The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-19
THE OHIO ODD FELLOWS.
Reunion at Cleveland Of Canadian and American
Brothers Of the Eystio Te-Canadian Lodges
Turning Out in Force-Grand Re
cepticn by tie City Autaori-
ties and Ohio lodges.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. July le. 1871.
Nearly year ago the members OF the Independent
Order OF Odd Fellows, Of Northern Ohio re-
ceived cordial invitation from their breth.
rem In Ontario to visit them IN their home
across the lakes and Join with them in
day Of parade ana celebration. 1t was accepted,
ana happy visit beyond the border was the result.
In return, and in commemoration Of the pleasant
union and intercourse Of the two national orders,
general invitation rom ell the lodges in Ohio was
extended to the Canadian brethren. asking them
to unite with us in q day Of celebration at
Cleveland upon the 18th Of July. Rendezvousing
at London ON Monday morning, delegations from
London, st. GATHERINGS, Hamilton, Brantford Inger.
soils, Goderich. Clinton, seaforh, Mitchell, STRAIT
ford, St Marys, Lucan, Windsor, BOthwell,
Newberry, woodsvllle, Petrolis, Strathsay, St.
Thomas Port Burwen ana Tilsonburg, to the
number Of nearly seven hundred, including
ladies Of the party, they were carried by
special train from London TO Port Starley, where
the chartered steamer, the stanch and goodly
Northwest, was lying at anchor to receive them:
loud and enthusiastic cheering Of parties
on board and on shore, the military band Of
accompanying the excursionisrs, they arrived on OF
Cleveland q little after seven p. NJ A delegation Of
lodges had already assembled at the wharf TO meet
them. and dense crowds Of citizens stood near to
give the visitors welcome.
an six tss wee ne oms win
Tue nag boat decked in the insignia Of
the Order and bearing the reception committee and
her into the harbor. AS soon as they came within
hearing the Cleveland band struck up with ''God
say s the 1Dssnss the Hamilton band answering
After . reception upon the water. interspersed
with cheering, all the vessels steamed for port the
Cleveland band enlvening the way with life on
the Ocean Waye and the Hamilton band with cyan
kee Doodle" AT the landing, after gong through
formed into squadron and marched TO the Central
Eins there to receive the crane, reception; the
Of the Order Of Onio the Mayor. 2 member
Of the fraternity, then pledged them wei
that the Inks Of common brotherhood that
now united them together might not be easily
lew remarks relative to their international perpe
tuity, which was responded to by the Grand Master
RON ontaro acxnG wi! on behalf ' q t,u the
Alter tremendous applause the assemblage broke ny
rumor NOR" was current that the Irish intended to
assault the procession to-day. the police were out
IN force and specials appointed to be ready for any
emergency, bur no demonstration Of attack was
was formed In. seven divisions, including
%sn loses city ooe sana guests
= was rally mile in length and Numbered OYER re
principal streets, which were decorated with nags
OF both nations they marched to the Central Rink,
where dinner din by mp to all
Cincinnati, upon " odd Fellowship. the
gentleman ,enumerating many Of Its strlK:
o which ssns The proof e. ts of
sernity with the great Christian Church at large.
sme crane mop or
tnousand spectators , and fSr oSd Fellows oddly to
De sss
Northwest.