New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-04-27
THE NATIONAL CELEBRATION IN PHILA-
DELPHIA
IRON OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.


tecep Of the Boys in Blue last Fall, Philadelphia has
not cen the scene Of much pleasurabe excitement,
and it, crowded with citizens and strangers, as
on this ,entiul day in the history of odd Fellowship
This city was well selected for the grand OCCASION
where In the United States is the order of Friendship
love- and Truth" well established highly respected
a. I'm the city of BrOtherly The Grand Lodge Of
HE United States at its meeting in September, 1865 d.
nooted that this celebration should take place in Phil
,depha and p G. Sire Kennedy OF NewYork, p. c. Sire
Nicholson Pennsylvania F. G. Sire Vech of Missouri
p g. Sire Perkins OF Pennsylvania, Grand-Sre L. ID.
Farnsworth Of Tennessee, ard Representative Ford Of
Massachusetts, Carey OF Maryland Read of NewJersey
and Morris of Delaware, were appointed a committee to
make the necessary gements for the celebration
They were materially assisted in their labors by COM
ttees Of the various subordinate lodges and the cele
braton of to-day in all respects secures the gratitude OF
the order for its perfect success
The festivities of the day opened with exercises at the
Academy OF Music. The only decoration on the stage
was the standard Of the Grand Lodge Of the United
sates AT 81 o'clock in the morning the officers OF the
Grand Lodge of the United States appeared on the stage
beaded by Mayor Fox and the Grand sire OF the Order
and took the position assigned TO them. The officers Of
the Grand Lodge of PENNSYLVANIA and officers OF the
Grand Encampment OF Pennsylvana IN full regaia oc
euped seats behind the officers OF the Grand Lodge OF
the United States, ana behind and around Tni
the Grand Lodge of Maryland, the right By the
Grand Lodge OF NewJerSey, and the left by the Grand
Lodge OF the District Of Columbia The front Of par
quet assigned to officers Of grand lodges Of different
of occupied the left OF the parque circle
The scene was very brilliant and the exercises OF most
Impressive character Tic proceedings were opened by
the singing Of an anniversary hymn written for tho occa
& The RoYi J. W, Venahle r. W, GTend Chaplain, then
pade prayer, after which John W. Stokes p. G.. NJ. Of
pennsylvania, delivered an address of welcome Hesad
Soon after the order introduced into the United
State its steady progress through the prejndces
that surrounded in its younger days has been most
meht and support of brothers of the order when dis
ess or on travel and for tie purposes Of BenevOence
recognized the necessity aud value of ap association
Tor Mutual aid and relief in such cases. Keeping
these great objects and purposes OF the Organza-
tOn constantly in view, they were the gnidiDgstar TO
pme e anu U d do Tg n to tbe aH
and benevolent principles il ncucaes, have, hope,
the benevolent institutions Of the times perhaps the
OF any Of them We have located in this city the Lodges
campments with membership OF nearly 4.COO We have
the state including the above, 526 Lodges with mem
bershp Of 7OOOO; and Encanpments. with member
,hp 10000 UDitcd have, by the last official report
Tor the past year. in this state revenue OF S5946Oi 0G
and by report there distributed for relief,
during the year. nearly onehaf Of the latter
amount having been raid out in this city"
ID. FarnswOrth OF Tenn Ssee, NJ W. Grand Sire OF the
Grand Lodge Of the United states, made appropriate
reply.
tsry OF the Right Worthy Grand Lodge Of the United
States then introduced as the orator OF the day. ana
delivered long and very interesting account OF the
origin history, and development OF Oddfeo ~shp The
amount expended Tor DcNeNOent ODlcctS III NoW-lOIk
City alone IN 1865 reached 100000 Philadelphia about
OOOOOO and Boston over $2OOOCO Aucr the delivery
Of the Grafton the exercises we're closed by the singing or
an appropriate hymn the air Of Old Hundred" the
Sudiehce Joining in the singing:
and the principal feature OF the celebration There were
at least 2 900 members in me wearing the scarf and en-
dispensed with by order OF the Grand Lodge. The
beers were well dressed and the Inc OF procession Mhc
banners emblematical of the principles Of the Order
The Lodges were formed in the following order:
Marshals and Assistants.
Outside Guardian.
Members Of the Iuitiatory Degree in order OF nnory
Members Of the White, Pink, Royal Blue, Green, and
Scarlet degrees; respectively in Ink IKE order A..
Members Of the Royal Purple Degree Post OF the
ino ir0"' The Vice Grand and supporters
The Chaplain supported by the Warden and Conductor
The Bible Grand and supporters and Inside Guardian.
The line formed at IL o'clock, on Broadst Many OF the
houses along the TOnte Of procession were gay deeora
ted and flags displayed at almost every dwelling
SeT into twelve sections, tie whole under command OF
Brother Thomas A. ROwey, Grand Marshal OF the Grand
SGSe OF were composed Of the Subordinate
lodges Of Pennsylvania; after which followed
Columbia, New.York Maryland. encampments of the
various States Tennessee delegation one escort TO the
Of Columbia. New.York, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
and Grand Officers Of louisiana and Georgia The pro;
cesslon as II eOunermarched BrOad-st reviewed
by the members Of the Grand Lodge OF the States
seated in carriages Among the notable who participated
worth OF Nashville, Tenn; NJ W. Deputy Grand Sire
Frederick d. Stuart, Washington, ID. C.; NJ. w. Grand
Secretary James L. kldgeey Baltimore; NJ W. Grand
Treasurer, the Hon. Joshua Yansant Baltimore; NJ "
Grand Chaplain, the Rev. j. ". Venabie. kentueky NJ
W. Grand Marshal, John W; Orr, NewJersey NJ W.
Grand Guardian, J. W. Smith, CONNECTICUT and NJ w.
Grand Messenger, J. g. Chamberlain, Maryland. The
number Of banners OF all sorts displayed beyond
actual computation, and startling in variety The ban
Der Of the Grand Lodge Of Pennsylvania remarkably
attractive. IL 10 treasured very highly by the Order,
having been painted years ago by WoOdsde and figured
In many demonstrations, but before to-day in such
q grand and imposing outpOuring Of the Order.
The front OF the banner Is made OF white silk,
and bears seven female figures each OF them
typical OF Of the cardinal and guiding principles
or the Order in addition these figures face OF this
banner bears representation OF the cOatOfarms OF the
cate q" Pehnsyyanla The back Is made OF new sik OF
hIc scarlet hue, with al appropriate inscription But
not the least attractive feature is the trimmings which
are hung about the banner I'm gorgeous prOiusion The
suner mas been specially renovated and reconstructed
the occasion OF the grand parade but reconstruction
mas not gone far as 70 destroy even TO impair its
almost sacred identity.
notwithstanding the members OF the Order must have
en iO0sore and tired after the days parade, there
KOO0 attendance this evening at the Academy Of Music,
participate IN the closing exercises which comprised
Secoine by the brethren OF the German Lodges Of Pha
uepha 10 tho German visiting brethren took place this
evening at the Horticultural Hall Later In the evening,
INC mcDbefs participated In grand regalia and citizens
Dress bail at the Philadelphia Skating Rink which was
spesay ned up for the occasion. The interior OF the
on Is appropriately decorated. At the south
nge letters, Welcome thrice welcome" and portraits
asDlhgtOn, Lincoln, and Grant. At the north end the
1Hseeig Eye and beneath the words "FTiondship,
t!e ahd Truth" The American colors gracefully
oohed al around The immcnse structure and pendant
m each buttress the banner with the c0atOfarms OF
otatss After the procession WAS dismissed tns
Snes aud flags taken TO the Rink ana hung upon
O provided TO receive them An excellent feature OF
management that no liquors are allowed TO be SOLD
building. IN accordance with resolution adopted
"the General Joint Committee several weeks ago.
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