The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-02-23

Company.
Yesterday was Washington's birth
day. The blood of Roanoke's patriots
was not aroused by any enthusiasm,
but an enjoyable day was spent by all.
The streets were full of people all
day. Business men generally had a
day off, and most of them closed their
offices. Nearly all the stores were
open, but the banks were closed.
The Roanoke Machine Works, the
American Bridge and Iron Company and
other industries were shut down, and
gave their employees holiday.
1t was good day fer spring candi-
dates. They could catch any man they
wanted, and the work went on we'll.
But the name of Washington, who was
born, tred, fought and died in Virginia,
was hardly mentioned.
About the courthouse business was
dull. Court had adjourned Saturday
for the term, and the big room looked
painfully vacant all day, q great con.
trast to last week.
The clerks office conducted It's usual
business, but there was lack of callers
IN the other city departments business
went on just the same.
Vie workmen on the Terry building
were not given Il holiday. Contractor
Amweg believes that Washington's
birthday ought to be celebrated, but as
every effort is being made TO finish tho
building, all the men were kept at
work.
Tho Roanoke Machiue Works Band
came out about 10 o'clock in the morn
ing, and after rendering q lively air on
the street screnaded Foreman S. ID.
Barnhart, of the passenger department.
at the Machine Works. Mr.. Barnhart
invited the band to Hanes' Cafe and
gave them an enjoyable layout. George
.. Houston and bride were also serenadpd
by the band, and several lively airs
were rendered in front of the Norfolk
and Western general offices.
The Allegheny Institute boys had
day off. They asked for it Friday and
DR.. James readily lot them have it.
The public schools were closed and
the scholars and tired teachers enioyed
day of rost. The fine weather made
it merry day for the young people, and
the town was taken in from the river
to the north side, and frJm Tinker
creek to the West End
folk and Western were also closed and
all the offices at the Roanoke Machine
Works.
The Shclf Hardware plant and The
West End rolling mill were at work as
usual
The Junior Order of United American
Mechanics. patriotic order. celebrated
the day with appropriate exercises.
The order hero is composed of Reliance
Council, No Is, and Southwest Council.
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They gave public meeting in their
elegant hall over Thompson's book
store at 10 o'clock in the morning
H. M. Englelle presided as chairman.
The hall was filled with members and
visitors.
The display of fine flags and en- blems
was profuse. The committee had ar.
ranged neat programme, which was
carried out in an elegant and simple
style.
j. II. Curry mace an address of vel
como, during which he fully detailed
the usefulness OF the order ia righting
the many wrongs which the American
people now have to endure.
The song, Red, White and Blue" was
next sung by the entire assem- lage,
after which IL. n. Engleke read the
principles of tho order, and was followed
by W c. Nycum with an address. Other
members gave appropriate talks and
the meeting adjourned untilS o'clock
in the afternoon.
At this meeting the members of the
Refreshments were served and very
enjoyable time was experienced by all
who participated
The Frindship Fire Company's elegant
building in the Third ward was ablaze
with light and beauty last night. The
day was celebrated by the company's
first annual ball, and three hundred
people were present,
The large bly, hall on the second
floor was tastfully decorated. The par
lor was brilliantly lighted and every
thing was arranged in elegant style.
Tho grand march took place at $40
o'clock and was led by John Cumerford
and Mrs Charles Stiles. The Roanoke
Machine Works Orchestra furnished the
music. About seventy-fve couples par
ticipated in the grand march. The hall
was crowded to overlooking and dane
ing was kept up until 12 o'clock, when
refreshments were served. A large
number of prominent gentlemen were
| present and the house was full OF pretty
young ladies.
Return of Mr. Moomaw and Bride.
g. c. Moomaw and bride, nee Miss
Annie Crownover, of Salisbury, Pa, re-
turned from their bridal tour Sunday
evening. They were met at the depot
| by number of friends, and driven 10
| Guild Hall, the handsome residence CT
ID. c. Moon aw, the groom's father.
where an informal reception was held
| last night. A large number of friends