The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-04-30
ODD FELLOWy CELmRAm0y.


ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATION.
Monday last was a gala day with
Odd Fellows all over the country. It
was celebrated as the semi centennial
anniversary of Odd Fellowship in
America The members of the Order
IN Kansas united in the eelebration at
Topeka. We clip from onr kilograms
the following accounts of the way in
which the day was observed at differ
ent points:
Topeka, Kan, April 26.-To-day be-
ing the time foTsthe grand semi-centen-
NAL celebration of the Odd Fellows,
Topeka il astif generally L4rge num-
bers of Odd Fellows from Lawrence
and other places came this morning.
and were transferred. to the city by the
Atchison Il Santa Fe railroad. There
is said to have been nearly eight humid
red Odd Fellows in the procession
Four different bands made the process
sion doubly interesting TO all. March
ing from the cars TO GerInania Hall and
Representative Hail, they partook of
splendidiy prepared dinner. after which
the procession reformed aud marched
to Union Hall, where an able Grafton
was delivered by Past Grand Master
Rogers, of Chicago. The. celebration,
as whole, is decidedly splendid af-
fair.
ST. Louis, April 26.-The celebration
of the semi centennial anniversary of
Odd Fellowship in America here, to-
day, was a grand affair. The process
sion was a very fine and imposing dis
play, and consisted of a large number
of the lodges and encampments OF this
State and Illinois, notable members of
the order, and other distinguished per-
sons. 1t was some three miles in length,
and marched through many OF the prin-
cipal streets, which were densely
thronged by spectators. Many houses
along the line were handsomely deco
rated with blazes and devices, and al
together it was one OF the most brill
liant pageants that has ever been wit
messed here. Tonight the reunion and
banquet at the Southern Hotel is att
tended by a large number of persons of
both sexes, who are enjoying them
selves to the fullest extent.
CHICAGO, April 26.-The Odd Fell
lows of Illinois celebrated the semi
centennial anniversary at Peoria to-
day. The attendance was quite large,
about z, 800 being. present from abroad,
representing nearly every portion of
the State. After the procession was
concluded suitable exercises took place
at Rousc's Hotel, followed in the even
ing by promenade concert, ball and
supper.
INDIANAPoL1s, Ind, April 26.-The
semi-centennial anniversary celebration
by the Odd Fellows of this city and
State was grand shceess i'll every par
ticular. The procession was the largest
and most imposing ever witnessed in
this city, numbering about forty subor-
dinate lodges and encampments- and
the Grand Lodge and Grand Encamp-
ment of the State. Hon. Robert Dale
Owen delivered the Grafton. Vice Pres
ident Colfax came here OH Saturday to
attend the celebration, but was called
away by sickness in his family, soou
after his arrival.
RICHMOND, Va, April 26.-The Odd
Fellows of this city celebrated the
semi-centennial anniversary to-day al
Haritinge Park. About 1900 persons
| present.
Boston, April 26.-The procession OF
| Odd Fellows to-day numbered about
5000 men. Numerous buildings on the
route were deliberately decorated. The
| services in Music Hall consisted of al
original hymn, sung by the vast audi.
| ence; introductory address, by L. T.
Farren; Grafton, by Hon. II. L. Garch
of Baltimore and an original poem by
B. p. Shillaber The celebration closed
with a concert and leVee in Music Hall
and banquet in Bumstead Hall. Dur
| ing the day Faneuil Hall, BoylstOn Hal
and Odd Fellows Hall were kept open
for the reception and entertainment OF
| brethren.
New HAVEN, CT, April 26.-About
1000 Odd Fellows, from all parts ol
the State, joined in procession to-day
The display is imposing. L. P. Wells
delivered the Grafton. ga. s4f ASA
PHILADELPHIA, April 26.-One of the
finest displays ever witnessed in this
city, was brought to close by a grand
bail of the Odd Fellows, at the Race
street rink, which was thronged. The
interior of the building was completely
covered with flags OF all descriptions
and tastefully dressed with the banners
ETC., carried i'll the procession. The bal
closed at Il late hour. $3.50
SYRACUSE, n. ", April 2G.-The Ode
Fellows of this city dedicated their new
hall this evening. Past Grand Master
YIN. Gould, of Buffalo, delivered the
address. ,sa