The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-04-30

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Hall, opposite Lafayests Square. The procession
was beautiful display, the rich regalia Of the mem
bers numerous banners, stirring music and striking
eblems Of the Order all joined to form one q the
most interesting scenes that we have witnessed ior
years. No simple display could produce the feeling
which attached to the ceremonies OF yesterday
the Jewels which glittered upon the chaste rega-
liza did not alone dazzle but nober emotions were
called forth BY the long line Of brothers of the
mystic tie. as they passed before the assembled
citizens who thronged around. The objects of the
Order were familiar to ALL" FRIENDSHIP, LOVE
and Turn the links which connect it were
emblazoned upon the banners, and the words found
a response in each heart. The good practised in
secret spoke out from the numberless beautiful
devices carried in their midst and the spectacle Of
band Of 500 men united for the holy purposes of
aiding the destitute and tightening the sorrows of
the afflicted, one in moral grandeur far above
the "pomp and circumstance of glorious war;
though hostn shining steel marshaled the way.
The bright eyes Of woman looked down from bal
cony and easement, children clustered near to gaze
upon the parade and each could read in the pictured
story that passed before them that the protector of
the widow and the fatherless was to be found within
the walls of the Lodge. No other aim then that of
benefting fellow-man could be traced in the
beautiful array, no lurking ambition peeped forth
| from the snowy vestments, but HOPE, FAITH
and CHARITY" moved amidst that manly throng,
the rallying cry in the battle Of life.
The procession moved at 10 A. NJ, from La
layete Square, and proceeded through our principal
streets. The First Division was preceded by full
band, and consisted Of the following Lodges, under
the charge of H. Forno, aid to the Grand Marshall
J. A. Amelung, who was in the advance with his
Assistant Marshalls, Charles A. Labuzan and Har-
man Doane-Germania Lodge No. 90, Columbus
Lodge No. "a, Magnolia Lodge No. %, Polar Star
Lodge No. 10, National Lodge No. IS, Covenant
Lodge No. H. Two handsome banners were
borne in this Division one by the Magnolia Lodge,
surmounted by the flower from which it derived its
name, and the other by the National Lodge,
crimson banner richly wrought with the motto II,
Dec SperGmus. This Lodge was instituted 23d
September, 1847.
The Second Division, also preceded by fine
brass band was composed of Templar Lodge No
16, Delta Lodge No. Is, Hope Lodge No. IA,
Howard Lodge No. 10. H. W. Olmstead, aid.
The banner of Hope Lodge presented two beauti-
full illustrations Of the name, and was deeked with
much taste. That Of the Delta gave the figure of
Moses, the great law giver, and on the reverse
chain OF three links, with the words within them,
1" The widow and orphan our care pa happy
device and finely executed. This Lodge was inst.
tuted I'd April, 1s47.
The Third Division, with full band and R. De
Armas as aid embraced Commercial Lodge No.
49, Orleans Lodge No. II, Teutonia Lodge No. 10,
Jefferson Lodge No. g. The banner of the Com
mercial Lodge was one Of the most striking in the
procession, ship under full sail was admirably
| depcted-on the reverse there were three figures
hunter sinking under the attack Of two Indians
his hand is raised with the sign of the Order, and
the tomahawk rests in mid air, while the words
above, /" He is "a brother" shows the peaceful
influence wrought! Orleans Lodge gave another
superb banner, crimson, emblazoned with gold.
Two figures, representing widow and orphan,
were painted with much taste, and on the reverse
the inscription Instituted July 10th, 1876"
Teutonia Lodge also carried banner, which was
handsomely ornamented.
The Fourth Division, under charge of Edward
Flash, aid, consisted of the following Lodges
Crescent Lodge No. 8, Union Lodge No. g. Wash
ington Lodge No. 3, Louisiana Lodge No. l.
This division made a very fine display. The
Crescent banner representing the fial love of Da-
vid and Jonathan, with the scroll Instituted March
4th, lS45," was much admired. The Washington
banner had faithful portrait of the Father of his
Country, with the motto " Be honest and Just and
fear not" on the reverse, Friendship and Truth,
" Faith and Charity" with the figures of a female
and child as appropriate emblems. The Union ban.
ner was also fine specimen of art, portraYing the
leading traits Of the Order. The Louisiana, the
Oldest lodge in the State had inscribed the date Of
| its institution, Nav %, 1881
| The most striking feature in the procession
came next, preceded by full banda car drawn
by four greys, contained the symbols of the Order
| beautifully gilded, consisting Of the Ark of the
Covenant, the Cornucopia, Beehive, Ram horn,
Arrows, etc, with parti-colored flags floating
gracefully above.
| The Fifth Division, under the charge of G. W.
Shaw and H. G. Vontagen, Aids, consisted of the
following Encampments and Lodges Lafayette
Encampment No, z, Lasalle Encampment No. s.
Magnolia Encampment No. 4, Hobah Encamp-
ment No. 8, Widely Encampment No. l, Grand
Encampment Eagle Degree Lodge Emblems,
Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Board Of Directors of
Odd Fellows Hall Association, Orator and Chap
lain in open barouche.
The regalia Of the Encampments and of the
Grand Lodge, were very rich and picturesque.
When the procession arrived at the site of the
New Hall, the ceremonies in laying the corner
stone, were conducted with appropriate exercises
Prayer by the w. G. Chaplain of the Grand
Lodge of Louisiana.
The Grand Master, upon examination of the
Stone, pronounced it-"wel formed, true and
rusty"
The Grand Treasurer, by order of the Grand
Master, then deposited in the box the following
coins, medals, etc., viz:
double Eagle contributed by the officers of the NewOr
leans Branch Mint being the first Of that denomination coined
heSe copy Of the beautiful medal, with the inscription
one sde and the reverePao Alto Resaca de Ia Palma
Monterey and Buena Vista. Medalions Of Washington
Franklin, Adams, Madison, Monroe HARRISON jackson and
lana parchment signed by the present officers with names
q all Snbordnases working under its jurisdiction also of the
City pape5s copy of the Act of Incorporation and an
engraved Plate containing the of the Director and Off
GERS Of the Hall Association.
The gold and silver vessels were next brought to
the Stand and delvered-the former 10 the Deputy
Grand Master, and the latter to the Grand Warden
and Grand Conductor, who successfully handed
them to the Grand Master; and he, according to
ancient ceremony, poured the Corn, WINE and
OIL, which they contained, on the Stone, saying
May the Anbounteous Author of Nature bless the inhab
tan OF this place, with all the neceare convenences and
comforts OF life in the erection and completion of the
buildings protect the wokmen against every accident and
long preserve this structure from decays and grant to ALL in
needed supply, the Corn Of nOurtshme the WINE of re.
| JTeskS1ent, and the On OF ioy Amen.
so De II twas responded by all the brethren.
lie then struck the Stone three times, and the hon
ors of The Order Nyera Oiven ana. ,.hioh H. o.