and II is safe
20 say that the pilgrimage 20 the oasis ~
the Rhodes will go down I'm the annals OF
the Shrine as one OF the pleasantest in it's
history. The ladies were given more sub
stantlal reminders OF the occasion I'm the
shape OF badges Of the order mounted on
long gold pin.