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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1906

Page

35

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.

University Club 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alexandria 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.

William M. Smith 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 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 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 F. Marbury J. T. Sweeny W. H. Sweeny J. AR. N. Curtin W. W. Ballineer G. L. Simpson N. P. F. Burke

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