Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-04-26
TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR.
This Aftsrneon's Dispatches.
]. O. O. +.
The Semi Centennial
Anniversary.
THE CELEBRATION IN PHILA-
DElPHlA.
GALA DAY FOR THE 1. O.O.r.
1HE QUAKER CITY wAKED UP.
AN IMMENSE CROWD On HAND.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA VISITORS.
THEY ARE COMPLIMENTED.
THE MOP Ming ExERCI>Es.
THE ADDR EssEs.
HYMNS AND ODtS.
THE PROCESSION.
10000 ODD FELLOWS IN LINE.
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
MARYLAND DIVISIONS.
MARYLAND DIVISIONS,
Especial Dispatch 70 the Star. I

MARYLAND DIVISIONS.
Especial Dispatch TO the Star.l
PHILADELPHIA, April 26, 1oG9.-Q uiet Phila.
delphia hardly knows itself to-day. The life
injected into its streets by the thousands of Odd
Fellows here from all parts of the country
gives the Quaker City almost New Yorkish
look OF hustle and movement.
In the throng Of visitors the District of
Columbia is represented about nine hundred
strong. The District Odd Fellows have been
arriving by every train since Saturday morn
ing. A large party-between three and four
hundred-came on by an extra train yesterday
leaving Washington a. in the morning Thew
were headed by Grand Marshal John @. Shafer
and consisted OF members OF the Grand Lodge,
Grand Encampment and subordinate Lodges
OF the District Not few OF the District Odd
Fellows were accompanied by their families,
and the party was thus-a very pleasant one
The venerable David Hepburn, who is held
in so much regard both in the L. o. O. r.
and Masonic orders, was with the par y, feeling
apparently all the buoyancy OF youth in the
prospect OF taking part in the grand gathering
Of the Order, which has grown up almost
under his own eye. Heald's Brass Band ac
companied the party, and walked the echoes of
such OF the sleepy towns as Were not aware of
what was to he done in PHILADELPHIA But
most localities on the route Were up and
dressed to see the Odd Fellows go by; and the
ladies, especially, appeared everywhere al the
windows TO wave n welcome to the men who
tram under the motto OF FrieRdshtp. Lore and
r. ah. AT the Philadelphia depot the party
found the District grand officers, who had pre-
ceded them, awaiting their arrival, and the
Philadelphia Committees We're also on hand 10
give them a cordial welcome. The delegation,
hos de- "A hvrI ITanl a d..
quarters of the Washington Odd Fellows. at
SpIingman's Hotel, on Walnut street, attract
ing much attention, and receiving many COM
pliments on the way as a remarkably fine.look.
ing set OF men. A single hotel OF course cou,d
NOT accommodate the large representation from
Washington, but the Pniladelphia Odd Eel
lows We're indefatigable in finding quarters for
their visitors from all quarters, ard al
though the city was literally crammed
last night, yet AL Were provided with
accom- modations through the exertions of
the energetic Philadelphia committees The
hospitalities OF the Philadelphia Odd Fellows
were unbounded, and no pains We're spared TO
make the visit enjoyable to all comers wearing
the mystic links. Not only the various Odd
Fellows Halls, but nearly every hall in the
city was brought into requisition to furnish
sleeping accommodations for the thousands of
visitors overflowng the hotels, boarding
houses, and private hot ses. Over 5000 D srsons
are here from Baltimt re. and nearly every
lodge IN Maryland is represented. Every
Lodge in the District of Columbia is represent
cd, as Is also every Encampment, the Grand
Lodge. and the Grand Encampment. Yet
more, every Rebekah Degree association of the
District OF Columbia is represented (though
unofiicialiy. OF course.) by the ladies here ac.
companying their hus bands and fathers An
ne Ess,e states sre largely represented
State OF New York N: kes an imposing display,
bCth in numbers and in the magnificence Of
banners, regalia, &c. Ohio had intended to
doned the idea, and nds a goodly representa-.
tion here TO swell the grand parade. There a re
delegations from mt st Of the West .rn and
Southern States.
Early this morning the appearance OF the
streets fOreshdaowed one OF the most imposIp 2
demonstration Of modern times The street,
SIDEWALKS, and public and private buildings
swarmed win banners. ffags aud streamers,
and every Imaginable device enc blematic of the
Order OF fodd-Fellow ship. The air was filed
with the music OF some fifty different bands
beading various delegations on the way 10
their respective points OF rendezvous for the
grand parade. Windows. dOorways and house
tops were crowded 18th spectators, and eyery-
where there were indications of the craat in :
teIest felt in the occasion. BY direction of the
Mayor the streets on the line Of process. ION
We're cleared OF all vehicles, and the specta-
tors were required 10 keep upon the side.
waiks. TO prevent the depredations OF thieves
the citizens, while viewing the procession
We're requested 10 keep their doors and win.
dows securely fastened.
THE MOANING EXERCISES.
The morning exercises commenced at the
Academy OF Music al . a. IN, in order to give
time for those taking part in them to ioin the
procession at nooa These exercises took place
at the Academy of Music, and were open I'D by
a. abIillIantly performed overture from Zsmpa
by the orchestra, after which the following
ode, composed b. B. p. Shillaber, (better
Dor
Lodge, Boston. was sung with magnificent
effect 10 the air Of sAmerlca,'' by a chorns of
ole hundred voices, accompanied BY the grand
orchestra. The second and fourth Verses uvare
sung in quartette by Messrs. J. Graf q. Weis-
ner, J. Jacob, ana A. X. Taylor:
Let the glad an thems ring,
Hither bright offerings bring
Growing this day
Day Of our Orders pride,
Day when our natal tide,
FIRST, on its mission wide,
Took its blest way.
Feebly its course began,
Bearing goodwill to man
Earnest, but slow;
Angels Its eyrand knew.
Smiled on its purpose true.
And heavens own rain and dew
Made IL o'ernow.
Now, with an increase grand.
Outspresd DER all the land,
Potent for good,
FRIHHDsHIP admits its sway
LOVE cheers 1t with its ray,
TRUTH'e beacon points its way
To pleDitude.
On. meath our nag enrolled.
Marches an army bold,
Jealous and strong:
Eager the war to wage
Where want and suff'ring rage.
Mans sorrows to assuage,
And dsht the wrong.
God Of our hope and trust!
To thee the tribuie lust
We grateful pay:
p Thou vast our early friend,-
: !, Thou osdst our youth defend,-
- Be fheo. unui the end, . - -''*'t
Our guide and stay.