The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-22
PATRIOTIC EXERCISES HELD.
The Washington birthday CcIe-
brRtions in the Public Schools.

Observance of Washington's Birthday
was prevalent in all the public schools
of Washington yesterday At nearly every
building some prominent resident Of the
District had been secured TO deliver an
address. The speakers were selected by
the Committee on Public Schools. of the
Washington Board ot Trade, OF which Mr..
A p. Pardon is the Chairman.
The principal celebration was that at the
Central High School where Commissioner
II. b. r. Macfarland made the address. He
said. in part:
The day for eUlogy of George Wash
ington is past The poet has had little to
say of him. but ihe orator and the histo-
rian have exhausted praise in his honor.
The patriotic societies which have pro-
duced in recent years more general and
a more jealous celebration OF Washington 5
Birthday, have made all the facts of wash
ington's life. and all that has been said in
praise of them. more familiar 10 Us than
they ever were before.
Washington went through his wars
without a wound upon his bcdy. though his
soul was wounded over and over again.
but he laid his life on the altar OF his
country as perfectly as if he had died for
it, 1t is this self-sacrifce. this unselfsh-
ress, which is the essence OF noble living,
and this we can all emulate
Thomas W. Smith presided at the East
ern High School. and an address was de-
livered by L. Southard Parker Lyman L.
Pierce. the Secretary OF the Washington
Y. NJ. c. A. delivered an eloquent ad-
dress at the Western High School. where
he
f. Nesbit
Allan Davis, the principal of the Busi-
ness High. School. presided at the ceIe-
bration by the pupils Of that institution.
WHO were addressed by Simon Wolf.
Eashington's Birthday will be observed
generally today. Many organizations
have arranged programmes. and in spite
of the fact that Lent is but two days old
there will he any number Of social fea-
lures The majority of the large bus ness
and mercantile houses will close their
doors at noon or at | o'clock.
Ore OF the most interesting celebra-
tions will take place this m6rning under
the auspices of the National Society,
Children OF the American Revolution at
the Columbia Theatre, at 10 O'Clock.
Many historical episodes will be repro-
duced in costume. There will be in addi-
tion a number of alIegorical tabielux typ
iiylHS national events. men there viii be
flag drills. and the minuet will be danced
in Colonial costume The Columbia
Theatre orchestra will provide the music
assisted by the Henderson Fife and Drum
Corps.
4 large number of Republicans of the
District will also observe Washington 8
Birthday. This evening at o'clock. at
Metzerott Hall. meeting will be held by
the Active Maryland Republican Associa-
ttor and the Mckinley Interstate Repub-
lican Club. The programme will embrace
singing of patriotic songs by the audience,
addresses by The Hon. James Wilson. Sec
retaTy of Agriculture; Representative
Walter Smith of Iowa. Representative
Thomas H. Tongue of Oregon. Mrs. j. Ell
len Foster. and others.
The Star Spansled Banner" and appro-
pirate selections Will he rendered by the
Active QuaTtette, Special seats will be
reserved for ladies'. The committee of ar
rangements consists of Judge R. e. Doarr
Col. j, 4. Straight. Frank B. Metzerott
and William K. Severe.