Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1856-04-29
NATIONAL CELEBRATION OF THE INDEPEN-

NATIONAL CELEBRATION OF THE lNDEPEN-
DENT ORDER OF ODD FELLows.-This Be-
nevolent Association celebrated the thirty
seventh anniversary Of the establishment of
the Order in this country, on Thursday last,
in the city Of Cincinnati. A few Of the
brethren from this place were present. The
Cincinnati papers speak of it as the most
magnificent display ever Witnessed in that
city. The procession, marching four
abreast, extended over two miles. All the
Lodges in the city ornamented their build
ings in fine style, and many private build
ings were covered with paintings, banners,
and evergreens. sAs
The procession was divided into eleven
divisions each division followed BY a mag
nifcently ornamented car, representing some
Of the teachings Of the Order. The Ga
zette, speaking of the cars, has the follow
ing:
"The car of the Cd division was drawn by
six white horses, and contained ~ girls,
dressed in white. The sides Of the car bore
the words. "Our Orphans" g
The Sd division car was a large car Of
triumph drawn by six horses, and contain.
ing the Goddess Of Liberty and group rep
resenting Fraternity and Patriotism. 1t
had also an altar, with a sacrifice Ia lamb)
on it. -... .,.. s,
The 4th division car was drawn by s
horses, and belonged to the "Mahetewah
Encampment." The car was trimmed with
purple and gold with tent of back erected
on it.
Fifth Division-t the Elephant symbal Of
n travelling tent.
In the 9TH division car, was represented
Rebecca at the well and number of wild
animals, led by a little child with pink rib
and. On its sides was the text;
1.-The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb,
and the leopard shall lie down with the kid;
the calf and the young lion and the failing
together, and little child shall lead them {"
The car in the 7th division was drawn by
four horses, with grooms in eastern costume.
In this the high priest was represented Of
fciating at the entrance to his tent, and sur.
rounded by his attendants.
In the eighth division was the car Of the
Daughters of Rebecca. 1t was filed with
children, who sung as they passed along.
The car of the 9th division was drawn
by four black horses. Friendship, Love and
Truth were represented by three young la.
dies.
To describe these cars SO as to give any
adequate idea Of their appearance as they
passed along, would be almost impossible
!, Many Of them were gorgeous. and all o
them covered with numerous emblematit
designs" ...,......,
Brother Van Amburgh. the lion tanner
added greatly 10 the beauty Of the process
sion, as well as the comfort Of the brethren
by placing at the disposal Of the Order hi
2 trained animals, lis beautiful horses, anc
his commodious tent, where the Grafton wa
delivered. fa taa n
Among the distinguished brethren VIII,
e participated were Past Grand Sire THoMA
rIWnDY. the father Of the Order in the U, S.
I Grand Sire VIM. Ellison, the present Chic
!. officer; Charles Stickney, the head of tn
! order'in Ohio; Rev j. D! Williamson. ora
. tor Of the day; and others. We have n
d room, for further details.
! I'VE understand that our brethren Q
= Ariel Lodge Of Gallipolisiutend celebrating
# by procession, DC, on the nth Of May :
3 We hope TO be present, '.a.ei '..'.' n. 81.