Quip and Merry Jest University Club Feast
Over 300 members of the University Club and guests attended the second annual banquet. The evening featured campus humor and speeches by Wilson and Brewer, with a parade of gifts and musical interludes from the Johns Hopkins Glee Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Club
Rauscher's
Washington Monument Honor Luncheon Observed by Distinguished Men
Washington's Birthday observance by the Washington Monument Association drew nearly 200 attendees at Henry Willard's 1333 SC Street home. Supreme Court Justices Brown and Harlan, Gen. Schofield, Justice Duell, Judge Day, Senator Proctor, and Rep. Babcock attended the luncheon after a brief business meeting. The group discussed memorial stones from Colorado, Texas, Idaho, and other Western states to complete a national representation at the monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Monument Association
Washington
Henry Willard
SC Street
Willard
Aesccration
K Street
Supreme Court
Brown and
Harlan
Fist
Association
Wendell FP
Stafford
Shaw
Schofield
Charles H. Duell
William R. Day
Proctor
Representative Babcock
Henry R. Brown
A. R. Spofford
F. L. Harvey
Daniel B. Clarke
John M. Wilson
Martin F. Morris
R. Ross Perry
Edward M. Gallaudst
Francis M. Gunnell
S. R. Franklin
Aldis B. Browne
John M. Schofield
Henry A. Willard
Henry Y. Satterlee
Undertakers and Embalmers In Washington DC
A list of local funeral homes with names, addresses, and contact numbers. Includes W R Speare 940 F Street NW, Harvey's Sons 105 Fourteenth Street NW, J R Wright 1337 Tenth, J William Lee 2 Pennsylvania Ave NW, George P Zarhorst 301 East Capitol Street East 372. Open day and night services and chapel use noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
R. F. Harvey
Fourteenth Street
John R. Wright Corp
J. William Lee
Anc
Embalmer
Commondious
Mader
Pennsylvania Ave
George P. Zarhorst
East Capitol St
Old Firemen Feast Honored Washington Birthday
The Veteran Wiremen's Association held a Washington's Birthday banquet at the engine-house on Nineteenth and H streets NW yesterday. The event, usually lively, was subdued by the sudden death of prominent member John W. Thompson. Comrade T. J. Peabody presided, with addresses by Thomas J. Wheeler, F. W. Kahler, and Mrs. Belt, president of the ladies' auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiremen’s Association
Washington
Nineteenth
H Streets
John W. Thompson
T. J. Peabody
Thomas Js. Wheeler
FV. W. Kahler
Belt
The
Ladies’ Auxiliar
Mayflower Dance Honors Washington Birthday Spectacle
The Mayflower crew held its annual banquet and ball with a moonlit electric recreation of the Pilgrim ship. Secretary Bonaparte of the Navy addressed the gathering, noting General Washington. Amonstered stage anchor and feral decorations framed the event watched by over a thousand sailors and sweethearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bonaparte
Navy Department
Gen. Washington
Riverdale School Receives Flag During Washington Birthday Festivities
E. J. F. Brady presented a handsome American flag from the Riverdale Citizens Association to Riverdale school children yesterday afternoon. The flag was donated by association president Joseph Fanning. The event capped Washington's Birthday celebration with a flag raising and closing ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Citizens’ Association
E. J. F. Brady
Riverdale
Joseph Fanning
Washington
S A BR ELECT OFFICERS FOR DC SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
At yesterday's annual meeting of the District of Columbia Society Sons of the American Revolution officers were elected. Commander John H. Moore is president with vice presidents William L. Marsh Hon Seth Shepard Philip Walker. Other officers include Louis A. Dent recording secretary John EB Fenwick corresponding secretary Philip F Larner treasurer Albert D Spangler registrar Paul Brockett assistant registrar Zebina Moses librarian Rev John L French historian Rev Thomas S Childs chaplain. Delegates and alternates include Hon Thomas H Anderson Admiral George W Baird Zebina Moses and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia Society, Sons of the American Revolution
John H. Moore
William L. Marsh
Seth Shepard
Philip Walker
Louis A. Dent
John EB. Fenwick
Philip F. Larner
Albert D. Spangler
Paul Brockett
Zebina Moses
John L. French
Thomas S. Childs
Board of Management
Sidney I. Besselievre
Col
Frederick C. Bryan
William V. Cox
Wallace Donald McLean
John Speed Smith
Thomas H. Anderson
George W. Baird
James T. du Bois
Francis BE. Grice
William A. Jack
Philip IW. Larner
Harry C. McLean
Wallace D. McLean
Army Dinner for Youths Celebrates Washington Birthday
The District of Columbia and Virginia division of the Boys Brigade held a regular army dinner at the Y M C A Hall in honor of George Washington's Birthday. The menu featured baked beans and closed with ice cream and cake. Speakers included Rev. George Bailey Rev. Charles Alvin Smith L R Muzzy and Albert M Chesley. Gen Dexter, commanding the division, was absent in Chicago. Dr James E West served as toastmaster. About 150 brigade members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cooley
Civil Service Commission
Darky
Theneght
Elliot
Marines
Gen
Eliott
Army
Navy
William Dudley Foulke
Herbert H. D. Peirce
Norway
Simon Newcomb
Overman
Piles
Martin A. Knapp
Herbert Scott Smith
Arthurs. Johin
Grace Gardiner Williams
Buller
North Carolina
Clabaugh
Charles D. Walcott
Walter Lyman
Johns Hopking Glee Club
J. H. Ulig
George O. Totten, Jr
Banks, &c
George Washington
District of Columbia
Virginia
Boys’ Brigade
Young Men's Christian Association
George Bailey
Western Presbyterian Church
Charles Alvin Smith
Peck Memorial Presbyterian Church
L. R. Muzzy
Wisconsin
Albert M. Chesley
Dexter
Chicago
James E. West
Old Residents Celebrate Brainard H Warner as Orator of the Day
Washington’s Birthday observance by the Oldest Inhabitants Association drew 300 veterans and families as Brainard H. Warner served as orator reviewing the life of the American leader. A bust of Washington stood above the platform as Burnside Post Glee Club sang patriotic airs and a vaudeville act by A. B. Griffith followed. Allison Nailor Jr. presided at the morning business session, with B. W. Reiss as secretary. New members elected include Henry N. Copp Isaac Pierson J M Suter T Edward Clark John H. Wendel William H Brand Rue Henry L Bryan and Brainard H Warner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brainard H. Warner
Burnside Post
A. B. Griffith
Allison Nailor, Jr
B. W. Reiss
Henry N. Copp
G Street
J. M. Suter
Seventh Street
Isaac Pierson
T. Edward Clark
O Street
John H. Wendel
Connecticut Avenue
Grant Road
William H. Brand
C Street
Hrainard H. Warner
Massachusetts Ave
Henry L. Bryan
East Capitol Street
In Praise of Washington at University of Virginia
The Washington Post reports a February 22 lecture at Madison Hall by St. Clair McKelway editor of the Brooklyn Eagle. President Alderman and the university deans attended as lectures paused for students to hear the speaker on Washington's time and the future. He praised Washington as foundational to America, surpassing European figures in shaping a republic and peaceful progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Joe Cunhan
Father
Joe Cannon
Tie
Justice Brewer
Mr. Coolidge
Roosevelt
Uncle Joe
United States
Washington
A. M. Cooley
Cannon
Civil Service Commission
Washington Post
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
St. Clair McKelway
Brooklyn Eagle
Madison Hall
Alderman
University
McKelway
Mazzini
Italy
America
Bismarck
Frederick
Wilhelm
Caesar
Rome
Alexander
Greece
Notable men at banquet in Peoria and DAR event in Bristol
At Peoria the eighth Creve Coeur Club banquet featured speakers Thomas W. Lawson Rear Admiral Schley A B Stickney Congressmen J Adam Bede and Charles A Towne with 800 seated and 1540 in galleries. Washington’s birthday DAR reception in Bristol honored Col W A Henderson of Washington DC connected with the Southern Railway. Henderson spoke on The Heroes of Kings Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
Creve Coeur Club
Thomas W. Lawson
Rear Admiral Schley
A. B. Stickney
J. Adam Bede
Charles A. Towne
Coliseum
Chicago
Country Club
Washington
Mount Vernon
George T. Page
Tinois Bar Association
Washington Post
Bristol, Tenn
Sycamore Shears
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Col. W. A. Henderson
Washington, D. C
Southern Railway Company
Col. Fenderson
Kings Mountain
Minutemen in Colonial Dress Honor Washington Birthday
First Regiment of Minutemen hosted a Washington Birthday celebration at the armory Fifth and L Streets NW with Mexican War veterans, Capt Sidman and Mrs. Moore Murdock portraying Gen and Mrs Washington. Guests included DAR, GAR, Army Navy Union members and veterans. tableaux, singing, dancing, recitations, and a flintlock drill contrasted with modern tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Regiment
Capt
Sidman
Moore Murdock
First
Washington
Minutemen
Armory
Fifth
L Streets
Janice Meredith
Minutemen of
Co. A. Sidman
Mulvey
Bateman
Murdock
Daughters of the American Revolution
Grand Army of the Republic
Army and Navy Union
Stonewall Chapter
GC. S. A
The
National Guard
Herman Vista Club
Minute Men
M. A. Winter
KE. R. Campbell
J. Dimmick
Herbert W. Meyers
C. S. Wheeler
D. 5. Fletcher
C. A. Sidman
E. A. Beekman
J. c. McConnell
M. EB. O'Connor
O. Hake
George West Byron
W. H. Wunder
Lieuts
J. R. Holmes
M. H. Montrose
H. F. Bassett
St Patrick’s Academy celebrates Washington’s Birthday program
Boys of St Patrick’s Academy presented an afternoon program with national anthems patriotic songs recitations and readings on the holiday spirit That Little Hatchet comic dialogue featured George Hill Fred Three Thomas Degnan and George Chambers Quitman Beckley gave an excellent reading and the fourth to sixth grades performed precise drill Dr Stafford delivered an address then the children were given a holiday until Monday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Academy
Washington
George Hill
Fred Three
Thomas Degnan
George Chambers
Quitman Beckley
Stafford
Miss Mary Custis Lee at Alexandria parade balcony
Miss Mary Custis Lee, daughter of Gen. Robert E. Lee, appeared on a balcony at Lee Camp Hall during the Alexandria parade yesterday. Fifteen parade bands played Dixie as they passed Lee Camp Hall, drawing notable enthusiasm along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Mary Custis Lee
Robert EB. Lee
Lee Camp Hall
Association
Lee Camp
Visitors Entertain Alexandria After Parade Open House
After the parade yesterday open house was the rate in most Alexandria homes. Notable visits occurred at the homes of A. D. Brockett Maj William M Smith C Carlin and Judge J K M Norton with Lieut Gov Ellyson Senators Daniel and Martin District Commissioners West Biddie and Macfarland and Representative Rixey among attendees. Masons Hold Annual Banquet at Masonic Temple with Grand Master K Kemper visiting. Marine Band performs a new march Gate City by A F Weldon to cheers. Joseph W Wells dies at Alexandria Hospital survived by wife and children. Naval Gun Factory Band concert at King and Alfred streets ends the day nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
A. D. Brockett
Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association
William M. Smith
C. Carlin
J. K. M. Norton
Ellyson
Daniel and
Martin
Masons
Alexandria-Washington Lodge of Masons
George Washington
Masonic Temple
Capt. K. Kemper
Masons of
Virginia
Marine Band
United States Marine Band
A. F. Weldon
Chicago
Gate City
Suwanee River
Maryland
Naval Gum Factory
King and Alfred Streets
Prof
Moody
Washington
Leutenant
Dolphin
Potomac
Lieut. Smith
Duke and
Fairfax
Naval Gun Factory
Stronze
Uncle Sam
Engineers
Battalion of Engineers
United States Army
T. C. Boggs
Unels Sam
United States Marines
J. T. Myers
Smith
R. L. Berry
Fort Myer
Light Artillery
Spauldine
Kilbourne
Thirteenth Cavalry
Phillips
Cochran
District National Guard
LD. B. McLeod
Charles H. Durand
Myers
Seventiete
James Wing
Richmond
Alexandria Light Infantry
Alexandria Marks Washington Birthday With Four Mile Parade
Alexandria celebrated Washingtons birthday with a four mile parade drawing over 75 000 spectators from Virginia Maryland and the city of Washington The procession featured the Marines the Army engineers the District National Guard fire departments and numerous civic and military groups along with local merchants showcasing floats and decorations in the historic town center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Washington
Old Town
United States
George Washington
Potomac
Old Christ's Church
Atlantic
Great Parade 18 Cheered by Thousands of People
After a long vigil watchers saw the head of the monster parade form near Duke and Prince streets at 3 20. Marshal L King led on mounted police and the Naval Gun Factory Band played under Prof Moody. Prominent figures and officials rode in carriages amid hearty applause and cheers from spectators.
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Coolidge
Taft
Brewer
Enyoxyment
Viaini
Rauscher
Sheiles
Yale
Crimson
Harvard
Hiwk
Princeton
Ita
Universal College
United States Agares
Apie
Tle
Bmvins
Atom Aoom
Emr D Prances
Bela
John T. Biting
St. Pauls Catholic Church
Titteroth
Vo Streets
Clawson
Metin Tass Sun
Eighth Street
James B.D. Meeds
Benjamin N
Eleanor Nop Meeds
Pennsylvania Avenue
George A
Mary S
Fridai
Norman
Banco
George Wasiton
Vetoo
W. &. Abert
F N. Acker
M. Luchs
D. Lynch
W. IL. Acker
G. McKay
F. Adame
T. N. McLaughlin
Adarms
W. D. McLean
A. A. Adee
P. A. Magruder, Jr
BR. Alexander
HL P. Magruder
A. Allen
P. Mann
H. H. Allen
Marbur
W. C. Allen
M FB
H. Austin
Marsh
F. B
Maxcey IL
Ayer
Mayo, Jr
W. H. Baldwin
C. Meriwether
A. Balloch
AL. Merrill
C. A. Barnard
Metzerott
Harnard
BR. Mohun
MW. A. Pregsey
G. Carpenter
FB. Pyle
J. A. Chamberlain
J. Ramsburgh
G. C. Rankin
Cunningham
B G. Custis
W. EB. Schornborn
U. W. Datzril
W. H. Seaman
W. &. Davideon
A. SelThausen
B. Davis
H.W. Seymour
R. Dean
A. W. Shea
Shepherd
H. Donut
H. DeLact
Y R. Shields
Fry
Te Stevens
W. W. Gale
Stewart
H. Garrison
AL IF
A . Gerry
L. Stuart
W.om. Gilbere
Sturtevant
J. M. Gitterman
A Swanton
A. Given
L Swormetedt
H. H. Glassie
Syme
D. Terrill
W. Glazebrook
Thard
J. A. Watson
DM. Hilsreth
B. Weir
R. Weller
WK. Wilrer
J. J. Weller
I. R.uit, Jr
I Holcombe
West
J. F. Hood
Whitney
J. €. Howe
Ez, . Williams
F. H. Hough
J. G. Williams
G. E. Howe
C. J. Williamson
YT Howe
M. Wilson
J.C. Hoyt
H. Wilson
R.S. Hume
A. Winter
EL. Wooawell
H Btart
M. Hutchinson
A. Wright
T. R Huck
T. Jahr
Wyman
Jeffords
W. J. Wyman
Als. Jobing
IL C. Yarrow
G. H
AL HH
Kimball
H. Goodrich
F. Kimbell
H.W. Carter
G Kimball
Miran I. Kimbell
W. J. Foulke
DB. Henderson
W.R. King
C. W. Keenen
Ww. M. Hin
H. Kroestad
Monument Association
Western States
Justice Thomas H. Anderson
William B. Allison
F. I. Allen
W. B. Bryan
Charles S. Bradley
A. P. Crenshaw
William E
A. W. Greely
J. Holdsworth Gordon
Francis M. Gunnett
R. Franklin
Russell A. Alger
Nelson W. Alger
J. G. Ames
Alexander Britton
A.J. Bentley
Samuel W. Baragy
J. W. Babcock
Thomas
Wallace Nef
Theodore W. Noyes
Charles CG. Nott
Henry Orth
Aullekx Palmer
Mr. Redfield Proctor
W. F. Quicksall
H. W. Reed
Wallace Radcliffe
Charles H. Rabb
Justice Seth Shepard
J. Wensley Smith
A. L. Staveley
Stev
D. J. Stafford
Shriver
Marcus
George M. Sternberg
Siylvester C. Smith
Matthew Trimble
William Tindall
George Truesdell
Janes Wilson
S. W. Woodward
B. H. Warner
W. Whelples
John L. Weaver
George Francis Williams
Francis M. Wright
Simon Woll
J. ©. Wilson
Vespasian Warner
Edward D. Wright
H. Willard
John RB. Young
and W. P. Young
Undertakers
Veteran Association
S. A. BR
John A. Moore
District Society
Lawson
Admiral Schley
Aenderson Orator
Bristol
Mrs. Washington
St. Patrick’s Academy
Miss Lee
Joseph Wells
Joseph W. Wells
Alexandria Hospital
Frank
George Wells
Charles A. Haynes
Virginia City
Ralph Standiford
Brian
A. G. Gilfil
William Lewis
Knights of the Maccabees
Bet bin Side
Chief Belt
Bugsy
Cmet Sullivan Ard Dure
Marschal
T. W. Nicholson
Friendship Veteran Firemen
Columbia
Re- Hance
Industria
Une
Wes
Duke Streets
Duke
Patrick Street
Prince
King
Wing
Henry
Cameron
Columbus
Queen
Cameren
St. Asaph
Washington Birthday Association
Citzens of
Albert D. Hreckett
W. A. Smont, Jr
John H. Trimyer
T. Clifton Howard
Robert, M. Graham
P. V. BD. Westelaken
Harry Hamemand
Tobert F. Green
Age Sistant
Julian VY. Withaims
W. McA. Green
Harry Hammond
I. E. Downham
B. V. D. Wesselaken
James FF. Pest
Duke and Prince Streets
Marshal L. King
Tment
James Smith
Naval Gun Factory Band
Prof. Moody
W. M. Smith
T. B. Cochran
J. ¥. Williams
William Mac A. Green
Keith Carlin
Hunt Russell
Alexandria City
Park Agnew
Fairfax County
George K. Pickett
T. J. Paff
Daniel and Martin
Macfarland and West
W. A. Smoot
Biddle
J. . Rixey
Frank Hume
Board of Aldermen
J. M. Hil
F. Marbury
J. T. Sweeny
W. H. Sweeny
J. AR. N. Curtin
W. W. Ballineer
G. L. Simpson
N. P. F. Burke
To-Kalon
Mengasestate
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