Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-23

company adjourned to the gymnasium
where tables had been spread Tor Inc
collation.. Oysters, raw and roasted,
were in the greatest abundance, with
excellent coffee and all the usual &C,
compartments, and after justice had
been done the luscious bivalves, cigars
were again circulated and the company
adjourned to the reading room.
Mr.. T. F. Mccarthy, President OF the
Lyceum, presided, and he introduced
Mr.. w. F. Carne, who was to road Wash
ineton's farewell address and to be the
orator of the occasion. Mr.. Carne was
thoroughly familiar with his subject
and his Introductory remarks were apt
and inspiring. 1t was line of thought
which has been the study of his life, and
he, as it were, brought the father of his
country back to life and introduced
him to the present generation.t His
reading of the address was performed
in an impressive manner, and he made
some parts texts for interesting COM
ments. at the conclusion of the read
ing he paid beautiful tribute to Wash
ington. His speech was greatly relish
ed and brought forth spirited applause.
Mr.. Gordon Phillips then favored
the company with comic songs; Mr.. T.
]. Murphy gave recitation; Mr.. John
t. Stone, jr., piano solos, and MIR.
George Keegan Irish ditties, ali OF
whom acted we'll their parts and
were much applauded.
Mayor Thompson was then introduce
ed to the audience, and he made a
short address, in which he referred to
the patriotic feeling which is SO appar-
ent at the present day in the country.
A banjo solo by Mr.. w. l. Riley wa :
the next feature, and, like all the 9th
ers, was decided success.
Mr.. P. ]. Downey, Mr.. Frank Smith
and Mr.. Louis Monroe followed in fine
specimens OF vocal music, and the en-
tertainment terminated with piano
solo by MIR. John Stone, jr.
Mr.. Mccarthy in declaring the enter.
tainment at an end expressed the hope
that all present would be on hand at
| the occurrence of the anniversaries TO
come.
Fathers Mccarthy and Bowler were
present at the entertainment and they
with all the members of the Lyceum
were active in their attentions to the
guests, and all present spent delight
full evening. The committee in charge
of the entertainment were Messrs. VIM.
Desmond, f. E. Lawler, w. II. Green.
we'll, p. J. Downey and George Kee-
gan. Mr.. Arthur Davis roasted the
oysters.
ALEXANDRIA WASHINGTON LODGE.
AS is their custom, Alexandria
Washington Lodge of Masons held q
special meeting last night for the pur
pose of celebrating the 22d of February
and paying tribute to the memory OIL
George Washington, who was at one
time a member of the lodge and 9
prominent figure in the streets of Alex
andria. There was large attendance
of members and Masons generally. The
lodge at the proper time was called
from labor to refreshment, and having
entered the banquet hall seated them
selves before tables laden with the
choicest edibles prepared by Mr.. VIM
Steuernagel. The feasting lasted fo1
about one hour, after which the COM
pany was called to order and speech.
making was declared to be the order
Short addresses were made by Past
Master K. Kemper, Professor Alexan.
der Christie, of Washington; Past Mas
ter w. II. Allen, and Messrs. john t
Roberts, NJ. P. Vincent and P. ]
Dempsey. The company at q late hour
adjourned, all highly pleased with the
evenings enjoyment.