Evening star., 1918-02-21
WASHINGTON BIRTH
Celebrated IN D. c.
School Children Throughout
City Observe Anniversary.
Programs Held.
TOMORROW IS HOLIDAY


a With the nation at war to preserve
those ideals which George Washington
gave to America, the National Capital
today began solemn. but high-spirited,
celebration Of the recurring. anniversary
Of his birth.
School children throughout tho city
held their celebrations. while at the
government printing Office special
program of exercises was given, at
the Secretary Of War. sang, and Rep
resentative Fess OF Ohio delivered an
address.
Tomorrow will be a general holiday
throughout the city. There will be no
and government departments will be
closed for the day. For the first time
in many months, tho bureau of engrav-
ing and printing will be absolutely shut
down. A portion Of the mechanical
force of the government printing office
will be on duty tomorrow owing to the
fact that Congress is in session. but
the greater number Of employees of the
big print shop will enjoy holiday.
Addressed School Children.
Senator Henry F. Hollis Of New
Hampshire addressed pupils of the
Park View School today, at the celebra-
tion held at the school. ]. Clifton
Shannon. president of the Home and
School Association of the school, pre-
sided. and the invocation was pro-
nounced by Rev. John H. Barnard. Fol-
lowing Senator Hollis address the pu-
it, -tv frr1
which were followed by minuet
Special invitations have been extend
ed to the President and all officials OF
the government to attend the public
celebration of Washington's birthday
anniversary to be held tomorrow morn
ing at 1890 o'clock in the Billy Sunday
Tabernacle, under the joint auspices
of the Sons of the Revolution in the
District of Columbia, the National So
cfety of the Daughters Of the American
Revolution and the District of Column
bia Society of the Sons 1.-the Amert-
can Revolution.
Ambassador Jusserand Of the French
embassy is to make the principal adj
dress. Senator Warren G. Harding Of
Ohio is to speak and there will be spe-
cial music.
Monument Society to Meet.
The eighty-fifth annual Washington's
birthday meeting of the Washington Ma
tional Monument Society is to be held at
noon tomorrow at the home Of Justice
Willis Van Devanter of the Supreme Court
of the United States, 1923 18th street
northwest
Justice Van Devanter, who is vice Prea-
dent of this society. which has held a
prominent place in the activities Of the
nations Capital city for many years. vii!
of the President of the United States, who
is, ex officio, the president of the organiza-
tion.
Following the annual meeting, there will
be a luncheon in honor OF the members
and of invited guests.
Meet at Union Engine House.
The regular monthly meeting of the
of Oldest Inhabitants of the
District will be held tomorrow morn
ing at the headquarters of the associ-
alton, the old Union Engine House,
18th and H streets northwest. There
will be business meeting from IL
o'clock am. to noon, followed by ex-
ercises appropriate to the day.
Over at Camp Meade there will be a
big celebration, in which the hundreds
Of District selected men will participate.
Many cabinet officials are expected to
attend these celebrations.
District Children of the American
Revolution will celebrate tomorrow
afternoon from to $50 o'clock with a
dance in the Arcade ballroom. 18th
street and Park road northwest. Mrs.
Albert Baird Cummins, president of
the National Society, Children Of the
American Revolution. and other Off
GERS will receive the guests. Miss
Helen Stout will have charge of the
program. A feature of the program
will be the presentation of a service
flag bearing eighteen stars, represent
ing the members of the Gov. Thomas
Welles Society who are enrolled with
the colors. Mrs. James l. Parker, re-
gent of Constitution Chapter, D. A. r.,
is to make the presentation.
Hold Reception Tomorrow.
Members of the Abigail Hartman
Rice Chapter. D. A. R., are to receive
from to 10 o'clock pm. tomorrow at
the recreation rooms for soldiers and
sailors. 141S Pennsylvania avenue north
west. Mrs. Clayton D. Emig, regent,