The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-23
WAsHINGTON's BIRTHDAY.


Ce,ebratioA q Cooper Institute.
washington's birthday was celebrated yesterday
1T Cooper Institute by the Order OF United Ameri.
can Mechanics with very impressive and appro-
Pirate services. The large hall was completely
fA>d with patriotic citizens at the commencement
OF the services. Mr.. Arthur Bassett, OF AmerIcus
Lodge, No. ID. presiding. The platform. upon
which q committee Of the Order had seats. was
drsped witfyhe national coiors and adorned with
fine picturssOf George washington. The Presi-
dent, Mr.. Bassstt, made q few Introductory
remarks. which were followed BY singing BY the
choir and prayer, offered by the Rev. MT. Sweefser,
appropriate to the OCCASION.
Rev. r. I. KendricK then delivered the Grafton,
stating that he did not imagine that he could do
ingtOn rom Birth 10 Grave Grave" Washington, the
speaker said, was remarkable In youth by being
the pstrot Of parots D,ous ma WSo prsved
the conscientious Christians prayer and to whom
the Bible was the book of all books. his guide and
mis- counsellor. His sincerity, magnanimlty and
wisdom were proverbaL Though self-instructed,
he attended college IN every cottage and house; he
of his lie; ne felt volumes of philosophy In every
thought, and saw manuscript or maxims in the
actions OF every man. The PRINCIPLES lad down by
indeed by every noble man in the world
There never lived man tine contemplation OF
whose character gives Va higher ideas OF bhe dig
nifty OF mans nature than Washington. His
genius was not merely great In few particular
tnlnss out ~ waSigreat In everything. one OF the
causes OF his success was that great industry
which performs even the smallest duties. But
lor that supreme virtue, Industry, where would
the prosperity or this great country beY Jap
plausel His death was the setting OF the sun 10
mOrtale.
The speaker spoke in glowing terms OF Lafay-
cite and Abraham Lincoln, whom he alluded to
as second Washington. his 1T companion as a
statesman. patriot and Christian. He con-
Guided by exh0rting the present generation to see
to It that America with us shall be America still
and shall continue to be America until the whole
world shall have been Americanzed aud the whole
world shall honor the star Spangled Banner.
The "Star Spangled Banner" was then sung solo
ny MRS. Marsena N. Jones, OF Brooklyn, the audience
Joining heartily In the chorus. The song which
was sung In very sympathetic voice and manner,
ELECTED long continued applause and was partly
concluded with the benedlction bv the Rev. Mr.
Kendrick and the singing OF the dox0ogy.
WashingtOn's Birthday in Brooklyn.
This being the day on which Washington's birth
Is cOmmemorated 1t will be generally observed In
Brooklyn. The courts. with the exception OF the
Police and Civil Justice courts, will remain closed
All the public oces, city and county. will observe
the holiday. The Common Council will refrain
from holding the customary session. Flags win be
displayed by Keeper Tormey in graceful profusion
from the City Hail. and the County Court
House will also be decorated. The Aldermen
last week voted $500 l0r firing national salute
on Fort Greene at noon. The public schools and
many private institutions OF learning will observe
Target companies and 'fantasticals" viii amuse
balls wil be held The Park. Brooklyn and Olym-
pic Theatres and HoOey's Ministries will give Gu
TREATMENTS afternoon and evening. The poor
Will not be forgotten, inasmuch as the "Helping
Hand" "Home for Friendless Women and Chi.
citation" will issue quarts OF soup. bread and meat
as usual to all who may require them.