Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-09-28
Ea EAYECIE.
From the Nezv York EpeAins Post.

MASONIC DINNER TO LA FAYETTE,
On tlonday afternoon, IN consequence
oil previous arrangements Gen La tayele
parIook OF dinner al Washington Hall,
to which be bad been invited by tho
Grand Lodge Of this Stale. From 5b
600 of the craft, decorated with their 50.
cred symbols, were present. LaHgus.s
i: inadequate 10 give a correct de:CHp.
tod OF the scene.
On entering the room, we found our.
selves 10 The midst OF a magnificent ten.
pie, al the upper end oil which was raIseda
vauited pavilion, the canopy supporedJy
marble Column the trent arch decorated
with laurel and flowers; at the centre Q!
which was brilliantly illuminated STAT.
"a The rear oi the pavilion, and lmmetla,e.
ly behind the Genera, was beautiful
transparency, enblamstic OF masonry
The floor was here raised about two lee!
from the level OF the room, on which va;
placed circular table, extending iTO4
column to cOiunn, and garnlshed in ths
most splendid style with temples and taN.
die branches OF great magnitude dad e.
0uisite beauty. A tbs table was Seaigd
The General and the Right Wor:hiphi
Grand Masters and WarGens lGueii.
aely opposite, and at the other end Of toe
room, was splendid alcoye, having 10 T
the Centre fine transparent painting rep
resenllng Tue Genius OF America, elevated
on pedestal, and holding Ia each hand a
wreath. On che side OF the pedestal
was fine and well executed tull length
likeness OF Washington, and on the OllG
similar likeness OF La Fayetle, both ID
masonic costume, and joining their hams
IN bFotberIy friendship % the front va,
inscribed " Vertas FL LuX"-Irgh on
Light. AT the bottom vas a plow, she'L
Of wheat, &c. The whole Of this group
was placed within circular coIonade
thirteen columns, and around tbe columns
were entwined the names OF 10 ds!ln'
guIshed patriots OF the revolution. vi 'I'
top OF each column was letter, The COLI
binalion OF which formed the n,oI;O'
" L PIuribus Unum , The front OIL lu'
alCU'e presented two columns SuPpoT'lO5
an arch at the centre Of winch was sA'
OF variegated lamps. A the piers oPPn'
site the door of entrance was hung IVA
length iikenesses OF Washington and ia
milton, both looking TO" Yards the pa'IIODI
painted III oil, aud in elegant carved sal
gilt frames, ornamented by appropiI'"
trophies. Over these Two pictures was
transparent rainbow Between The C'
lunns of the pavilion and the alcoVe "tI'
four other columns, supporting benn
pheres, and uniting al the head o. NV
room, where was fixed a large Tespt
deaf sun, It's centre formed OF convex NV
iDg-glass, which reflected the dlferea'
jects below in all directions, snd Pfooo''
very sublime effect. Eight ImIns 3"J
chandeliers OF cut glass were su'peIi4'
from The ceiling, and vast DUihuel
lamps and candles were distributed WV
out the temple, which sent TORN al i"' ro
ceivaole blaze OF light. Over tne uor
the entrance was an extensive DON 81
eyergreens, suspended 10 he tf'nO"', y;,n I
which was transparent Atmosphere, I' ot I
the words LA Fsyette, toe fneaIn
Freedom and Benetaclor OF MaOSI"1ti n.j.
Within this bower were seated Toe Su ~,
cans, entlIe)y Diu Iioh W. ,b;s NJ
company. Down the interior OF 'G G's, il
meuse temple, a space Of about 81 ;I 's'' ,bs
length, were placed 6 tables, oeslGs, rsrs
two at the top and bottom, whIch v" a.
lad out in the most spIehdld SylGi, sg a.
loaded with all Tie delicaeIes ana r 'as I
cies that could be procured, ana al'IT' o.
in manner which reflects great cl' bo,,, /
MIR. Mcintyre, the keeper o, .n |oI &c ca. +
who appears to have eserted h n"@s:ion 70
ticuIarly on this interesting occ|ahsa,IboOl, /
give entire satisfaction TO the ofo'D lI s.rer /
The decorations under the gene, ..rs go
iotendence of tue Committee WEI by 4
up by mir. Andrews; the i l,nr,i"g: To-: Of
Mr., ksinsgIe, and Mr.. - h TTTrum5buij; sDd
ibe Joiner work by Mr. osanoo,roprats
Dpr,ng tAe dinner several az spp ws nNs
,oasts we're given, list OF , "n,,n soIs,
v for the occasion by wen Of A'
native bard, at The special 'Fs4'