Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-22

Harry Hammond,
Treasurer.
The concert was under the auspices of
the George Washington Birthday Associa-
ton. The concert was given by the Naval
Gun Factory Band of Washington, consist
ing of thirty pieces, under the direction of
Prof. Jacob G. Moody. Promptly at the
above mentioned hour the members of the
band took their places on the stand, which
was profusely decorated with flags and
bunting. and played fourteen numbers to
the delight of thousands of people who sur
rounded the stand. After the first seven
We're rendered there was an interrnission of
was as follows:
March. 1.-The Diplomat John Philip
Sousa; overture. 'Tannhauser." Wagner;
concert waltz, Moonlight on the Hudson
Hermann; trombone solo. Worlds Fair
Polka, Mr. Albert Schenker, solost;
march. grand fantasia. My Old Kentucky
Home" Dalbey; medley, George Wash
inston Junior, Cohen grand American
fantasia. America Forever" Theo Moses
Tobani; march. Brooks Chicago Marine
Band" Setz; overture, Poet and Peas
ant. F. Won Suppe; waltz. Golden Sun
set John I. Hall; medley overture, when
the Whip-poor- Sings, Marguerite"
Halfard Hager; selection from opera, III
Trovatore." Verdi march comique, "Old
Settlers on Parade. Dalbey; finale, Star
Span;ied Banner" Key.
Banquet at $3.50 O'Clock.
At the conclusion of the band concert the
members of the George Washington Birth
day Association and their friends pro-
ceeded to the rooms of the chamber of
commerce, and at about $50 o'clock march
ed in body to McBurney's Hall, just
opposite, where the principal banquet of
numbered fully 200. The hall was a scene
of brilliancy, as the committee having
charge of the banquet had left absolutely
nothing undone which would have a ten
dency to detract from it's success. The
hall was brilliantly lighted. the light of
day being obscured by heavy draperies
over the big windows. The walls were
completely covered with flags and bunting,
large picture of Washington. The floral
decorations consisted of white roses, golden
gate, palms, and cut flowers of all descrip-
tons.
A. d. Brockett. chairman of the associa-
ton, ar1 Rev. Charles D. Bulls, pastor of
the Methodist Episcopal Church South,
pronounced grace, after which the members
and their friends discussed an elaborate
menu.
From II O'Clock until noon the hall was
opened for the inspection of the ladies'
and was visited by many.
Responses to Toasts.
After inner man had been satisfied the as
semblage was raped to order by A. D.
Brockett, who acted as POSTMASTER In a
few well-chos IN remarks he introduced Rev.
Charles D. Bulla, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, who responded
to the toast George Washington
The other toasts responded to were as
follows: THE Neighboring Counties" Judge
Charles e. Nicol judge of the circuit court
for this district; 'Alexanrdia," Charles c.
Carln of this city, and VIRGINIA" Judge
r. Il. W. Duke of Charlottesville. At fire.
quent intervals the speakers were interrupt
ed with applause
Alexandria, ashngtOn Lodge Of Masons
has perfected all arrangements for it's ban
quet to be held tonight at it's temple The
program outlined in yesterdays Star will
be carried out in detail
The Columbia Steam Fire Engine Com
pany has everything in readiness for its
banquet which will be held tonight, and the
hall has been prettily and artistically dec
arranged in the shape of a horseshoe The
program as mentioned in yesterdays Star
concerning this banquet will also be car
ried out.
Committee in Charge
The following are the members compos-
ing the committee having charge of the
George Washington birthday celebration:
A. D. Brockett, president; W. A. Smoot, jr,
first vice president; J. H. Trimyer, second
vice president; T. Clifton Howard, third
vice president; R. NJ. Graham, fourth vice
president; P. v. Westelaken, fifth vice pres
ident; Harry Hammond, treasurer; Robert
F. Green, assistant treasurer; ]. Y. Will
Jams, secretary; w. MacA. Green, assistant
secretary.
To the above-named committee belongs
all the credit for todays celebration For
several months past this committee has
been working assiduously to make today's
affair such pronounced success that it
was.
The historic old Friendship fire engine.
donated the company by George Wash
ington, was on exhibition this afternoon in
front of the companys house, on South
Alfred street. The old engine was viewed
by many visitors with interest.
General Matters.
The colonial tea given last evening by
the ladies composing the Epworth League
of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at Lee
Camp Hall, was largely attended and was
a decided success in every particular. An
interesting literary and musical program
was rendered and most enjoyable time
was spent by all present.
The Lyceum Dramatic Club organized
last evening with the election of the fol-
lowing officers H. l.. Wheatley, president:
Carl Rothmund, vice president; NJ E.
Greene; secretary, James Petty; business
manager; Forrest Birrell. stage director;
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Monitor. director and
directress. This club will at once begin
rehearsing for play. which will be pre-
scented Immediately after Easter.
In the corporation court this morning a
deed was placed on record from Thomas
veying lot Of ground on the west side of
Washington street between Oronoco and
Pendleton streets.