Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-07-27

GRAND UNION FESTIVAL oT THE I. o. O. F.
Yesterday, very large number Of our citizens
participated in the grand union festival Of the
Central, w ashington and Columbia Lodges, l. o
O. F. consisting Of series Of excursions to and
a pic mic at Glymont-a beautiful stopping place
on the Maryland side of the Potomac river some
thirty miles below this city. The steamer. en-
gagged for the occasion were the Thomas Collyer
and George Page. They made, together, four
and IL O'Clock, a. m, and full complements Of
passengers at 3 and o'cloeesp. IN. The whole
number Of participants is supposed to have ex.
e Gee 'sD persons, Of whom probably about
5W were gentlemen, and the others ladies and
children Notwithstanding the crowded condi.
ton Of the boats, and the, multitude scattered
about the grounds in the vicinity Of Glymont,
however, SO far as we could learn from extensive
ly circulating amidst the company no untoward
circumstance of any description occurred to dis
turb the harmony Of the occasion. There was
neither accident, nor tight, nor quarrel during
the entire day and evening; and yet no effort was
made TO close the bar or prevent the use Of spirit
uous liquors This good order was attributable
rather to the character Of the company than to
any preparation for suppressing Disturbances
although such preparations were made and were
ample to secure peace under all ordinary circum-
stances.
The steamers which convened the excursion
lists to and from their destination were provided
with bands Of music, and those who went down
In the afternoon amused themselves on board
with series Of pleasant cotillons on the upper
deck. ff~'
Atthe "Glymont Pavilion which is a splendid
place for dancing, every opportunity was offered
for the qualification Of those who desired to en-
many OF the eXcursionists availed themselves of
the privilege. Others spent their time on shore
I'm wandering through the neig hborinp groves,
nsnang, patching quots, swinging, or sitting
various resorts of their fellow excursionists to
make themselves happy. All seemed happy and
contrnted, and as the weather was delightful
and the company agreeable, there was little ex
cuse for being otherwise.
The return trips last evening were especially
agreeable. The evening was clear and the air
hardly sufficient to rufle the CLASSY Of fine
waters, or disturb the auburn cnrls which law
loosely, on the neck and shoulders Of several
beautiful passengers. The moon looked down
upon the scene, illumining everything with her
SOFT silvery light, and enhancing the ioy by dir
fusing spirit OF tranquility over the waters and
sweet music on the still air.
"Entrsncing the seLsss with charmed m.lodvr
| and increasing the rapturous pleasure of the oc
caslon On the last trip there was further en-
Testament ;n provided, in the way of glee club,
truly praiseworthy. Thus ended the excursion
Of the season
ELECTION OF OFFTCERs.-GeorgeW Washington
Tent. No. 265, |. o. Of Rechabtes, last NIGHT
| elected the following gentlemen to serve as OFF,
GERS for the ensuing term:
John Mills, Shep; John w REYNOLDS, p
c. VIM. w. Tucker, G. X Edw M Drew
ID. r.; John w. HOdgson, R. s.: Geo F. Kid,
well, r ;; John Mills, T.; C. w. MITCHELL L.;
j. A Langvoidt, l. G.; Saml Tucker, O. G.
A MBRCIFUL SUGGEsTIoN.-In the Common
Council, yesterday, petition, very numerously
signed, was presented by Mr.. Wallace. relative
to the inhuman treatment of dumb animals. Mr.,
Wallace, on presenting the petition, made few
remarks, describing the manner In which cows
and calves brought to this market, for sale. are
treated This subject was referred to in the Star
early in this season.
ExcURsION.-The street Baptist Sabbath
School spend to-day at Glymont The merry
parties on their way to the steamer made Sew.
enth street gay this morning, with their neat ap-
pearance and happy faces. A number of parents
OF the scholars and friends Of the school accom-.
pany the party.
PENNIKs.-rhose In want of Pennies, for CHANGE
can always obtain them application at the coun-
ter of the Star Office. n