New-York tribune., 1876-02-23
WASHING'TON'S BIRTHDAY.
HOW TT WAS OBSERVED.

AND RECEPTIONS.
The one-hundred- forty fourth anniversary OF
The birthday Of Washington observed throughout
the country with an enthusiasm caught from the
spirit of the Centennial year. 1t was opened gcner
ally with noisy salutes, followed by parades. din
ners and patriotic exercises, and closed with recep-
tions and fireworks. At Cincinnati a grand Conti-
Aentalrecepdon was gvenin aid ofthe Mount Vernon
Ladies' Association. The celebration IN Philadel-
pha was remarkable for the display of flags of all
nations and the illuminations. In this city quiet
day was fifty closed with the Martha Washington re-
seption at the Academy of Music.
CELEBRATION IN AND AROUND THE CITY,
GKNERAL CESSATION or BUslNEss-DECoRATIoN OF
PUBLIC BUILDINGs-PARADRs, DINNERS AND IN
TERTAINMENTs-sERvICEs IN THE CHURCHES
THE ORDER OF UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS.
The celebration in this city yesterday OF the
birthday of Washington not unlike similar celebra
tions years The weather was almost perfect
the day being bright and sunny; many persons were
upon the Streets although keen wind blew throughout
the day. Flags displayed all the public buildings
hotels, &C. The City Hall was finely decorated with
banners both and national and with painting OF
Washington. Business generally was suspended, nearly
all the public offices and courts being closed There was
general display Of bunting on vessels III the harbor
and the ferry carried ensgns large number OF
people gathered in front Of the CITY Hail. expecting 10
see military parade but they were disappointed Sew
eral persons marched through the streets, displaying
their patriotism by carrying relOcks similar 10 those
used in the Rev yoution. There were many strangers
from the country the city, who took an opportunity TO
visit the Post Office and such other public buildings "a
were accessible The absence Of flagstaff on the new
Courthouse noted by many. Last year at this une
there was ground and the skating on all the
lakes added much to the enjoyment of the day
In pursuance Of suggestion that special services
inf tho oburch
Yesterday and flied utmost capacity The service
was the ordinary morning service somewhat aoreviaed
followed by lecture from the rector, the Rev. Dr. DIX
IA which he took Washingtons life as theme Tor the
praise OF God although, he said the degeneration OF
modern politicians made that difcut At the close OF
the service James f. Aylie and his assistant rang out
from the Trinity bells the following chimes: Changes on
eight bells "Hail Columbia" "Tho Land OF Promise"
Concerto by DIR. Ed. Hodges; "Gory to the Father
Giyen Unfurl the Banner," Red, White and Blue"
HAL, Hail this Happy Day." National Anthem"
"Child of the Regiment" "See, the ConquernS Hero
ConesD "washngton's Grand March," Centennial
Hymn" Fantasia Theme" by George F. Bristow;
columbia, the Gem OF tho Ocean," ""Vivo rAmerica."
"Tbe Soldiers Return" Centennial March" Hall to
the Chlef"" On the Shore OF Tennessee, The Starry
Flagn" Old Hundred" Yankee Doodle"
Al Grace Church the service the ordinary morning
service j. n Senior gave the chimes OF the church
the following selections Changes on the bells Hal To
the Chief" Scotch air. Hail Columbia" Song Of LIB
erty,"" Red, White and Blue Centennial hymn, car
niysl Of Venice" melody. and yankee Doodle" The
chimes at St Thomas Church were rung at noon Among
the selections were tho following "God Bless Our Ma
five Iandp Stars nngled Banner" Land OF Wash
ington" Hail Columbia" The Red, White and Blue.
"Now Thank We alt OuT God" ""See the ConquerinR
Hero Comes"" Old Hundred" Home. Sweet H0me,'
nYankee Doodle" and the Doxolory
The Veterans Of the War OF 1912 were entertained
Yesterday in spring-st.. Broadway, by Col F. W.
stprry and the officers OF the 5th Regiment Speeches
were made By the and their hosts Out OF tue
200 surviving soldiers of 1912 % were present aVerag
ing i'm age 81 years. These were Gen Henry Raymond
Col Abraham Daily Col John II. Hhrcth Major Charles
X Crowley Major LEONARD Baum, Chaplain joseph H.
Huf Parm"nius DO1ey Timothy g. Wheeler, wll'iam T.
hompson Harvey Crittenon. william J. Sure Charles
Ccombs Nicholas Duff T. jefferson Duf drummer bowl
William Tway, Alexander Brady, Henry Morris, NJ van
Name Thomas Boomrr, Christopher Remmoy Jared
Clmstead Samuel Ryckman. John Davenport. and Isaac
M Phyfe. Previous to the enteftsinnen The veterans
held reunion at Military Hall, at No 1913 Bowery where
they were waited upon by committee OF the lst Bat
taon Washington Continental Guard for the pnroose OF
making arrangements for escort TO the Martha Wash
jngton reception last evening
The I'M Regiment. National Guard. under the COM
mapd of Col Frederick Unbekant, psraded yesterday
and were reviewed hy Gen Frederick Vmar and stan ~
the Geuerals residence on North washugtNnsquare
Among others present were Col W. T. Van Wyck, Lfnt
COL W. II. King, Major E. n. Earle, Major Charles T.
Oryis Major 2. ID. Powell Cant. Joseph Koch, Capt W.
T. Webb Caot L. l. Berndt, Capt David Scott and Lieu
tenant A. C. Ham The regiment numbered 500 men,
and in their new uniforms presented fine appearance
The regiment marehed from Washington quare TO Union
sonare where 1t passed in review the plaza before
Mayor Wckham. At p m. at fhe regimental armory
NJ Grand and Ceutrests Major Orvs Inspector OF Rifle
Practice presented the Marksmans Badge 20 members
OF the regiment who Ind qualified marksrnen during
the last season AZ CrcedmOor
In the annexed districts the day was nsbered in by the
firing Of cannon The heavy storm early IN the morning
dampenea tile ardor somewhat OF these demonstrations
In the many from the lower portion OF the city
visited the neghborhood OF Harlem River IN search OF
recreation Several entertainments took place during
the day IN Harlem and tho new wards. A Centennial
dinner given by citizens of Fort Washington nj igh
Bridge Speeches and appropriate TO the day Kept
sae company together until q late Centennial
Tea Party was given by the ladee OF the Washington
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church In Morrisania-
AT THE COOPER INSTITUTE.
The order Of United American Mechanics celebrated
Wasbingtons Birthday ny entertainment at Cooper
Institute The large hall ed onethrd OF the au-
,enee IT least being ladies. The platform was occupied
by the officers Of the Society IN this and other stars
George W. White. jr.. Of NewJerscy presided Robert
r Brown Secretary. and John v. Grant. Treasurer Of
che Nev-Yorl, branch wheelock NJ. Gardiner. Robert
Live and Others were among those present Gen Grant,
GEN Banks Mr. Blaine, and Mr.. Chttenden had been
invited but excused themselves Oh account OF other
duties n,, .u
soo by Prof T. Faith the first address made hy the
Rev Matthew Hale Smith, who urged upOn ms hearers
Che " Of returning the principles Of their alheTs
The formless government, neither empire republic nI
monarchy established by them had proved, like the
stone which q child might Tut armies could not re-
move, most lasting. The government with no powers
had proved the most powerful and promised soon to bc
the oldest Ia the war OF Revolution law strictly
administered. In that war not one nation bal a adru
6teuben, he German. made OF tie raw mntlainen