New-York tribune., 1875-02-22
FLASHING TONS RIRTHDAY IN THE CITY

IT'S OBSERVATION TO-DAY BY MILITARY, CIVIC, AND
OTHER ASSOCIATIONS
The 143d anniversary OF tie birth of Wash
ington Will be celebrated generally today in this city
although there will bo public parade OF tho military
To fact the celebration may be said to lave begun
Saturday the students OF the Cooper Union gave an
entertainment In the large hall that evening. The
programme consisted Of readings from Washington's
Farewell Address, by Mrs. y. +. Frobisher, besides
original addresses by the students envened with music
ue1er the direction of +. J. Eben. Dr. F. Tisdall Jr
presided and briefly spoke Of the objects OF the Insi
tute The addresses the subjects OF The Peace
OF Natiops," by Henry Grasse; Monuments" BY
Charles Brandt Sleep and Early Rising" by f. Serne
"our Union" by Henry Schmidt aud the Gray-haired
BOYS" % s.af6us Woodle The entertainment was well
attended, and several prominent persons. including
Peter Cooper, occupied the platform.
The United order O: American Mechanics win not
make parade today, but intend iRsead TO hold re-
cepton meeting at the Cooper Union to begin at p m
The Black Knights OF Malta, OF the George Washington
Encanp pment, No. 1Ol Hi have reception this even
lug at Lyric Hall at sixth-ave and Forty hrsts when
handsome set OF officers jewels will be presented by
the lady friends Of tho knights. The Boulevard Club
will hoist flag aud fro national salute at suDrise,
noon and sunset, and Will provide entertainment for
their friends during tho day and evening.
The Veterans OF tho War OF 1917 Will be entertained at
dinner by the eth Regiment, N G., in the Germania
Assembly Rooms at noon The Washington Gray Troop
Of the sh Regiment will give their annual reception at
Company OF the 11th Regiment Will hold Its annual
ball at the Gernana Assembly Rooms this evening.
Tue board officers or the 14th Rsgl
will also give their annual invitation ball at tho
state Arsenal, Portland-ave. Brooklyn. The annual
drill and reception OF the Regiment will be held at
the State Arsenal, at Seventhave and Thlrtyfth-st
at p M, and at the Armory at Thirty y-tth,st: and
two matches at Mount Vernon heginnng at 10 a M.
first match to be for the De Peyster gold ncdll
,1xr ahars Qf AT
open all comers with any rife. three prizes
Io y rc S Gs @e w Do ru%S e n
bells 16 will Oe rung by James Ibe CatLoo
Churches Of St. Bridget and ST. Paul the Apostle at 1890
At The former church the masc VIII be under the
preach the latter choir of 400 voices Will sing
tne Mass and the Rrdempionist Father Weyrlch viii
preach. The NewYork Port Society Mission sun day
school will give concert at the rooms al Water aud
Doversts.. 1880 D. The Groeuwoot Baptist Church
Fourth-avc. ana Fiteenh-st, Bro kyn, Will cele-
brate the day by holding their opening services with
sermon aud address AZ 1880 a M Good Cheer" meet
dedication at 1880 D. IN The Convention OF the Young
Mems Catholic Association OF the United States VIII be
the dedication OF the Brooklyn Tabernacle will be cee-
brated TINS evening ny concert.
The Bowdoin Alumni Association or Now YORK VIII
hold their annual reunion at the Westminster Hotel.
Irving place and SixJeenthst, at which Gen Chamber
lain, Dr. Allen OF Phlladelona Dr. BacketI OF FIlnce-
ton others expected TO be present Tue Lincoln
Club VIII have dinner IN The parlors Of the Club. "a
several prominent speakers Will respond 10 the lodss
The New York State Society OF the Cincinnati will hold
It's celebraton at Delmonicos. Fiftn-ave and Four
at D. M Tho billiard match FOR the cham
ponship N the world. between A. l.. Rudolphe and
Maurice Vignaux viii begin this evening ut TammaBy
Han The residents Of Washington Hiehs. lnwood, aud
rt Washin gtoD. VIII hold reunion at Hgh Brldg5
during the day and evening.
Tue state courts and all the public Offices will bo closed
today with exception OF the Post Olce which will
be open until 10 % and the Custon house. which will
be open from 10 10 d. m The Stock Exchange. banks
and business houses generally, will all closed, tho
day has been set down general holiday. Tho United
states District Court, Judge Bachford presiding will
not adjourn to-day. The judge that The best way
OF celebrating Washngton's BrtndV Is for men 10 dis
t6eif duties not spend tneir money and no
in ratin