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DcrS OF Madison Lodge, NO. +. BENG unaOle
to be present, in consequence of iudisposi;ion,
we secured the admission Of proxy, from
whose reliable notes we compile the following
account Of the entertainment:
REGULAR ToASTs.
The first toast, in honor Of the order, was
responded to in a speech full Of feryor, elo-
quence and good feeling. by Col. PrentisS Of
Charlottesville, The second toast, to Free
Masonry, ELECTED happy response from Judge
Parker. The third toast, TO tie antiquity Of
The Order, called up that veteran the Hon.
Hugh Latham. Of Alexandra, who did full
Justice TO the theme. The fourth toast, in
honor Of the Red Hen. brought to his feet the
young and gallant champion Of that order,
Great Sachem James r Rely, who did him
self infinite credit Fifth toast to the great
aim of obi Fellowship. was handsomely res
ponded to by Mr.. Mullen, Of Richmond.
Sixth toast, to Winchester, received full justice
1T the hands Of orr graceful and excellent
Mayor, who bore himself calamity and in
manner worthy of his office. The seventh
toast, Or Trinity, called up Mr.. Marion Coz
bert Of Hampton, who was most happy in his
response. The eighth toast, the Press Of
Winchester. was eloquently responded to by
our congenial cotemporary Mai Hunter, of
the Times. The ninth toast, OR JeIcelS,
brought out the old man eloquent Mr.. j.
D. Kelley. Of Petersburg. whose soul stirring
strains met with hearty applause Tenth, the
Grgld Lodge Of TJrgimd. This noble theme
was ably handled by Grand Master G. r.
Head Of Leesburg Virginia in most thrill
ing speech. Eleventh, TTgiRj1. brought mp
that fine specimen Of the Old Njrginian. our
valued townSman Judge j. s Carson, who
noblv maintained the honor Of his native
State The twelfth toast, Deputy Grant
Sire p D. Stuart a bright luminary in the
Constellation of Odd Fellowship; VIC honor
him for his devotion TO the best interests Of
the Order; we rejoice in his presence: we look
forward with pride tn his future advancement
was responded 10 by the distinguished Dep
uty Gran Sire OF the United States, F. D. Stu
art OF Washington City, who impressed all
present with high idea Of his talents and
character. Thirteenth. Tie HomeR Of TIr-
GINA. Colonel Byrd was especially happy in
his response 90 this toast; he was enthusiastic
in his eloquent tribute to the gentler sex. 1t
was never that he 50 much coveted the GIFT Of
0-atOrv and the inspiration Of the Muse. as
when attempting TO portray their lovejnesS, or
o. d. Justice to their charms The Col was
cheerei 20 The echo and took his seat amidst
q round Of applause.
After the regular t0sSts, one 70 the NeSioy Of
the ICVey Press brought to his feet the veteran
Of the " old Family Journal, Mr. II. y. Gal
1her who provoked ro7rS Of laughter by his
Sa''ioS Of wjt and good things said
The entertainment was concluded by a call
on tie newly elected VI. W Grand Master. c.
a B. Crffroth. whom his usual friicitouS, able.
end eloquent style, portrayed the beauties Of
the Order
The stvle. manner and matter Of the supper
was excellent. ard received encomiums from
an present Il was IN occasion Of the Geerest
interest To witness the reunion of So many lir-
C.nil gcat,cmen, enjoying eloquent words and
GOOD fare rs aforetime, with good humor broad
and genial svmpathies polite and kindly man
ner and cultivated minds
We cannot conclude without word Of praise
q Mr. II. T.. Baxter. the caterer Of the
banquet. who contributed so much to the pleas
ures OF the evening BY his polite attention and
% mine host Of the Hotel Mr. J. p. Heironi-
mus ever ready 70 minister to the enjoyment
Of the entertainment was aSSidious in his
efforts 20 make the occasion one not soon tc be
forgotten. So mote il be-
NEWSPAPER CEANGEs.-Mr. HENRYS. WAL