The Washington herald., 1912-02-18

I cises, and brilliant social events, the
people Of the National Capital will next
! Thursday celebrate the 1soth anniversary
of the birth OF George Washington.
Deeds Of greatness and Of vaior win be
recalled; his romantic life viii be re-
viewed. and lofty panegyrics Of him will
be spoken by the residents Of the city
which bears his name The children
will be inspired by the relation Of In
cidents In the career OF the great figure
of history, and the older persons battling
IN the world with fame and success as
their goal win be stimulated and set In
pursuit of loftier ideals.
/ Plans are being rapidly completed for
the celebration OF the natal day OF the
Father Of His Country. Publlc-spirited
citizens are preparing speeches apropos
| to the occasion; danes and bellies are
preparing for the social events. and all
Is astir arranging for decorations and
musical programmes. Banquets viii be
held at practically all Of the large ho-
tells and restaurants. The popular halls
have been engaged for special entertain
ment1.
Taft at Mount Vernon.
President Taft will accompany mem
bers Of the George Washington Masonic
National Memorial Association on their
annual pilgrimage to Mount Vernon next
Thursday. This newborn Masonic Asso-
citation comprises within Its broad scope
the entire fraternity, and. has its ramifi-
cations in every grand jurisdiction and
in every supreme or sovereign grand
body.
The national association II composed
Of two representatives from each grand
lodge. sovereign. or supreme grand body.
These will constitute the active, the law
making members TO govern and control
the memorial, the title Of which Is to
be vested IN flve trustees selected by
the memorial association and appointed
In the manner prescribed by the laws OF
Virginia Alexandria Washington Lodge,
A F. A NJ, Of Alexandra, Va, Is TO
be the custodian Of the temple, the up
per stories OF which will be set apart
for practical Masonic purposes, while the
lower or first, floor will be devoted eX-
cIusively TO memorial purposes, and each
grand Jurisdiction, sovereign, or supreme
grand body identifying itself with the
association is to have space allotted in
Memorial Hall for its exclusive use, and
upon which said grand jurisdictions viii
erect symbols of commemoration to their
illustrious Masonic dead.
For the second time the Chief Execu-
tive signifies his approval Of the move
ment by his presence. On this occasion
he will accompany the association on
their annual pilgrimage to Mount Vernon
and participate in the ceremonies OF
placing a wreath upon the tomb OF
Washington.
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 on Warrington Birthday. Men OF
rank from both the army and navy also
noted men from both public and private
life. will take part.
railroad company TO operate cars be-
tween Washington and Mount Vernon a.
frequent intervals
school Children Part.
The most impressive celebrations un-
doubtedIy will be held at the various
public school buildings. These exercises
will be held on Wednesday, as Thurs
day and Friday have been declared holi-
days by the board of education. Speak
ers have been invited to address ihe
pupils. The programmes will consist Of
speechmaking. the singing OF patriotic
songs. appropriate recitations, musical
numbers, readings, and tableaux. The
benefit of the exercises will be three
fold-educatIonal, entertaining. and NOR
ally instructive. The praiseworthy traits
OF Gen. Washington will be pointed out
to the children, and they VIII be exhorted
to strive to follow IN his footsteps. But
the speakers will urge more than this |
They will point out that George WASH |
ington was not the ne plus ultra OF per- |
fection, and that II Is still possible TO |
surpass him in deeds OF valor and works |
of worth.
One Of the most brilliant social and
patriotic events commemoraung the
birth Of Washington will be the hrst |
annual dinner OF the Southern Society OF
Washington on Thursday evening at the
New Raleigh Hotel The list Of Speakers
includes prominent statesmen, turtsts,
authors, and military men OF the South
land
'sThe soutn of to-day will be the sub
tect Of an address by Senator Duncan
L. Fletcher, OF Florida; Senator Joseph
W. Bailey. OF Texas, will respond to the
toast, MARSHALL; Jefferson VIII oe
the subject Of a speech by Senator John
Sharp williams, of Mississippi; Senator
Bob" Taylor, of Tennessee, will respond
to the toast Southern women" and
Senator ]. r. Thornton, OF louisiana,
president OF the society. will be toast
master.
The banquet hall will be decorated with
national flags. flags Of the Confederacy,
and portraits of eminent Southern men
I
More than 900 persons are ex-
pected to attend the function. Music
will be furnished by the United States
Marine Band. Many well-known singers
have accepted Invitations to be present
Among them are Miss Ann Vernon Dor
sey, who has won fame through her
plantation songs and character mono
ogues: Miss Edna Dunham. an opera
singer, and Miss Barbot, daughter Of
Nine Barbot, one Of the most accom-
olished pianists in the South.
Sons of ReyOIutIou.
At the New Willard the Sons Of the
American Revolution will hold their an
lual banquet Thursday night A large
attendance is anticipated. Among the
Jpeakers viii be many persons Of ma
ionaI reputation
In the ballroom of the Cairo apart |
nents. Rev DIR. Wallace Radcliffe VIII
leliver a lecture on Gen. Washington"
It the annual ladies night" Of the Or ,
Ter OF Washington. Rear Admiral
Charles II. Stockton, U. S. N, retired, | ,
Of the order. will preside.
The Central Labor Union will give (,
'anquet to Samuel Gompers and Frank .
Morrison at the Ebbitt House. The
Iineteen members of Congress who hold ,
Inion cards have been invited to attend ,
he banquet as special guests Of honor. ,
he banquet promises to be an enthusiasts )
ic one Preparations have been under ,
Vay for some time.
At 3 O'Clock Judge Wendell P. Stafford.
ssociate justice OF the District Supreme
'ourt, will lecture before the Stanton
unrage Club In the main hall OF the
pfnH II lhwa~