The morning call., 1895-02-23
OBSERVANCE OF WASHINGTON'S
BIRTHDAY IN THE
EAST.
LESSONS FOR THE YOUNG
NEVER WILL THE FATHER OF HIS
COUNTRY BE FORGOTTEN
IN AMERICA.

CHICAGO, Feb. 22-The Southerners in
Chicago celebrated Washington's birthday
by completing the organization of a Chi
cago Southern Society. The matter has
been talked of for some time and the final
meeting was held at the Auditorium to-
day The Rev. P s. Hanson of Virginia
was chosen president and cupbearer of elo-
quence for the new organization; George
w. Layton of West Virginia, secretary !;
Henry D. Coughlin of Louisiana, treasurer;
Rev. c. E. Morse of Kentucky, chaplain.
1t was decided that the society should not
have club features. Washington's birth
day will be celebrated annually by ban
quet to which the generals of the South
will be invited.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 22.-The day was
fittingly observed in this city by the vari-
Gus military organizations. The weather
was fine and the parade was viewed by big
crowds. Public schools, courts and many
business houses were closed. The Cleve-
land Grays, Clevelands crack military COM
pany, left for New Orleans this afternoon
400 strong. They will be the guests of the
Continental Guards of that city during the
Mardi Gras celebration. The Grays will
act as special escort to his Royal Majesty
Rex when he enters the city during the
festivities.
PRINCETON, n. j., Feb. 22.-The regular
exercises attendant on Washington's
birthday were unusually interesting at
Princeton this year. The morning exer-
cises consisted of the class of '96 prize de-
bate in Alexander hall and the class ora
tons in the gymnasium. The debate,
Resolved that legislation should not inter-
fere with local government in cities" was
won by Robert f. Sterling, rs, of Blairs-
vile, Pa. The class orators and their sub
jects were: Freshman A. P. Emver,
Hero Worship" Sophomore John Gore
Jayne, Earthly Immortality; Junior E.
w. Hamilton, "The Spirit of Reform;
Senior ]. s. Frame, "Class History
The winter sports and exhibition of the
gymnasium were held in the afternoon be-
fore a large audience. The programme
consisted of the following: Putting 16-
pound shot, won by Craig '95 a fee);
second, Schmallhorst g feet); actual put
81 feet. Rings - Mccall, Blackmore,
Brown. Lightweight wrestling, won by
Wheeler 49, in 7 minutes. Pole vault, won
by Tyler (scratch); second, Offult q foot);
10 feet l inch, the Princeton record. Mid
notwithstanding won by n. Poe in
minutes. High jump, won by Craig 95,
6 inches; second, Kumler (scratch); actual
jump feet inches. Rope-climbing go
feet), first, G. C. Blackmore; second, Kum-
Ter; time, :06 To-
WASHINGTON, Feb. %. Washington's
birthday was fttingly celebrated in this
city by the various organizations. The
Government departments were closed.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 22.-The schools cele-
brated Washington's birthday to-day
Business was generally suspended, but
there were no parades or celebrations by
any organizations.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 22.-Washington's
birthday was more generally observed here
than usual to-day, and little business was
done. The banks and exchanges were all
closed. The Watterson Club celebrated
the occasion with reception tonight at
their clubhouse. Shackelford Miller read
Washington's farewell address.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb. 22.-The CONNER
cial exchanges, the banks, courts. and
number of stores were closed to-day in
honor of Washington's birthday. There
were no other celebrations.