The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-25
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A. w. Ross of this city was elect ed past provincial grand master of the Independent Order of Odd Fell lows. Manchester Unity, at the an- nual convention held in New London yesterday. He presided over the meet ing, as Provincial Grand Master The report of the secretary showed a membership of 1000 which is an in- crease of 200 over last year. Resolu- tions of condolence on the Titanic disaster, were passed. It was voted to hold the next annual meeting in Wa terbury. The following officers were elected: Provincial grand master, A. w. Spargo. Hartford; past provincial grand master, A. w. Ross, Bridgeport, deputy grand master. William H. Warmingham, New Haven; provincial corresponding secretary, Charles D. H. C.. Stephenson. Hartford; auditors. Joseph Woolley, Norwich. and Chas. Wright, Bridgeport; trustee, William Gregg, New London; book examiner :; T. H. Pelloue. Hartford; arbitration committee, Joseph Wooley, Norwich; i; Charles Wright, Bridgeport and Will liam Carter, New London.
 Lafayette consistory, Scottish Rite, held special rendezvous and work ed three degrees on candidates, yes terday. There were 26 in the classes that received the degrees, some the 27th degree. other. the 2sth degree and others the 32nd degree They includ- ed people from Bridgeport, Stratford and Shelton. Illustrious Commander in Chief Charles M .Gerdinier had di- rection of the work. After the degree work there was a banquet, served by Caterer. Edward D. Waters, to some- thing like 127 members.
 The closing concert of the Germania Singing society in Germania hall, Sum- day night. will be attended by the Harugari Liedertafel society of New Haven. This New Haven society. with its 75 members, will take part
 Ladies night will be observed by Seaside Council. No. 709, Royal Ar eanum, tomorrow night, in Sturdevant hall. There will be an entertainment and dancing.
 will hold smoker after the business meeting Monday night. The lodge has invited members of the Stratford and Milford Odd Fellow lodges, to be- guests on the evening of May 13 when the first degree. will be worked in full ceremonial form.
 Nutmeg Encampment, I. O. O. F., will work the Patriarchal degree to- night. The members will also consid- CT an important change in the by laws. Excelsior encampment of Der. by will visit Nutmeg Encampment
 Friday night, May 3, to witness the special car will be chartered for
 the trip to this city.
 Adelphian lodge. I. O. o. F.. worked
 the third degree upon two candidates last night There was a luncheon af- give an entertainment Wednesday
 night to commemorate the 18th ami
 versary of the lodge.
 Eminent Sir Knight George H. John
 son will give an illustrated lecture al dery, K. of T., tonight. He will speak on "A Vacation Ramble in the Adir- ondacks." Lunch will be served ir the banquet room after the lecture. Angeline H. Bartlett tent, Daugh. ters of Veterans, will meet tonight a, | 121 State street. when arrangements
 will be made for a memorial service to be held at Christ church, Sunday night. April 28.
 Company F.. Hibernian rifles. hel6 a special meeting last night and plan ned for a soiree to be held Thursday night, May ?, in Young Emmet hall
 at the corner of Main street and Elm street. The money raised by tht dance will be used for new uniform. for the members for the street parade of the Ancient Order of Hibernian. to be held here Aug. 20 Mills or chestra will furnish music for danc ing.
 Magma Charta lodge. Order Sons O. St. George, held its annual banquet il 1 the lodge rooms last night. Mayo Wilson spoke on. Our City, an( | Judge E. P. Nobbs gave a talk OH | '"The Englishman as Citizen.'' Victrola furnished music during tn, dinner hour and also at intervals ar ter the speaking began. The follow chairman, Past Supreme President G Kingston: tenor solo. "The Death O Nelson.' Brother E. Price; comic song ["Everybodys Doin' It Now" F. Raw. | linson; Our City" His Honor, Mayor c. B. Wilson: baritone solo. 'In .Af | ter Years When I Am Old" Brother Fred Walker; To the King, company To the President. company; The Day We Celebrate. John Smith; tenor solo Take Me Back to the Garden O. Love-" G. Hainsworth; The English man as a Citizen. Judge E. P. Nobbs baritone solo, "The Village Black Rawlinson; Our Sister Lodoe. Past G I President Rowland Martin: duet | "Larboard Watch" Brothers Price ant Wilson, accompanist David W. Will