The Washington times., 1913-07-04
OLDEST INHABITANTS
IN ANNUAL MEETING
Organization Re-eIects Officers
at Home of Thos. w. Smith,
on Columbia Road.

The Association Of Oldest Inhabitants
of the District Of Columbia spent an
enjoyable Fourth as guests of Thomas
w. Smith, at his residence. Columbia
and, Belmont road. where a patriotic
program was given. followed by a pic
mic dinner in the shade of the giant
trees on the Smith lawn.
There was a short annual business
meeting, at which all Ne officers were
reelected. then the singing Of MY
Country, 'Tis Of Thee" by the vener-
able members Of the association. the
pendence by George w. Evans, and an
address by the Rev. E. Hez. Sven.
1t was a gathering of about the
youngest old men ever assembled In
ping of "reminiscences of the early
days, such as usually attends meet
ing of pioneers but an exchange OF
such greetings as "How,s the boy
Hello, there, cid scout, and other
salutations in similar vein.
Cosmopolitan Body.
The Association Of Oldest Inhabi-
tants lays claim to being the most
cosmopolitan organization In Wash
ington. Certainly 1t is an organiza-
tion of men, who. though old In years
and gray, maintain hearts as light as
ever were carried by men who nave
reached the turning point and are on
the downward path Of LIES journey.
One Of the features of the business
meeting was the election OF mrs.
William Easily Smith. who read an
the last meeting, as an honorary MEM
historical paper on Easby's Point at
Der. A. s. Brown, 902 F street, was
elected to membership. The names OF
Louis Lokipinski, 63l ! street north
west; Frederick w. Bott, 20i5 Column
bia road; Edward NJ Faber, 1856
Fairmont street northwest, and g.
Gironard, lis Tenth street northeast,
were proposed for membership. The
officers reelected for another year
were:
presidents, Fred L. Moore. Andrew H.
Ragan, Jonathan D. Cathell. Albert
Grupe. John T. CLANCY. Anthony
Gaegler, Charles 8. Bundy, Harry K
Willard, Benjamin w. Sunny, william
H. Singleton. and F. w. Kahlert; re-
corresponding secretary, John B. NC
Carthy; financial secretary, John r.
Mahoney; treasurer, Benjamin w.
Sunny; marshal. Andrew w. Kelley;
chronicler, George w. Evans. Thomas
w. Smith was elected vice president to
fill a vacancy.
Notable among the venerable MEM
bers Of the organization at the outing
was Capt Jonathan D. Cathell, of
Georgetown. who came to washington
with the first ship bringing coal here
sixty-five years ago. He Is more than
misses a meeting of the association.
Sam Samuels. who was cornetfst
with the British army under Lord
Napier, at Abyssinia in 1S45, was
criticised because he had not brought
his cornet along. Former Associate
Tn
United States Supreme Court. who re-
tired several years ago, was one of
the prominent figures a the outing:
The regular program closed with the
address by the Rev. Mr.. Sven, who
gave his venerable hearers recipe on
"How to Keep Young"
Live In bright places. thing bright
thoughts. and do bright things he
recommended as the best means Of de-
feating old age.
Advice Needless.
He added that this advice was need
less to the audience he was addressing.
as he had never encountered a crowI
OF men calling themselves oldest in
habitants" who seemingly had mastered
so we'll the art of keeping young.
The Smith home was lavishly decor
ated in patriotic colors. Hanging be,
tween the trees and forming a shaded
place for the chairs and tables was
mammoth American flag, the same flag
that was first used as a part of the
decorations at the entertainment given
by Mrs. Alice Nailor at her place. Rhode
Island avenue and Sixteenth street, in
honor Of Admiral Dewey on his return
from Manila
The flag has since been donated to
the association by Mrs. Nailor. There
were swings and games for the grand
daughters ard grandsons of the pioneers
and the afternoon was spent by the As
sGciation and its guests at the Smith