Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-22
WASHINGTON.S BIRTHDAY.
How the Day was Observed In This
City.

STREET DISPLAYS AND OTHER DEMONSTRATIONS IN
HONOR OF THE FATHER OF CoUNTRY-THE
CELEBRATION BY THE OLDEST INHABITANTs-
OTHER EVENTS OF THE DAY.
Washington's birthday was observed to-day as a
holiday in the District the public offices and many
private business houses being closed Flags were
lying from all the public buildings this morning.
Many private buildings were also decorated with
patriotic bunting. The weather was particularly
favorable to the various street displays While
there was no general celebration here the air was
at times during the day filled with martial music,
and there were many events to testify to the
patriotic sentiment in the community The Wash
1ngton Light Infantry Corps assembled this after
noon lOr a street parade, forming on Market space
ana sth street at O'Clock. A section OF battery A.
3s guns at noon in the Capitol park Prof Wild
doW's at noon rang national salute On the Metro
poLtan chimes, after which be played a number OF
appropriate selections The George Washington
Social club is expected to parade here at half past
1our O'CLOCK according TO the program published In
Gen joseph claG prdeD M Of he %
sylvania republican association. Among other
events tonight will be a Wendell Phillips memorial
addresses will be made by Hon. b. K. Bruce. Hon.
John D. Long, Prof. K T. Greener Mr.. Frederick
Douglass and Rev. DR.. j. E. Rankin.
Meeting of the Oldest Inhabitants.
Thirty members OF the Oldest Inhabitants Asso-
ciation assembled in their rooms In the Corcoran
building this morning to celebrate the day in their
customary way. Those present were MeSsrs- Jen-
kin Thomas, G. A. BOhrer, j. q. Brun, E. Wheeler,
Jacob veihmeyer. Rob- Ball. N. Callan, J. Wineber
ger, Thos A. Mclaughlin, JAS. Mankin, S. E. Doug
las. VIM; Bagnam, JAS Pilling, Messrs Amidon,
Henley, Drew. Mclaughlin, Tenney, Dyer, Scholes,
CaSSel. Condor, Parker. Smoensk. Williams, En-
twistIe. Rutherford, Pettibone, Morse, Calvert At
the business meeting, which preceded the special
exercises, three new members were elected men,
berS OF the aSS0cation-Mr. John Marbury, Mr..
Dyer and Mr. Morse. The exercises OF the day
Xrprn 0rs1rl naH nj NP
Brtln read to his comrades the famous farewell adj
dress Of Gen. Washington. President Thomas then
dria, the orator OF the day. He delivered a very
interesting address. introducing many personal
Characteristics, peculiarities, and anecdotes and
incidents in the career of Washington. He men,
toned the names OF many persons who were well
acquainted with Washington from whom he OBJ
tained great deal of MS Information. His remarks
were listened TO with great interest, and he was
frequently interrupted by applause. The aSsocia-
ton then adjourned until the next regular monthly
meeting.
SKETCH OF THE SOCIETY.
The Society OF the Oldest Inhabitants is one OF
the most dignfed bodies in the District Its roll
OF membership embraces the names OF well known
and respected citizens and its meetings charac
tarze by an interchange OF Renaissance that will
association was first formally organized on the 'th
OF December 1865. committee, consisting of
MeSsrs. Clephane, Savage and Callan. appointed at
a former preliminary meeting. reported draft OF
constitution, which was adopted The association
organized in the council chamber at the City Hall
The following officers were elected: Benjamin
ogie 1aylOe. president; VIM. A. Bradley. first vice
president: Peter Force second vice president; Mich
olas Callan, treasurer: John Carroll Brent, CORE
spending secretary; Alex McD. Davis, recording
secretary.
THE ORIGINAL MEMBERS.
The names of the original members are as fol-
lows: Benjamin Ogle TaylOe, Peter Force, p. G.
Washington, w. A. Bradley, Cob John S. Williams,
George Washington Young. DR.. John p. Blake,
James Clephane, Lewis johnson. Nicholas Callan,
son, solomon Hubbard, William W. Corcoran, John
F. Callan. John Carroll Brent, Chauncey BestOr,
John Pepper. William Cooper, Richard Wallach,
James c. Pickett. Edward SimnS, Francis B. Lord,
Christopher Cammack, John johnson, r. c.
TM,eightman, John NJ; r. Young, Samuel Welles, W.
Thomas Havenner. Christopher Andrews, Fielder
John F; Webb, William Greenleaf Cranch, Ulysses
nedy, Charles Vinson, John ID. Clark, E. e. Brown,
Peter NJ. Pearson. Joseph Bryan r. w. Clarke John
y N;I Ford, y, John Ohm, p niton' Thomas Mcdonnell,
Wells, Andrew Hancock, David Hepburn, Geo. A.
Bohrer Alex. Borland, Samuel Crown, David Hines,
Martin King. John E. Neale, Henry Ould. Francis
Hanna, Charles X. Gardner, Jenkin Thomas,
Michael Gulsta, Charles Calvert Peter O'Donno-
ghue, John Purdy, Gilbert L. Giberson. Jacob Col
clazer, Lambert Tree, John Marbury, Ell Davis
John bowling, George Upperman. Levin NJ. Powell
Blagden, John Underwood, Fielder Magrudef, Jno
w. Clarke, Thomas A. Lazenby, j. W. Martin, W.
w. Seaton W. Gunton, John Cranch, Simeon Mat
W. n. Waters, A. McD. Davis, J. C. Mcclure, NJ
Larner, Thomas Donoho. Chas- Deon, and j. Colds
borough Bruff.
Nicholas Calan, aged 76; ". w. Corcoran. aged
So: John ID. Clark. aged 92; Win. W. Birth, aged 16
geo. A. Bohrer, aged Is: Patrick Crowley, aged So
Jenkin Thomas, aged 7s; Ell Davis, aged 70; Levin
NJ. Powell. aged 81; W. n. Waters, aged IS; j. c.
Mcguire, aged 70; seraphim Masi, aged So
THE PRESENT MEMBERSHIP.
The present membership includes the following
in addition to the above: j. G. BrufT, r. Ball. E. NJ
Drew, j. Wineberger, ". I. Keefe. Il. Miburn,
G. B. Church. W. K Collins, }. K Condon S f.
Douglas. gl, ,,o T. B. Entwisle, T. s. Fnebrown,
Rodier, G. A. Bohrer, W. Beron. j. w. clark J.
D. Hendley, NJ: 7. Parker, l.. Knowles, JOE. Lib
Sey' Geo Matt Mastngly A Msjoh Peter Ba-
Ellis. Geo. HIN, jr., j. Mccleliand, j. W. Martin,
Wheeler ". H. Williams Williams, Jas. Mankin. H. II AMI f.
don, Il. A. Newman, Daniel Lnkins, C. Il. Gra-
ham, HI F. Schneider, 4: H. Young. l. Williams, W.
H. Tenney, ThOS. johnson, L. J. Fisher, Jas God
dard, Andrew Frey and W. E. Hutchinson.
THE OBJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
The objects OF the association are stated In the
constitution "to cement and strengthen the in
terest and associations arising out of a common
residence for long period in the same locality; to
Keep dllfe Inc IcullHiocenctSo oi Iuc past anu Cne
social and paternal communion OF the present and
the future. Assuming that as the oldest residents
OF the District, we cherish the greatest SOlictude
for its prosperity 1t Will be for the association to
lend It's aid In every way to its prosperity and Inn
provement In good order, right government and
social intercourse, hospitality and In courtesy and
respect to all public functiOnar1es and authorities
without regard to sectional or political distinc-
tIons."
Any white male citizen of the District of Colum-
bia who is fifty years Of age and has resided In the
District for 40 years Is eligible to membership. The
observe, with proper ceremony, the anniversary of
WaShingtOn'S birthday and the 4th OF July ON
the lSt day OF January, In accordance with their
custom, they call in body at the White House to
pay their respects to the President OF the United
States.
Warrington Military Companies i'm
Alexandria.
At half past 10 O'Clock the Union Veteran CORDS
nrst company, Capt Tappan, headed by Luskey's
field music, and George A. Custer camp, No. 1, Sons
Of Veterans escorted the two uniformed companies
OF the Continentals to the boat, and proceeded to
Alexandria. This was the first appearance OF Gus
senued fine appearance, uniformed in black velvet
jackets, with bell buttons trimmed with yellow
dress shirt, red necktie, blue pants and yellow
trtmmingS-the favOrfte uniform of the late Gen
Custer-and drilled and marched well They were
Oflcered by Capt. II. ID. Clifford and Ueuts ] ID
Morrison and W. E. Farquhar. The Continentals
were headed by Mundells drum corps and marched
as battalion OF two companies, commanded by
Capts W. w. Mills and &. +. Vermillion, and pre-
sented fine appearance.
to Alexandria was handsomely decorated Engineer
Desmond and Capt. Bartlett had charge Of the
train. The Union Veteran corps, Capt. ThomaSOn,
and Veteran Corps cadets, Capt Hammer, headed