Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-02-22
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The anniversary of washington's birth
was observed IN this city to-day by the
closing Oh the banks and other places of
business Holiday in the public schools.
military parade. &c. The day was one of
the nheat OF the winter. The mild sunshine
attracted thousands of people TO the streets
ana pennsylvania avenue presented a gay
sLrctacle with its throng of gayly dressed
pedestrians and a liberal display OF star
Epangied banners. The War and Navy de-
Partments were closed at noon, In order that
the employees might enjoy the holiday.
THE NATIONAL WASHINGTON MONUMENT
ASSOCIATION
met to-day at II o'clock, W. W, COrcOran in
Tire chair, with j. Carroll Brent secretary.
Officers we're elcted for the ensuing year as
follows w. j. Sherman second vice presi-
dent, W. w. CorcOran third vice president,
j. h. Smith treasurer, J. Carroll Brent secre-
LaTy. A committee was appointed to prepare
an esldTess to the public setting forth the
objects of the association, the state of its
finances and future prospects, and asking
Ire aid OF the citizens throughout the coan-
try. The new member, Mr.. G.. +. Stansbury,
was Present for the hTst time, and was APP
pointed chairman u The committee on adj
dresses. The meeting adjourned To attend
the meeting ri the Oldest Inhabitants Asso-
cIatiDn.
TIE OLDEST INHABrrANTS' ASSOCIATION
met 1T I O'clock to-day in the Criminal
Court room tlty Hall. quite "a large repre-
SentatlOu al a." members being present. the
president. Dr.. }. II. Blake, in the chair, and
). Carroll Brent secretary.
The chair 2upouncei the death Of Mr. J. r.
Webb. ole o. the members, aud after apprO-
pTiate IL marks on his life ami character. The
I usual resolutions OF respect were adopted.
! The secretary real several letters from gen
tlenien who had been invited To deliver al
! dresses ON this occasion, expressing regret at
\ their inability 10 be present.
! The chair announced The satisfaction he
I felt at the presence of Chief Justice Cartier.
/ of the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Cartier
Z brio rT..fa
/ acknowledgment OF the compliment shown
/ him. after which Mr.. George A. Bohrer. who
had been designated for that duty, read the
I farewell address of Washington.
MEXICAN VETERANS
/ JO-day. III noon, the national convention
. OF the veterans of the war with Mexico as
seInbled at Willard's Hall. street, near
I l4th. The stage was decorated with tags
/ those of the 22d Michigan, 81 New jersey and
18th New York regiments being prominent
: Some time was spent i'm registering names
and distributing badges. Al I2S o'clock
there were over 200 delegates present. Gen
/ James W. Denver called the convention To
I order. IN the absence of the president, Gen.
| Cadwallader, of Philadelphia; and Rev. III.
/ A Cleaveland, of the Foundry NJ. +. Church.
offered prayer. The roll of officers was then
called, and the following answered:
/ First Vice President, j. W. Denver; LIST
Secretary, y. NJ. kenaday. Vice Presidents
/ aud Council of Administrations 5. Navy
I FabiUs Stanley, c. of n; Arkansas, F.. p
/ Pagan, Y. T.: California, =. q. HoughtoD
/ c. OF n: Colorado, =. y. HOyt. V. p: I'm,
diana, II. =. Lane, V. p; Louisiana. T. %
! IIebcrt. {. of A.; Maryland, JOS. III. Ruddach
! N.P-; Mississippi. ID. II. Cooper, V. p; New
/ jersey. James l.. huffman, c. of y; Oregon
4 and Washington Territory, James TiltOn q
! OF ~; Pennsylvania, r. =. KlOtZ, V. p;
South Carolina L. j. NIackey e. of A: Viz
ginia. b. II. Hartman, &. of A; Wisconsin
I Otis HOyt. Y. Il. Secre tary w. /. SchIey
/ Baltimore, Md; treasurer. j. j. McCarty
MashngtCn, ID. C., and marshal, f. d. Biles,
| The roll of delegates was then called. 1t
| includes the following from the District of
| Columbia: Gen. =. p. HeintzeIman, John III
| Thompson. John BrannOn. George w Me
Lane. David III. Logan John Locke Aug.
klOpfer. JuStis /. Mccarthy. Gen. Lander
J. G. KretChmaT. John Davis.
Gen. Love. of Ind, moved 10 take a recess
until IL O'Clock tomorrow, 81 which hour
they listen tO the ora zion. next elect officers
and then call ON the President of the Unite,l
States.
After considerable discussion. the motion
I of Gen. Love was divided. and the conVen-
\ ton decided when il adjourn il be- to II O'Clock
| Tomorrow; that they first hear the Grafton.
| next elect officers, and then call OH the Pres
| ident.
The following committee was appOintoI to
wait ON the President and ascertain when ne
would receive them Col. SchIey. Jud ge
Martin and Gen. Manson.
THE MILITARY PARADE
was not extensive, company A Wash
ingtOn Light Infantry, being the only or
ganizatiOn Out. They made a fine if limited
display and attracted much attention, not
OBlN DIl account OF lfleIf correct marching
and SOldicTly bearing. but their tasteful new
uniforms. Captain W. q. Moore commanded
with LieutS. Dalton. Harrison and NEEDING
/ The company made its appearance on the
avenue at > O'Clock ". m. and marched mn
pennsylvania avenue to X street through
h 10 18th. To VI, to 9Th The new uniform CON
Slsts OF blue pants with white stripes swal-
lOw-iail coats OF white Austrian cloth
trimmed with blue and gold. shake or bp,r
skin hats with gold taSSelS. black en3O1elesI
belts, patent leather cartridge boxes and
bayOnet Scabbard.