, 1854-07-08
Celebrations.

OcleOf0IlOnS.
Within the last two weeks, there has
occurred two celebrations-th one, the
birth day of st. John the Baptist, one Of
the great christian patrons of Masonry,
June 24th-and the other one, the glorious
FOURTH of July-the birth day Of Ameri-
can liberty and independence.
st. Johns day was observed in an appro-
pirate manner by tine Brethren of Olympia
Lodge, No. 5, together with a number Of
Brethren from Steilacoom Lodge, No. I,
and although the day was exceedingly un-
favorable for the object intended, being
that of laying the corner stone of the new
Masonic Hall with full ceremonies, yet
there was an almost universal attendance
of the brethren of this county, Pierce and
Lewis.
The Lodge assembled in their hall at ten
O'Clock, where procession was formed un-
der the direction of Bro. W. A. SLAUGHTER,
Marshal Of the day, when it proceeded to
the new Hall. The corner stone being
laid in due form by Bro. W. Fl. WALLACE,
assisted by Bro. T. F. McEIROY and the
Brethren, the procession was again formed
and proceeded to the elegant hall of the
Pacific House." where an able and truly
Masonic address was delivered by Bro. ].
PArroN ANDERsoN The address was well
arranged-well delivered, and we will en-
deavor to abtain the manuscript for publica-
tomas soon as we can spare q little more
room.
Dinner was next in order, and the Order
seemed to enjoy it with a proper apprecia-
ton, as much as to say, that Bro WV.
Cock, of the Pacific House. was capable of
getting up as good dinner as can be fur
nished on the Pacific coast.
After full enjoyment Of the substantials
and luxuries provided for the occasion, the
procession then returned TO the hall.
The festivities of the day were enlivened
in the erening by dance at the Pacific
House-and thus ended joyously and har-
moniously the Gath of June.
The 4th Of July was awakened at an
early hour with a national salute, which
was continued at noon and evening. The
Star Spangled Banner was made to float
aloft, not only from the stately liberty pole
and the house top Of the Kendall Co.'S
store, but the ensign waived on high from
the tall "lone pine " in front of the Wash
ington Hotel. Although no particular
order of celebration had been adopted, the
people of the county assembled in large
numbers. The day was pleasant, and each
one seemed disposed to celebrate the day
after his own liking. Everything passed
off quietly and with the utmost propriety,
and the day, as il should, wore more the
appearance of joyous Sabbath than any
thing else
During the day. party Of ladies and
gentlemen availed themselves of the polite
offers of Col. 1. N. EBEY, collector of Gus
toms and Capt SLATER, of the use Of the
revenue boat and sloop "Sarah Stone,
and took pleasure excursion few miles
down the bay. Returning in the evening,
a general attendance was given to one Of
the gayest balls which perhaps has ever
taken place in either territory.
There were fully forty ladies in attend
ancc, and the spacious han of the Wash
ington Hotel (S9 by IL feet) exhibited a
scene of youth, beauty and gaiety that
would rival any similar assemblage almost
anywhere. A supper was served up in the
hosts Mr. ENsIGN's) usual elegant and dis
eliminating style, and thus ended the ever
memorable 4th.