Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-12-21
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oDD-fELL0WS CELEBRATIONS
This long.expected ana much-talked Of event came
oil Yesterday and what with fine day, full ranks aud
large array ofsparkng eyes during the day, and cen
ysal cheer in the evening" they had glorious time of
it. The procession formed in the order advertised, al
the Museum, aud al ID o'clock moved TO ST. James
church, the galleries of which were crowded with
GALAXY of female beauty, hard to bta in these paris
We noticed many, very many, each Of whom really de-
serves full length graphical portrait in the columns
of the STAR but its space will not admit OF such de-
lectabe field for our labors. The main body OF the
church was occupied by the members Of the fratern-
w. while ihe wall pewo we're we'll filled with strangers
and citizens
After prayer and two anthems, MR. sade rose to
explain in very lucid manner, the introduction OF Inc
Order into Virginia, and lis present condition and prog
poets He was followed by the Rev. d. - omlth,
who rose and delivered an Introductory Address. our
reporter took full notes Off, intending to publish II at
LENGTH but 4 committee have already requesteu Il
copy from the Orator for publication III pamphlet we
cheerfully forero anticipated satisfaction IN placing
il before our rsadefs and content ourselves WITH a
cursory glance at its leading points.
After explaining the nature of the OCCASION which
had called so large assembly together, he divided ms
remarks into three Problems
lst. What is the nature, design or character Oh the
institution Of Odd Fellowship
3D. What is the existing necessity for such nm Instl-
tuion'
Sd. Can the objections which are urged against the
Order, be fairly met and satisfactorily answered:
First, the Independent Order OF Odd Fellows IS an
association of benevolent hearts-an union OF phian-
thropists who are bound by the threetold cord oil
"Frendship Love and Truth and cemented by The
ties Of honor. They have taken upon themselves so,
Tenn and binding obligations 10 relieve the neeuy ana
succour the distressed which is the main OBJECT oil Inc
association Infdelty, profanity, un'athfulness, m
temperance, want Of parental love, neglect OF duty
these and ell kindred transgressIons oil God COM
mands are condemned by their laws. Nor IS there
any Of their lodges, any business transacted, iaoot
performed, language used that could shock the mo-
desty of the most asdious, mantle The cheek OIL nc
airest and most discreet of ears daughters 80 said
the Orator
He gave most complete and satisfactory explanation
of the various symbols of the Order, which was en-
ceedngly interesting, and want Of space alone exciudes
il day from columns.
In his reply TO his second proposition, he illustrated
the benevolent and charitable rules Of the order, winch
were much needed by mankind at large. he thought
Thirdly, he answered the various objections raised
by the world to the Order The he liked, as II
attracted attention. Secrecy tools law of nature =
The kingdom of heaven has its secrets-the earth, anu
sea- and skies have their secrets is il in the power
of man TO divuge them. IL is also highly commenced
in the Sacred Volume
The institution was founded the battle field where
woman not and by solemn obligation, every
laws and regulations, unconaminated and free from
innovation to his For this reason, the lar
sex are excluded from the lodge and lis secrets
After speaking about fifty minutes, he closed in con-
graduation with the body at the completion ohe build
ing
The Music very fine, and the prayers put up BY
Messrs Sweeney of this City, and shavcs Of Lynch
burg, were very impressive. The auson of the latter
TO The good Bishop Moore who died in Lynchburg, and
for whom the e,nbems of mourning were still hanging
over the pulpit wns highly touching and beautiful;
At II clock, the procession moved from the Church
through the streets, advertised, to their Hall
This Hall is few yards below the Exchange Ho-
tel the street 1t is handsome and substan-
tal building, the cornerstone of which laid only
in May last. The Hall is of the largest rooms in
Virginia. being twenty two superficial feet more capa-
cious than the fine Ball room in the Exchange Hotel
They made fac display. and the whole effect of the
waving banners, unique symbols, and rich insignia,
very grand and imposing The banners, SIX in
number, were very neat and well executed. The first!
red one, bore motto, "Falh Hope, and Charity.
2d.-blue-" Bene violence"
whie-"Friendship, Love, and Truth"
4h-green-A Sun, Globe, Urn, and Beehive.
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