Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-02-22
ALEXANDRIA'S GALA DAY.

turnout Oh OiliLenS AillpOoilS
Pageant-Thousands of Visi-
tors in the City-Profuse Deco
ra1ions-City in Holiday Attire.
Alexandra became animated at an
early hour th's morning when the bell
10 the City Hall aud those at the fire en-
CINE houses rang out and most of the
whistles in the. city sent forth shrill
blasts.
1t was not long before nearly every one
in the city was ssLir, all anticipating the
festivities which We.e t. accompany the
of the anniversary of the
birth of George Washington. The many
fags, siresmers and bunting on buildings
were AulteriDg, and the city was In holt
day attire. Many stores had been beau
tifully aud tasiefully decorated, while
the windows were full of souvenirs OF
all varieties.
1t was not long before visitors began
to arrive 10 the city. Train followed
train, each loaded to its fullest capacity,
while the ferry steamer Lackawsnna and
the auxiliary steamer Jamestown brought
thousands from Washington.
At9 o'clock committee proceeded
to Mount Vernon and placed wreath
upon WsshiDgton's tomb. At MI. Yer
non the committee was met by Superin'
tendent Dodge who made an appropriate
address which was responded TO by
President J. Y. Williams, Of the asso-
citation.
Religious services were held In Christ
Church at 10 o'clock, when RI. Rev,
A. NJ. Randolph delivered an interesting
and appropriate sermon. There was special
music on the occasion. At neon the
distinguished guests were received in
Lee Camp Hall. At the same time the
press was entertained at the press head
quarters 10 the rooms of the Chsmber OF
Commerce. The military and other
visiting organizations we're entertained
at the market building while the visiting
firemen we're served with refreshments al
the engine houses.
At noon the floating population OF
Alexandria was enormous. BY this
time most of the out-Ot-town organiza-
lions which participated liz the celebra-
lion had reached the city and were be-
ing entertained at different places by the
various committees Of the George Wash
iugton Birthday Association.
The crowds at Duke and Washington
streets and KING and Washington streets
were growing all the lime aud as the
hour drew near for the pageant to form
srd move the congestion at those points
was great. The beat Of order was OF :
served, every one being well.disposed
and eager to enjoy the festivities OF the
occasion. 1t being Saturday and a
school holiday, the younger generation
was out in force and enjoying the occa-
sion with all the enthusiasm of their
nature,
Shortly after two o'clock the various
organizations began to assemble. The
maneuyers incident to the formation Of
the line OF parade soon followed, aud
half an hour later each had been assign
ed to it's proper place, after which the
pageant began 20 move to the music OF
the many bands which entered into the
procession.
FORMATION OF PROCESSION.
The formation Of the procession was
as follows:
Chief Marshal and Staff on Duke
street, right resting on Washington
Military Division on Duke street, right
resting on Pitt street, column extending
down Duke to Lee, on Lee to Cameron,
on Cameron to Washington.
Secret Organization Division right
resting on Cameron, column on Royal
to Queen, on Queen to Washington.
Fire Department Division right rest
ing on Duke, column extending on Lee
to Wolfe, on Wolfe to Fairfax, on Fair
fax to Gibbon.
ROUTE.
The procession moved at 2;S0 O'Clock.
The column formed on Duke street,
with right resting on Washington
street; mo 1ed then on Duke TO Payne,
Payne TO Prince, Prince to Fairfax,
Fairfax TO Cameron, Cameron to Royal,
Royal to King, King to Washington,
Washington to Wyihe and counter
marched lack to King thence to West,
and q sbanded.
The reviewing stand was at the
moth vest corner of King and Alfred
streets.
THE PROCESSION.
The procession vas formed as follows:
Platoon Mounted Police commanded by
Lieut.. james Smith.
z'mmerman's soldiers' Home Band
Us piece'l.
Chief Marshsl, Col. Chas. A. p. Hatfield,
u. 5. A.
Chief OF Stat, Orlando Il, Kirk.
Aldes-Lieut. Windsor W. Domaine,
Military; Mr.. Norman L. Williamson,
Secret ORGANIZATIONS; Mr. J0nn Lead"
bss.er; Fire Department.
Members Of Staf-Aiexa;1cd:iA oitv. COM
msnded by Mr.. Worth Hul6sh;
Members OF stsa-Fairfax county, COM
manded by Capt. Geo K. Pickettj
Members OF Stsff-AleXandria county,
by Mr.. James E. Clements.
Distinguished Guests, Officers of Az
Mayor, City Council and other
City Officials in carrisges.
FIRST DIVIsIoN-NILITARY.
Marshal, Col. Rumbough, y 8. 4.
Eogineers' Band, U. 9. A.
2 Battslions of Eugineers.
47th Company Coast Artillery
Battery E Field Artillery.
Battery d Field Artillery.
1Qth IT . Gavalrv Rand