The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-01
ITS OBSERVANCE HERE.
HOW MEMPHIANs CELEBRATED THE
WASHINGTON CENTENNIAL.
Business Closing Prevailed Only TO n
Limited Extent-Servlces at Calvary
and Other Churches, and at Some OF
the Schools of Learning.

IrcSlutnl Oh inc Unlleu StdJcS was celo-
brated yesterday.
An act of Congress created the occasion
one OF National import by making II hol-
iday, and as such it was pretty generally
observed throughout the entire country.
In Memphis there was no regular pro-
gram OF public ceremonies, and tho only
celebration in this line occurred in some
OF the churches and leading schools OF
learning. The principal service, perhaps,
took place in Calvary Episcopal Church,
where an enormous congregation assem-
bled in response to an invitation OF the
rector, widely circulated. Among the
number were the Chickasaw Guards and
the Merchants Zouaves in full dress uni
form.
The Rev. Dr. Buriord taking for his
text Isaiah TX. %, "a little one shall be a
thousand, and small one strong ma.
tion," delivered an address both eloquent
and appropriate TO the occasion. He ox-
planned at the opening that in obedience
10 the call OF the Bishop OF Tennessee, and
in compliance with the proclamation OF
the President OF the United States, no had
invited the people Of his parish, and the
citizens OF this community, TO come 10 the
temple OF God to celebrate this grand, an.
gust aud unique anniversary, the birth
morn OF the Republic, TO render worship
10 the Supreme Ruler who has made Il
possible for small republic 10 become a
mighty nation; TO adore the infinite good
ness OF Almighty God who gave guidance
10 our ancestors when they chose George
Washington TO become first In war; flst
in peace, and first in the hearts OF his
countrymen;" to bless Gods holy name
that 90, 900, 600 OF people had the exalted
privilege of honoring the name, the life,
heroic deeds and character OF an American
citizen which stands alongside those OF tho
illustrious men inscribed ON the tablets Of
human history.
He then called to mind the fires OF pa.
trioiism rekindled thirteen years ago
when millions otchoering pilgrims marched
90 the cradle OF American liberty at Phia-
delphia, where our iorcfathcrs dared TO
sign the Declaration OF Independence, and
urged forward the mighty struggle for the
freedom OF the colonies This occasion s
one for the revival OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
by the centennial celebration Of American
liberty, and the winds are musical ~ they
plain and sublimely chant TO GOOp0, 900 of
people In States and Territories the name
OF the worlds greatest human leader, our
own-tho world's-only George Washing.
ton.
The words Of the prophet IN thetext had
been more than fulfilled through Georre
Washington, soldier. statesman, lcader.pa.
trioiic Christian.
The centennial 81 the birth OF poets and
great men have marked both our own and
other periods OF time, but whore can we
IN looking over the records Of history find
the name Of an entirely human being
which can he linked with that Of George
Washington ns the highest type of the |
spotlcss hero in n mighty revolution, ~ 1
the interrupted and incorruptible states.
man, the unilagging and unswcryinp |
patriot, the modest and yet deyoutchurch. |
man Who prayed to his God, believed In |
his God, loved his God. and died accept. |
ing eternal life only drought the Kit OF |
his Godg
Lctnot such bloody conqucrors as Cmsar
Alexander Charlemagne, Napoleon, Fred. |
erick the Great, or even Cromwell, be |
compared 10 him. As well might one
hken the lily TO the sunllowcr, rs we'll say
the barnyard chanticlecr was the equal oi
TIE sifong-wing9d eagle. Centuries, and
not decades, determine the rank which
illustrious men will tako on the unperish.
able tablets Of human history. Tho nnmc
oil Washington is far moro luminous with
Its inherent lualor than In the days Of his
contemporaries Time Is not only great
healer, but tests most thoroughly all the
flaws In human character.
Ono hundred years ago today, a. the
first President rode on horseback and In
his own carriages through the villages In.
torvcning between Mount Vernon aud his
destination, thousands throngcd the high-
WAYS and caused him 10 pass under iri-
'umphal arches. aud ut last amid the roar
OF artillery and the clangor OF martial mu.
sic they reached New York.
Long live George Washington, the firt
President cried Chancellor Livingston
when the oath OF office had been admins.
tered. and the people took up the Glad
shout History records that George Wash.
ingion then thanked God Would that all
Presidents and officers would do likowisc
Washington was no dcmagogur who could
indulge the delusion that he was a dcmi.
god. lie left the mutitudcs aud wondcd
bis way on foot a. the temple ui God, 81
Paul's Church, and there Joined In the
beautiful liturgical worship. This act Of
George Washington was the iorcshadowing
oi that splendid future before him "a our
flmt President. lie lived his motto.
"My God and my country" The small
nation has now become great one. the
infant composed OF thirteen struggling
States has bccome giant Of iOrly.tWu
States, oil enjoying prosperity.
What may not thc next 100 years pro.
dnccl Who knows but that through the
medium ui air ships. people may be- able
10 breakfast In Memphis, which, having
tprrad uui, has taken Ia Colieryillc ~ a
suburb, and take supper In New York;
llut throughout all. the name OF Georrr
Washington will live impcriahablo aud
ever luarous.
Dr. Buuord mad. In closing. the prn
by John Grccnloai Whittier written
specially for the anniversary. and which
nppcar Ia another column, entitled, "Thc
Vow Of Washington"
The choir, composed Of Mrs Levi Iov.
", Misses Florence Gage, fnlnn rcaAr,
lAllian Denton, and M.ers. W. 4. Gnee
and James ~. Griffith, with Prof Emile
Levy NJ The organ, rendered the following
program OF music
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Thanksgiving and praise sorviccs were
also held at Grace Episcopal Church con.
ductpd by the Rev DR. WRIGHT .,,a =,