The Washington herald., 1907-02-23

Alexandra, Va, Feb 22-Stirred with
the spirit Of patriotic fervor and reverent
affection for the memory Of George Wash
ington, Alexandria to-day paid fitting
tribute to his name The celebration of
the anniversary Of his birth was, as has
been the case i'm many years, a general
memorial on the part OF the people of the
town in which the first President held his
citizenship. Practically the entire popuIa-
tion took part. Ia one way or another. i'm
the commemOration.
While the bells on ali the public build
ings of the city were ringing in a loud
and long announcement Of the anniver-
sary to the citizens, a representative dele
cation from Alexandria was at Mount
Vernon in the discharge Of a commission
to place a wreath OF flowers on the tomb
OF Washington. About the same time
services especially appropriate to the oc-
casion We're being held in Christ Church.
where Gen Washington worshiped Thus
the observances in which the people Of
this city engaged connected his last
resting place with the town which was
so closely associated with his life
At 2.30 o'clock the anniversary banquet
Of the George " ashington Birthday Asso-
citation began in McBurueys Hall. This
function. attended by about 200 guests. in
GLIDING many people from Washington
and other outside places, was one of the
principal events Of the celebration. in
the evening the events included the Ma
sonic banquet, given by the Alexandria
Washington Lodge of which Washington
was worshipful master, and the banquet
OF the Columbia Fire Engine Company.
Business was partially suspended
/ throughout the day and despite the cold
weather the citizens thronged the streets.
Many Of the business houses and resi-
dences on King street, as well as some
of the other thOroughfares were prettny
decorated with flags and bunting
banquet the Main Feature.
Perhaps the greatest care in the prepa-
rat;ons made by the George Washington
Birthday Association concerned the ban
quet Chairman a. ID. Brockett, of the
Birthday Association. acted as toast
master In quiet and pleasant WAY.
without in the slightest disturbing the
dignity Of the cOmmemoTation. flash OF
local political ambition was added 10 the
glow of patriotic homage Among the
speakers were two candidates for Con
gress from this district-Judee Charles
+. Niool, Of the Circuit Court and
Charles g. Carlln, of the local bar. In
the course Of their remarks they made
facctious but felicitGus references TO each
other which excited the amusement and
applause of the audience
Mt Brockett first presented Rev.
Charles ID. Build pastor Of the Washing
ton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South. who responded tn the toast
George Washington" Mt BuIla declared
that Alexandra Is prominently thc city
in the United So stCs where genuine
national festival IS held each year En-
honor of the birthday anniversary of the
first President He gave a striking re-
view of the salient points in The history
Of George Washington. Mr. Bulla also
touched upon the domestic life of Wash
inEtoH and closed with "a presentation OF
his qualities as Christian gentleman.
Judge NicoI speaks.
Judge Nicol followed. responding % ihe
toast. "The Neighboring Counties"
Speaking OF Alexandra County. Dee proph-
esied for it brilliant progress aloag ma
terial lines. Tie said it is rapidly forging
to the front with the prospect of being
one OF the wealthiest counties in Virginia
An undyus name. he declared. attaches
10 fl because il contains the home Of
Robert r. Lee
Responding 90 the toast Alexandria"
Charles G.. Carlin won the cheers Of tine
guests in his references TO the glory
achieved 10y VirginiaHs. especially those
whose deeds have been connected with
this city. Dir. Carlin contendcd that Alex