The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-27

Celebration Of COIored Lodges.
New YoRg, March l3, 1852.

lIR EDITOR
in coming down Wooster street, on the evening Of
the 10th inst, my attention was drawn to large
procession of ceored persons bedecked in the para
phernalia of Masons, entering Convention Hall, and
upon inquiry, l learned that it was Lodge Of
Free Masons about to celebrate their first anniver-
saYy, and from the decorum that was manifested
throughout their ranks, and the prsmptings of curl
csity, was induced to purchase ticket in order to
see their further proceedings.
Upon entering the door their circular was placed
in MY hand, which was headed-"A Grand Masonic
Eestival-'rhe First Anniversary of Covenant Lodge
No. Z, A. y. NJ, will be held at Convention Hall
Wooster street, &C., with a programme of excr-
ciscs The speech was from their Grand Master
who acquitted himself with credit Then there was
the reading of bylaws, the presentation of BIZ
bic. Sc.
But the great feature of the evening was the pre-
scntaton ola silver medal, (Which from its size and
apparent workmanship, of some intrinsic value,)
to j. w. Smith. d. ID. n. G.. NJ. for the Northern
district This medal was made. / learn, by silver
smith of their own color, L. V. Clark Canal street.
II was presented by Edward Crosby, =. NJ, in be-
half of the Lodge, prctacng the presentation with
quite neat and elegant address, which wasrespond-
ed to in n like manner by DR.. j. w. Smith The
exercises were enlivcned. Mt intervals with appropr
ate music, by band under the direction of VIM
4. Jackson; also, person Of color; and ] was
struck with surprise to learn that there was so
many Masons of color in this city.
There were present on this occasion seven Lodges
named Hiram Lodge, No. i: Celestial. No. 2: Me-
rdian, No. 3; King solomon, No. 4: Eureka, No
5; Union, No. q; Covenant, No, Z; making seven
in all, subordinate with their Grand Lodge, number
ing about 250 members. After the speechifying, 4
procession was formed-thc Covenant Lodge taking
the lead, foowedby the others, and the rear brought
up by the Grand Lodge. Upon signal being given
the band struck up stirring air, the body marched
with great order several times around the room.
The company were then conducted to another apart
ment, where splendid supper of tho good things
appreciated by epicurcs, was waiting dental dis
eussion. The table was tastefuly decorated, and
loaded with the choicest luAuries of the The
side dishes were beautifully ornamented. and the
culinary unique There was. indeed a protusion of
the most laatable yiands-fsh, fowls, game CREAMS
iellies, cakes, fruits, Sc The company were seated
without confusion. Covenant Lodge acted as atten-
dants upon their guests and from the uxurant sup
plies received at their hands, they must have taken
me for member Of the press.
The supper was provided under the superinten-
dence Of Mr.. Clark the public caterer. which, for
its excellent quality. taste, and beauty of arrange
Inents, offer Mr.. Clark no small compliment If say
that the renowned Downing must look well to his
long worn laurels.
After having satisfied myself that the culinary
process rs pleasing to the palate rs their APP
pcarance was to the eye, returned TO the hall, and
found the young gents tripping III upon the light
fantastic toe with the bellies oil tire conpHuy. 1t
being late. retired from the hail. feeling convinced
in my mind that the whole affair was conducted
with such dccorum, rropiety and order, that you
Nouli fail to de- ect a cause for complaint: and from
what saw and heard, will lead me To seek after
TIA; stic tic that binds them with such unanmty
Of feeling, impulses and sympa hies. My wish is
that they may ever practice the philanthropy and
beneyoence their bylaws specify; aud should they
ever have such asseublage again. shah ea,ea-
to be present.
Although being ofan opposite hue. expect, from
The courtesy manifested on this occasion. IA like
treatment nj any future time AN OBSERVER.