Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-02-22
FLAG-RAISING.

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Daughters of america and Junior Or.
der United American Mechanics
Raise AN American Flag Over the
Tomb of Washington ut Mount Yer.
non--Members of the Order from
Baltimore, Washington aud New
Jersey in the City.
To-day, the anniversary of the
birth OF George Washington, was
celebrated by the Daughters of Ameri
ca and Junior Order United American
Mechanics by parade and the raising
of an American tlsg over the tomb oil
Washington at Mount Vernon. Large
delegations Of members of the order
from the surrounding counties and
from Washington, Baltimore and New
Jersey were IL attendance at the cere.
monies. Here and there throughout
the city houses were decorated with the
national colors.
The members of the three councils oil
the Junior Mechanics assembled in
their hall on south Fairfax street al lO
O'Clock and, headed by the Third Vir-
ginia Regiment Drum Corps, paraded
the principal reefs OF the city previ
Gus TO embarking for Mount Vernon.
There was 4 large attendance.
At about 1915 o'clock a chartered
train on the electric road left this city
for Mount Vernon crowded with mem
bers of the order.
The ceremonies at the tomb took
place at about l o'clock. They were
extremely interesting aud were partic-
pated in in Il hearty manner by the
large crowd present. The following is
the programme
Doxology, praise God from Whom
all Blessings Flow" by the Daughters
of America choir.
Rev. l. I. McDougle then offered up
a prayer asking Gods blessing upon
the order.
This was followed by hymn, "Near-
er my God to Thee"
HRS. Amy c.. Weech, of Mount Yer
non Council, Daughters of America, de-
livered the opening address in q beau
tiful manner.
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large American flag to the Superinter-
dent in an appropriate speech; referring
10 George Washington in glowing terms
He was repeatedly applauded through
out his remarks.
Mr.. Harrison H. Dodge, superinter-
dent OF Mount Vernon, received the
flag, thanking the order and wishing
them God speed in their noble work.
He promised to raise the flag every
morning and lower it every evening
Capt. j. Y. Davis then recited Tie
Star Spangled Banner" and was hearth
ly applauded.
This was followed by the singing OF
"Colum bis, the Gem of the Ocean,"
Mr.. Fred w. Alexander, Past Stale
| Councillor of the Junior Order of Me-
chanics OF Vermont, spoke of the Oh
jects of the order. He also paid
glowing tribute to Washington.
Master Noble L Vers recited Our
Flag" in most creditable manner.
Mrs. Z. J. Palmer, of Washington,
addressed those present on the objects
of the Daughters ot America. She was
attentively listened to.
Rev. Clarence E. Ball, of this city.
followed in q speech, laying beautiful
tribute to Washington. He was re-
pestedly interrupted with Outbursts Of
applause.
My Country, IT'S OF Thee" was
sung in hearty manner BY those pre-
sent.
This was followed by the benedic
he. Mononnla
The members then re-embarked on
their special train, arriving in this city
about 8 o'clock. They marched to Odd
Fellows Hall headed by the Drum
Corps and were received there by
Mayor Geo. l. Simpson, in short ad
dress, welcoming them back to the
city. Those present then seated them
selves at the banquet tables, which
were very temptingly spread.
and partook Of tbs excellent viands
placed before them. 1t was about dark
when they dispersed, expressing them
selves as having spent one OF the most
enjoyable days of their lives.
Mr.. Otto B. Hopkins, national repre-
sentative of the Daughters of America,
was master of ceremonies, and MIR. j.
r N. Curtin, also member of the or,
ders, was marshal.
The following committee had the
management of the affair in charge,
conducting it in most creditable man
ner.
B. F. Warder chairman, Mrs. J. o. Posey
Mrs john Clapdore Mrs. VIM. Simpson, Mrs
Charles Lyles, Miss Jennie Heisley. Mrs John
Bellomy, Mrs. Rhiner, Mrs Lille CLASSIFY,
treasurer Mrs. Fred. Athey, Mis-, Mamie
Jefferson, Miss Mamie Zimmerman, Mrs John
Trimyer Mrs VIM. Ratclitle. Mrs. Virgin
Owens and Mrs Frank Mason.
Frank c. Elliott J. Z N. Curtin. W. ID.
Zimmerman and Vim. c. Chauncey, of Alex
apdria Council.
Nelson Cradlin, secretary, Douglas Kidwell
and F. D. Soper, of Belle Hlven Council.
John Stephenson. James Griffin and James
Lloyd, Of J. w. Jackson Council.
The celebrasion ofthe day will close
with the institution tonight of Martha
Washington Council, No. 4, Daughters
of America.
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