New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-02-24

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Say was Ss no~ The lawyer replied that he
knew Judge to bold court on that DAY and
salute was also given IL the Navy Yard and run,,c
schools were closed and also most OF the stores Flags
and bunting all kinds we're display ed rom Ino &
buildings and number OF private sSd
In the evening the Unltea 0 ~ LiberIy
S SeIa pSbc @a.smeetns in The Tab
ernace at York and HendersOnsts, the oraton Vsins
onne City and Bergen Point the day was quietly 3o
served. there being no public pa ed d1rIng the
day, put the schools were open ,.,a oDs tho vii.
There we're visitors at staten Island anu te es
lages wore holiday appearance business In most cases
being suspended Several outdoor sports were engaged
in. At New-Dorp aud Silver Lake there were cc
shooting matches, and fox hu on az e ~ ada from
was announced to take place the start 70 De maui e. t
Richmond red fox when mao n 1e Sv scannr early in
the morning from Jade's Hotel wherelt WAS peInH ~
RchmoSd of the Tally Ho Coach carrying Jolly
party of ladies and gentlemen the announcements a
ment The hounds however. were put on the scent OF
the runa way and the mounted hunsmen followed; co
airy OF Mount Vernon celebrated the day with more
than usual spirit At early bour the troop Proceeeea
ION National Guard and Post Kitehing Grand Army OF
the Republic Mount Vernon, to participate III d pa
rade and ball.
CELEBRATIONS IN THE EVENING.
In ls45 when the celebration Of washingon's Birth
day was less than at present society caleu
the Order United Americans was established Tor the
avowed purpose OF perpetuating the memory OF WASH
ington. 1t was benevolent organization, ana, ike
many others OF its KIND went out OF existence during
the War of the Rebellion. Many of the veteran
members however kept up their interest by
an annual dinner and 1877 the society was recstaD
lished by the admission OF large NUMBER OF new mem
bers under the name Of Washington Chapter NO Z.
Now IL numbers over 900 members, half OF whom met
last night Sieghorners. in Laayetepllce' 10 par
take of their annual dinner.
Among the prominent members present were joel W.
Mason Commissioner VOOrhis, Dr. Samuel Hail. IN
spector DIks Senator Abraham Lent, eXAhsemDlymen
H. H. Haight and Andrew j. Campbell, James T. Foster,
ex gresham Thomas L. Stewart, Alderman McClaVe
General G. A. buckingham aud others. Governor Cor
nell Mayor Cooper and Others sent letters OF regret
John j. Post, esq. presided. ,,, ~, ~, ,,
The first toast OF tho evening was The Day W. Cee-
brate il recalls the record 81 inc lhst WIN joy, I'M
brings bright rope where else we're gloom ana Fnaue
responded TO by H. c. Parke The City OF New-fork
was responded TO by Alderman John McClave, who
spoke of tue Of this city IN the past ana 0
the assistanceit is sending to Ireland to-day joel W:
Mason answered 10 " Our Public schools; the best
huIwark for the peipetuity Of our free nstltutons
or p sfS into he seSoois The oier "hc
President of the United States" responded to by
Thomas e. Stewart; George Washing n-Statesman,
General Patriot" by James Foster The Order OF
United Americans" by Andrew j Clmpbell; " Ihe Flag
OF oar Unon," by James a. Lucas Washington
Charter, No. 2" by William H. Paimer; ana Wonai
Nv Joseph Haght. After some mpromriu speech
The Washington Grcys Ciatling Battery T. according
IN thor cIsto,n celebrated the anniversary OF Washing
On's birth by reception and dance their ArmOry IN
West Forty -ttlst-the forty seventh III number gwen
by them Toe Arnory room was handsomely decorated,
more Than usually successful Among those present were
Colonel William Allen and AGuant George Schanck 9I
TIE LIST OF %ar ancre Of he
Calling Battery, Brooklyn. ard representatives OF
Gbarles Housicy presented TO Sergeant +. McHugh
thu Morton Legion Medal won by MN al target con
The Jefferson Democratic Club he'd reception last
evening Mt its Third-ave. ard East EIGHTY
ingCn's Firewe Address. some music furnished by the
Iycoum Glee Club and address by exJu1ge George
Aftcr mentioning incidents In The military lie OF
the first President the speaker alluded to tue c0ntro-
yersy between jefferson and Hamilton In which the
former laid down some OF the prinGiples now now
held by the Democratic party A a1snp,o was
which the person elected by the people hld not cog
third term were dweIt upon the example Of wash
ington qdoted as part OF the "unwritten law OF
Tine rooms Of Lincoln Union OF the VIII Assembly Dis
trict at No IL Varickpaoe were profusey decorate
frst Washngton's Birthday Reception. The bust OF Lin
coin, from Faneun Hall. Boston. the paintings OF
George Washington aud Martha Washington. Lin
coin. Grant and Cornell were the principal at
fractions on the walls The Union g, mas ,n, Gcc9
manbersip is full The members and ladies who were
The president G. j. Fowler after which there lee
nre on the Polar Regions BY Isaac Hayes recaons
Henry Wilson, James O'Ne and the Olympic Qnar:ette.
Dancing began at IL O'Clock and continued unu a late
The Veteran Corps Of the Goth REGIMENT held exercises
at the armory over Essex Market last evening.
an IN Sbc the character Of Washington was
considered. and some practical lesson: we're drawn
Farewell Address, and speeches were made by others
ns gwen IN the Grroo% later ID ,e etfH an
son sauafe Garden TO the IXth Regiment OF the
Ss aners G%ar kuss Judge Advocate General
OF the Governors stan, after expressing DIS Iegrets
at the absence OF The Governor ana referring briefly to
the military record of the regiment. said: These
col0rs are enbems Of the state and the country orr
The great state OF NewYork pretents them In the ailh
that you VIII bear them with honor III peace ana in war
Colonel RYDER in accepting the coors. expressed the
hope that 10 peace or war ERe V. oe
preceded by dress parade was followed by batt9Gn
drill and review. Abont 600 men were IN ine at inc
redSeed I to y f Is front The sSs fault to
he found with the drl was lts length. The mis-
takes made IN the maneuvfes seemed plainly
the result Of Misunderstanding the orders, At the
Gene General of the Governors san. Colonel yyder Of
tempted to bring the regiment to an order' arm,
WI The cIose Of tho military exercises dancing was
begun.
The Crescent Club gave reception at their rooms
No. ll5 west mtythird-st. last night Among
those present were: Congressman l.. j. Morton, Col
hector T. a. Merritt, General Graham, Theodore F. VAIL
Assistant Postmaster Pearson, Sheppard Knapp. jr,
Major Ncwhall. Captain Jordan, Robert II. Strs-
hau. Isaac Taylor, Captain A. s. Williams
Justices Duffy, Morgan and Smith, Arson
G. McCook, Ex-Governor Edward McCook,
John J. OBricD Scion y. Smith, Henry C..
Pcrley, Major Drummond. W. :. kelsey, Port Warden
Meade and Major Robert Noah. Governor Cornell had
sent word that he would come and @as expected at o
late hour In addition TO the rooms OF the club, the halls
OF the two societies made OF for the OF
an entertainment which Mr. Levy played The cornet.
Professor DE Leaudohuy OF Vienna. the either j. &.
Burdctt gave rectatOns, Harrison Willard, Msa An
toDa lIenne Miss Anna Bore. Niles Losenath end sew
| eTnl othDrs sang.
AT half-past IL O'Clock Roster BAl's concert hall
had been prepared FOR dancing, and the company de-
H MIN hill