The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-04-28

The ODD FELLOWS, THANKsGIvISG.-Ag reea.
bly, with suggestion made by the Grand
Lodge Il. o. o. F) OF the United States, Odd
Fellows Hall, seventh street, was crowded
last evening by Odd Fellows and their fami-
lies, assembled there to give thanks aud ccle.
6ra,s the Sa t9th anniversary Of oad felloTsaiP
Order appeared In regalia, as did also the lady
members OF the various Rehekah Degree As
sociations. Many, we understand, were una.
bic to lind seats and returned disappointed to
their homes. On the stage were seated many
Of the officers and members OF the Grand
Lodge Of the District OF Columbia, among
whom we noticed Grand Master b. A. kidder,
Grand Secretary Rev. Parker II, Sweet, and
Messrs. VIM. r. Mclean, J. 7. Clements, sr.,
Peter NJ. Pearson, +. b. Lord Thomas Tow.
Cooper, W. W. Dame nhower, David r. Hen.
burn, VIM. Champion, Frederick Stewart. and
host Of others.
Th s sss s SPsssa S a pssye wS Sy F tSe
Grand Master OF the Grand Lodge. b. A. Kid.
der, esq, stated the object Of the assembling
together there. This was followed by a lovely
chorus, sang by q number Of young ladies, with
Professor Carl Richter at the plano, under the
direction Of Professor Daniel.
W. W. Dannenhowcr, esq, was here intro
duced, and addressed the large audience at
considerable length, in which he enumerated
the many good works that have been accom-
plished BY the Independent Order Of Odd Eel.
the fidelity OF one toward the other, and the
good that may yet be accomplished.
Rev. Mr.. Shcrmer, recently OF Georgetown,
but now stationed In Belle Fonte, Northern
Maryland, just here appeared In the room and
assembled TO the stage, when he was introduced
to the audience and made q really interesting
address. which was received in the best OF
feeling by the audience. We wish we had
room to print It, He, In turn, was followed
| by Past GRAND Gross, who delivered few re-
marks that were excellent, and were so re-
Mr.. NJ. Palmer, 10. 90 Bridge street, George.
| town, and OF Covenant Lodge No. 10, and
lady, were here called forward, when they ap.
peared with q little girl, Nina Isols savills,
After this, was sung "Home, Sweet Home"
and the exercises then closed with a benedic-
tion BY Rev. DR.. Drinkhouse, OF the Ninth
The following WAS the musical programme
for the occasion, and the music was delight.
full, especially that of Miss Tetia Daniel, who
stead OF her sister, who, we are g0rry to say,
was too III to appear Chorus-Thc Crystal
Spring SongnThe King Of the Air, tMr. O..
pspopfo,essor nr lsSts1 b psn
and Chorus-So the Clouds are Breaking
Ductt-MissT Daniel and \. willct Trio
Hear Our Prayer, Misses Rciss and q. Dial.
ton; song-I Breathe Once More My Native
Air, Miss N LEMON; Song-Katley's Let.
ter Nothing Else to DO, Miss T. Daniel Oh.
ligato Solo and Chorus-All Nature Now Re.
joices- Home Sweet Home, by the audience
The music was under the direction oil Pro.
fessor Daniel The piano used on the occa-
sion was kindly furnished BY J.. =. Ellis, Esq
Professor Carl Richter presided at the plano.
| INTERESTING CEREMONIES AT LEEsBuRG, VA
The members OF the |. q. q. +. celebrated
I the 10th anniversary OF the Introduction Of
the Order on the American continent at Lees
burg, to day. Besides very large number Of
the members OF the fraternity residing in and
about Leesburg, Potomac and Sarepta Lodges
and Marty Encampmcnt OF Alexandria, &C.
oompanied by Healdis band, Of Washington
were present, rs were also number Of broth
ers from Washington and Mechanics Lodge Of
Georgetown.
ton, was the orator of the day, AID for abou
40 minutes entertained large audience, com
posed Of members Of the Order and others, IL
the Order, and some truly excellent remark,
in relation to the objects Of the Order aud the
duties OF the members, after which
y. q. Master +. ID. stuart was called upon
and made a few remarks, congratulating the
brethren In Leesburg upon their successful
efforts In carrying out the wishes of the Crane
Lodge of the United States, which had SCI
apart this day as day OF thanksgiving, to be
observed throughout Its entire jurisdiction.
After the ceremonies at the church, the Ordcl
marched In procession through the principa
streets Of the town, which was crowded with
spectators from near and afar, and repaired tc
Odd Fellows Hall, where most bouhtlful re
past was spread, and OF which more than 400
I members partook.
In Leesburg for the splendid style In which
the whole affair was gotten upi and the visit
| Ing brothers have reason to be pleased with the
hearty welcome they received, and the hospit
able manner they were entertained.
ALEXANDRIA.
Rev Parker II. Sweet delivered n sermon
and not an address, MS the types made us say
at the Odd Fellows Thanksgiving In Alexan
dria on Sunday
CLOTHING ron SrRINa.-NTessrs. Stephen
4 Co, $40 Pennsylvania avenue, between Nintl
and Tenth streets, have just received an cxtcn
sive and well selected stock Of youths, boys
and children's clothing for all ages, from tire,
years and upwards, for spring wear Spring
! will soon be here, and II behooves our rcaderi
to provide themselves with clothing for thei
children and themselves, at the low rates which
| rule at the establishment Of stephens Il 90
before the rush comes.
| WAsHISdTON COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS
| The above association met last evening a
Woodward hall for the purpose OF electing
treasurer In place Of Mr.. Brown resigned. Mr.
Charles Il. Parkman was, by unanimous con
sent, elected as treasurer of the association.
GESTLEMEN's GARMENTS are made from
samples at Henning's, No. Sill seventh street
fine assortment to select from. Fit ant
workmanship second to none Prices less thar
broadway, New York,
| Choice STOCK Of Cashmere Pants Goods
just received from our tailoring depot.
A. SAKs \ Co.,
No. jl7 seventh street
THE COURTS.