The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1875-02-27
The aad IN baltimore.


correspondence NJ the Democratic Advocate
BARRYMORE, Feb. "a, 1915.
The 22d Of February, Washington's birth
day, was observed more generally IN Baltimore
than il has been for years, and everything
passed OIL without having any thing to mar
the pleasure Of those who participated in the
celebration Of the birth.d day Of the great
Father Of bis country, aur Washington. The
great event OF the day, however, was the "Aar.
tia Washington Tea Party held at the new
Academy OF Music, on Howard street, for the
benefit of three charitable Institutions, 1.-THE
Home Of the Friendless,m 'Thc Ladies' De.
posi,ory,m and the industrial Home.n The
ladies Of Baltimore, noted as they are for
their many charities, have always been de-
servedly successful in their charitable under
takings, but in this they have met with sue
cess far beyond the highest anticipatons Of
the most sanguine. The Tea Party opened at
two z. NJ. precisely, at which hour the bells
Of the city were rnng in honor Of the occasion.
II wonld be impossible for me 10 do justice TO
the brilliant mud beautiful scene presented to
the admiring gaze of thousands Of spectators
assembled during the afternoon and evening
at the Academy. The interior decorations OF
the Academy, from the magnificent ehande'
ler and gilded balconies, the handsomely dc.
corated private boxes, TO the large and roomy
stage with its varied and beautiful scenery, is
in itself a sight worth seeing, but add to that
hundred and fifty beautiful ladies and hand
some men in the elegant brocades aud satins,
powdered wigs and nodding plumes Of one
hundred years ago, and the picture is com
ple,e. ''Martha Washington personated by
Mrs. Tucker Carroll, received her guests with
all the grace and dignity Of the genuine Lady
Washington, while the great Father Of our
Republic, was ably personated by Col, Lewis,
Of Virginia. 1t would he impossible TO de-
scribe the magnificent costumes worn by the
ladies and gentlemen personating the distin-
guished guests ofthe first Republican Court, .
but il was truly beautiful sight, as they
walked two by two with all the stately dignity
that characterized society century ago, and
giving their cards, were presented formally to
Lady Washington, and, after eourtesying, ~.
tired to give place TO others. The band then
struck up slow dance, from Don Giovanni,
and over hundred couples danced the stately
old minnet, so fashionable in Revolutionary
times. In the supper room, Miss Emily Hnr.
per personated martha Washington and
presided over the principal table upona raised
platform, handsomely decorated with growing
plants in full bloom. Each table was presid
cd over by ladies in antique costume, and the
tables were decorated with old silver, some Of
Il said 10 be over two hundred years old.
Flags Of every description and of historical
interest were every where displayed TO view.
Cases Of interesting relics, were displayed.
These relics were too numerous to mention
all, so will name only few, of the most in.
teresting, among which were, Martha Wash.
ington's dressing case, pocket book, and three
visiting cards, portion Of her wedding dress,
and other interesting mementoes formerly
owned and used by her; the chair in which
Zen. Washington was inangurated, embroid
cred with his coat Of arms, and the initials Of
his name, wedding vest and other articles of
his apparel, antique silver lamp, table and
other relics from Mount Vernon. The orig.
nal copy Of the Declaration Of Independence,
Autograph letters of George Washington
Charles Carroll, the laws of Maryland with
original Charter, printed at Annapolis, by John
Green, IN l165. Package containing hair Of
General and Mrs. Washington, Lafayette,
Charles Carroll, of Carrollton, and Commo.
dore Decatur. George Washington's Mason.
&c apron; embroidered vest worn by John II.
Purviance while Secretary Of Legation at the
Ceurt OF st. James; box made from piece
OF the Charter Oak; silver 2i0 years old used
IN the time of Gov. Winthrop, of Massachu.
sets. These are only few Of the many in.
tesesting relics displayed to view. A NINA.
tnre ship, fac-simile of the brig peggy
Stewart was an interesting feature of the
and was manned by a Jolly
crew Of boys in sailor dress, who sold minia.
ture chests Of tea, memorial med ais, &c.
Brisk little news boys sold copies Of the
Court Journal containing list Of relies,
nc. An old colored woman over 100 years
old, and an old lady from Hartford county,
who were present at the burning of the orig.
nal Peggy Stewart" were among those who
took part in the entertainment. Some Of the
brocades worn were sent from Westminster,
and several Of our Carroll county ladies took
part in the reception. The crimson sa,ins.
Ielvets, hrocades and laoes, helped TO make
he wearers beautiful but above all, was the
beautiful christian charity for which the Ma.
ryland ladies are so widely noted, and which
'hed golden halo over all, and m AIDE many
poor, half'starved wretch, whose wants are
being relieved by these charitable ladies, ex.
'laim with thankful heart--God bless the
aides of Baltimore, and God bless our Mary.
and NJ RS