The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-02-23
THE TWENTY SECOND.
ITs OBsERrANCE IN RICHMOND.
George washIngton's Birthday Approprl-
ately Celebrated-Civic and Military fh-
r~ade-Cannon and Fi~ags-Incidents'

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r~ade-Cannon and Flags-Incidents'
As the echoes OF the last gun Mt Yorktown
proclaimed victory across the'rivers' shouted
it among the hills. sang Of triumph about tho
fields and whispering bore the song OF Tree
dom into infinite space, a hberty-loYlns
nation was born.
Placed in it's cradle Of precarious yicis-
situde and amenable 10 all the various ex-
~igencies which immaturity Is heir to. 1t need
cd strong arms and a tender nurse for its
best preservation. This was given by that
same spirit which in battle had watched over
the destiny Of our people. and TO George
Washington too much has never been &c
credited for his genius in war, his wisdom in
peace and his loyal patriotism in every condl-
ton.
With the establishment Of this Independent
country began q spirit Of worship and adora.
ton for those heroes SO intimately connected
with its fortunes. George Washington, the
c0mmander-in-chlef Of our successful armies
aud the first President Of the new country.
was naturally the most conspicuous hgure OF
his time. and for years the nation has annually
paid him that high tribute OF respect which
sets apart the I'd Of each February. MS
birthday. as a legal national holiday. Many
Of the States in q measure observe q DAY IN
cOmmemOrat.on of the yalor OK some OF tuelr
especially gifted men, but no otAei cay Is
given 20 a national hero.
Hon. George Washington left for posterty
many lofty sentiments aud beautiful preccpts.
He was the first man up % nls time VINO
could not tell 2 lie. and the touching story OK
the revelation OF this fact. which came 10 MS
father when the lndiscreet youth lad eAeT-
cised his muscle and tried new Ratchet upon
the promising fruit trees OF the garden. mas
been repeated 10 everyyoungA American since
and has no doubt been an important factor 10
establishing the inherent spirit OF trutntul-
ness IN al OF our citizens. nom the man De-
fore the police Justice charged with drunken
ness 70 the politician on the stump or the
anxious lobbyist about the Capitol.
George Washington has also been OF inesti-
mable benefit 10 the col red race OF America,
and but for bis illustriOus name, coupled
with q few Bible heroes, Napoleon BOnauarte
and Henry Clay. there can be no doubt that
many OF the unique characters IN cJlored his
tory would have passed to their reward un-
honored and unsung.
The Celebration.
When cannon on the Capitol Square boom
ed yesterday morning at $50 o'clock they an
nounced tie formal opening of the celebration
of Washington's birthday. and the roar from
the artillery was also q sigaal for the stars ana
Striles 10 DO run up on each OF the puoic
school buildings Of the CITY. The tag-rtlsing
wa done under the auspices OF the Junior
Order United American Mechanics. and repre-
sentatives of that organization were present mt
each of the institutions OF learning. Those VINO
raised the flags were. High. Chlof Marshal
G. W. Nat Tyler. Elba. Past state OQun-
cillor C.. A. RaWsOn. Lelgh. d. ii. Bradley,
Moore-stroet, j. j.. Davis. bellevue Alr.
Sycle. Marshall. j.. b. Burroughs Madison;
r. II. Warmer. Baker, j.. III. Hart cOlored
Normal. Stuart 5. Turner, Valley. Mr. CLARK;
Springfield. Mr.. Hicks; Lomoardy, MT.
AmbOid.
No bunting was thrown TO the breeze at
Central. Navy Hill and Nicholson schools. as
those buildings are soon 10 lie pulled down.
Poles. however. are ready for the new ouIl-
ings. None was put up at Brook school. IL
being q rented building.
After the national salute OF torty-tour guns
zone for each State had been fired with eX-
cellent credit by "a detachment OF the HOMii-
zers the Mechanics parade took place. Inc
firing attracted u LARGE crowd and reflected
considerable credit on the cannoneers. Inc
detail was composed as follows. Lieutenant !.
n. Starke commanding Selgeants /. Va.
Workman. j. III. Cole, COrpOrals T.. J.. larr.
h. W. White, j. g.. kellam, j. F. Watson
Privates j. J.. Ioler. W. g.. Duke, Joseph
Hehiey. T.. W. Mins0n. O.. a. Jones. J.. ".
Greer. w. VI. Myers. j. b. Poindexter. >. VI.
Grooms. A. J.. SpOtt. ,
The Mechanics. composed OF Richmond
and Manchester councils thirteen m all +.
with the Seniors and the delegates 70 the
Funeral Benefit Association. formed tor pa
rade on Broad street from Mun1Ord 10 First.
The councils represented were AS follows.
Rescue. Richmond. 4. W. Glinn. Enter rise,
h. T.. Lee. Patrick Henry. Aurora. Good.
viii. Hope, New South, Liberty, Davis and
Virginia.
TIE START.
Ten o'clock was the hour agreed upon t.
start the parade. and o few moments alter
that time the column began 90 move. Cap.
tain Hulce. of the Third district, and o de-
tachment Of police headed the murchers.
then Chief Marshal G. W. Tyler and his aides
the Blues band and then the Mechanics. In
the column Of about LOO men were the
Howitzer band and the X. h.. Lee drum
corps.
Each man in the column carried an Ameri-
can Tag. while larger stars and stripes were
seen Ia the procession. TIN marching was
done exceedingly well. considering That the
men were unaccustOmed to paradlug. and Tie
cOiors of the banners made the picture an ln.
spring one. Among those IA line We're visl
tors from Virginia Council IN Petersburg
and Pioneer Council OF Ridge Church.
Mayor Ellyson reviewed the parade from
the Council chamber. President Dickinson
of the Aldermen. lion. d. Taylor StrattOn
Hon. George 3D.. B0wden. Ma or James III
Capers. superintendent Fox OF the public
schools. Mr.. L. Wiley Davis of tine scnoO
board. Supervisor Charles l.. Eady. Delegate.
j. VI. Miller of Frederick. c. ). Thomas O
Fluyanna and W. T.. MichAuX OF IowAatan
CITY Collector r.. W. Cunningham. Superln
tendeit OF City Water Works Charles T.
Boiling and Chief Fuller of the tlre Depart
ment were also of tine party.
The line Di March was down Bro4I o.
Tweuty-hrst 20 Church 1911 avenue, 10 wen
ty-httn. 10 Main. 20 Be.ylere. % Grace. %
Fourth, b. Broad. o. tie lneater. Ih'
streets were muddy aud slippery and ll-htte1
tor marching lurp. SIS. ,,
At $3.50 % al ok the line arrived at the lhe
atre. where the meeting Was held. Ine
Mechanics We're marched 10. occupying tu'
orchestra aud family circle, while the dres'
circle WAS occupied by ladies and Their escorts
The stage was decorated with the natlOna
cOlors. al excellent picture 81 the Father o
His Country, draped with an American Tia.
stood on an easel and flags Learlngt the emblem
Of the order lOsted from pillars and tA'
galleries. Mayor EllysOn. Cnlet-5larsnal Tyler
his aides. member, OF the School Board un'
others occupied seats on the stage, and llaiI
man rs. l.1 eaman presided. Alter an Overtlr
by the Blues Band the exercises We're OBJ euti
by Ii feryeut prayer by Rev. Decatur ia
wards. MY Country, lis OF Thee wa
then sDlendilly ndered by tie entire as
semblage under the leadership OF Dir. J.. u
Kedford. Mayor LllysOn was then intr"
duced. and was greeted with prolonged ap
r..usa During ms remarks he SAID J