Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-20

PRESENTATION OF A JEWELL. q. NJ.
Hugh Latham, of Potomac Lodge, |. .. y. f.,
was made the recipient last night OF hand
some jewel from the members of Potomac
Lodge No. 80, and the Patriarchs of Marley
Eucampment No. 6. A delegation from the
members of the Order from Washington,
among whom were Past Grand Masters Nc
Lean, Stuart, Givins and Havenner, were pre-
sent, and during the evening the four named
delivered addresses.
The presentation address, as follows, was
delivered by P. G. Peter G. Uhler, after the
singing Of an ode, and prayer by the Chap
lain:
Noble Graad.-I have been deputed the
representative of many Of the Brothers OF 70
tomac Lodge No. 80 and Patriarchs OF Marley
Encampment No. 6, to present to our esteemed
and most Worthy Past Grand Master Hugh
Latham this Jewel the, distinctlue bad ge OF
the second highest officer of this our beloved
Order.
Most worthy Past Grand Master, to me has
been assigned the very pleasing duty OF pre-
senting to you, this beautiful memento OF the
free acknowledgement of first and high regard
of the members of Potomac Lodge No. IS and
of Marley Encampment No. 6, for eminent
services rendered to the Order by you.
These Brothers highly approaching the zeal,
intelligence and indetatigable industry of your
self in promoting the cause of Odd Fellowship
in this and other Jurisdictions, have procured
this beautiful Past Grand Masters Jewel to be
presented to YOU as small return for these
services.
The intrinsic value of this master piece OF
art is as nothing when compared with Its
value as memento OF the many and great
services rendered by you in the promotion and
extension of the principles Of the Order; and
permit me here to say, without exciting your
vanity, that you, Past Grand Master Latham,
have been more than eminent in your zeal In
extending and enlarging the borders Of an To-
slitution, which has for its foundation, Friend
ship, Love and Truth, and for its support the
pillars of Faith, Hope and Charity
You, like myself, early engaged iu the good
work, and although my connection with the
Order has had duration Of A years, can
still say from my iDmost soul, that | am well
pleased to be hailed as a member Of the Order.
A reward of this kind has double signif
canoe; whilst it comforts with and shows you,
dignity at all times, when legltimately used, Il
exemplifes the high and eminent standing ano
place you have in the hearts and good feelings
at your Brother members OF the Lodge anC
Encahpn ent.
Please accept from me this distinctive badge
the Jewel OF Past Grand Master, recognized
by the laws of our Order; and when worn by yor
will show to the initiated your dignity at al
times, and must and will be respected by every
good ODD Fellow.
Place it upon your breast and wear it as the
high reward of merit, and may those arount
NE, who witness this ceremony, endeavOr tr
emulate your many virtues, zeal and industry
In promoting and extending the principles o.
our beloved Order
I. &. Latham accepted the gift in neat ant
y appropriate speech
The ceremonies were conducted in Odd Eel
lows Hall in the presence of the members o.
& The Order and Of several of the uninitiated ant
al The conclusion the visitors from Washing
8 Ton We're Hospitality entertained by their hosts
& RUNAWAY MATCH "A young and bandson.,
q couple of this city, who were privately mar
3 lied III Washington on The 22th Of las
month, out since that time have kept theii
8 secret inViolate, were made aware this morning
s that relationship would be discovered, anC
8 IN order to avoid what might prove an un
g pleasant scene, left here on the eleven o'clock
6 boat Tor the North.
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