Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-03


President of the Association Oldest Inhabitants
who has just returned from Europe.
dent Majors trip was a success. When
he entered the meeting room last night Mr.
Nailor was &C corded the warmes. kind
of a welcome by the half hundred members
present.
After a general handshaking and other
manifestations Of pleasure over the appear
ance of the president the meeting was
called to order. b. w. Reiss recording
secretary, read the minutes of the last
meeting. Mr.. Raglan, chairman of the COM
mittee on light, reported that he had sue
ceeded in having modern mante lights
made for the room in place of the old
gas jets. The secretary reported the nomi-
nation of Michael Hayden, William Swing
Moses Coleman and John w. Talbert for
committee composed of Messrs. Cham
bers. Nolan and Chancey for consideration
Next in order of regular business was the
collection of dues
Posted on Current Events.
While the collection was being made va
rious subjects were discussed, president
Nailor saying he desired to be informed of
what had been going since his depart
ure from the city last May. He observed
ex-President Brown seated in the rear of
the room, complimented him on his appear
dnce ana invited him to take the
presidents table.
Mr.. Raglan told of the accident which re-
Gently happened to DIR. Howard, correspond
ing secretary. He said DR.. Howard fell
from a ladder three weeks ago and sprain-
ed his shoulder and has been confined to
bed since. He also told of the serious ill
ness of Mr.. w. w. Birth, one of the Oldest
and most highly esteemed members of the
association. He said It might be news to
the members to know that. Mr.. Births con-
dition is critical and his recovery is doubt
full. Mr.. Birth if he lives four months, will
attain tie age of 100 years On motion of
Secretary Reiss a resolution of sympathy
and best wishes adopted and a copy
ordered sent to Mr.. Birth.
communication from Mrs II. A. Cole
man read asking for the early history
of the old Maryland House, on Brightwood
| avenue. 1t was referred to Lieut.. Johnson
| for answer.
To Attend Lecture.
j. E. Keefer extended an invitation to the
members to be present at lecture he is to
| give at the Public Library next month on
| George Washington. The invitation was
accepted and thanks rendered Mr.. Keefer.
The election of a financial secretary a
| newly created office, was next in order.
John R. Mahoney was unanimously chosen.
| Capt ]. D. Cathell asked that a resolution
! he offered at the September meeting be
| read and acted upon. The resolution pro-
| Vided for the beginning OF a movement TO
| raise money with which to build a perma-
| nent home for the association. He says
| the time has arrived when the organizatio
| should have big, handsome home of its
| own, and he does not think any difficulty
| will be met in securing the money. s. E.
| Lewis also spoke in advocacy Of the move
| ment. 1t will be taken up for further con-
| sideration at the November meeting. l..
| p. Seibold. treasurer of the associate
made a report showing the association to
| be in excellent financial condition.
Guests of Oldest Member.
The members October IA will be the
guests of Mr.. Starr, the oldest member
| at the Queen Cafe. 1t was decided last
night to convene next at the luncheon in
que ton.
After the completion of business Presi-
dent Nailor, at the suggestion of Mr. Ma
| honey, gave a description of his trip to
| Europe, which occupied half hour and
which was highly interesting. He said his
| journey had been one chiefly to regain his
! health. adding that he is now in good
| health and glad to be back. He also
thanked the members for the cordial recep-
tior. in his honor.