The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-06-28

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Light takes the following notice of the ed
itorial Convention recently held in this city;
IAN hour was very pleasantly spent a,
the Palladium office before dinner. rand at two
o'clock 2. NJ, an Omnibus provided for the
occasion was we'll filled, and 10 fine spirits
round of calls were commenced. Earlham
College. or The Friends Boarding School
was first visited. Walter Carpenter. the
Superintendent. and his intelligent wife,
showed US through all the building. Every
room was scrupulously neat. and seemed
wei! adapted to the comfort and convenience
of the students. The following business
houses were then visited, where much was
seen to interest and instruct. but which our
space will not admit detailed account: +.
w. Robinson's Machine Shop. White &
Bargion's Foundry. Carr & Co.. Spring
Founders. Akin l. Co.. Machinists. 8.
Hornsy and Cos Plough Factory. Beard
& Sinex's Plough Factory, 8. Sinex's Boiler
Factory, and 8. Babcock's Barrel Factory.
Next. the Sylvan Height Nursery Of G.
MendenhaIl Il Son was visited, where
excellent Nursery. beautifully decorated
grounds. aud Green House were seen with
much pleasure. But the most satisfactory
part OF this visit was the kind invitation to
luxury of the season, in great abundance,
plenty OF sweet cream, cool milk. cake and
sugar were spread upon the table. All hands
appeared to appreciate the lux uries and large
Quantities of them soon disappeared. But
u. z. Holloway bore off the palm in eating
strawberries; however friend Digs contes-
ted man(ully.
After brief visit to Irwin Reeds elegant
residence, where strawberries were again
served, we returned to the city.
The reunion in the evening 1t Starr Hall
was pleasant affair, Mitchelfs American
Cornet Band, Dalby's Band, aud Estelrs
Band enlivened the occasion with inspiring
music. and the ice cream. Strawberries, and
cake were delightful. The attendance was
very large; the beauties Of the city were
there. and every thing eonspired to make
the entertainment interesting"
Masonic CELEBRATION AT CAMBRIDGE
CIrY.-The celebration of the Masonic an
niversary Of St. John, at Cambridge city.
on Saturday last was largely attended by
the Fraternity and those who were attracted
by curiosity or partiality for the institution.
II was the largest and longest procession
we have ever seen in the State. There
were at least three hundred Master Masons,
at least fifty Royal Arch and Select Mas
tiers. and perhaps the same number Of Sir
knights. The latter were all on horseback,
and made an imposing appearance With
their rich regalia and black horses. Mitch
ellis Band. and Band from Dayton. Ohio,
were present and gave forth music which
is seldom, if ever excelled. The process J..
sion WAS under charge of Col. Sol. Meredith,
as Chief Marshal. A. B. Claypooi and sew
eral other assistants. The procession was
formed and marched east to the extreme
part Of the town. aud back TO beautiful
grove west of the city. Here a commodi.
Gus stand and large number Of seats had
been prepared for the accommodation of all.
The exercises we're commenced by an elo-
quent and appropriate prayer by Rev. Mr..
Layton. The GRAFTON was BY Rev. +. A.
Hardin, which was listened to with marked
attention by the vast crowd. It was an
extemporaneous effort. with but short no.
tice; but was arranged with logical beauty,
ana its arguments well placed. Il WAS a
fair and candid exposition Of the principles
of the ancient and time honored institution,
and all who heard it must have been favor.
ably impressed with the utility and even ne
cessiiy of such an organization. II was
full of eloquence and was delivered with
much effect.
After the Grafton and music, the process
sion again formed aud marched to large
Hall, where a sumptuous dinner had been
prepared under the direction OF Mr.. Ham.
nell. The dinner discussed. the procession
marched to the new Masonic Hall. which
was dedicated by the imposing ceremonies
Of the Order. Tie immense crowd proven.
ted our obtaining place 10 witness this
part of the ceremonies
The Hall thus dedicated 10 an honor to
the enterprise and zeal of the fraternity Of
Cambridge city.
The exercises passed OF in good order.
and ia such manner ~ to reflect much
honor on.those who had it in charge and