Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-04
Celebrated at the Foot of the Wash
ington Monument.
PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES COMBINE
A Parade and Exercises in the
Monument Grounds.
ORATIONS AND SIC


years ago, the local societies of the Sons
of the Revolution and the Sons of the
American Revolution joined in a patriotic
observance of the anniversary of the ma
tion's birth, the chief features of which
were a street parade and appropriate ex-
ercises at the Washington monument.
The members of the societies assembled
in goodIy number at the Arlington Hotel
at o'clock, and formed in line on H street
under the grateful shade of the large trees
in Lafayette Park. Mr.. Albion K. Paris
was the chief marshal, and his task Of
marshaling his small but distinguished
command was an easy one. The two So
cieties amalgamated perfectly, and there
was no attempt at a division under sep
arate auspices There was a short delay
in the arrival of the Light Infantry Corps
battalion, whose offer to act an escort
had been cordially accepted, but it did not
interfere with the arrangements in any es-
senttal particular.
The March to the Monument.
They reached the rendezvous at $50
O'Clock, and the march to the monument
was started at once. The Washington
Light Infantry Corps had the right of line.
They constituted a battalion of about
eighty men, wearing their familiar hand
some uniforms of white coats, blue trous-
ers and bearskin shakos. Major Burton
R. Ross was in command. with Capts.
Miller, Ourand and Shreve as his chief as
sistants. Capts. Nailor, Kelly and Lutz of
the staff were also in line.
At their head was the full Marine Band,
wearing blue blouses, white duck trous-
ers and white helmets. Prof. Fanciulli
was in command. The band had been or
dered out by the Secretary of the Navy.
Sons In Line.
The remainder of the line was composed
entirely of the descendants of men who
had assisted in the great and successful
struggle for American independence These
included members of the Sons of the Rev.
olution, the Sons of the American Revolu-
ton, the Society of the Cincinnati and the
Society of Colonial Wars. The majority
of them were men of mature years. who
themselves have gained distinction in the
struggle of life, with a good representation
of the younger branches of the societies
Rev. Drs. Elliot and ChildS marched at the
head of the line, with Admiral Greer, Gen.
D. S. Stanley, Gen. T. c. Vincent and Gen.
Stanton following close behind.
Others in the line were ex-Commissioner
Douglass, Gen. Breckenridge Gen. III. G.
Gibson, Prof. Eastman, Gen. II. G. Wright,
Capt. C. D. Cowles, H. F. Blount, J. B.
Thompson, A. Howard Clark, DR.. Ira Dem
nison, J; B: Brownlow, Barry Buikley: ss. DR..
house. Col. Mimmack. VIM. A. DeCaindry,
VIM. w. Hubbard, Commodore Hfchborn,
B.. L. Blackford, VIM. j. Rhees, III. G.
D, L.. VI. v.
Hunt, Mr. Maynard, E. D. Appleton, Prof.
Cabell, Judge Garrison, Mr. Wallace, w.
w Hubbell, F. P. McDermott and Robert
c. Hanes.
washfDgton's Descendant.
Closing up the procession was an open
carriage containing the venerable George
Washington Ball, the nearest living de-
scendant of Gen. Washington. He was too
feeble to walk with his comrades, but was
s@tfo froy, hn aa1n
bration. All the members were in civilian
DRESS and their only insignia was the but
ton or badge of the society TO which they
belonged. A great many are members of
both societies Of sons and they wore the
badge of each. A beautiful large silk
American flag, borne by a stalwart negro,
was the only bit of color in the civilian
section Of the parade.
The MarseiIlnise.
The line of march was down Madison
place to Pennsylvania avenue, to 18th
street, and thence south to the monument
grounds. Simplicity was the chief charac-
teristic of the procession, which attracted
more than usual notice on that account.
The march was enlivened by patriotic airs
performed by the band in its best style. AS
the line turned into the avenue from Madi-
son place the band burst forth into that
grand melody "The Marseillaise,' as
special compliment to the memory of
Lafayette, and the other French heroes of
the revolution, whose statue stands on the
corner of Lafayette Park.
Honors to the National Game.
Another incident occurred as the line
passed the Corcoran building. Omnibuses
stood there containing the base ball teams
Of the Washington Light Infantry Corps
and the City Post Office These men
greeted the procession with hearty cheers
and the soldier base ball players had a
special club cheer for their comrades on
the march.
At the Monument.
Under tie shadow of the great obelisk
erected to the memory Of Washington a
large crowd gathered to do honor to the
day. The Declaration of Independence was
read, patriotic music was rendered by the
Marine Band and the hallowed hymns of
the nation were sung by hundreds of
voices. Then, too, there were speeches by
two of the ablest orators obtainable, which
were replete with patriotism, full Of in
sriration for the future, and with earnest
expressions of gratitude to our Maker
for the glorious history of these United
States in the hundred and nineteen years
that have passed since that memorable
Fourth of July, 11I6.
1t was a celebration thoroughly in keep
ing with the day we celebrate, and of as
high character as any one might ask. The
celebration, as stated, was held under the
joint auspices of the Society Of the Sons
of the Revolution and of the Society of
the Sons of the American Revolution.
There were present also a large number
of the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton, and the scene was a brilliant and
most inspiring one. To the north of the
monument had been erected small stand,
on which the speakers sat- together with
the members of the joint committee and
number of ladies' 1t was completely
concealed by great American flags draped
about it. while in front were placed seats
sufficient for the accommodation of sew
eral hundred people. These We're by no
means sufficient. however, and many more
remained standing throughout the exer-
cises. The program was in charge of a
committee from the two organizations
consisting of Messrs. Ernest Wilkinson,
chairman; John b. Wight, secretary; c.
F. T. Beale, w. V. Cox, ]. B. Larner, H.
p. r. Holt, Gaillard Hunt, F. E. Grice
Fred. Huidekoper w. H. Pearce. E. D.
Appleton, w. S. Yeatman.
Mr.. WfII<inso rs Address.
The program began with joint society
salute of thirteen guns, fired by battery
A. D. c. N. G., after which Mr.. Wilkin-
son called the gathering to order in a
brief address. In the course of his re-
marks he said:
"As chairman of the joint committee of
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