The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-07-23
Visit of the Odd Fellows,

FORMING line on State street, they waited
the arrival of the train which was to bring
their guests.
At 10 minutes past IL o'clock the train ar
rived, bringing the Eagle Encampment of
Haverhill, Mass, the Strawberry Bank En-
campment, of Portsmouth, N. H., and the
Pennacook Encampment of Concord, N. Fl.
The Eagle Encampment were accompanied by
the Haverhill Cornet Band, the Strawberry
Bank Encampment by the Portsmouth Cor
net Band and the Pennacook Encampment by
the Concord Brigade Band. After leaving
the cars the Encampments marched up State
street, where they were saluted by salvo of
artillery, and marched by the Portland En-
campments, receiving and paying the salute
The Portland Encampments then marched in
front, and the procession was formed in the
following order:
Platoon Of Police Officers.
Chambers Portland Band
Machigonne Encampment numbering 95 men.
Eastern Star Encampment, numbering 65 men.
Concord Brigade Band.
Pennacook Encampment, of Concord, N. H., num-
bering 100 r'en.
Portsmouth COnet Band
Strawberry Bank Encampment, of Portsmouth, N.
H., numbering ITO men.
Haverhi Cornet Band.
Eagle Encampment. of Haverhill, Mass numbering
CD men.
The procession was a brilliant one, the re-
galias being of the richest order. 1t marched
to City Hall, where collation. had been pro-
vided, which was partaken of with a zest.
Some time was then spent in visiting the vari-
Gus portions of the city and county building,
and in viewing the city from the cupola.
Great admlration was expressed by every one
About half-past o'clock the line was again
formed, and the procession marched through
some of the principal streets in the city, fol-
lowed by great crowd of people. All along
the line Of march bunting was profusely dis
played, and many of the private as we'll as the
public buildings were handsomely decorated
They returned to the City Hall about o'clock
where they sat down to a magnificent dinner
provided by Barnum.
THR DINNER.
There were eight tables in the large hall.
each of which were 20 feet long. The one next
the rostrum was circular, at which were seated
the Grand officers. There were 525 plates, and
nearly every one occupied. When we say Mr..
Barnum was the caterer, it will be pretty well
understood that they were spread in fine style
and loaded with all the luxuries of the season,
The meats were admirably cooked, the coffee
and tea good, the ice creams excellent, the
cakes and pies of fine quality, and the straw
berries the best we have tasted this season.
The tables afforded grand entertainment,
and we never saw half thousand persons to-
gether who enjoyed it with better relish. All
seemed highly gratiied with the dinner and
spoke of it in terms of praise.
The procession entered the hall at about
o'clock, and being called to order, Judge
Kingsbury took the chair and welcomed the
brethren from other States in few well cho-
sen words, which were enthusiastically re-
ceived. He feelingly alluded to the great fire,
and how generously their brethren in other
States responded to the calls for charity, His
remarks were touching and listened to with
marked attention. Previous to dining, Mr.. j.
A. Henderson asked a blessing, and then COM
menced the pleasing work with knives and
forks. For awhile provisions went down.
with rush. We wish we could gay as much
of our meat shops in town, but We must wait
for that until after haying, and then we shall
see what we shall see.
After the "cloth was removed" as the phrase
was in old times, the following toasts were
read by Mr.. Frank Fox in clear voice and
distinct articulation, and responded 10 as they
were read:
Born In Concord may 1t live grow and thrive in an
eyer increasing concorddnt will and power tto visit
educate the orphan"
This toast was responded to by Mr. True Os-
good of New Hampshire. He spoke earnestly
and plOunent1v hon Ead fha
for the warm reception given them, spoke of
our great fire and how quickly they sent re-
lief to those who had been burned out of hous-
es and homes. Three cheers were given with
hearty good will.
Eagto Encampment, No. 80, Of HauerhiH = May it
poise itself as on eagles wings high up In the nnre
atmosphere OF Odd Fellowship, Keeping its mn mn
dmmed eye un1inchingly towards the central l;aht
suffering patriarch everywhere. 0
To this Mr.. Noyes of Haverhill answered in
some very appropriate remarks, which were
we'll received and heartily cheered.
Strawberry Bank Encampn,ent. No. e. or por,.
mouth, N. H-Like the queeny fruit for which II ia
named, may it ever be beautiful in good deeds and q
bank that shall receive large deposits Friendsbn
Love and TRUTH" and discount without stint =,
those who are in need. W
Mr.. Ayres of Portsmouth spoke to this toast
in very appropriate terms, and three cheers
were given with much enthusiasm.
odd Fellowship in the Bay State.-We are inao,.
ca TO our mother State tor the introduction of DAD
Fellowship into Maine. For this boon thus confaraI
the widows, the orphans, the sick and the suffering
OF our order VIII 10 forever grateful. We welcomss
our brethren Of the old Bay State to our hearts and
homes. " anu
Mr.. Caleb Rand responded, and made some
excellent remarks fitting the occasion. and
three cheers were given.
The Daughters cf Rebeccd.-Althouph preven, al
by ancient usage from mngling with our festiv;,;
this OCCASION they are with in the spirit Of Odd
Fellowship, and we shall ever hold in high esteern
their good works for which they are pre-emnent
This toast was not responded to on Account
of the lateness'of the honor, as the hall had 70
be cleared and prepared for the ball in the eva.
ming. The remainder of the regular toasts
were not read but reserved for to day. wban
they will be given on board the boat while on
the way to the islands for clam bake and
other amusemehts The dinner was a grand
affair, and our City Hall never contained
happier group of persons. Every thing passed
off WELL and showed that the affair had baan
well managed up to this hour
THE BALL.
sit was so finew And why? Because tho
music was so good and the ladies so beautiful
and tastefully dressed. And here let us ex-
press with emphasis our appreciation of the
fact that there were not many who wore long
trains. We believe it is generally conceded
That these appendages are rather inconvenient
In crowded ball room. They will do to sweep
the sidewalks and to be dragged around q
drawing room, but there is an uppleasantness