Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-09-24
The Colcred 0dd.FelioWs.

There has recently been held National
Council or convention of colored "Odd Fell
lows" a society, so we are informed, de-
signed wholly for charitable purposes, and for
the improvement Of the mental, moral, and
industrial condition of the free colored popu-
lation wherever such an organization exists.
1t was held on the 9TH instant, at Reading,
Pennsylvania. Our friend, Isaac n Carey,
who kept hair-cutting establishment for
many years on Sixth street, near the corner
of Pennsylvania avenue, was representative
from the society in this city. They could not
have had worthier one, for he is well known
for his excellent sense and serupulously cor
rect conduct as a man, and consequently en-
joys the sincere respect Of all who know him
personally-and who does not? The Reading
Journal of the 9Th instant, says of the conven-
ton to which we refer above:
GA grand procession and celebration of col
ored Odd Fellows, including the "Jockabed
Lodge" of Reading, and some eight or ten
other Lodges from Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Lancaster, Norristown, Harrisburg, Columbia
and other towns in Pennsylvania, came off in
thts CITY, yesterday. 1t was duly heralded in
tons got up by the white folks the actual
display in this case exceeded all anticipation
From five to eight hundred persons were in
line, including SEINE half a dozen excellent
bands Of music, and the same number of beau
tiful banners, the whole forming a line of two
or three squares in length. Charles Grew OH
eiated as Chief Marshal on the occasion, and
Thomas Groves, G. S. Nelson, and Aaron L.
Still, as assistants. The line was formed at
III O'Clock, on Fifth street, the right resting on
Penn, and proceeded, in excellent order over
the following route Down Fifth to Canal.
countermarched up Fifth 10 Spruce, down
Spruce to Fourth, down Fourth to Canal.
down Canal to Third, up Third to Chestnut,
up Chestnut to Fourth, up Fourth to Penn,
down Penn to Second. up second to Washin-
ton, up Washington to Eighth, ND Eighth to
Elm, up Elm to Tenth, down Tenth to Wash
ington, down Washington to Ninth, down
Ninth to franklin, down Franklin to the Odd
Fellows Hall, where an elegant Grafton was
delivered by one of the members
"After the address the procession again
formed at the hall. and moved up Fifth street
to Penn, and up Penn to the Fair Ground.
Here dinner was served up, speeches made.
&c. After enjoying themselves thus for a sen,
son, the line was again formed and proceeded
down Penn to Ninth, down Ninth to .Binga-
man, down Bingaman to Seventh, down Sew
enth to Laurel, down Laurel to Sixth, up Sixth
tc Walnut, down Walnut to Fifth, down Fifth
to Penn, down Penn to Fourth, countermarch
to Fifth to franklin, and then dismissed.
1.-The whole affair reflects the highest credit
upon the 'colored population who partici-
pated, either as members or lockers on. Every
thing was admirably arranged, and good or
der prevailed throughout. We noticed quite
number Of intellectual faces in the line, and
all were well clad and provided with hand
some regalia of the order. Not drunken
man was visible, not single 'loafer' dis
graced the scene, nor have we heard of any
platform breaking down or any 'muss' being
kicked up. Everything was done with such
decency and order that certain white folks
we could name, who figured in the streets some
months ago, might profit by the lesson
"Among the bands was johnson 8 celebrated
Brass Band, of Philadelphia. They arrived
on Thursday, and during Thursday evening
| entertained quite a crowd, in front of Kings
Hotel, with their delightful music. We were
pleased to SEQ that our citizens treated the viz
itors with respect. This was due to them, and
due to the excellent character Of our own col
ored people, who, from the fact that they al.
ways conduct themselves well, have few or no
enemies in our midst" 1850. ~.t. .r