The Washington critic., 1890-02-23
VENERABLE CELEBRANrs.
Gathering of the oldest Inhabitants 20
observe the Day.

ODserNe the bhN.
The venerable and gray haired mem.
btrs of "The Oldest Inhabitants" cele-
blated the day in fitting manner in
their rooms in the Corcoran building
Nearly all the members of this
historic association were present when
the business meeting, which was
held previous to the public meeting,
was called to order. At that time
probably five hundred years of life were
represented. John Marbury presided.
Henry Ruppert and John Miller,
who were born in 1929, and John Ar
dieser, who first saw the light in 1920,
were elected to membership, and the
application of Henry Tolson Stewart
for the same position of honor, was
placed on file. President Marbury
then spoke Of a letter he had re-
ceived from q gentleman who wanted
the members of the Oldest Inhabitants
to parade up Pennsylvania avenue be-
hind band of music. He thought this
would be the proper manner in which
to celebrate the day, but those present
evidently did not, for they hearty ap-
plauded the president when he an
nounced that he had rejected the sug
gestion.
Mr.. j. II. Shilcs offered a resolution
directing that special memorial meet
ing be held in May next as tribute to
the deceased members of the associ-
alton. The resolution, without the
slightest discussion, was referred to
special committee, and it will probably
be adopted at the next meeting.
There was a hearty burst of assent
when Mr.. Marbury suggested that the
association present to Mr. Thompson IL
gold-hcaded cane on the occasion of the
celebration Of his golden wedding,
which will take place at his
residence, 1l15 Q street north
west, on the evening of March 4,
next. Before anything could be said
on the suggestion Mr.. Thompson
wanted all the members of the associa-
lion to come TO his house on that night
and help him celebrate.
The association then accepted copy
of work entitled "a Tribute
10 w. W. Corcoran," presented by
Marshall Wineberger. The latter was
Immediately rendered vote of thanks.
Another member caused a ripple of
surprise to run around the hall by pre-
senlipg all present with photographs
of Presidents Washington and IIarri.
son. The meeting then adjourned,
and the celebration of the day com.
mcncod.
President Marbury, after making a
short speech on the object of the meet.
ing, introduced Mr.. Noble d. Larner
I The latter, apologi2ing for his youth
read that stirring and noble speech
'Washington's Farewell Address. ,
He read it with distinctivenes
and force that must have made those
present feel as did the members oi
Congress, who heard this same addres;
| from Washington own lips. The
applause that greeted Mr.. Larner wher
he had concluded lasted several min
utes, and then a vote of thanks was pre-
sented TO him.
Marshal Wineberger spoke on "Tht
Two Washingtons. He compared th,
four great leaders of the world
Alexander the Great, Hannibal
Caesar and Bonaparte to Wash
ington-and said that, Will
the latter was as great a military leade
as any of them; he differed from then
because he did not make wa
for gain. Then he compares
Washington's peaceful ending to tn
terrible deaths of these four men an
wound up his address by speaking o
the past and present City of Washing
ton.
President Marbury then read a shol
sketch of the life of w. w. Corcorar
after which the meeting adjourned an
the members went home to eat thei
Washington's birthday dinners.
Those present at the meeting were:
B. f. Dyer, i. L. Corbin, j. NJ. Wrigh
Robert Ball, i. A. Tucker, james Pillin!
Jacob Viehmeyer, William Beeon, a.
Jones, S. w. X. Handy, DR.. J. r. HowarC
William Worrell. p. May, A. r. Allor,
&. Hall, Andrew Schwartz, B. c. Wrgh
Allison Nalor, j. a. TAFT, G. W. Bennett
Thomas johnson; j. D. llendley, +.
Kern, George Hill, T. II. Langley, W.
Birth and ,lohn n Given