Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-18
Washington Anniversary CeIe-
brati0n at Mount Vernon.
PLACING WREATH ON TOMB
Ceremonies Under the Auspices Of
Masonic Association.
OTHER FEATURES OF THE DAY
Exercises by Patriotic Bodies and
Other Organizations in Memory
of First President.

All Of the military and patriotic or
carnations of Washington and many Of
the societies and associations not Of this
character will celebrate Washington
birthday anniversary Thursday. February
y. in more or less elaborate fashion.
President Taft, for the second time, II
10 announced, has signifed his intention
OF being present at the exercises (which
will be conducted by the Washington
Masonic National Memorial Association
Washington's birthday anniversary al
Mount Vernon. The President is expected
to accompany the association on its an
nual pilgrimage to the tomb Of Washing
ton and participate in the ceremony of de-
posting the memorial wreath.
The opening of the vault and the plac-
ing of the wreath on the tomb of George
Washington is only part of the patriotic
services that are to be held at Mount
Vernon. There will be other features ap-
propHate to the occasion. Men of rank
from both the army and navy, prominent
in both public and private life, are ex-
pected to take part. The services will
be open to all who care to witness them.
Arrangements have been made with the
railroad company to operate cars between
Washington and Mount Vernon at fire.
quent intervals for the day.
objects of the Association.
The Washington Masonic National Me-
mortal Association which has its head
quarters in Alexandria, Va. and was
formed for the purpose. in addition to a
memorial to Washington. the Mason, OF
providing place where the several
Srand Masonic jurisdictions of the coun-
try. members of the association. may
perpetuate in an imperishabe form the
memory and achievements of their MEM
berS whose distinguished services, zeal
Gus attachment and answering fidelity
to the principles of Masonry merit par
ticular and lasting reward; of creating
and fostering a more intimate fraternal
spirit understanding and intercourse be-
tween the several grand jurisdictions
and other sovereign grand bodies of
Masonry throughout the United States
and the insular possessions. and to cher
ism, maintain and extend the wholesome
influence and example of the illustrious
Masonic dead
Alexandria W ashington Lodge A. F..
and A. NJ, of Alexandria, is to be the
custodian of the memorial. which will
assume the form of a Washington me-
mortal temple and will be located in AL
exandria because it was the home town
of George and Lawrence Washington
and of George Mason of Gunston and
Lord Thomas Fairfax, who were among
Surveyed by Washington.
The first President of thes United States
surveyed it's streets. and sthe principal
thoroughfare, running north, and south,
pointing directly to Mount Vernon and to
Washington, and midway between the
two, was named for him while he lived.
II was here he held his last military re-
view and gave his last military command:
here the first celebration of the adoption
Of the federal Constitution took place.
in which he participated; here in the old
City Hotel. he made his headquarters.
while waiting for Braddock and here. in
the Carlysle House, he received his COM
mission as major in the English army.
member of its city council. established
its free schools. was a vestryman in its
church and master of its Masonic lodge.
Other Organizations to Celebrate.
One Of the pretentious observances Of
the natal day Of the father of his ooun-
try will be the banquet and peace meeting
of the Navy League. which organization
holds its annual convention in this city
during the coming week. This banquet
which is the main feature of the yearly
conventions, will be attended by the
highest officers of the army and navy.
Many prominent officials OF the govern
ment will also be among the banqueters.
The Washington National Monument
Society will hold it's annual election of
officers February o. the meeting being
the organizations business session.
The Association of Oldest Inhabitants
will observe the day with a special meet
ing. at which a number of members be-
sides several high officials of the govern
ment will deliver addresses.
The Masonic lodges of Washington and
Alexandria make a feature of the an
m chi cytO
niversary. the lodges of the two cities
Joining In the celebration. which is held
in Alexandria
Special exercises will be held at both
Georgetown University and George
Washington University. the students
being addressed by members of the fac
ulties of the two colleges.
Several of the state associations will
observe the anniversary with special
programs The North Dakota Society
Will give a banquet at the Hotel John
son. The annual banquet of the South
ern Society. which is "Washington's
birthday affair, occurs Thursday even
ing.
Special Drill at Fort Myer.
At Fort Myer Thursday afternoon a
special drill Is to be given. the entsrtain-
ment to include o number Of unique
features. Many Of the ctty's best known
horse owners, including members of the
Washington Riding Club. will be on the
program, which viii include puah ball on
horseback. as well special cavalry
and artillery drills. This will take the
place of the usual Friday afternoon
drill, and will be given in the riding
hall at Fort Myer. 1t is for the benefit
of the post athletic fund and the army
branch Of tho Y. NJ. c. A.
Among the religious observances Of the
day win Be Q special requiem mass al
st. Psufs Church at 10 am, In which
the Knights Of Columbus will participate
The day will also be observed with spe-
cial services at several of the other
churches Of the city.
Among the patriotic events connected
with the Observance OF WASHINGTON
birthday win be the illustrated lecture by
Joseph L.. Kie6er Of this city, on 1.-The
Homes Of General Washington" The lee
ture will be given Wednesday evening
February q. at the Church of the United
Brethren Ia Chris, at North Capitol and
streets, and will be repeated Friday
night at the Georgetown branch of the
Central Union Mission. 30th and n streets
northwest.
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