The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1878-05-01

A more beautiful day could not have been
vouchsafed our friends of Clinton for their
celebration, than was last Friday; the wealth
er was perfectly delightful, one of those invig-
Grating days which makes Us all feel happy
that We are ''up and about to enjoy ii, to
use popular phrase of salutatIon in general
use in Alfalfa Leake and the central counties
Of Mississippi. Promptly at q. M Capitol
Lodge I. O. .. F. and Choctaw Encampment,
OF Jackson, were en- board of the train, ac-
companied BY Swartzs famous silver cornet
band, and under the trusly care of Conductor
G Rigby, all were soon safely landed in Gin
ton, OF historic renown the ancient capital OF
Mississippi AMI the seat of that terrible and
bloody political conflict, the memory of which
will never be forgotten. Arrive at Clinton, the
brethren were kindly cared for and made
themselves Eat home until the arrival of the
train from Vicksburg. At about ten o clock
this hove in sight with two cars filled with
members of the Order from Vicksburg and
Edwards, accompanied, also, By brass band
the Firemen's Silver Cornet Band; and
number of invited guests. The Vicksburg-rs
were received by Clinton and jackson Lodges
and Encampment at the depot formed into
few moments the whole proceeded to the cam
pus of Mississippi College, and took seats in
its large and handsome Chapel, where the Ger
emonies and installations arranged for the day
took place The Grand Lodge of the State,
COMPOSED of a. b. Wagner, Grand Master;
Joseph Hirsch, Grand Warden; Jas. 7. Nc
Cowan, Grand Secretary; W. H. Gibbs, Grand
Treasurer; D. n Barrows, Grand Chaplain,
and G. NJ. Lewis, Grand Conductor, here en-
tered, when Mr.. Waddy Rice, delivered mos;
beautiful address of welcome TO all. Grand
Master Wagner replied appropriate terms,
then proceeded to open the Grand Lodge, and
installed Mr.. b. A. Root and W. Mccain,
Noble Grand and Vice Grand respectively, of
Wads worth Lodge, No. 1Ol, new Lodge just
established at Edwards, Miss The ceremo-
MES were very interesting and beautiful and
rendered still more so by the fine music and
singing by members of the choir of the church,
/ with Miss Lizzie Young, presiding at the
melodeon The installations over, Past Grand
| Master Robert L. Saunders, of Jackson, de-
| Iivered a most eloquent address upon the ORR
gin and progress of Odd Fellowship and its
| aims and purposes it would be vain to ar
/ tempt to do it justice in this brief notice
| suffice it to say, that it was listened to witt
marked interest by all present, and genera
| desire expressed that it might be published.
| The ceremonies over, dinner was announced
when all proceeded to the dinner-t ables, erect
| ed in the form of square, in the beautiful
| grove of the campus, and ye Gods, what
| barbecue dinner! 1t would have tempted old
| Epicurus himself 1t was none of your hur-
| ried, half cooked meats, wi h here and there
piece of cake intermixed with poor bread, but
| it was an elegant entertainment, a great
abundance of the substantials and delicacies
| of the season, all done up in good style Be
sides educational advantages possessed by
the ladies of Clinton, it was evident that their
I education of providing well for the wants OF
the inner man, had not been neglected. In
short everything passed off delightfully."-, not
a circumstance occurring TO mar the pleasures
of the day. The only regret is that there were
not three times as many people present to en-
Joy the bountiful provisions E.ade for their en-
tertainment by the generous and hospltable
citizens of Clinton. As it was, however, sew
eral notabilities were among the guests of the
Order Among them l recognize Judges Up
ton NJ. Young and A. II. Arthur, Capt. W r.
Spears, Maj J. 2. Allen, Managing Editor OF
the Vicksburg Herald, and several leading
business men of Vicksburg, Senator Will
ontgomery, of Edwards, Capt j. L. Lake, Jr,
f Iitor of the Jackson Times, Capt. S. Gwin,
Auditor of the State, ex-Auditor W. II. Gibbs,
Hon. D n Barrows, and others from Jackson.
The brass bands present cannot be too high
" complimented for the zest they impaired to
the celebration at Clinton by the excellent
music which they discoursed upon the occa-
sion-specially is the Firemen's Silver Cor
net Band deserving of special mention, as they
were stationed in the church TO assist in the
ceremonies; before leaving Clinton til y gave
the Young ladies of Central Female Institute
nice serenade After dinner, the afternoon
was spent in pleasant conversation and stroll
ing at the cam pus, and at ) o'clock the trains
took away the visitors from Jackson and
Vicksburg-all regretting that they could not
proIono their stay longer G. ID. b.