Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-27

Ime Gr00Q 2rOceobhOa over
mile In 1engsh-The streets
shronged wish spectators.
Imposing Ceremonies In the
Opera Housed
This has beon . grand and auspicious
day for the Odd Fellows OF this city, who
with their brothers from oil parts Of the
State, and many from Illinois, have cele-
brated with imposing ceremonies the
Forty Ninth Anniversary Of the in,roduc-
ton Of the order into the United States.
AZ day Of grand reunion and fraternal
greetings, it will long be remembered by
all who we're fortunate enough to be in At
tendance. The event Of having the Grand
Sire present to deliver the ora:ion is one
Of considerable importance TO the Order
throughout the State.
For weeks tho fraternity here have been
preparing for tho event, and everything
was ready for the auspicious day. II
came with bright aud pleasant weather. as
If in answer to the wishes OF many. The
Western train came loaded with delegates
from Iowa City, and various points between
that place and this city. The three lodges
from Iowa City are as follows: Eureka.
No. 46, forty delegates Teutonis, No. 12s,
tGerman). forty delegates koisusco,
No. O, twenty delegates.
Morrison Lodge, from Marengo, came in
with 40 delegates, Manito, No. 8. from
Upton with ten, Pulaski, No. 107. Wilton
with eighteen, and Covenant, No. 1cl.
from Washington, with eight; Eagle lodge,
No. sc, from De Witt, and lodges from
Rochester, Bloomfield and Quincy, H., al
so reported early in the forenoon. On the
arrival Of the train with this delegation
they were formed in line and marched to
the Opera House, where warm breakfast
was served. and they were then dismissed
for the forenoon.
Az eleven o'clock tho Countess, from
Clinton, came steaming through the draw
and rounded up to our levee with colors
Il ying and bands playing, with the follow
ing representation Lyons Lodge No. 81 :,
from Lyons. with about fifty delegates ;
Clinton No. 1S9, and WalhallA No. 100,
from Clinton, with about forty delegates
They were received by the committee, form
ed in line, and marched to the ferry dock,
where they fell into line Of the Illinois dele
gates, consisting Of the Rock Island Lodge
No. Is; the Iris Lodge No. 267, from
Millsrsburg ; the Jno. Huss Lodge Of Gen
eseo the Gencseo Lodge No. 1T2, from
the same place; the Coal Valley Lodge, and
delegates from Keithsburg. The process
Ion, headed BY their respective bands. fol
lowed BY the women and children in car
riages. proceeded to the Opera House
where dinner was served.
Up to III O'Clock further dele cations hat
reported from keokuk and Puckechetuck
Lodges from keokuk, and one lodge from
Oquawka.
The whole Of the forenoon was spent In
receiving visitors and serving them witt
breakfast, dinner, lunch, DC. As fast u
new corners arrived the order Of the day
was explained. and they were dismissed
and given until noon to look about th'
city, which. in honor of the occasion, wa
out in its gayest attire, floating the matte 4
al banner from many Of the public build
ings, hotels. places of business, etc.
THE GRAND PROCESSION
| formed on Brady street, starting from 0d,
Fellows Hall. and headed by the innumsr
able bands, marched through oil Of OF
principal thorcughferes in accordance will
tile published programme, 1t seemed a
though the entire population of the count.
had turned out to view the imposing page
ant. Crowds lined every street intersect
| ing the line OF march, while every sidewalk
window, and riazzl was pressed into requi
sition, ard used to its utmost capacity
Aud ns though the over-iilled streets mus
be thropged to still grcster degree, ever
species CT eoupage pushed its way ur
The number Of spectators verged far anon
the thousands. probably over ten, repre-
senting almost every town in our county
and the adjoining ono OF Rock Island. Tn
procession was well worthy the intense ir
terest created, and formed one Of tie mo.
extraordinary scenes ever witnessed IN GU
cit. 1t extended over mile IN length; III
innumerable orders with their brilliant r,
galias flashing in the bright sun'igh
the bands d,scoursing tho most cnlivenin
strains, The gaily deck cars. the rb5ore
marshals dashing backward and forwar,
with their orders, forming spirited seer
not often to be witnessed. The enchantin
weather, had it been fcrecrdaipcd for the o
casicn. could not have been more appr
pirate to give the finishing touches to VIII
skill had contrived, and abundant iacilitis
carried out. The very atmosphere SCENE
imbued with the spirit OF the occasion
The order Of procession WAS tho same IS
usual in such affairs, the higher orde
marching in the rear. If We had the apa'
and time at our disposal, We would chec
fully give detailed description Of the b.
merous decorated cars which We have Z
luded to, but the lateness Of the hour pr
vents. ltmight be well, however, 70 me
tion the representation Of the Grand &
campmeut, in the shape Of an elegant G.
containing several beautiful young ladil
everything being prepared in an embleI
attic style corresponding with the idea
the desigaers. Also. the rsprssentati'
of "Rsbccca at the Well" viii
was contrived in an artistic mann,
and comprised valuable addition to I
. general effect of the demonstration. T
cars. containing very ereditabls rsprsssn'
! tions Of Wild bsas,s, also attracted much
tsntion. Although the dry weather argu
otherwise, no trouble was experienced fre
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