National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-05-06
OLDEST INHABITANTS.

The Coming Fourth Of July to be Celebrated.
The regular meeting Of the Oldest Inhsbitapts
Association VAS largely attended yesterday AFTER
nOoA in the Criminal Courtroom. DIR. J.B. Blake,
the loVial president, occupied the chair, and the
ever faithful secretary, ]. Carroll Brent, was at
his post The first business transacted was the
payment ofmonthIy dues, and the oad lnhabit-
ants stepped up to the captains ONCE Mr.. N.
Canan, treasGreI) and paid their little dimes
with as much spirit as young man would for
glass Of Book beer, and the treasurer took 1t in
with almost the same willingness as the bar
keeper would The receipts amounted TO very
neat sun. As the payment Of dues was about to
close Dr. Tucker Blsks made his appearance,
and was invited to come forward and take . seat
but Tucker could net see It, and slid out Gfter
giving his father . letter. The members Of the
ing with them, a. they Intended to have him
read
AN ORIGINAL POEM.
The president, after glsncing over the letter,
arOse and said, Gentlemen, I have received
letter."
Mr.. Thomas, (intsrrupting,) al think all the
members have not paid their dues"
DT Blake; reSnmng' Tal1 ne nas SooS 1usst I
him to meet him (Dr. Blake) at some point on
the railroad and then tell him what kind OF
paper he should read before the association.
The Doctor sent word to him asking that he
prepare q paper giving "reminiscences OF actors
and actresses, and then read the letter mentioned
above, in which Mr.. Thompson stated that the
condition Of his health compelled him to ask
pOstpouement and to express his regrets to the
members Of the association for disappointing them
by not reading the paper at this meeting, as was
expected.
THB DEATH ROLL.
Mr. Jenkin Thomas submitted the following:
We are once more compelled by Divine will 70
chronicle the death Of one Of our Oldest and most
estimable members, Evans Lyons, OF George
town:
association, as we'll as the community In which he
lived, (from his youth to comparative old age
loved and respected by ALL has lost one OF It's
best and most esteemed members. Mr.. Lyons
represented Georgetown in the councils for twenty
hve consecutive years, from manhood until his
removal to the county Of Washington.
RoseIred, That we sincerely symPathiEe with
his widow and children In their great loss, and
offer to them our coincidence;
Resolved That we wear the customary badge
of mourning, and that the secretary be requested
to send copy Of the above to his family.
MIR. Thomas made few remarks on the LIE
and character of the deceased.
DR.. Blake said the resolutions were appropriate.
His acquaintance with the deceased began with
the budding of manhood, and the intimacy rip
ened into friendship aad continued through life.
A better man never lived. He was pu6lic-sptr-
tied citizen, good mana man considered as
near perfection as was possible. He deeply la
mepted his death, and his demise was deeply re-
GREETED by all who knew him.
The resolutions were then adopted.
THE LATE CHARLES NEWTON.
Mr. Nash offered a resolution deploring the
death of Charles Newton member of the Asso,
citation, who died May s, 1875, he having reached
the advanced age of IS years. He was well known
TO the old inhabitants of the city OF Washington
generally, among whom he passed the greater
part Of his life in mercantile business, respected
for his unpretendinR department, fair dealing and
spotless integrity. He has gone to his grave,
leaving behind him the name Of good citizen
without reprOach.
The resolution also provided for the wearing Of
the usual mark of respect and the forwarding OF
a copy Of the resolution to his family.
DR.. Blake related some "reminiscences OF the
deceased.
Mr. Bester also made some remarks.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr. Mast submitted q resolution directing the
marshal in the future to notify by postal card
members Of the time Of meeting of the assOcia-
ton.
On motion of Mr.. Callan, committee, consist
ing Of DR.. VIM. GuntOn, VIM. H. Campbell, Jeu-
kin Thomas, Michael Nash and J. c. Brent, were
appointed to make arrangements for the celebra-
tiUn Of July 4. The meeting then adjourned.