The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-06-30
For ths Hillsborongh Recorder.
MASONIC CELEBRATION,
oath june.

The morning Of the cath was ushered in
with great brilliancy, as though glowing to
crown with its sunny influence the ami
versary SO long and universally CONNIE
morated. From an early hour the breth-
rem were focking in from various quar-
tiers, while amid the throng Of manly forms.
we're mingled not few bright eyes and
sunny faces, adding no doubt, additional
warmth to the ieryid temperature which
June sun had already began to exercise upon
those, the summer Of whose constitutions
had not yet felt the chilling frosts Of time
and care. All seemed ripe for enjoyment.
and we are pleased to believe few if any
went away dissatisfied"
All that an active management could do.
under existing difficulties, had been done, and
the success attending their efforts was as de-
served, as we believe it to have been com
plete.
Between the hours Of and 10, the pro-
cession, numbering some hundred and TWEEN
ty Of the members of the order, preceded by
the fine band attached to Robinson's Circus,
left the Lodge, and in due order Gas accord.
ing to programme marched to the green and
well shaded lawn, Immediately fronting the
residence so long known as the residence Of
the late Mrs. Walters where, after an ap-
proprate prayer by Bro. Hooker, and the
Anthem selected for the occasion was sung.
large and appreciative audience were held
highly gratifed and attentive listeners, to
the Instructive, and at times eloquent re-
marks Of Rev. Bro. J. r. SIMPSON. The adj
dress was well conceived and arranged. and
eminently calculated, for an occasion where
a mixed audience were to receive its truths
and pass upon its merits, and we but express
the opinion generally entertained, when we
characterize it as rejecting great credit up
its author, both as christian gentleman, and
conclusion Of the Grafton, followed by pray
er from Bro. Z. l.. Cooley, the procession
was again formed, and returned in order a.
before,
The remainder of the day was passed as
best suited each. Robinson's Circus holding
out its attractions TO the many who SaanaR-
der like have no fear Of heat, where fun was
furnished at fifty cents a head and the day
passed Of without accident. or serious detri-
ment, until the closing shades Of evening
called for preparation for the festivities Of
the night.
Scarcely ever did larger concourse throng
the old hall, on JOY and mirth intent; and
never was q gay crowd more gloriously and
profusely catered for. than we're the we'll
pleased jewellers. BY Maj. HowERros and his
accomplished lady. Every thing which ae-
tiyity could procure, Or taste adorn. was set
before them in its most attractive form; and
Notwithstanding the necessarily confined
space Of his present building, such was the
excellence 81 the management, that all were
accommodated comfortably and pleasantly.
Some hundred and fifty ladies first graeed
the tables, and after them as many or more
gentlemen. assailed the varied and seductive
dainties, which seemed 10 increase with the
demand made for them. Meanwhile the
dance kept up its merry round, and morn
was waiting on the eve Of night, ere dancing
eyes, and hearts, and feet. sought the soft.
soothing shades that compass sleep, and medi-
cine the weary back TO strength renewed.
Ia fine. il was pleasant time, and did inf !.
mite credit 10 all concerned in its inception
and management. When next they marshall
such array, NAV We be there TO see again
A LOCKER ON.