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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1916

Page

5

Odd Fellows mark 97th anniversary with entertainments

The 97th anniversary of Odd Fellowship in America was celebrated in Odd Fellows Hall Bristol Wednesday. United Brothers Lodge Nep Wampanoag Encampment No and Reba Rebekah Lodge No 12 attended. Kensmore Club Providence performed two hours of instrumental vocal readings and sketches. Refreshments followed served by the committee.

Odd Fellowship In America Odd Fellows’ Hall United Brothers’ Lodge Nep Wampanoag Reba Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows George R. Fish Merton A. Cheesman Odd Fellowship Kensmore Club Providence James H. Chase Emil Avid Ear H. Macreading W. Sewall Marsh E. Sidney Sherman Bessie F. McGreevy Susan Wilbur Smith Georgia L. Stevens Kensmore Bristol Bertram W. Wall John G. Stewart Samuel Molasky George Balfour Fred Wilbur C. Harold Newman Wampanoag James A. Bosworth John Usher, Jr Charles Sanford Annie Faulkner Misses Munro Charles Sanord

Apron and Necktie Party Draws 119 Couples in Grand March

Cercle Lafayette of L'Union St. Jean Baptiste D Amerique hosted a successful apron and necktie party in Grand Army Hall drawing about 400 attendees. The event featured singing, recitations, and a grand march led by James Johnson and Emma Bouche with 119 dancing couples. The Crown Orchestra provided music and the King Philip Steam Fire Engine and Hose Company attended as a body.

Cercle Lafayette L’union St. Jean Baptiste D’amerique Grand Army Hall The Supreme Bureau Order Warren Doll Song Lillian Giustiany Oscar Roberts Bacon Iano Glen Pevin Bridget Giustiany Oscar Pevin Cora Belmore Oliver Bouche Veronica McClure Rosamond Blanchard Miss Belmore Helen Pevin Albert Vermette Lena Vermette Joseph Pevin James Johnson Emma Bouche Peter Martelly Peter Giustiany R. Guivremont P. Giustiany W. Vermette

Funeral for Miss Bridget Campbell at St Marys Church

Miss Bridget Campbell died last Monday. Her funeral was held Wednesday at 9 30 from 118 High Street with a 10 o'clock requiem mass at St. Marys Church, officiated by Rev. Thomas J. Gillan. Bearers included Chief of Police Thomas Dwyer, Thomas P. Scanlon, Thomas J. Connery and Peter J. Lannon. Interment followed at St. Marys Cemetery.

Bridget Campbell High Street Thomas J. Gillan St. Mary’s Church Thomas Dwyer Thomas P. Scanlon Thomas J. Connery Peter J. Lannon St. Mary’s Cemetery

I Will Serve You A Notice To All In Need

A bustling assistant offers services matching houses, furnishings, and jobs to buyers sellers and employers. The speaker notes daily demand from house sales home finding furniture placement and payroll related tasks. The piece stresses impartial service, swift faithful work and uniform fees, inviting readers to hire.

Plans for New Schoolhouse at Colt Memorial High

A special building committee meeting at Colt Memorial High School approved architect Wallis E. Howe’s red brick two story school plan costing 65 000 for land and building. Located on High street opposite the common, the shell may be built first with eight rooms, later completion possible, after visiting Providence facilities.

Colt Memorial High School Wallis E. Howe Clark & Howe Providence High Street Court Street Advent Church

Celebrated Anniversary of Edgehill Temple No 3 Pythian Sisters

The eighth anniversary was celebrated at G A R Hall with a 7:30 business session where Manager Mrs Mary E Bowler and Junior Mrs Catherine Marz were installed. An 8:30 salad supper followed for members and Burnside Lodge guests, with decorated tables. A procession led by Zelpha Gould and William H Gablinski opened the dining room and a brief welcome address was given by Mrs George S Marshall. Dancing from 10 to 11:30 accompanied by the Crown Orchestra closed the evening. the temple reports growing membership and a well organized social committee.

Edgehill Temple Pythian Sisters G. A. R. Hall Mary E. Bowler Catherine Marz Burnside Lodge No. 23 Knights of Pythias Crown Orchestra George S. Marshall Charles Gould George Marz Elizabeth Peterson

Cadets to Camp at Fort Wright Rhode Island College

Rhode Island State College battalion along with Connecticut State Agricultural College units will camp at Fort Wright Fisher's Island starting May 16 for a week of army maneuvers. Six coast artillery companies will host West Point cadets and regional militia for training with tents and equipment provided by the government.

Rhode Island State College Fort Wright Fisher’s Island New London Conecticut State Agricultural College Coast Artillery West Point New York State Connecticut Chhef Wilbur E. Dove Thomas W. Freeman Jamestown M. J. Henry Stonington, Conn E. G. Fields Providence Clarence H. Parker Brockton Mass Frank Farron Woonsocket

Benefit Performance at Strand Promises Nursing Aid

The Children's Theatre at the Strand Providence closes its season with a 10 AM show to support the Providence District Nursing Association. Little Miss Geneva Willson will perform interpretive dances after Robin Hood and two patriotic films. Bristol residents plan to attend. reserved seats available by calling Mrs. Dexter Thurber, committee chair.

Children’s Theatre the Strand Providence Providence District Nursing Association Geneva Willson Bristol Dexter Thurber

The Wall Between at Pastime Theatre Features Bushman and Bayne

Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne star in The Wall Between an exquisite photo play of army life at the Pastime Theatre A special matinee is set for 2 30 with The New Royal Orchestra providing music and thrills and pathos in equal measure.

Francis X. Bushman Beverly Bayne Royal Orchestra

Star Theatre Presents The Little Gypsy and More

Star Theatre features Dorothy Bernard in the five act photo play The Little Gypsy. Also shown are The Strange Case of Mary Page episode The Confession and Saving Susie from the Sea with Kil Kennedy and others. Saturday includes Francis Ford and Grace Cunard in His Majesty Dick Tur pits, a three act 101 Bison, Frosty Blake, Uncle Sam at Work See America First, Bray Komedy Cartoons No 2.

the Star Dorothy Bernard Mary Page Susie From the

Local Film Romps and Mon Night Playlets

A fragment lists film titles and a Monday program including Some Heroes and Graft. It references Bill Banks the Bandit in a Western comedy and hints at a Western comedy program alongside other acts.

Bill Banks

Tribute to Bridget Campbell Passes in Silent Duty

In memoriam Bridget Campbell, described as a steadfast, self sacrificing figure. The tribute highlights a life of quiet service, bearing sorrows with patience, and unwavering loyalty to duties. The obituary honors her as a devoted, unsung heroine.

Bridget Campbell Earth

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