Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-07-04


birthday and the Fourth OF July to recognize
the occasions in q fitting manner. Usually the
Declaration Of Independence is read by some
member and speech is made. The associa-
ton also holds meetings monthly during the
year.
THE BUSINESS SESSION..
Today the program was somewhat varied,
owing to the acceptance Of an Invitation from the
Veteran Volunteer Firemen to hold q joint
meeting with them and sit at a banquet at
Wizards. A preliminary business meeting
was held by the association at 1880 o'clock at
Their room.
This meeting was presided over by the presi-
with Treasurer Robert Ball, Marshal Wineber-
ger and Secretary Howard at his side.
The members present we're John Marbury,
jr., J. A. WineberRer. Robert Ball VIM. Beron
J. A. Conner, R. Eichhorn. John Humphrey, T.
v. Noonan, J. T. Given, J. B. Turner, Morris
Murphy, E. R. Mexican, A. F. Lepphard, T.
X. Langley. R. L. Martin. Samuel 0urand, B.
C. Wright, A. II. Jones. J. NJ. Cults. ]. n.
Thompson, J. d. Hendley. J. d. vsndenburgh,
W. d. Crampsey, ]. Veighmeyer, n. d. LArner,
J. A; TAFT, VIM; Bradley, 9. ]. Hall, Joseph
Prather. +. 8. Kern, ]. F. Howard, F. W. Bran
denburg and w. H. Goods
WELCOMED BY PRECEDENT MARsuRY.
President Marbury welcomed the members in
q short address, in which he wished them many
happy returns of the day and expressed his
gratitude that they were able to be
present !.,sss Il am glad" he said.
as some other societies celebrating today,
whose organization has doubtless been in emu
lation Of our own" Mr.. Marbury entreated
the members to see to il that q better attend
ance should be presentat the monthly meetings,
~
would do his utmost to extend the membership
Of the organization.
The president read a letter from Mr.. Allison
Nailor, jr., announcing his regret at being COM
PEELED to decline reelection as recording
secretary it we're rendered him
The declinstion was accepted and the
from the committee having in charge the CEN
tennial celebration Of the laying Of the Capitol
corner stone inviting the association to take
part in the ceremonies. The invitation was &C.
copied, ss ,,,,o,-,u ,--. ,,.., .,....,
ship in the organization: Daniel Genau, Tim
othy v. Noonan. E r. Mexican and J. Madison
Cults
The election Of officers followed and resulted
in the reelection Of the following in
cumbents: President, Mr.. John Mar
Ball; corresponding secretary, DR.. J. I. Howard;
marshal, Mr.. J. A. Wineberger: vice presidents,
c. W. Bennett. +. W. Brandenburg, VIM. Berou
]. W. Clarke. G. E. B. French, John T. Given,
J. d. Hendley. F. s. Kern. Noble d. Larner,
Joseph Prather. James Pilling, and J. A. Tait
Mr.. J. Madison Cults was elected to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the resignation Of Mr..
May, recording secretary. Speeches Of accept
ance were made by Mr.. Marbury, Mr.. Wine
berger and Mr.. Cults.
Mr.. Boron took occasion to request members
n he ipfinv f,h o
in attending the funerals Of deceased members
President Marbury concurred in the sug-
gestion.
Mr.. John T. Given. in behalf Of Mr.. VIM.
Green. son of Mr.. Edward Green, presented to
the association book published in ls4O entitled
"A Picture Of Washington The thanks Of the
association were rendered Mr.. Green for his
GIFT
The association then adjourned to meet with
the volunteer fremen at Wizards.
The Veteran Firemen.
The Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Associa-
tons met at their engine house, 18th and H
streets, at 10 o'clock this morning, and Presi-
dent Richards opened the meeting with some
patriotic remarks. Mr.. John ]. Peabody was
in his place as secretary.
The following we're elected me mbers: Rev.
E. o. Eldredge honorary, W. L. Golden Of
Union, B. B. Suit OF Anacostia (active.)
B. F. Klopfer of the Northern Liberties was
nominated for active membership.
letter was received from Col. James A.
TAFT and Col Amos Webster accepting invita-
lions to DO present in celebrating the day with
the Oldest Inhabitants.
An invitation was received from Mr.. Law
renee Gardner inviting tho association to par
ticipate in the celebration of the laying Of the
corner stone Of the Capitol 100 years ago on
September Is next. The invitation was &C.
I'D Ia
pointed on the committee Of conference. the
following were appointed by the association: J.
w. Thompson. Smith Thompson Julius
Strobel and J. ]. Peabody.
communication was received from Mrs.
Parker presenting a number Of magazines,
which were received with thanks.
Mr.. J. W. Thompson presented resolutions
expressing the thanks Of the association for
their hospitsble treatment in Frederick to In
dependent Hose Company, J. Roger McSherry,
chief marshal and aids, Mrs. Harry Miller and
others, and the press Of Frederick
A volume, 1.-The Firemen's Record" WAS
presented to the association by President
Richards.
Mr.. Keithly, for Mr.. Frank Latham. pre-
sented an old hat Of the Independent Water
Witch Company Of Philadelphia.
A vote of thanks to the Laurel Band for their
services in the trip to Frederick was adopted.
Mr.. VIM. Knowles, jr.. Of Georgetown pre-
sented one Of the old leather fire buckets in
scribed with the name Of Joseph Peck.
Mr.. j. w. Thompson presented q fire bucket
received by him at Frederick. stating that its
age was authenticated. 1t was first used in
The association then formed and marched to
Willard Hall to celebrate the day with the Old
est Inhabitants.
The Joint Celebration.
On the arrival Of the Veteran Firemen's As
ISOLATION at Wizards Hall the Oldest Inhabit-
anss Association. arecsiYed them. President
Marbury in a feeling address spoke Of their
pleasure at welcoming them as guests. When
he looked over the gathering, he said, it
seemed as if they were all one the majority of
the Veteran Firemen being old men. The VOL
unteer fire system, he said was noble one, born
OF that principle which prompts one to serve
his fellow men, The Oldest fuhabitants' Asso-
citation, he hoped, would never die, but in the
natural order OF things in a few years the
last OF the volunteer veterans will pass away
The association Of the Oldest Inhabitants, he
Was proud to say. was formed to last. and it's
constitution provided that it must observe The
Fourth Of July and Washington's birthday,
and it proposed to keep it up.
The Declaration of IndeDe ndence vas than