The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-11-09
ODD FELLOWS
BAZAAR OPENS
MONDAY NIGHT

The third bazaar for the benefit OF the
ODD fellows' home will be held next week
al infantry hall, and the members OF the
various branches OF this order through
out the state who have been working as
siduously for weeks past, hope to make II
success. The elaborate and tasteful
decorations OF the hall and OF the several
Dooths Will. as heretofore. prove attrac-
i've FEATURES. In many respects, the hall
uecoratons possess novelty and pleas
Ing deviation from those heretofore Some
or the special features will be fortune
tellers, who Will read the history OF ap-
phcants and offer wise advice. Hilrs Ideal
orchestra has been engaged 10 play for
dancing each evening, and the young la
dies who are the wives and sweethearts
or Odd Fellows. aided by many volun-
teers on this OCCASION will make a very
picturesque and entertaining sight.
The formal opening exercises on Mon
day evening will be very brief. On this
occasion. they will be honored by the
presence OF Gov. James H. Higgins and
staff. Brig.-Gen. Herbert s. Tanner and
stan, Grand Master Tristan Mowry and
suite of officers OF the grand lodge OF
Rhode Island. Grand Patriarch James T.
Makepeace and suite OF officers OF the
grand encampment President Lucy AL
len and officers OF the Rebekah assem-
bly,. The governor will deliver a short ad-
dress and will be followed by brief re-
marks from others. Grand Master Now
ry will then say few words in behalf OF
the order. and declare the bazaar for,
mally opened. The guests will then bs
escorted around the hall TO view the va
rious attractions.
The reception committee consists OF tho
Officers OF the home association as fol
lows: Vice-President, Celia A. kinyon
secretary. Rebecca IL. Chase: treasurer
Sarah +. Shaw; also George ID. Lansing
chairman of the board OF trustees. Her
bert n. Perkins has charge of the ar
rangoments of the hall. and Fred Folsom
has superintended the decoration. The
20 booths located in different parts of the
nall. representing large number OF the
lodges and encampments, will be man
aged by the ladies' In holiday attire, whc
will do their best TO interest their visl
tors at this bazaar and dispose OF Their
various fancy articles more or less use
ful.
ON Saturday afternoon. which will be
children'g day. a pleasing entertainment
will be given by pupils Of Miss Donovan
dancing school and reading by severa
wellknown artists IN this line:
The home, pleasantly located IN Eas'
Providence. has been completely furnish'
ed by funds raised by the members OF the
raj subordinate lodges encampment:
and the Rebekah lodges OF this state, aid'
ed by the proceeds from two previous b4
zaars, and lawn parties, and while IL Is
fully ready for occupancy. IL lacks SUM
cient funds TO warrant opening IL to those
who need its shelter and care. IL has al
ready quite sum on deposit In the unipI
available when the present embarrass
ment OF that institution is removed.
\ This home Is the first one established by
any fraternal order in this state, and II
Is believed that Rhode Island, noted FOL
it's charitable and humane institutions
will respond generously AZ this time 10 sc
worthy an object and add n substantial
sum TO the funds already in hand. thus
enabling the association to open it's doors
TO those waiting for chance TO rest from
their labors and to enjoy peace and com
fort in their declining years.