New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-02-23
MEMORY OF WASHINGTON.

GENERAL ENJOYMENT-THE WEATHER ALL THAT
COULD BE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES MEET
INGs, SOCIAL GATHERINGS AND OTHER FORMS
OF AMUSEMENT.
Washington's Birthday was observed In a
quiet manner throughout this city and its
vicinity. The exchanges, public Offices and
business houses were closed, and the bright
sunshine and pleasant atmosphere caused the
streets to be thrOnged. No procession or pub
lie celebration took place. There were
numerous entertainments, meetings and social
gatherings in the afternoon and evening, and
all were well attended. President Hayes
spoke at Alexandria, Va. General Howard
delivered an address to the officers aud cadets
at West Point. The militia from New-Eng-
land were heartily received at New-0rleans.
THE HOLIDAY IN AND AROUND NETWORK.
The 10th anniversary of the birth of George
Washington generally celebrated in this city
yesterday. Though he has been eiRhty-two years
dead, respect for his memory does not diminish in
the hearts of bis countrvmen. Noisy demonstrations
and wearisome professions are no longer considered
a test of the affection and honor due 10 his memory
therefore yesterdays celebration was quiet one.
There were not wanting the usual signs of regard,
but there was no public demonstration. The dis
play of flags was general throughout the city and on
the shipping in the harbor. Business was sus-
pended in ali the exchanges, and in nearly all the
Wholesale houses, courts, public offices, etc. Only
few of the retail shops were open. Factories
were closed. and the workingnen and work
ing women, with few exceptions, gave heart
felt thanks to the Father OF his Country
for the privilege of days exclusive pursuit of
happiness" The rattle OF a sewing-machine, the
tap OF a shoemaker's hammer in basement. and
similar signs, however, told that it was not holt
day for all The public schools closed and the
children thronged the streets and parks in full en-
joyment of the sprng-ike dav, which could hardly
have been more perfect for outdoor exercises The
sky was cloudless and the warm made light
clothing not uncomfortable.
The streets and avenues were filed with pleasure
seekers. Fifth-ave., Broadway and the Bow
cry in the afternoon crowded. great many
persons icing on their way to places of amusement
Matinees given in all the theatres, it being the
fate of actors to do double work when other poop le
are enjoying themselves. In addition to the thea
tres the Museum of Art, the LenOx Library. with
its paintings and statues and other public places,
were thronged with visitors. There were
dinners given by various societies, reunions,
o walking-match at the American Institute
Building receptions by various military
companies the Chldren's Carnival at the Academy
the evening the 9th Regiment was reviewed in
Madison Square Garden and the 9Th Regiment had
an entertainment at the Lexington Avenue Opera
House besides various other amusements In addi-
ton to the regular theatrical performances. All
these entertainments literally patrOnzed. the
prosperous times seeming to make people ready to
attend almost anything IN the way Of amusements.
At noon the following programme was played on
the chimes of Trinity Church to listening crowd
Of several hundred gathered on the street: Ringing
the changes on eight bells; Yankee Doodle; :"
=" Hail Columbia - Child Of the Regiment :"
"America;7 and columbia the Gem Of the
Ocean"
There was a general suspension of business down
town, excepting in the steamship companies offices.
and upon piers where vessels loading pre-
paratory 10 saihng. Tho employees at Castle Garden
had half holiday in the forenoon but IN the
afternoon were detained to register the mm grants
who arrived on the Steamship Arizona, from
Liverpool and TO furnish information and railroad
tickets to thoui.
The waterfront never presented more piciur-
esqne appearance a National holiday. Vessels
that aid not display bunting were rare. The
steamers Of the Pacific Mail, AexandrS'S. and
Wards Havana Lines were prOfus,ly decorated
with American eusigns and signal nags. Two
British steamers lying at Pier No. l, North RIVER,
attracted cOnsdera BILE attention. as they were
peiely enyeloped in bunting. new American
gags being displayed with the British flags
As much attention was directed to tue dressing
of the steamers of the White Star, Imam. Cnnard
Gulou, National. State, Anchor, Red STAR. North
German Lloyd, Hamburg American, Rotterdam
Red Cross, French. Amsterdam and Monarch lines
The transient steamers and hundreds OF slillng yes
sells mOOred ut the piers along the fronts were
also decorated with bunting The teTlyooats tug
boats and Sound steamers flung their flags TO the
breeze, Even the captain of the Arizona had not
forgotten the anniversary, rs his vessel steamed INTO
the hai boz GTessrd in holiday garb.
Madison Square, Union Square and Broadway
were crowded by the same patient multltude, appaF
emily. that WAS present on the two previous W ASH
ingOn's Birthdays waiting for the procession which
did not appear IL haVng been nnnopnGed nom
Square would be decorated by war veterans
1000 or 5000 q persons surrounded 1T
coming of tho soldiers. Abont IL O'clock some
men appeared and spread fresh cedar. branches
about the base OF the monument ana decorated the
corners and SIDES with hOwerS. star anu anchor
were fastened ON side and u Nreath anu a sword
on the other. This over The crowd waited patiently
until 1 O'clock when sIxty-fiye veterDs IN citizens
dress APPEARED with hag, and a wreath of I'M
mortees which plat ed on the head Ot WashIng-
ton, after winch James NJ. Turner delivered an adj
A crowd OF 500 persons assembled at the Battery
in the early morning 10 witness the raising OF the
Stars-aDdStrpes by the veteran DaVld van Afsuale,
whOse father pulled down the nag at Tine battery
when the British fleet were leaving the port ara VINO
assisred III tearing down the statue OF King George,
in Bowling Green. MIR. Van Arsdale made short
speech Yesterday recountng his service IN the w ar
of 1912 and that of his father under Washington.
Eleven veterans of the War OF 1912 wore pro-
vIded with a dinner at u restaurant IN Canal
ST. by Dahgren Post No. lib. Il. a. k lhe
vel Grams present and their ages Were rs follows
General Abram Daily, 50; William }. Surrey, 81;
Thomas BlancK, S3; David Van Arsdale, 81 ems
topher Eemmey. 30 Michael Won Name, 50; Ed
ward Duryee, 50; George A. Crygler,
SO Thomas MeysOn, S4 Henry, Der;
nard, "a Gardner H. Lillibndge, 40. General
daily, VINO wore the uniform OF general officer of
the War Of 1872 thanked the members of Dahigren
Post Tor the entertainments He said the veterans
we're organized IN 1850. and numbered 500 men at
that tImc
The Order of United American Mechanics held its
annual celebration Of WasbngtOn's Birthday yester