Columbia gazette., 1854-04-29
ODD FELLOWS ANNIVERSARY

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ODD FELLOWS ANNIVERSARY.
The Anniversary of the institution of
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
in the United States, was celebrated at
Sonora, on Wednesday last, 26th inst,
by Sonora Lodge No. 10, Of Sonora, and
Tuolumne Lodge, No. 81, Of Columbia.
At an early hour in the morning, the
members Of Tuolumne Lodge, met at
their Room, and formed in procession,
under the direction of A. M. Dobbie,
Esq, Chief Marshal. After marching
through the principal streets of the town,
the procession, headed by a 6ne band Of
music, took up its line Of march for So
nora, via. Springfield and Shaw's Flat.
AS the procession commenced moving, a
volunteer salute was fired, at the Ex-
change. by Col. Cazncau. The Lodge
numbered about fifty members, and
clothed in the splendid regalia of the
order, they presented a beautiful and
pleasing spectacle.
As the procession passed through
Springfield, the citizens of that flourish
ing village got out their big gun, but
from some accident in charging, they
we're unable to get it of.
At Shaw's Flat, by invitation of
Messrs Lank and McAffee, the brethren
partook Of Refreshments, and then re-
eumed their march to Sonora, where
they arrived about / l o'clock, and were
received by Sonora Lodge, No. 10, with
all the honors.
After marching through the city, the
brothers proceeded to the new and beau
tiful Hall of the Sonora Lodge, where
the ceremony Of dedication was per-
formed, by the proper officers. The
occasion was graced by the presence Of
goodly number of the ladies of Sonora;
which, taken in connection with the
beautiful form of dedication, was one
striking in interest, and sublime in beau
ty.
After the conclusion of the ceremo-
MES at the Hall, the brothers were again
formed in procession, and marched to
the Court House, where an eloquent
and beautiful address was delivered by
Brother NJ. Evans. The address was
one of the best and most interesting we
ever had the pleasure of listening to, and
portrayed the benefits and holy mission
of Odd Fellowship in a clear and vivid
light; and we dare say, that no one who
listened to it, but experienced deeper
admiration for the order, bearing the
banner of Friendship, Love and
Truth"
The services at the Court Room be-
ing over, the brothers after being highly
complimcntcd on their good behavior
by their sencrgetic" Chief Marshal Of
the day, Brother Phillips, were again
formed in procession, and proceed to
the Placer Hotel, where an elegant din.
ner was provided, and served up in good
taste, the table being loaded with all the
aubstantials, and dclicacies of the sea
son.
In the evening, grand ball was civ
en- at the City Hotel, anil was on, OF
the largest, pleasantcst and most agree
able assemblages, which has ever come
of in old Tuolumne. The. ball room
was made brilliant by the presence of
upwards Of sixty of the f:,irer norton
OF creation,-dear delightful woman
and over one hundred OF those caJ
creatures,-the gentlemen
lhe dance was kept up with unabat-
cd zeal until after midnight, when the
company was summoned to partake of
the good things, prepared by the host Of
the City Hotel, who, as the party pres
ens can testify, understands thing or
two.
After supper, the tripping pleasures