The Washington times., 1914-02-22

Madame Lafayette and presented to
General Washington by General Lafay-
cite. in 1874; the masters chair occu-
pied by the general; picture Of Wash
ington by Williams, of Philadelphia.
M de in 1854 for the lodge-the only one
for which he sat while President and
tor which the lodge refused $4,000. The
generals bedchamber clock, wedding
gloves, farm spurs, field cOmpasSeS. and
numerous genuine relics of the great
patriot rest in the inches and hang
upon the walls Of the lodge room.
Venerable, indeed, but still vigorous.
the lodge has become by virtue OF past
associations, the shrine of American
Masons /
In fact. all portions Of Alexandria
speak of Washington In this city a
visitor may find, If he will blow aside
the dust OF a century. footprints OF the
ia ther of His Country. that tell OF ms
ways as ne moved round about ms
home. Countless other localities remind
the modern student of history OF the
great soldier on horseback or seated
in the chair of state, but in this quaint
town he is dismounted and afoot-a
townsman and a neighbor.
Today scores OF venders are paradinS
the streets (Which to pioneer cltlZehs
mark holy. historic ground), selling
badges, flags. banners, balloons and PIC
lures of Americas patriot.
Hundreds of visitors attracted 10
Alexandria have been roaming the
streets all day making piigrinlaSes 10
shrines hallowed by the memories or
Church. OF which Washington was a
vestrymau; the Carlyle and Braddock
houses. the former built in 1745: tie old
! city hotel. the history of which is SO
closely identified with that of WASH
inGton: the old Friendship Fire Com
! - oh III 1,yf fnr,
, and to which he presented the most
modern fire engine of his day. imported
from France, and for which he laid
30 pounds. 10 shillings. in ia; the Con-
federate Monument. Robert +. Lee
boyhood nome, worthy mecca Of Gu
rious throngs.
Every building. from the city hall
down to the smallest colored man
cabin, had flags flying from windows.
The Festival to Set Mark.
1t is doubtful if the city of Alexan-
dra has ever made such pretentious
arrangements for festival. The hrsi-
ness men have taken the lead in map
ping out the plans for a gala celebIa-
ton, and every citizen has Joined
heartily in the undertaking.
The oldest residents who recall pa
geants of byGone years marvel 1T the
preparations Tor the ceremony. Despite
| the fact that Alexandria has been the
scene of the principal Washington 5
| birthday celebration for ye:us, but few
Presidents nave attended the exercises.
! The citizens, elated ut the prospect or
entertaining a President and a "ice
President, are eager for the Festivities
to begin.
Luther II. Thompson. who recently
| celebrated his filtieth anniversary as
CITY editor of the Alexandria Gazette.
recalled today the Washington's Birth
day parade which President Hayes re-
viewed. The President went 10 Alex
andria by steamboat. and was driven
10 the reviewing stand in coach. Just
| in the midst OF the ceremonies the stand
collapsed, but no one was hurt. Presi-
dent Hayes was escorted TO porch
/ near by. and from there reviewed the
remainder of the procession.
President Taft visited Alexandria
more than any other Chief Executive.
He was elected an honorary member OF
the Alexandria- Washington Lodge Of
NaSOnS and as such made several trips
TO that Cit;.
Sylph Is Expected.
President Wilson and his party are
expected to arrive on board the yacht
! SyIph, and will be escorted Immediately
: TO the crandstand in Washington street
near Oronoco.
From present indications. the parade
will he two miles long. and EN- be led
| by the United States Marine and ff-
teen other bands will he I'm line.
, Col Henry T. Allen. L. S. A., who
will be grand marshal. will ride at the
head Of the procession. with Julian Y.
! Williams Of Alexandria as chief Of
! staff Aids will b" selected from among
| citizens of Fairfax and Alexandria
| counties.
The first division will be made up OF
| officers of the birthday Association and
| dist ing uished guests and city officials.
| The Governor of Virginia, Henry G.
| Stuart. with his escort. the famous
Richmond Blues, in command OF Maj.
CHURCH NOTICES.