Quip and Merry Jest University Club Feast at Rauscher's
Over 300 members of the University Club and guests attended the second annual banquet. The event featured a lively program with a parade of college colors, speeches by Wilson and Brewer, humorous toasts, and a display of toys and keepsakes.
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Rauscher's
Washington Monument luncheon honors Washingtons memory
Washington Birthday observance by the Washington Monument Association drew nearly 200 figures in a Washington home setting. Prominent attendees included Supreme Court Justices Brown and Harlan, Maj. Gen. Schofield, Justice Duell, Senator Proctor, and Rep. Babcock, with a business meeting naming officers and planning monument adornments as memorial stones from several western states are sought.
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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 Services Listed in Washington
A compact directory of funeral homes in Washington outlines W. R. Speare at 940 F Street NW offering first class service with two phone lines. R. F. Harvey's Sons at 105 Fourteenth Street NW. John R. Wright Corp at 1337 Tenth. J. William Lee at 2 Pennsylvania Ave NW. George P. Zarhorst at 301 East Capitol Street. Each advertises chapel access, open day and night, livery connections, and modest prices.
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F Street
N. W
R. F. Harvey
Fourteenth Street
John R. Wright Corp
J. William Lee
Anc
Embalmer
Commondious
Mader
Pennsylvania Ave
Pong Ma Ige Tae George P. Zarhorst
East Capitol St
Old Firemen Feast Observed Washington Birthday
The Veteran Wiremen's Association held its annual Washington's Birthday banquet at the engine-house on Nineteenth and H streets NW yesterday. The death of prominent member John W. Thompson dampened the mood. Commodore T. J. Peabody presided and welcomed attendees with a fitting address while comrades Wheeler Kahler and Mrs Belt delivered remarks.
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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 Marks Washington Birthday Banquet
The Mayflower crew held an annual banquet and ball aboard their ship recreating the Pilgrim landing in 1620 with electric effects. Secretary Bonaparte of the Navy addressed attendees, referencing General Washington as spectators watched a thousand guests observe the moonlit spectacle and the ship’s innovative decorations.
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Washington
Bonaparte
Navy Department
Gen. Washington
Riverdale School Receives Community Flag Ceremony
E J F Brady presented a handsome American flag to Riverdale school children on Washington Birthday. The flag was donated by association president Joseph Fanning. The flag raising concluded the day’s Washington Birthday celebration at the Riverdale school.
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Riverdale Citizens’ Association
E. J. F. Brady
Riverdale
Joseph Fanning
Washington
Elect Officers of DC SAR at Annual Meeting
At the District of Columbia Society Sons of the American Revolution annual meeting officers were elected including President Commander John H. Moore and vice presidents William L. Marsh Hon Seth Shepard Philip Walker recording secretary Louis A. Dent corresponding secretary John E B Fenwick treasurer Philip F. Larner registrar Albert D. Spangler assistant registrar Paul Brockett librarian Zebina Moses historian Rev John L. French chaplain Rev Thomas S Childs and a board of management list of names as delegates and alternates.
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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 in Washington and Virginia
The District of Columbia and Virginia division of the Boys' Brigade held a regular army dinner at the Young Men's Christian Association Hall to celebrate George Washington's Birthday. The menu featured baked beans followed by ice cream and cake. Speeches were given by Rev. George Bailey, Rev. Charles Alvin Smith, L. R. Muzzy, and Albert M. Chesley. Gen. Dexter sent a telegram of regret from Chicago. Dr. James E. West served as toastmaster. About 150 brigade members attended.
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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 Honor Brainard H Warner Orator in Washington Day
Washington's Birthday celebrated by the Oldest Inhabitants Association with 300 veterans and families attending an afternoon program. Brainard H Warner served as orator reviewing a famed American leader. A bust stood on the platform as patriotic songs were sung by the Burnside Post Glee Club. A. B. Griffith presented vaudeville entertainment and refreshments followed. Allison Nailor Jr presided, B. W. Reiss was secretary. New members elected include Henry N Copp J M Suter Isaac Pierson T Edward Clark John H Wendel William H Brand Brainard H Warner Rue Henry L Bryan.
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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 Lecture at Virginia
The Washington Post reports a February 22 lecture at the University of Virginia by Hon. St. Clair McKelway editor of the Brooklyn Eagle in Madison Hall. He praised Washington as the founder of a republic and the greatest American statesman, shaping America’s path to progress and peace.
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Washington Post
Charlottesville
Washington
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 With Distinguished Speakers
The eighth annual Creve Coeur Club banquet in Peoria featured speakers Thomas W. Lawson Rear Admiral Schley A B Stickney and Congressmen J Adam Bede and Charles A Towne. About 800 guests dined and 1540 attended the galleries while committees greeted honorees in Chicago and events included a luncheon and reception. Washington Mount Vernon themed stage toastmaster George T Page presided as special to The Washington Post. Bristol reception marked Washington’s birthday with Col W A Henderson of Washington D C and the Southern Railway legal dept. Col Henderson spoke on The Heroes of Kings Mountain.
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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 Honor Washingtons Birthday With Colonial Pageant
Washington’s Birthday celebration by the First Regiment Minutemen featured Captain Sidman and Mrs. Moore Murdock impersonating Gen and Mrs Washington. Veterans of the Mexican War attended as principal guests, with tableaux, singing, dancing, recitations, and a contrasting drill of modern tactics versus old flintlock muskets. Notable societies and officers from DAR, GAR, US Navy, Spanish American War Veterans, and National Guard joined the event at the armory on Fifth and L Streets Northwest.
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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
Washington's Birthday Program At St Patrick Academy
The St Patrick Academy boys staged a Washington's Birthday program featuring national anthems patriotic songs recitations and readings. The comic dialogue That Little Hatchet was acted by George Hill Fred Three Thomas Degnan and George Chambers. Quitman Beckley's reading The Character of Washington impressed the audience and a drill by upper grades showed precise performance. Dr Stafford delivered an address and students were dismissed for a holiday until Monday.
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St. Patrick's Academy
Washington
George Hill
Fred Three
Thomas Degnan
George Chambers
Quitman Beckley
Stafford
Miss Mary Custis Lee in Alexandria Parade Balcony
Miss Mary Custis Lee, daughter of Gen Robert E Lee, appeared on a Lee Camp Hall balcony during the Alexandria parade yesterday. All fifteen parade bands played Dixie as they passed Lee Camp Hall amid strong enthusiasm along the route.
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Alexandria
Mary Custis Lee
Robert EB. Lee
Lee Camp Hall
Association
Lee Camp
Visitors Entertain at Open House in Alexandria
After the parade, open house featured notable entertainments at the homes of A. D. Brockett Maj. William M. Smith C Carlin and Judge J. K. M. Norton. Lieut Gov Ellyson Senators Daniel and Martin and other officials visited these houses amid a bustling Alexandria celebration.
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A. D. Brockett
Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association
William M. Smith
C. Carlin
J. K. M. Norton
Ellyson
Daniel and
Martin
Alexandria Celebrates Washington Birthday With Four Mile Parade
Alexandria marked George Washingtons birthday with a sprawling four mile parade in which 50 000 locals and visitors from Virginia Maryland and Washington DC witnessed a grand civilian and military display. The event featured the Dolphin naval salute district militia band US Marines and Army units plus fire department exhibits and vibrant merchant floats.
Parade of the Great Parade 18 Draws Thousands
After a patient vigil the parade head formed near Duke and Prince streets at 3 20. Marshal L King signaled the start and James Smith led mounted police. The Naval Gun Factory Band under Prof Moody followed by Maj W M Smith and a host of civic, military and staff escorts from Alexandria City Fairfax County and other groups. Lieut Gov Ellyson and Mayor Paff carriages drew cheers, followed by senators and officials in additional carriages.
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Lieut. Smith
Duke and
Fairfax
Alexandria
Naval Gun Factory
Stronze
Duke Streets
Duke
Patrick Street
Prince
King
Wing
Henry
Cameron
Columbus
Queen
Washington
Cameren
St. Asaph
Washington Birthday Association
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W. A. Smont, Jr
John H. Trimyer
T. Clifton Howard
Robert, M. Graham
P. V. BD. Westelaken
Harry Hamemand
Tobert F. Green
Age Sistant
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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
Ellyson
T. J. Paff
A. D. Brockett
Daniel and Martin
Virginia
Macfarland and West
W. A. Smoot
Biddle
J. . Rixey
Frank Hume
Board of Aldermen
J. M. Hil
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J. T. Sweeny
W. H. Sweeny
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W. W. Ballineer
G. L. Simpson
N. P. F. Burke
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