Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-07-28
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The Celebration at CuIIeoka.

Between $500 and 1000 Persons on
the Ground.
The celebration at Culleok' yesterday by
the Independent Order Of Odd Fellows was
one Of the most magnificent affairs that
has ever taken place in Maury county.
A large delegation left this city on the
morning train yes erday, the majority Of
whom were members of Smiley Lodge. At
Franklin and other points alorg the road,
there were large additions to the crowd on
the train, and at Columbia the accessions
were fully one hundred. The train arrived
at Culleoka about o'clock. Shortly at.
forwards, train containing four coaches
arrived from Pulaski, densely crowded.
This train comprised delegations from
CornersvilIe, LynnviIle and Pulaski. About
the same hour, Lewisburg Lodge arrived
in vehicles, accompanied by ths brass band
of that place, under the leadership of Bob
Champ, formerly of this city.
The procession was then formed at the
church under the direction Of Chief Mar
shall G. w. Jones, and his assistants, as
follow: Capt. I. II. Hill of Safe Retreat
Lodge No. n; L. j Kennedy, Mt Vernon
Lodge No. %; ]. Z. Collins, Lewisburg
Lodge No. z; James Smizsr, Culleoka
Lodge No. 143; and Sims Latta, Oolum-
bia Lodge No. B. The procession was
large and inn ing, and ell the different
lodges turned out with their banners and
emblems, mskinga very handsome display.
On the route to the grounds, about quar-
ter of mile distant, the procession was
Joined by the Daughters Of Rebecca, some
forty in number, under the msrshslship of
l. G. hewlett, of Culleoka Lodge No. 143.
The grounds selected for the exercise of
the day was in a beautiful grove. The
stand was tastefully decorated with ever
greens, and located in hollow, with seats
arranged on the hillside surrounding, thus
making perfect amphitheatre which was
both pleasant and convenient to the la'ge
number of persons present. 1t is esti-
mated that there were between 3, 500 and
1000 people on the grounds, including
many Of the fair women of that section of
country.
The crowd was called to order By the
chief Marshal. when the exercises opened
by singing the Odd Fellows ode, followed
by prayer by Past Grand Chaplain Evans,
of Culleoka Lodge. Afterwards music by
the band.
The principal speaker of the day, A. NJ.
Burney, A. M, Principal of Cumberland
Institute, was then announced, who deliv-
cred an address replete with beautiful
thought and sentiment, and which was
listened to throughout with the most
wrapt attention. We regret the want of
time and space to give synopsis of his
remarks on this festive occasion.
After his Grafton there was a recess Of
an hour for the purpose of partaking of
the sumptuous dinner prepared by the
hospitabIe people Of that vicinity. The
tables were loaded with all the good things
that could be thought of, and all present
had occasion to compliment the managers
of this particular department for the good
taste displayed and the elegant feast pro-
vided.
After dinner, addresses were delivered
By Rev. A z. Berry, of Kentucky, and
Past Grand Master III O. Cotton, of this
city, the remarks of each being well timed,
and appropriate to the occasion.
The procession then reformed and
marched back to the church, where
another address was made by Rev. MIR.
Evans, after which the crowd was dis
missed. Champs Band furnished excel
lent music during the day, and the cele-
bration in every respect passed OH II the
most agreeable manner. 1t was, IN fact,
one of the grandest reunions that has ever
taken place in that county, and will long
be remembered Not mishap occurred
during the day, and our party arrived safe
at their homes by the o'clock train, de-
lighted with the day g enjoyment, and en-
thusiastic in their praise Of the hospitable
manner in which they were entertained.