Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-01-12

The COLUMBIA LODGE FKsrIvAL.-Odd Eel
lews' Hall was crammed last night, despite the
weather, and had the day been fne, the managers
would have been put to their wits end to accom-
modate tenth part Of their guests As II was, il
required the most economical packing on the
paw OF these active and ubiquitous gentlemen to
ma room for the rush of visitors. However,
everybody was i'm such capital humor that II was
not dlmcult to induce them to accommodate
themselves to the circumstances; and from the
iaet mat the crowd was not apPreciaely dimn,
ished at four O'Clock this morning, IT may well
be supposed that the enjoyment OF the occasion
was good deal ahead of the discomfOTts. Next
time, though, that Columbia Lodge gives fes-
uVsl we advise them to roof In Judiciary Square,
on the mall; for single room In the city has
commodation for all who are disposed to attend.
Excellent addresses we made by the Rev. J. c.
Cranberry and the Hon Reuben E. Fenton, of
New York. Mr.. CRANBERRY, after reCiting the
good works of the order, which, though not him
self a member. he had witnessed, proceeded to
define the relationship sustained by Christianity
to such orders as these, and demonstrated con-
clusively that there is no possible conflict or
rivalry between Christianity and Odd Fellow
ship, but that the latter receives its light from
the former as does the earth from the glorious
orb of day.
Mr. Fenton in his address, also urged that Odd
Fellowship, which, in the fullness of time, will
fraterniz- all mankind. is based upon the Bible,
and that its morality is that of the Bible.
After the addresses, the eighteen orphan chill
dren under the care of Columbia Lodge were
made very happy by the reception of various
gifts books, Jewelry, &c, and the presentation
OF which was made br Grand Master J. X Piper.
The programme embraced a variety of other in
terestng particulars. There was some excellent
vocal music by an amateur quartette party.
companied by Prof. FOertsch npon one of Elis's
grand pianos; WitherS' Band contributed their
quota OF enlivening Instrumental music; and the
committee occupied themselves during the in
terstices of the performance in furnishing pro-
fuse and excellent supply Of refreshments, one
item of which deserves special notice. viz the
truly delicious ice cream furnished by Ridenour
Dancing was entered upon after the other
cises, and was kept up with undimnished zest
TIL the cock crew this morning. Altogether this
Festival was one of the most truly ENJOYABLE
affairs Of the sort ever experienced in Washing
ton. .. H...'
ASSAULT AND Firing PISTOLS George Ed
wards and VIM. Delaway were arrested to-day
for general assault and firing Of pistols at
simpsons Restaurant this morning. They were
taken before Justice Dom, where II was discov-
cred that they were loaded down with pistols,
concealed upon their persons. They were fined
$50 and costs each for carrying the weapons, and
committed to Jail for Court, in the assault case
Edwards walked to Jail with the officers but
Deiaway was hauled up in cart.
PATENT OysrpR MACHINE Those interested
will find VIM. Rupp and John Seipel's adver-
tisement of their improved Oyster Machine in
smother column From those CcnveTsant with
the trade, we induced to believe that 1t is ona
of the most valuable and convenient improve
ments of the day. 1t is of staunch construction
ana VIII stand the test of years, combining sim.
plicty, cleanliness aud expedition, thereby rem
derng 1t Of great utility to those engaged in the
trade as well as private families
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