Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-12

Washington, named for It's revered
founder. and Alexandria, historic Viz
ginia town where the then youthful
Father OF His Country worked. studied
and fraternized with his fellow man,
will join hands across the Potomac
Wednesday. February %, in an un-
usually elaborate observance OF the
birthday anniversary OF the Nations
first President.
The Capital viii start the memorial
program In the morning with impress
sive euiogistic ceremonies at the Wash
ington Monument and In the National
Theater. while Alexandria will climax
the days tributes with a colorful patri-
otto parade In the afternoon TO be re-
viewed by President and Mrs. Coolidge,
Gov. and Mrs. Byrd OF Virginia. Lieut..
Gov. Junius West and host Of other
diRnitarieS.
Plan Record Affair.
Those In charge OF arrangements for
the exercises In the venerable Virginia
town assert It will be the most pre-
tentious patriotic celebration tever held
In northern Virginia. The program
includes e. preliminary reception to the
President at the historic Carlyle
House by Gov. and Mrs. Byrd. buf-
fet luncheon for the guests OF honor
and the review OF the pageantry, begin
ming at 2:30 o'clock.
The entire personnel Of both houses OF
Congress and Of the General Assembly
of Virginia have been invited to at
tend Other distinguished guests invited
include members of the United States
Supreme Court. the Virginia judiciary
and other Federal and State officials
Ten thousand persons are expected 10
take part In the parade, and every pat
riotic. military. social. educational and
other civic group In nearby Virginia
will be represented, II LIS stated.
The presidential and glbcrnatorial
parties will witness the procession from
a glass-inclosed and electrically heated
reviewing stand. TO be erected at Prin-
cess and Washington streets
To Arrive on Mayhower.
The presidential party will arrive on
the Mayfiower, which will dock at the
Prince street wharf about ! 80 o'clock
In the afternoon. The party will b: con-
veyed 10 the Carlyle House. where
George Washington often entertained
his friends, and they viii become the
guests OF the Virginia Governor and
his wife.
II is expected the famous Richmond
Blues trim military organization OF the
Virginia capital. Will form the escort
for Gov. Byrd but In the event that
unit finds 1t impossible TO serve. the
cadets OF Arlington County, officially
known ~ the Arlington County Battal-
ion, Reserve Ofiicers' Training Corps.
Regulars OF the United States Army.
stationed at nearby forts and camps.
VIII march In the parade. az will also
sailors and Marines from posts In this
vicinity The District Of Columbia Ma
tional Guard. the Washington High
School Cadets, fraternal and civic organ
izationg, Boy Scouts. members OF the
American Legion, volunteer firemen and
many bands viii be among the march
ing contingents.
President and Mrs Coolidge have
been invited 10 attend the earlier cefe
monies In the National Thf tcf. which
viii be under auspices OF the District
Commissioners. Eighty-nine patriotic
historical. ffaternal. civic and other
organizations are cooperating.
Marine Band 10 Play.
The exercises, which will begin "A,
II O'Clock. will be- preceded by 4 CON
cert by the Marine Band. starting ut
10 O'Clock.
Senator David 1. Walsh Of Massa-
ehusetts will preside aud make the
address OF greeting. Senator Simeon
-. FehA Ut Ohio, who IL vice chairman
NJ the committee for the celebration OF
The two hundredlh anniversary Ut the
birth 1f George Washington. VIII de-
liver the principal address.
Gen. John j. PerahIne win make the
award ~ gold medal offered by The
Sons III the Revolution In the District
Ut Columbia L1 the pupil Of the public
NJ private school who submits the best
essay IN the annual WashinKton's birth
day competition VI thc soaicty.
rabbi Abfam Simon Of the Washing
Ton Hebrew Congregation VIII pro-
ilo.ines the Invocation. and Hav Dr
hobert Johnston, rector 1T ut, Johns
Church. win say The benedicllon. Miss
Hslhh iinwisOn VIII render vocal music
The doors 0f The theater will be OPEN
nj 10 0Eioek. deserved seats. for which
tickets have been Issued. viii be held
not later than iD;4b o'cloek The gen
efhi public In invited.
Arrangements Committee.
The COMMITTEES on arrangements con
! aiais III Brig Den George Richards,
u ~, M g., chairman, Mia bibyi
Baker. Mai, nsu George Barnett. II
M q, retired Miss Mabel r. Hoard
insh. Mrs, Arthur r. hiine, Capt, Gun
! way w Gooka, HsV, ur. william L.
| Darby. Charles W. barr, Mrs. Henry j.
Dihlsnt. tt6i,ert V FLEMING. Mfs. Jamsh
Carroll Frazer, IsaMa Cans, James r
Gibbs, Ur. Th0maa N 0rean william,
ufsHn, Gilbert III urnayenaT, HfiN, Gen
William n Horton, H. n. A., Lieut. Dol