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ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATioN.--The weather
proved decidedly unfavorable for the parade and
procession of this order. Nevertheless, some ten
Lodges-six Of Brooklyn and four of New York
presented themselves and formed in Atlantic street,
Brooklyn, at about half past eleven. They were
companied by two excellent bands Of music The
Lodges generally made quite an interesting and
somewhat an imposing appearance. The officers
and members were dressed with their various in
signals, ana as they passed through the streets Of
Brooklyn, they attracted much attention from the
citizens. Each Lodge had its appropriate regalia.


The procession started from Atlantic street about
noon, and although the weather was most unfavor-
able for such exhibitions and ceremonies, yet the
procession was accompanied by several hundreds
OF citizens, some in carriages, some dtevai, and
a greater number on foot


The Lodges proceeded to Greenwood Cemetery
for the purpose Of consecrating portion Of ground
which had been recently purchased by The Odd


Upon arriving upon the ground, the Lodges were
formed in a circle, when the ceremony was open.
ed with prayer by the Rev. Mr.. -. After this
gentleman had concluded, the Hon ID. p. Bar
nard addressed the audience for one hour he en-
tered into the history Of the institution, of the first
Lodges in this State, defined the principal objects
Of the order, related, and feelingly commented up-
on their numerous works Of charity many of his
remarks were addressed to the spectators, showing
them the great benefits which may accrue to all,
who may become members Of the fraternity. From
the respectful attention manifested by the audi.
ence in general, to the remarks ot the honorable
gentleman, il is quite probable that many indivi
duals left the ground with resolution to become an
Odd Fellow.


The weather continuing stormy, there was rot SO
much order and decorum on the return march as
might have been wished for. This was natural
consequence however, all parties appeared 10 ht
gratified, and returned orderly TO their several
hemes. 1t is probable that the ten Lodges ma,
have mustered on the ground some five hundred
men, exclusive Of the two bands OF music.