Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-27


"Tbe Red Light"
CARROLL HALL-Fair for ST. AIMS Infant
Asylum.
MASONIC TKxPLE-Social entertainment Of
New York Republican Association.
0HrH's ART GALLEY, A5 n.
AARKRIrIR's Arr GALLEY, as tn street.
DA1Low's Arr GALLEY. ~ Pa. avenue.
ID<sePend dent Order Of Odd Fellows.
ANNIVERSARY ASR TIASKseIvING cKLEBRA-
TION-
Yesterday was the day set by the Odd Fellows
Of the United States as a day of thanksgiving
% Almighty God for general blessings on the
organization, it being also the fifty-frst anni-
versaTy Of the order in this country. Appro-
pirate excrcifos were last night heldat the Hall
G On 10 street, under the auspices Of the Grand
Lodge OF this District for the benefit OF Eastern
Lodge. Mol. The Hall was tastefully decorated
With days and the insignia Of the order, while
eampment in the DISTRICT iiiled the room 70 its
Utmost capacity. On the platform were Hon.
Schuyler Collar, p. g. Rep; +. ID. Stuart, ID.
ton; j. r. French, Sergeant-at-Arms Of the Sem
ate; W. j. Mcdonald, Grand Master Colledee,
ID. G. Master Kestler, Grand Representatives
John +. Havcnner and w. X. Mclean, p c.
Reps l. A. Gobright and j. Il. Clements; Rev
Mr.. Grosh, author OF Odd Fellows Manual; p
G.Joseph Read, OF New Jersey
The exercises consisted Of music by weber,s
Band, singing by the Odd Fellows Choir the
heunion Song" prayer by Rev. p. ii. Sweet;
chorus, where would 1 be-" by the whole
The presiding officer, Mr.. VIM. X. Mclean,
then introduced Mr.. +. ID. Stuart, Deputy
Grand Sire, who explained the object Of the
celebration. It being the hfty-first anniversary
OF the order in his country. to-day in all parts
OF the United States the members Of the order
joined In Thanksgiving for the blessings con-
ferred on them. He closed by introducing Vice
president Colfax, to whom he paid tribute for
his valuable services to the order and especially
for MS lators m introducing the degree of Re-
Vice President Colfax then came forward and
vas enthusiastically received by the assem-
from its first foundation in this COMMUNICATING
It's rapid growth, and showing that the order
had more than justified the wis dom Of its foun-
adaptation TO the wants of our social relations
Odd Fellowship Is the synonym of charity and
truth s., Is unexappled prosperity-the order
claims.
The address of MI Colfax occupied about an
markedinterest throughout. Miss Lizzie Daniel
then sang Arditis celebrated "yalozer,D and
IN to the encore sang con in the Silly
chorus, 1.-The Two Roses, /" which concluded the
programme. Afterwards the Library and Lodge
rooms were thrown open for inspection, and
we're visited by the large company present. The
dancing then commenced in the saloon and was
kept up till a late hour.
LEI hzsisTkAILON-Secon Day ~ the Fourth
Mard-The registration yesterday in the Fourth
ward was continued with the same spirit as on
the day previous, the result at the close of the
cay iooung up $50 names, Of which number $50
judges and clerks were kept busy from the hour
ofopening the door until the close Of the day
their favorite candidates and during the heat
OF the discussion Tom Sorrell struck Sam Brown
q dab IN the face, knocking him down, for
weien ne was hustled over to Squire Walters
During the afternoon Mr.. Matthew G. Emery
registered his name. Solomon Quiet gave in his
ns nan Mnien MI. Crossman mistook for 'Solemn
and Quiet" and repeated the words in an in
curing tone, much to the amusement of
" solemn and the bystanders. John Brown
and john Bull registered yesterday
The total number thus far registered in this
ward Is yOl4-6S0 whites and 33f colored. 1,es2
were registered in this ward last year on the
hrst two days.
kEfuBLIcAS MEETING IN PRINCE GEORGE
CoCNTY, MD-A Republican meeting was held
land, last evening. Mr.. L. ii. Gaines presided.
and, after making a brief address stating the
opJeet OF the meeting, &C., he introduced Mr.
lengthy address on the fifteenth Amendment
ana the blessings IL brings the colored race
Inc gatherIng was quite large for the place,
afterwards made additional remarks and offsrsJ
a resoluton that a meeting be held on the 9Th
u 1ane AZ fise atawsy to organize the party in
~
ADOPTED and appropriate Committees appointed
10 make arrangements
A
POLICE ITENs-Lieut johnson, of the sacond
precinct. arrested George Munder, a fugitiye
rem justice, on a bench warrant issued bv
.,noge Cartier, and this morning turned over "a
VIM. RidgeIy was arrested this MORNING bx oe-
nceL fearson on bench warrant issued by /
9uoge Cartter, and was delivered TO the Mar /
rs,~ Wichita s;nre the
suuke-house Of j. B. |
-..n, ESQ, on II, near ed street, was en- |
tered by thieves, and a large lot of hams and
shoulders stolen therefrom. The thieves then
went TO the residence of Mr.. Wetzen, near by,
and cleared the hen roost OF all the fowls there.
CHARGED WITH RoBBING HIS GRANpFATHRR.
on1
the charge Of robbiDg his gr sndfather Of so in
money, and after q hearing before Justice Wal
by the ofacers to the river front, where he had
procured q boat for fishing excursion, and had
stocked il with provisions, tobacco, pipes, &C.,
for an extended tour down the river. The party
was suddenly broke up by the visit Of the officers
". p. ENGLAND, for some years q clerk in the
Adjutant Generals Once, War Department,
died at his residence, yesterday, Of consump-
ton, after q lingering Illness. Deceased was
much esteemed BY his associates in the once,
and enjoyed the confidence of all the officers in
His funeral took place this afternoon from his
late residence on Capitol Hill, and was attended
by his fellow-clerks, with q large number Of
friends.
hcPHERsoN PosT, No. G. A r., viii give
grand sacred concert, at the National Theater,
on Sunday evening, May 18th, for the benefit Of
the sick and wounded soldiers OF that post. Par
6cular pains have been taken to make this ono
Of the most interesting and entertaining sacred
concerts ever given in Washington. A complete
pregrAmme win be furnished our readers In
few days.
ALLEGED FRAUD ON THE PENSION OPYrcR-
Yesterday, Detective Coomes and Ofhcer Brels-
ford, Of the first precinct, arrested Edward
Brown, colored, on warrant issued by General
X ID. Nusey, Tor fraud ON the pension once,
and he was this morning turned over to the
Aarshal.
OPPOSITION IN THE IcR TRApI-Those of our
readers who have feared an Ice famine the COM
ing summer, are referred to the announce ment
Ct the Independent Ice Company, In another
column. IL win be observed hat IL In prepared
10 make contracts for the entire season.
SHAyyrKLD's initial shad bake Of the season,
on Monday last, was great success. lt 10 the