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    1. Re: [RIGENWEB] Query: Order of the Emorians
    2. Hi Brenda It appears that Mr Orville Leach served as President of this Organization at least from 1892 until 1900 when a Mr Maurice Smith became President and he was then Secretary of the Organization. It was located at the corner of Pearl and Prairie Ave Providence, RI. In 1897 it lists 102 Prairie Ave Providence as the location. Another directory in 1900 states it was called Providence Lodge Headquarters at Emery House, Providence, RI. So it was still in existence in 1900. It also states that it was called the Order of Evergreens or Life and Longevity League. From this I would think that they studied the scientific mechanisms of Longevity of human Life or some such approach and probably ways on how one can extend their longevity. Interesting to say the least. Perhaps there were other Organizations since reference to this one stated it was the headquarters of the Organization. Probably the RI Historical Society has more detailed information on this Organization. The music was probably the processional march for opening of their order meetings. I would say that a Museum/Historical Society would be interested in the history of this music and is possible that it could be the only existing copy of such. Warm Regards Pat R

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