National Republican., 1875-09-02
OLDEST INHABITANrs.
Death Of Msmbsrs-A Design for . Bad

Death of Members-A Design for Badge.
There was meeting Of the Oldest Inhabitants
Association yesterday afternoon, in the -oircuit
Courtroom, at the City Hall. DR.. ]. B. Blake
occupied the chair, and Mr.. Nicholas Oallan
acted as secretary.
On motion, Mr.. Peter Hepburn was admitted
to membership.
Mr.. Nicholas Oallan offered resolution that
the secretary and marshal be directed to report
at the next meeting the names Of such members
dues which was adopted, after spirited debate,
in which DR.. Blake, Messrs. Callan, Clark, La a.
Gooright, Thomas and others participated.
On motion, the secretary was directed hereafter
to notify new members Of their election.
Dr. Blake announced the death of an old mem
Der Of the association, Mr william J; wheatIsy, W @
10 his memory, which were adopted.
Mr.. CLARK announced the death OF Mr.. Charles
Mr.. Nash, in q few feeling remarks, announced
the death Of Mr.. Charles Hunt The customary
revolutions Of respect were adopteo. ,-,,
The following Communication was received from
Mr.. J. g. BOut: with
DESIGN FOR BADGE
which have the honor Of submitting. Permit
me to remark In support OF our adopting an sp-
propriate and respectable designating insignia
thai it seems to me that q sense Of selfrespect
would dictate the propriety and necessity Oh such
1--WE have never vet been recognized in public
except by personal acquaintancesa as anorganiZed,
established society. We have been asked at every
New Years leyee by 6ystandeIs yIo, who we TeFSs, re-
pot want the precedence OF custom suggested.
We know that all Of the numerous associations
OF the land wear their several badges, and OF an
eloquent and appropriate style. The great leyees,
Washington's birthday, the Fourth OF July,
are close at hand. Are we yet to depend
upon our good looks being in body
ard have to tell the people who we are?
Pbiladelphia will be full of an immense gather
ing with associations innumerable, and all with
their badges. We possess no badge, though
many have trlfling silver check, which no one
else would ever dream TO be the badge proper OF
is of a respectable character, of some Importance,
and of appreciable worth every way. Such we
could with prOpriety leave as heirloOms to our
descendants and friends. AS 1t is
NOT TRIFLING THING,
the cost OF it will be prOpOrtionate to that of the
in the die and that should belong to the associa-
tion after the completing Of the contract"
The badge is q ribbon Of the best quality silk,
dark blue, one and tRree-Quarter inches broad,
substantially inscribed in silver, " Association
Of the Oldest Inhabitants of the District of Co
lumbia." brooch clasp with fine steel spring
pin at top; at bottom properly secured to shield
medallion, a charger with a profile bust Of the
cluster OF thirteen stars ivrsdiating the medal.
iOn and clasp to be Of silver or best white alloy
well silvered, or both, as may suit the members.
Entire length, i've inches.
On motion Of Mr.. Thomas the communication
was referred to q committee consisting of the
Marsha, Treasurer and President of the Ass0cia-
ton with Instructions to report at the next meet
ing.
be appointed, with the President as chairman, tC
take some action in relation to having Washing.
ton represented at the approaching Centennial al
Philadelphia, and In support OF his views made q
brief and eloquent appeal, after which the ques
tion was put and his motion carried. The asso-
citation then adjourned.