New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22

George Washington and the War Of the Revolu-
ton viii be the subjects Of free lectures given this
evening by the following speakers: J. Q. Adams in
the assembly hall Of Public School No. 81 corner
OF Amsterdam-ave. and Seventy-seventh-st. S. G.
Pratt IN the assembly hall OF Public School No
IS. Observation-Disclosures between Ninth
and Tenth aves-; NJ. NJ Mangasarian will deliver
an address on Napoleon and George Washington"
in Public School No s. ndred-and- forty-rst-
st and Edgecombe-ave.. and Songs of the United
States by Miss Fanny C. Levy. at the Educa-
tional Alliance, No. 1871 East Broadway
Patriotic organizations viii also celebrate the
16sth anniversary Of Washington's birthday. The
National Society Of the Daughters Of the Ameri-
can Revolution, holding a Continental Con-
gress at Washington. D. c, commentaries the
day by various gatherings of a social and other
nature in which the members participate with en-
thusiasm.
In Philadelphia the women will hold luncheons
cotillons, chiIdrens parties and other social gath
erings Of similar character
fad that has of recent years gained much
popularity among women and girls is TO wear dur
ing these gatherings costumes made after the style
worn by Martha Washington. AT the Iuncheons lit
tie American flags VIII enter largely into the deco
rations. ard articles the menus that can be
tinted, such as ice cream cakes and other dainties
VIII help out the color scheme Of red, white and
blue Menu cards viii be embeIlished with a re-
production Of the head of George Washington.
Anecdotes relative to the youth and life of George
Washington viii enter largely into addresses that
VIII FORM important features OF every celebration
The stock Of these anecdotes increases yearly and
they indicate that a boy Washington very much
resembled the boys Of to-day.
Despite the reputation for awe inspiring dignity
and self-controI acquired by Washington during
his maturer years, many anecdotes are extant
which recount his reckIessness during bOyhood.
His favorte exercise consisted in riding at break
neck speed the widest horses the plantation.
The CHEEKY tree episode was not the only occasion
for disobedience his part and his love of riding
led him TO mount spirited young colt that he
had been forbidden 70 ride. When the opportunity
came he mounted the animal, which after trying
TO throw the rider, rushed away al such speed that
the bursting Of blood vessel ensued, and the vaIu
able animal died.
Shocked at the loss entaiIed by his disobedIence,
Washington joined the dinner party al the house,
during the meal his mother spoke TO the guests
praising the animals beauty.
The conscience stricken George decided imme-
dIately inform his mother Of the colts death.
then and there
In one Of his school books still in good condition
Washington wrote many precepts, two OF these
being Labor TO keep alive in your breast that lit
tie spark OF celestial fire called conscience and
Let your recreation be manfUl not sinful"
In his conduct toward the in the Army
discouraged all efforts on the part Of minor Of
fcers to domineer over the men. One day, hear
ing corporal trying to compel G Few men 10
move log that was too heavy for the number
whereupon the man asked, DO you realize that
cOrpOral?'
Washington dsmounted from his horse, and, after
helping the men 10 move the log, directed them 10
call him hereafter when they needed help, and
rode away. leaving the corporal TO reflect upon
the object lesson so administered.