The daily gazette., 1874-12-04
FIRST EDITION
Seventh AnniUers01y of Edeqt
L0dOe, No. a.. 1. O. O. +.

a. tHAoANi Al
LODGE RooM-vIsIT FROM NATIONAL
LODGE, NO. 32, OF ST. aEoRaE's--
GRAND BANQUET AT THE CLAY
TON HoUsE-AN EVENING
OF RARE ENJOYMENT.
Last night, the seventh anniversary Of
Eden Lodge, No. "a, I. o. o. f., OF this
city, was celebrated in delightfully."- ap-
propriate manner.
10 add to the pleasure of the event, O
visit was also received from National
Lodge, No. 81, of st. Georges, who came
up early in the evening. The visitors
numbered about thirty seven, all worthy
and welcome representatives of the great
Order.
After welcoming the visitors the Lodge
opened in due form, and the usual busi-
ness was transacted, including two initi-
ations.
After this, p. G.. Richard Eubanks,
who had been instructed to prepare a
history Of Eden Lodge, to be read on
this anniversary occasion, arose and
commenced to read the result of his
work. 1t was pleasantly written and
interesting sketch of the progress of
Eden Lodge from its organization until
the close of June, 1870, at which point
the historian rested until some future
time, as the history of the Lodge in full
he thought would prove too lengthy for
ono evenings entertainment. He was
rewarded by q vote Of thanks, and in
stI1lcted by unanimous vote to contin-
nc up to the present time his interesting
history of Eden Lodge.
The Lodge, the visitors. the invited
guests and the ticket holders then ad-
iourned to tho Clayton House, where u
handsome banquet had been spread in
the large dining hall. The tables were
arranged together in long row up and
down tho centre of the hall, tlankcd ut
each end by Il smaller row. The splen-
did appearance OF the tables, with their
glittering ware and tempting array of
viands caused eyes to glisten and mouths
to water. and it WAS not many minutes
before every man was ut his seat. After
brief grace by II. II. James, the BAN
quot fairly commenced.
The half-hour which followed WAS one
of rare enjoyment. The bill of fare was
complete and well arranged, and atten-
tive walters carefully supplied the wants
of all. Every man did his duty, and in
a very short time the splendid appear
ance of the banquet table was complete
ly demoralized.
After all had eaten TO their satisfac-
tion and tapped off with some delicious
ice-cream, cigars were passed around,
and then the toasts began. II. T.. Mich
olson, Noble Grand of Eden Lodge, pre-
sided, but at his request, Grand Master
Il. l.. james announced the toasts. They
were as follows:
l. "The Grand Lodge of the United
States, |. o. o. l..
Joshua Maris responded, alluding ap-
proprlately to the Importance and digni-
ty of this great body, the head and front
Of the Order. He closed by congratulate
ing Eden Lodge on the success of tho
anniversary entertainment.
2. The Grand Lodge of Delaware,
/. .. 0. L.
Edwin c. Moore was called upon to
| respond, but he declined, and called OH
| lively. He said the jurisdiction of Della.
ware occupies the second position, nu.
merically, in the Grand Lodge OF the
United States, while as far as fidelity in
carrying out the principles of the Order
| is concerned, 1t is second to no other ju.
risdiction in the land. He further allu
ded to the great spread Of Odd-Fellow
ship, briefly discussed the principles oi
the Order, and closed by congratulatinf
the members Of Eden Lodge on the sue
cess of their entertainment, and thei,
/ general success as an organization.
| 3. National Lodge, No. 81, 1. o. o. F.
of st. Georges, Del"
| Geo. w. Hastings, who was first called
on, excused himself, and called on J. b
| Howe. Mr.. Howe said the members of Ma
tional Lodge were not speaking brothers
but they were eating brothers. He HOPED
Eden Lodge would have these entertain
ments twice year for hundred years
| if National Lodge was invited each time
| 2. Il. Harris, of National Lodge, was
called upon, but he excused himself
| 4. "The Ladies'
James II. Appleby, Of Asylum Lodge
glad the Order of Odd Fellowship mum
bored in its ranks many thousands of la
dies, who were doing noble work O
sympathy and assistance. In conclusion
he thanked Eden Lodge for the success
full entertainment.
James Pont, of National, and James ]
Gallagher, of Eden, Were called on for i'm
promptu remarks, but as they declined
call was made for James Lamb, OF Fair
fax. He responded by reciting witt
laughable effect, paul Pretzel on tn
Origin of Man." being the humorous dis
QUESTION of puzzled Dutehman on tn
Darwinian theory.
In response to repeated calls David +
Findley, of Asylum, effectually deliver
ed that beautiful poem, "Curfew shal
not Ring tonight
Mr.. E. F. James was called upon fo
q song, but excused himself, and mad
O few remarks instead, mainly alludin
to the good effect. of social gathering
such as they were then enjoying.
Il Bro. Findley, by request, favored tn
company with IL song, Il am Dreaming
of the Loved Ones" 1t was loudly mp
} plauded. The entire company then join
ed in singing one stanza of "Auld Ian
Syne," with which ceremony the sevent
anniversary of Eden Lodge concluded
and tho company adjourned. Some c
|. the visitors returned Immediately home
, and others remained until this morning
All were delighted with their reception
and voted the whole affair grand sue
cess.
The banquet was arranged and con
Quoted under the personal supervision {
Col. Sawyer, of the Clayton House.
was successfully carried out, a chief nm
pleasant feature being the large corps {
, walters, and the efficient manner in whic
they supplied tho wants of the eighty
one persons who were at the tables. A
who were present were greatly delighte
and heartily join in wishing Eden Lode
| "many happy returns of the day.