Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-18
Regiment Of Minute Men.


There is one organization in the Dis
trict which has taken up with much seri-
BUSINESS the purpose of reviving interest
in the day. and that is the First Regi-
ment of Minute Men, of which Col M. A.
Winter is the head
II Is said that although the Minute Men
have figured In the most brilliant func-
tons In the east for the past ten years they
have been In such demand guarding mill
tary chieftains, governors of the New Eng
iand ana nearby states and the President
OIL the United States that they have served
others and have never given an affair OF
such magnitude as the Washington's birth.
udy reception OF their own. On Washing
tons birthday it is fitting that such an or
eanlZauon as this, non-political non-sec-
tarian, non-sectional, organized ito COM
memorate the Valor of George Washington
and his men and to keep alive the principles
that animated those patriots who by their
services and sacrifices achieved and main
tanned the independence OF the United States
OF America, to keep before the public the
memory of their services in all patriotic
ceremonies ana celebrations and anniver-
saries in continental uniform that the uni
form of the father of his country may be-
come a familiar sight throughout the land
should give such an affair as the one to be
given next Thursday which will truly en-
body the spirit of TO-
The armory at 9Th and L streets will be
httingly decorated and the program will In
clude some colonial-day features which are
seldom, If ever. seen in these days Gen
eraI Washington and staff and Mistress
Washington will be present to welcome the
guests, and the Minute Men in their con-
unental uniforms, Will be in line to add to
the picture.
Senator Charles Dick and Mr.. T V. Pow
DERBY will deliver appropriate patriotic ad-
dresses. The remainder of the program
comprises an old revolutionary fint-lock
drill, such given at Madison Square
nf fhn nnin nd
Honorable Artillery of London in 1903; flag
drill and several tableaus Colonial dances
will be in order after which the dancing
for the evening will commence. section
OF the Marine Band will supply the music.
National Guard Parade
The list Regiment of Infantry and the 1st
Battery of Field Artillery, National Guard
of the District of Columbia, headed by the
National Guard Brigade Band, will indulge
in short street parade in this city next
Thursday morning prior to departing for
Alexandria TO participate in the big parade
there.
The Glee Club of the government print
ing office, under the supervision of Mr. Ben
A. Lineback, an employe of the Job d.
vision. will give concert Wednesday be-
tween II o'clock noon and r. o'clock D.
m, in the hallway between the sixth and
seventh floors In the new building, In honor
of Washington's birthday. Public Printer
mas given MS PERMISSION and en-
tiers into the spirit OF entertainment with
those employees who wish to attend 1t. The
Glee Club has been given permission to
have their rehearsals in the building after
1870 O'Clock until the entertainment, in a
room to be prepared for their special use
by the chief clerk.
The Journeymen Bookbinders Society will
give their annual ball the eve of Wash
ington's birthday at National Rifles Hall
next Wednesday. An elaborate dancing
program has been arranged, the dancing
will commence promptly at o'clock. Mr..
Wells c. Harrell Will serve as floor man
ager, with several assistants. Dr. Dani-4
MacFarlan Is chairman of the reception
committee. committee from the Wom-
ems Bndery Union is to be In charge of
the refreshments. Mr. John NJ. fouey Is
chairman of the committee on arrange
ments. Invitations to attend have been
extended to all the officials of the big
prntery.
Several of the tents of Rechabites and
Councils of Jonadabs have arranged to
hold Washington birthday celebrations. and
the United States Historical Society will,
as has been its custom. meet next Thurs
day and take action suitable to the occa-
sion.