Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-22
THE OLD INHABITANTS.
They Meet and Celebrate the Day In the
Good Old Style.
HEMBERs WHO WERE PREsEHT-oLp CITIZENS
WHO WANT TO yoIN-REAprNa wAsHINaroN's
FAREWELL ADDREss-ADDRKssEs AND PREsEN-
TATION6

FAREWELL ADDREsS-ADDRRssEs AND PREsEN-
TATIoNs.
The Oldest inhabitants held their annua
meeting to celebrate Washington's birthday
this morning in their room in the Corcoran
building. There was first business meeting
Of the association, which began at about II
O'Clock, and afterward came the fireworks
appropriate to the day. Mr.. John Marbury
presided. The first business done was the
election Of q trio of gentlemen who thought
themselves old enough to join. They we're:
Henry Rupert, who was born in November,
1929; Frank Miller, August, 1929. and John
Ardieser, August, 1914.
MEMBERS PRESENT.
Then the roll was called, the following MEM
bers responding to their names: John Mar
bury, president; DR.. f. l.. Corbin, recording
secretary; DR.. Jos. Howard, corresponding Sec
rotary; Robert Ball, treasurer: J. A. Wineber-
Thompson. E. L. Corbln, J. N. Wright
F. A. Tucker, James Pilling, William
Boron, A. H. Jones, s. W. X. Handy
J. A. TAFT, c. W. Bennett, Thomas johnson, n.
d. Larner, J. D. Hendley, J. H. jones' George
Hill, I. II. Langley, J. J. Calvert, ". W. Birth
William Worrell, z. May. &. l.. Sherwood, G..
L Hall. J. R. Wright and Andrew schwartz.
The president read a postal card from Mr..
Henry Tolson Stewart Of this city. who wants
to become member, having been a resident of
this city for many years. The president noti-
fed the association that he had taken the lib
erty to reject the offer of RI Crank" to join
with him on this day in parade
up and down the avenue with band of music
and flag. This met with the appreciation of
the meeting, expressed in a hum and audible
remarks to the effect that That's not the way
we do business" &c.
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Mr.. Shiles reported that Mr.. Thos. X. Gray,
who is in failing health, was as well as could
possibly be expected. Mr.. ShiIes soon after
arose and said that he had IAN idea" which
might meet with the appreciation of the mem
bers. He wanted to hold an annual meeting in
May to respect the memory of those who die
during the year. In arguing the question Dir.
Shiles touched upon the matter Of the at
tendance at the monthly meetings, which, he
said, was very slim. He was always a quorum
member, unlike some of the members of the
House of Representatives, and it was his posi-
ton on the subject that a man who was in his
seat was present.
GOLDEN WEDDING.
The president threw some light on the ques-
that has been asked: SIS marriage failure?"
BY stating that one of the members of the as
ISOLATION is soon to celebrate his golden we'd
ding and he suggested that the custom re-
Gently lnaugurated OF presenting such happy
individual with gold-headed cane be CON
tlnued in this case. The name of the for
tunate husband was divulged when
the secretary announced that
Mr.. John w. Thompson would be glad to see
the members of the association at his resi-
dence, 14l5 Q street. on the evening of the 4th
OF March, on the occasion Of the celebration OF
his golden wedding.
Mr.. Wineberger presented to the association
copy of work entitled "A Tribute to the
Memory OF W. W. Corcoran," which was ac-
cepted with thanks.
Mr.. Shiles' resolution in regard to the May
memorial meeting was referred to special
committee.
THE CELEBRATION.
At noon the business meeting was closed and
the celebration of the day proper was begun
by the reading of Washington's farewell ad-
dress by Mr.. Noble D. Larner The members
listened as attentively as though they were
hearing new words and new thoughts, although
most Of them had heard them scores of times
before.
Upon the conclusion of the reading. which
occupied about forty-ive minutes. the thanks
OF the association were rendered to Mr.. Larner,
and Marshal Wiueberger began his address
upon the subject of the day.
MR. wINEBEKGER's ADDRESS.
His topic was The Two Washingtons," and
was a comparison between Washington and
some of the other heroes of the world who
were not as fortunate in the attainment of their
ambition.
The speaker referred to the lack of knowl-
edge which until very recently existed as to
the character of this city and quoted from an
Old geography to show that state of affairs.
He spoke of the worlds fair and said that if
Congress decided to hold it anywhere else
he would lose faith in the good sense of men
and would look to the possibility OF a removal
OF the capital to some other city.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Wineberger's adj
dress the president read short sketch of the
late w. W. Corcoran and the meeting ad-
journed