Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24
LOCAL NEWS.

COOP TEMPLARS.-Ihe second anniversary
of Belle Haven Lodge was held in Sarepta
Hall. last night, and the exercises were begun
with the singing of the opening ode of the Or
der. after which there was prayer BY L. Y.
O'Neal, and song, Pulling hard against the
Stream" by MIR. Jas Thayer Mr.. |. C.ONeal,
in a few introductory remarks, introduced Mr..
J B. Dunniug, of Washington, who, in an
able manner, reviewed the license policy of
WASHINGTON, showing that whereas that city
ouly received two hundred thousand dollars, it
cost its citizens two millions to pay for keeping
the peniteutiary aud other prisons made neces-
sary by the demon lntemperance. Then follow
ed song, 'The Golden Door, by Master
Frank Mcclure and the reading by John Twee,,
dale, esq.,, of Darius and his flying machine, >
and Bows Law D. 2, Holloway. e. W..
C. T., was next introduced, and delivered a
Broken Down" was then sung by Mr.. ):
Thayer, land Mr. G. Tweedale read Little Jim, :
and Hans and his son john which were re-
ceivcd with perfect storm CT applause. Song,
'Castles In the Air, was next sung by Mr.. y.
Thayer Short addresses were delivered by
Messrs. Harrison and Williams OF this city,
after which the meeting adjourned.
Among those present were about two hun
dred from the different temperance orders OF
Washington comprising some OF the beauty OF
that city.
The meeting was great success and will be
remembered by those present. Belle Haven
Lodge holds regular weekly meetings Friday
nights and welcomes to its membership all who
desire to break the bond that binds them to
the demon lntemperance.
The following notice Of the meeting is from
the Washington Chronicle of this morning =
E,ll,, +rro b,,1roI ynap, hare pf rho ditfnrant
temperance orders of this city. headed by that
interchangeable old veteran, ". ?. Holloway,
who is covered all over with glory and regaas
of half dozen different societies, visited Alexan-
dria last evening to attend the second anniversary
of Belle Haven Lodge, Good Templars. On
their arrival they were warm y greeted by their
hosts marshaled by Marshal o. Neal, Of that
city, and proceeded direct to Sarepta Hall, sup
ported by full sixty iron clad JoDadabs in re-
gala.
The exercises of the evening consisted of
singing, recitationS, aud speaking, the principal
speakers being Mr. J. B. Dunning and Hon.
ID. p Holloway, Of this city. The former gen
tleman enlisted at once, with his usual impas-
stoned and irrepressible eloquepce, the sym
pathies of his auditors, holding them In pain
tul Stiffness for three quarters of an hour, when
he retired amid rapturous applause. The ad-
dress Of the latter gentleman, characteristic OF
the man, displayed intimate knowledge, born
from deep and careful thought, with his theme,
and was very effective. The reading of Mr.,
John Twcedalc, rendered in his own matchless
style, won golden plaudits. and forced him to
repeat each selection. The singing of Mr.
James Thayer, of this city, and short addresses
by Messrs. Harrison and Williams, were well
received.
PIEDMONT AGRICULTURAL FAIR Pied
mont Agricultural Society will hold its first ex-
hibition at CulpeperC c. H on the 18th, 10th, l7th
and 18th of October The grounds are spa
ciouS and handsomely improved, the buildings
all tasteful, commolious, and substantial. The
tract, Of circular form, is we'll graded and of
easy curviture, the premium list very liberal ,
and all the arrangements for stock and wares of
every kind complete Round tickets, at great.
y reduced rates, will be issued; ample hotel
and boarding house accommodations provided,
and with the proffcred hospitality of the citi-
zens generally everything possible seems to
have been done to render the fair attractive
and comfortable to visitors and exhibitors. 1t
will probably be one of the largest gatherings
OF the people ever witnessed in the old Pied
mont.
DIVORCES On Sunday last colored couple
applied to Justice White for divorce, and the
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