Evening journal., 1894-02-22
FIRSTIN WAR AND PEACE
Birthday Of the Great Ameri-
can Hero is Observed.
FLAG FOR WASHINGTON SCHOOL

ington school-Address by aHigh School
Graduate and Members of the Board OF |
observation-disclosures and Entertain |
ments Tonight.
Washington's Birthday was more gen
orally observed to-day than It has been |
for years. All the banks. schools and |
most of the city and county offices were
closed. The stamp window at the post
office was closed after o'clock. The
other departments were closed all day
The manner Of observing the day has
changed greatly in the last few years
Formerly the day was noted for the fine
display. OF beef made by the
butchers, bat this custom has
about died out. Each butcher
tried TO out-do his neighbor in having
the finest display. The show beef was
always handsomely decorated with 3ags
and pictures Of the first President, or OF
Martha Washington. Hundreds Of
people would turn out to see the sight.
and the market-houses were always
crowded the afternoon and evening be-
fore, and early on the morning Of Feb
ruary % The day is celebrated much
differently now.
The following interesting story Is told
OF Washington:
In Philadelphia, which was the seat Of
the Continental Congress and OF Wash.
ington's administration many anecdotes
are preserved OF the men and manners Of
those earlier days which have
never found their way into
print. A venerable physician has
described dramatic incident In
which his father had taken part. The
first blood Of the Revolution had been
shed at Lexington; each colony had
voted TO raise It's poor quota OF men,
and in the Colonial Congress-, George
Washington. a young member from
Virginia, had been appointed TO lead
them to the field
Jn the evening OF the same day he was
invited, with Thomas jefferson, John
Adams. Charles Thompson (surnamed
Truth by the Indians and probably the
last white man whom they would
have so named) and one OF two others to
join a dinner purity. given In House
Of Call" at Gray's Ferry, picturesque
suburb of the town.
The dinner was discussed with gusto
and merriment until the hosts called
upon his guests TO rise, and proposed
1.-THE health Of General George Washing.
ton, Commander in-Chief OF the Cont
mental Armies" Instead Of applause
there was q sudden death.like silence.
The Continental Armies were a handful
OF undisciplined, unarmed men; opposed
to them was the most powerful nation
on earth.
1t was the first time that Washington 8
, position and the desperate venture on
which they had entered had been formu.
, lated into words. Washington, who had
risen smiling, stood silent and pale; one
by one the glasses which had been raised
were set down untouched. Not one OF
the startled men, who held at that mo-
ment the destinies of the continent In
} their hands, remembered to drink the
toast.
Virginia gave us this imperial man
Cast in the massive mould
| OF those high-statured ages old
Which into grander forms our mortal metal
She gave US this unblemished gentleman.
Mother Of States and uudiminished men,
Lowell.
How the Day is Kept.
Matinees are given at this theatres
clubs and other organizations hold re.
ceptions and lectures, fairs and suppers
are held in the evening. This afternoon
/ the Lyceum Of the Young Mems Chris.
3 tlan Association presented a handsome
new flag to the new Washington gram
mar school Herbert Rice, graduate OF
: the Boys High School, made the presen.
tation speech. The handsome flag was
. received by Samuel II. Baynard for the
were made by other members OF the
Il | n ,F TIfrwaHfn.. -
The scholars Of the school sang a
number Of patriotic airs, the school
! orchestra being present to furnish the
music
The Y. NJ c A. will entertain the
I young men Of the city to night. A fine
!. musical and literary program has beer
a prepared Refreshments will be served
8 every hour.
o Y. w. c. 7. US Musical Tea.
. A musical tea at the headquarters o
g the Young Women's Christian Temper
n ance Union, No 100 West Eighth street
9 OF vocal and instrumental music pre-
pared was excellent The well wisheri
Z we're given a chance TO substantially
q aid the work, as an attractive display o
aprons, household articles, as well a
g homemade cake and candy were offereS
for sale.
At the Grand Opera House a specis
}. matinee Of "Uncle Toms Cabin" wal
given. To day was also donation day a
|. the Home for Aged Women. Many visit
ors were present during the day.
"a Bishop Adamss Lecture.
= Tonight Right kew William F. Adams
D. d bishop Of Esston. will lecture II
s st Andrews Church under the Ruspice
7, Of the Church Club Of Delaware. Hi
's subject will be Charity and Loyalty
e No admission will be charged and the
10 public is invited to attend. The leotur
- will be preceded by a short service. Th
a choir will render some fine mnsic.
The w. G. I. o., Of Newark, will
celebrate Crusade anniversary to-nigh
in the lecture room of the Nj. E. Church
Ia Mrs Matlack, Of this city, will make a
"A address at As o'clock Daughters o
= RebelIah Lodge, |. o. o F. will give