The Washington herald., 1910-02-23

From Maine TO the Philippines. from
the northenmost point of Alaska TO the
Island of Porto Rico: Pan America united
yesterday to commemorate the l7Sth an
niversary of the birth Of George Wash
ington.
In this city, named for the Father OF
His Country the day was fttingly cele-
brated with appropriate exercises by pat
riotic organizations and various social
gatherings, and banquets were the order
last evening.
Federal offices Closed.
All Federal Offices. national banks. the
stock exchange. public schools. apG most
places Of business were closed all day.
Washington was ablaze with the national
colors, the Stars and Stripes floating
from all the public buildings and hun
dreds of private residences
Many of the prominent speakers in Con-
gress and in diplomatic circles gave patri-
Otic addresses at the various gatherings
held about the city. Particularly appro-
pirate, in view OF the relations between
France and the colonies in Washington s
time. was the invitation TO NJ Jusserand.
Ambassador from France. TO address the
Sons Of the Revolution at their annual
meeting yesterday.
The Sons OF the American Revolution,
the Daughters of the American Revolu-
tion, the Order OF Washington, and a
score Of other organizations met In patri-
otic gatherings and heard the virtues and
qualities of The Father OF His Country
extolled by weli-known statesmen and
men prominent in military orders.
In Alexandria. the home town" of
Washington. grand masters of several
Masonic lodges, and hundreds of members
of that order met TO form plans for the
erection of a Washington Memorial
Masonic Temple, where the priceless
Masonic relics Of Washington VIII he
preserved.
Hundreds on Visit,
Mount Vernon was visited by hundreds
OF patriotic citizens. who came TO see the
home and domestic surroundings Of Wash
ington and to look with reverence upon
his personal effects, now so carefully
guarded Among the visitors to Wash
ington's home was the entire delegation
of Masons who attended the memorial
meeting in Alexandra in the morning.
The Order OF Washington. direct de-
scendants from those who gave their
lives and fortunes in the struggles for
liberty. were addressed by Representa-
tive Barrett at their annual banquet at
the Raleigh.
Throughout the city many other organi-
cations met to pay tribute. In Anacostia,
Rev. George W Cummins addressed the
Brotherhood of the Garden Memorial
Presbyterian Church on some phases of
the life Of Washington Electa Chapter
OF the Order of the Eastern Star. of Ana
costa, held tea at Masonic Hall. where
a musical ana literary programme of q
patriotic nzi.,ss was given.
Senator t-asw, Of New York, fulfilled
the time-honored custom of reading to
the Senate Washington's Farewell Ad-
dress.
The Association of the Oldest Inhabi-
tants of the District held its annual meet
ing at Carroll Institute in the morning.
and laudatorY speeches were made of the
life and character of the first President.
Monument society Meets.
In accordance with its annual custom,
the National Washington Monument AS
sooiation convened and elected officers.
At the Catholic University Bellamy Storer
made an address on Washington the
Christian" and his remarks were ap-
plauded by a large and representative au-
dience.
At the Y NJ. c. A. the Boys Brigade
held It's annual George Washington cele-
bration. the boys department of the as
being thrown open for the cele-
bration. The brigade. commanded by
Maj. F. NJ. Kerby. had prepared an ap-
programme for the occasion.
participating in a series OF athletic events.
The winners were as follows: Game
Sergt. Kruger, of Christ
Church; relay race, Company B, St
Marks Church &C. E. Foster, H. J. Hull
fish, Raymond Eliason, and Elmer Kintz) !;
tournament. finals. Company
F. Christ Church: 10O-yard dash, Ray
mond Eliason. Company B, St Marks
routIuuad m Do~o II roI-u