The Washington herald., 1908-02-22
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Alexandria. Va. Feb. 21.-Alexandria IS
IN readiness for to-morrows big parade.
If the weather is fair. and the indica-
tions are that it will be. the parade will
be one OF the largest and most magnih-
cant military pageants ever witnessed
In this historic old city in honor
Of the birthday OF the immortal Wash
ington. The parade will start promptly at
80 O'Clock with Col. Charles A. p Hat
field as chief marshal. The route mas al
ready been published in The Washington
Herald. Flags and bunting of an endless
variety were to-day thrown to the
breezes, and when the para0e starts to-
morrow afternoon most OF the houses
along the line OF march will display
decorations. King street, the main street
OF the city, is tonight veritable stream
Of flags. From one end of that thorough
fare 10 the other can be seen nothing but
flags and bunting. Washingtons picture
is included in many of tie decorations.
Plans were completed tonight at
short meeting Of the George Washington
Birthday Association which was held in
the rooms Of the chamber OF commerce,
and which was presided over by Presi-
dent Julian Y. Williams. Secretary Cation
reported that the Minutemen OF Wash
ington. attired in Continental uniforms,
and the District Naval Reserves. in com
mand Of Lieut.. John Doyle Carmody, of
Washington. would be in the line OF
march. He also stated that the War
rentOn Rifles would arrive here tomorrow
morning.
Delegation on Horseback.
Announcement was made that the Al
exandria County delegation on horseback.
under command OF James F. Clements.
would number 80. Mai. Smith stated that
it would be one of the best military pa
rGdes ever seen in this city. Capt. George
X. Pickett and George 7. Cation were
designated by Z. z. Downham. chairman
of the entertainment committee. TO act as
escorts for receiving the military compa-
nies upon their arrival. Chairmen of the
various committees reported that they
had completed their labOrs and everything
was in readiness for the parade
Announcement was made that the Off
GERS of the association would meet
promptly at O'Clock tomorrow morning
after which the committee assigned TO
convey the wreath to Mount Vernon
would meet at the rooms of the chamber
of commerce promptly at 9:15 O'Clock
They will depart for that place at $50
o'clock on the palace car Mount Vernon
The car upon its return will go TO Wash
ington, and the distinguished guests will
be brought here between Z and 1 o'clock
and at once conveyed 10 Lee Camp Hall.
from which place they will view the pa
rade.
Services of a patriotic character will be
held at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church under
the auspices OF Mount Vernon Council,
Daughters cf the American Revolution
The gates Of the church will open at 9:4O
o'clock and be closed promptly at 1920
o'clock so as to keep visitors from inter-
rupting the services Those who fail TO
arrive before the last-named hour will be
unable to gain admission to the church
during the progress of the services.
Sermon by DIR. Randolph.
Right Rev. Alfred NJ Randolph, bishop
of the Southern diocese of Virginia, will
preach a sermon on the life and character
Of Washington. The services will, how
ever, be conducted by the rector, Rev
William ]. Morton.
Among those expected to occupy seats
in the chancel are: Rev. George Somer-
vile, Of Falls Church; Rev Everett
Meade, rector Of old Pohick Church; Rev.
Bergman Green. Of the Episcopal Theo-
logical Seminary; Rev. Or. Angus Craw-
ford. dean. of the Episcopal Theological
Seminary. Invitations have been extend
ed TO the above-named clergymen to be
present. owing to their former association
with the church.
Among the attractions for tomorrow
night will be a big banquet which will be
given by Alexandria, Washington Lodge of
Masons. at the Masonic Temple. Members
OF the order not affiliated with the local
lndee will he admitted hn- card only The