Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-04-26

Order conquered upon contact; q reciprocity OF
Membership was the result, which served
materially to strengthen both institutions. The
organic law was thoroughly dissected aud
recon strucsd 10 meet the necessities and de-
mand OF greatly enlarged area to which il
was now to apply. Everywhere the institu.
work OF the Order was revised with the hap.
piest results. twenty-five years have nearly
elapsed since its substitution for the old work,
during all OF which the Order has enjoyed
unparalleled prosperity. From about six hun
dred we have increased to over three Thousand
lodges; from 61,0O0 contributing members we
have reached quarter Of a million: from an
aggregate revenue OF about half a million OF
dollars we haye collected two and a.half mil
lions; from a relief afforded of one hundred and
twenty-eight Thousand dollars per aunum we
Were enabled in 1865 to bestow nearly million.
Since ls&5 many age lcies have combined TO ac.
celerate the prosperous career OF the Order
AmCng the most striking of these instrum IN
talities las been the splendid administration OF
the Graud Lodge Of the United States.
This body by reason OF its thorough recon =
struetio IN Is43, and by the great fruits of
which that reconstruction Immediately pro-
ouced has endeared itself 10 the brothe rh ood in
every jurisdiction, ana the fra,ernal rivalry
and emulation IN the State grand bodies Tor the
once OF grand representative was an earnest
OF the high appreciation with which that dis
hncnon was regarded He made an eloueeut
reference TO the beautiful illustration of the
principles of Odd Fellowship shown during the
iepeIloh' auu s'id tney Won golden Unions
In every quarter OF the land.
Twenty Grand Sires have occupied the
Chairs of the X. w. q Lodss OF The United
states, OF these twelve only remain. Five OF
tnese Past Grand Sirss-Perkns, kennedy
Moore, Craighead, Nicholson-ylt tddeu our
nesrts with their presence to-uay. He I'M
pressed upon his brethren the i'm portant truth
that Odd Fellowship Is not religious
society. Let no mistsKe be made upon a
subject so momentous and grave as
this involving, as 1t does. the highest interests
relations Of man in it, the education and train
concluding, he said:
Fifty years hence. when our descendants
snail assemble TO commemorate the one hun
dredfh anniversary of the order, tn : great
city viii couot its population by the million,
and Odd Fellowship its yotaries in correspond
Ing numbers. Each will then have but COM
paratIvely entered upon life with vet q future
ofendless years before them. Our moral tenn.
PIE, built upon rock so firm to challenge
onward in grandeur, rescued from the con.
f1ict OF time and trial by the intrinsic excel.
lepce OF principle ard by the favor of Him
beneath whose outstretched arm il has ever
found a refuge and q shelter.
These interesting exercises were brought
to close by singing with impressive
erect oy the entir audience, the following
ode, written by Past Grand Edward T.. New
ell, editor OF the American Cdd FeFlsp-,, 10 the
tune of ''Old Hundred"
''On this great day OF in bilee,
Inc nosts fraternal congregate.
With joyful pR Ans, full and free,
Our Orders birth 10 celebrate.
Through good and i'll report, our cause
Has TO the world blessing b:,n.
And won its rapturous applause.
with peace on earth, goodwill to men.
Majestic let the chorus swell,
From sea to sea, in every Cline
Of Friendship, Love and Truth to tell
Their teachings perfect pure, sublime.
OGod Of Love, show us thy way;
our order prosper, guide, sustain:
Teach us our faith in thee 10 stay,
And make our path Of duty plain"
The scene presented at the Academy of
Music was very fine, the superb building being
maialy nlled by the brilliantly decorated OIL
ciais OF tne order, the more prominent officers
Mayor Fox had a seat upon the stage and
Senator Fowler, Of Tennessee, occupied a
stage box.
THE PARADE.
The procession moved at II IN. in twenty
grand divisions, and with forty-two bands
music. There Were about thirty thousand Odd
Fellows IN The line OF Procession. Forty tbou-
sand reported d TO the commute here, but in
consequence of the heat Of the day about ten
thousand OF them did not take part in the pa
rade
The 18th division embraced the subordinate
Lodges OF The District OF Columbia and New
Brother John q. Shafer, OF Washington, aided
by Brotners Harry O'Neill : MI John :. Young
The District OF Columbia was represented by
7le delegates IN this division. The delegaIes
from the Grand EncamOments and Grand
Lodges OF the District of Columbil were In the
19fh and 2Uth divisions.
The entire procession was headed by Grand
Marsnal Ibomas A. Rowley, OF the Grand
Lodge OF Pennsylvania.
The appearance OF the procession was very
hne in Broad street, but in the narrower streets
some elevation. The procession presented the
curious spectacle of thirty thousand men in
black broadcloth and black silk hats marching
eight abreast.
By the regulations only the collars OF rega-
liza were worn to-day These and the rich dec
orations of the Grand Lodges and Encamp-
ments. and badges and banners, served some-
what 10 relieve the sombre black. The day is
observed as a holiday; the public schools are
closed; cInnons are being fired, and everybody
rs on the street.
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
The District Of Columbia had in line
from five to six hundred members, and was
headed by Heald's Washington Brass Band,
DIR. s. ). Turner Grand Marshal. The men,
bers did not appear I'D lodges or encampments,
but os one body in each division or section.
Coliaon. assisiant ASST rand Tarsna Gs1rss se%posed ID
Of the Subordinate Lodge members, being in
the following order: Outside Guardians, with
drawn swords, six ABREAST nag Of the Order
OF white silk, four feet by seven, with the en-
bielnatical three links and the letters /. .. F.,
District Of Columbia, in scarlet trimmed with
the same, and furnished with heavy scarlet
tassels-wi,h supporters; mem bers OF the Ini-
iatCry, White, Pink, Blue, Green, aud Scar
let degrees; Inside Guardians, with drawn
swords; Scere Supporters; Wardens; Chap
lains; Conductors; Secretaries: Treasurers;
Supporters Of Vice Grands; Vice Grands; Sup
porters of Noble Grands; Noble Grands.
The second division, comp ssed of members of
the Subordinate Encampments, was marshaled
bv y. X. i. John u. Stewart, Assistant Grand
Nashal. The Outside SenInels came first,
with drawn swords, followed by tfe Iag OF tie
patriarchal branch Of the order-similar TO tnlt
iD the first division except having the addition
Of crossed crooks, with Supporters; Members;
Inside SertInels, with drawn swords; First
and Second Watches. with stats; Junior War
dens. with crooks; Scribes; Treasurers; Third
and Fourth Watches, with stats; Senior War.
dens, with crooks; Guards Of Tent, with spears;
High Priests, with croziers; Guards of Camp
with spears: Chief Patriarchs, with crooks
The Encampment members were in black
aprons and gloves, the Patriarchs who have
attained the Royal Purple Degree wearing
purple collars only, trimmed with lace or
fringe. Past Chief Patriarchs, purple CELLARS.
The Grand Representatives wore collars Of
purple velvet, with . roll OF scarlet velvet
trimmed with white and yellow metal, the
collar united in front with three links.
The flag OF the D0friarchal branch Of the