Quip and Merry Jest University Club Banquet
Over 300 members of the University Club and guests filled the second annual banquet venue. The program featured humor and college pageantry with speakers including Woodrow Wilson and Justice Brewer, music by the Johns Hopkins Glee Club, and a torch of souvenirs and toys marking the festive evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rauscher's
University Club
Washington Monument luncheon honors old guard at tribute
Washington's Birthday observances by the Washington Monument Association drew nearly 200 attendees at Henry Willard's home 1333 SC Street NW. Prominent guests included Justices Brown and Harlan, Maj. Gen. Schofield, Judge Day, and many federal officials, with a plan to place memorial stones from western states to symbolize national unity.
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
Undertakers and Embalmers Service Listings
Directory style notice lists several undertakers and embalmers with addresses on F Street NW Fourteenth Street NW Tenth Street NW Pennsylvania Avenue NW and East Capitol Street plus telephone numbers for service inquiries and open day and night availability.
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
Pong Ma Ige Tae George P. Zarhorst
East Capitol St
Old Firemen Feast Observed On Washington's Birthday
The Veteran Wiremen's Association held a Washington's Birthday banquet at the engine-house on Nineteenth and H streets NW yesterday afternoon. The death of John W. Thompson subdued the celebration. Comrade T. J. Peabody presided as host, with addresses by Comrades Wheeler 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
Dance on Mayflower Washington Birthday Ball
The Mayflower crew held their annual banquet and ball with a moonlit electric display recreating the 1620 landing. Secretary Bonaparte of the Navy addressed diners, noting General Washington as the celebration marked the birthday. The event drew more than a thousand attendees and featured a large anchor centerpiece and ornate decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bonaparte
Navy Department
Gen. Washington
Flag Presented to Riverdale School by Association
E. J. F. Brady presented a handsome American flag to Riverdale school children on Washington Birthday celebrations. The flag, donated by association president Joseph Fanning, crowned the day’s activities as students marked the holiday with a flag raising event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale Citizens’ Association
E. J. F. Brady
Riverdale
Joseph Fanning
Washington
District of Columbia SAR Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
At yesterday’s annual meeting of the District of Columbia Society Sons of the American Revolution 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 on the board of management Sidney I Besselievre Col Frederick C Bryan William V Cox Wallace McLean John Speed Smith and delegates and alternates Hon Thomas H Anderson Admiral George W Baird James T Du Bois Francis BE Grice William A Jack Philip I W Larner Harry C McLean Wallace D McLean Zebina Moses Fred D Owen Francis H Parsons Bishop Henry Y Satterlee Gen Thomas M Vincent.
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 DC and Virginia division of the Boys' Brigade hosted a regular army dinner at the YMCA Hall in celebration of George Washington's Birthday. The menu featured baked beans followed by ice cream and cake. Short addresses were given by Rev. George Bailey, Rev. Charles Alvin Smith, L. R. Muzzy, and Albert M. Chesley. Gen. Dexter, commanding the division, sent regrets from 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 Honor Brainard H Warner on Washington Day
The Oldest Inhabitants Association celebrated Washington's Birthday with 300 veterans and families present. Brainard H Warner delivered the oration, recounting the life of the American leader as a bust gazed from the platform amidst palms and flags. Burnside Post Glee Club performed patriotic songs, and A B Griffith offered vaudeville, followed by refreshments. Allison Nailor Jr presided at the morning business session with B W Reiss as secretary, electing new members including Henry N Copp J M Suter Isaac Pierson T Edward Clark John H Wendel William H Brand Brainard H Warner Rue Henry L Bryan.
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 Lecture at University of Virginia
Special Washington's Birthday observance at the University of Virginia featured Hon. St. Clair McKelway editor of the Brooklyn Eagle delivering a Madison Hall lecture titled Washington His Time Our Time and the Future. He praised Washington as America's foundational figure and urged a future led by honest progress and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Joe Cunhan
Father
Joe Cannon
Tie
Justice Brewer
Mr. Coolidge
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 and Washington Event
The Creve Coeur Club’s eighth annual banquet in Peoria Illinois featured speakers Thomas W. Lawson Rear Admiral Schley A B Stickney Congressmen J Adam Bede and Charles A Towne with 800 guests seated and 1540 in galleries A Washington Mount Vernon style stage and toastmaster George T Page Also in Bristol Tennessee the D A R celebrated Washingtons birthday with Col W A Henderson of Washington DC as orator and Col F Henderson responding to 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 celebrate Washingtons Birthday in colonial dress
First Regiment of Minutemen held a Washingtons Birthday celebration at the armory Fifth and L streets northwest with General and Mistress Washington impersonators Capt Sidman and Mrs Moore Murdock. Mexican War veterans attended the event in force, delivering speeches tableaux singing and dancing and a drill contrasting modern tactics with flintlock muskets. Notable attendees included Daughters of the American Revolution Grand Army of the Republic Army and Navy Union Spanish American War Veterans and Stonewall Chapter GC. S A. The event featured a minuet led by Capt Sidman and Mrs Murdock and a large committee of Minutemen officers and others.
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
Boys Celebrate Washington's Birthday at St Patrick's Academy
The St Patrick's Academy boys presented a Washington's Birthday program on Wednesday afternoon. It featured national anthems, patriotic songs, recitations, and readings. Comic dialogue portions were by George Hill Fred Three Thomas Degnan and George Chambers. Quitman Beckley's reading was excellent and a drill by grades four to six showed precision. Dr. Stafford spoke 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 Observed In Alexandria Parade
Miss Mary Custis Lee daughter of Gen. Robert E Lee appeared on a balcony at Lee Camp Hall during Alexandria parade coverage. Fifteen bands along the route played Dixie in tribute and public enthusiasm peaked, with press headquarters possibly the only calmer point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Mary Custis Lee
Robert EB. Lee
Lee Camp Hall
Association
Lee Camp
Visitors Entertain Alexandria Leaders at Open House Parade
After the parade yesterday open house drew crowds at several Alexandria homes. Notable hosts included A D Brockett and Maj William M Smith along with C Carlin and Judge J K M Norton. Guests included Lieut Gov Ellyson Senators Daniel and Martin and Rep Rixey. The day also saw the Alexandria Washington Lodge of Masons annual banquet at the Masonic Temple and a Marine Band concert on King and Alfred streets ending with a new march Gate City by A F Weldon. Joseph W Wells, longtime local, died at Alexandria Hospital. Survivors include his wife and children Frank George Wells and Mrs Charles A Haynes.
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
Joseph Wells
Joseph W. Wells
Alexandria Hospital
Frank
George Wells
Charles A. Haynes
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 Celebrates Washington Birthday Parade Four Miles Long
Alexandria observes Washingtons Birthday with a four mile parade drawing 75 000 visitors from Virginia Maryland and the District. The event featured military units the Marine Band the Dolphin gun salute and civic groups plus a notable Appomattox statue and grand displays by local fire and industrial groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Virginia
Maryland
Alexandria
Leutenant
Dolphin
Potomac
Great Parade 18 Cheerful Crowd Packs Streets
After a long vigil, the head of the parade arrived 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 followed Moody, with Maj. W. M. Smith and many civic and military aides. Notables aboard carriages included Lieut. Gov Ellyson, Mayor Paff, and A D Brockett, amid widespread applause and cheers from spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke and Prince Streets
Marshal L. King
Tment
James Smith
Naval Gun Factory Band
Prof. Moody
W. M. Smith
T. B. Cochran
J. ¥. Williams
John H. Trimyer
William Mac A. Green
Keith Carlin
Hunt Russell
Alexandria City
Park Agnew
Fairfax County
George K. Pickett
Ellyson
T. J. Paff
A. D. Brockett
Washington Birthday Association
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
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coolidge
Taft
Roosevelt
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
Uncle Joe
United States
A. M. Cooley
Cannon
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
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
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
Naval Gum Factory
King and Alfred Streets
Prof
Moody
Virginia City
Old Town
Old Christ's Church
Atlantic
Lieut. Smith
Duke and
Fairfax
Naval Gun Factory
Stronze
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
Citzens of
Albert D. Hreckett
W. A. Smont, Jr
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
To-Kalon
Mengasestate
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