Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-22

Cadets had eleven companies. about TtJ
men, in line. and the boys attracted much
attention by their fine marching. THey were
frequently applauded and seemed TO be en-
joying themselves hugely. although some oi
the smaller boys looked rather ured before
the parade was over but they would not
acknowledge it.
Battery Complimented,
battery \ of the District Of Columbia Ma
tional Guard, came in for much favorable
comment 1t had four beautiful field guns
with caissons and all equipment. There
We're fifty-nine men and three officers In
the battery. The LIST Regiment was Az
strong. and IT, too, attracted much atten-
ton by the soldierly bearing of the men.
The Alexandria boys and the other Viz
ginia troops as usual marched well, looked
well and came in for a big share of the
applause-from the crowds. One of the fea-
lures of the parade was the cavalry ami
artillery from Fort Myer, which marched
with a mounted band. The horses seemed
to take as much pride In making a fine ap-
pearance as did the soldiers. and marched
In excellent time to the music. In the sec
ond division the Washington Red Men in
costume was an attraction. and for months
TO come all the small boys in Alexandria
will be trying to initiate the Indian yeIls OF
the local Red Men.
The big showing of Washington fire de-
partment apparatus added much to the
firemen's division of the parade. All ths
apparatus used in the local department was
represented, and with the men made a fine
showing.
The Alexandria fire department had its
apparatus beautifully decorated the engine
being polished brightly and covered with
streamers OF ribbon, while the men of the
Columbia and Reliance companies drew
deliberately decorated hose carriages.
Hospitality Extended.
The distinguished visitors were enter
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general headquarters In Lee Camp Han by
the entertainment committee Of which E.
E, Downham is the chairman. The luncheon
was served 10y the Woman's Auxiliary to
Lee Camp, c. V. The visiting newspaper
men We're entertained at the press head
quarters In the rooms of the Business Mems
League, at the corner of King and wash
ington streets; the officers of the visiting
military were the guests OF Or. william M
Smith at his handsome home on Prince
street and other visiting organizations were
entertained by their Alexandria brethren or
by the general committee in the Armory
Hall before and after the parade Open
house~is being kept all over the city, and
the visitors are being entertained in true old
Virginia style. The High School Cadets
were entertained at luncheon at the office
of A. d. Brockett, chairman OF the ceiebra-
ton association. on lower Prince street. On
the reviewing stand erected in front Of the
Peabody School building, at the corner of
King and Alfred streets, WHEN TIE Par due
passed in review was Lieut.. Gov. EiysOn OF
Virginia the Commissioners of the District
of Columbia, Senators Daniel and Martin,
Mayor Fred Paff of Alexandra and large
number of other prominent gentlemen.
The parade this afternoon was a fine one
and one that would have done credit 10
city several times the size and wealth. OF
Alexandria. It was a success in every par
ttcular and the committee in charge Is
greatly pleased The bracing temperature
and the bright sunshine, in contrast TO the
gloomy weather that was expected, added
much to the pleasure of all visitors 10 Alex
andria today, and while many will cave for
home this afternoon and this evening,
large throng will remain until 1onight 10
attend the band concert Which IS 10 DE
given on the reviewing stand by the band
of the Naval Ordnance Foundry or THIS
city and to attend the numerous birthnight
functions that are arranged to take place.
Committees in Charge.
The following are the committees In
charge of the celebration:
Reception-E. e. Downham, chairman;
Charles. b. Marshall. William A. Snoot, c.
C. Carlin. John A. Marshall, A. H. Oehiert,
J. NJ HILL l.. Ruben. S. G. Brent. Julian
T. Burke, George K. Pickett, George 7.
Cation. Judge L. G. Barley, Judge J. X. NJ.
Norton and Gardner l.. Boothe.
observation-disclosures Won de Westelaken,
chairman: Charles B. Paff. Martin p. Green,
F. NJ. Hill. Samuel P. Fisher. w. L. Phillips,
r. Lee Field. L. A. StOutenpurSn, Martin
Quinn. Thomas W. Robinson, A. A. Paul.
Louis Bendhefm. C. NJ. Cuvilier. ]. p.
Steiner, Alton Moore. F. C. Spinks. Jr.. Mar
shall l.. King, J. G.. Peverill. e. K. Padgett,
Horace A. Schwartz, Albert Aicheson and
Courtney Acton.
Observation-Disclosures M. Graham. chair
man; L. C. Howard. Harry A. Bates. Urban
8. Lambert. B. HI. Kelley. 2. {. Joyce, II.
Kirk j. G. Powerful and j. T. Preston
Military-Maj. William M. Smith, chair
man: Maj. James NJ. King, Capt. p. ]. Muir
ply Lieut.. Windsor Domaine. Lieut. Samuel
Robey, DIR. Thomas B. Cochran, c. C. Car
lin, Judge l.. c. Barley, ]. ]. Green, F. l..
Slaymaker. HI. OBJ. Cooper, 8. L.. Monroe,
George H. Robinson. l.. d. Sullivan and
Howard w. Smith,
1 Secret orgaHizations--W. II. Hamilton,
chairman: n. J. O. Sullivan, Thomas Chaun-