The Washington herald., 1907-12-31

the CullSllan chufch marked the nrSt
hour with the name OF salvation and
redemption.
A tradition carries back 70 Tatius, one
Of the first Kings of Rome, the custom
Of gifts made upon this day The cour-
tiers offered 10 this prince branches Of
vervain. gathered in the woods sacred to
Ssrenia. the goddess Of health, with the
intention of calling down upon him her
protection in the course OF the year just
beginning
The offering having brought happiness,
the custom became general Each year
| the people went into the woods Of Strenia
TO gather veryain. considered by the
ancients as a symbol Of happiness. health
and affection. and it was offered 10 those
whom they loved.
To these gifts Of good augury. others
were soon added-Of meal. figs. little
piece Of money. or a date covered with a
light layer of gold leaf-an expressive
wish 70 the person who received the
offering. for by IL was shown the desire
TO call down upon him in the course OF
the coming year sweetness and abundance
in the things necessary 10 life
These primitive presents were replaced
by provisions OF all sorts. by clothing,
The name OF Strenia was none the less
left to the more delicate offerings
Presidents Busy Day.
President Roosevelt VIII be a busy
President tomorrow. He viii receive
number Of organizations. and In the
evening the general public will enter the
White House and shake the hand Of the
Chief Executive. Following is the pro-
gramme as issued by Secretary Loeb:
Il 90 a. m.-The Vice President the members of
the Cabinet; the diplomatic cops.
l210 a. m.-The Chief Justice and the associated
justices Of the supreme Court Of the United
States: the judges Of the Court Of Appeals Of
The District q Columbia; the judges q the su-
IRENE Court Of the District Of Coiumbia the
judges Of the United States Court cf Claims
former members Of the Cabinet Ambassador
ard Ministers Of the United States
lSo a. m.-Senators, Representatives. and Dele
gates in Congress
ll:i5 a. m.-Ofhcers of the army: officers Of Inc
navy officers Of the Marine Corps: commanding
general and general stan q the Militia q the
District of Columbia
l2.l5 p. m.-The regents and Secretary Of the
Smithsonian Institution: the Civil Serlice Com
mission: the Interstate Commerce Commission: ::
the lsthmian Canal Commission: the Commis-
sioners of the District Of Commbia: the As
sistant Secretaries Of Dcuartnents- the Solicitor
PoStmasters General: the Treasurer Of the
United States; the Librarian of Congress; the
Public Printer; tie heads Of bureaus in the ser.
eral Departments; the president Of the Columbia
Institution for the Deaf and Dumb
l29 D. m.-The Society Of the Cincinnati: the
Aztec Club Of l5f7 the Associated Veterans of
the War Of 1851; the Military Order Of the
Lcynl Legion of the United States: the Grand
Army Of the Republic: the Medal Of Honor
Legion; the Union Veteran Legion; the Union
Veterans Union the Society of the Army Of
Santiago; the Spanish War Veterans: the Army
and Navy Union; tie Minutemen: the Sons Of
the American Revolution; the members CT the
Oldest Inhabitants Association OF the District Of
Columbia.
! 90 pm.-Reception Of citizens
Gentlemen 20 be received. whether IN carriages OF
On foot wiz enter the White House by the north
portico and viii leave by the eastern entrance toD-
posite the Treasury
Carriages viii approach the White House BY the
northwestern gate. and viii leave by the north
eastern gate and be parked in East Executive ave
nue. where they win remain until called to the
east entrance. from which all guests viii depart.
Watch-night Services.
Watch-night services will be conducted
at a number of the Protestant churches.
Clubs and various societies will have en-
tertainments
The annual watch-night party at the
Young Mems Christian Association is at
tracing especial interest this year by vir-
tue OF the programme arranged. From 2
to IL o'clock an informal reception will
be held with music and readings by the
monologue entertainer. Mr.. Edwin Cal
low. Mr.. Callow's work is well-known in
Washington. and his appearance on this
occasion will no doubt bring out a large
crowd of his admirers.
DR.. Wilbur P. Thirkield will colse the
programme with an address at Ii o'clock
on THE New Year and the New Man"
The sLineal Society has completed ar
rangements for its New Year reception in
Spanish War Veterans former headquar-
ters, 719 Sixth street, on New Years even
ing from $50 to II o'clock
While the members OF all patriotic or
ganizations are cordially invited, the
Spanish War Veterans will be the special
guests. Music viii be provided during
the evening. and the latter part Of the
occasion will be devoted to dancing.
The committee having charge Of she re-
ception is as follows: Miss Anna Ferris.
Mrs. /. NJ. Ferguson, Mrs. F. S. Hodgson,
Mrs. George W. Driver, Mrs. X. Lawson.
and Mrs. L. " Brooks.
The Young Mems Christian Association,
colored mems branch will hold its an
nual reception on New Years Day from
4:3o to 7:30 D. m. at headquarters, I204 u
street northwest. TO which the public is
invited The receiving party is as fol-
lows: j. E. MOOreland, international sec
retary Of Y. NJ. c. A.: E j. Morton.
chairman; E. Rouser, w. II. Davis, W.
L. Pollard, G. T. BeaSon, c. F. NJ.
Brown, w. II. Conner J. A. Bostic. w.
r. Griffin, L. W. Hail.. W. w. Johnson.
James Langhorn. ]. A. Lankford. f. ID.
Lee. S. w. Middleton, G. A. Robinson.
o. T. Taylor, Benjamin Washington, o.
A. Williams.
Central Union Mission.
The Central Union Mission VIII keen
open house on New Years Day from I to
o'clock
The members Of the board viii be as
sisted by Mrs o. B. Brown, Mrs N A.
Robbins. Mrs. c. J. Ladson, Mrs. ]. Scott
johnson. Mrs. c. E. Emig, Mrs. w. II. |
Ramsey. Mrs. j. n. Culbertson. Mrs. w. !
S. Window, Mrs. L. f. Olney, Mrs. |