Evening star., 1932-02-21

his throne. The repose Of the hero at this
moment Of imminent peril to his life con-
trasts admirably with the fearful agitation
who Is sustained by none Of the considerations
which impart courage to the hero and the
Christian"
THERE are still some early Washinstonians
who can clearly recall this most important
event. One Of the writer's best friends has
every reason to be familiar with the exercises
upon this special occasion, even though he does
not claim TO remember then-this Is, WASH
h9ton Topham, gentleman and civic worker
At the time Of the unveihng Of this statue
his parents lived In the tvo-story frame dwell
ing stin standing at 427 Massachusetts, avenue
northwest. and here the mythical stork ahshted
on February -. 1854. being no doubt frightened
away from the vicinity Of the circle and other
parts OF the city by the noise Of the exercises
upon that occasion. Mr.. and Arx. James Scott
Topham took the baby boy Ia. and in honor
or the nrst President named the boy wash
hgton." . name well bestowed, Is those who
viii ofYer their congratulations tomorrow we'll
knew.
While the writer was seeking information
for this story ia the periodical section Of the
Congressional Lhrary presided over By that
gentlemanly student Henry S. Parsons, the
thought occurred to him to see what took place
In this city 100 years ago-the Centennial of
the birth Of the MustEious Washington. There
were then about $4,000 people In the city or
about one-twenty nth of the number We have
today.
In Congress Representative Burgess of
Rhode Island was arguing In favor Of bring
ing the remains Of Gen. Washington to the
Capitol Building and placing them in the crypt
prepared FOR him when the Capitol vas re-
constructed. but this, as we are aware today
proved nothing but wasted energy and wash
ingtons body sttn lies at Mount Vernon, where
it should remain and no doubt always WILL
It Is interesting to read over an old news
paper. especially when It Is connected with
some prominent event Here the National In
teligencer disclosed in its columns q brief
sketch Of the great patriot by James K. Casey
OF Chermont. near Baltimore, also . poem By
Omega" Divine service was held in the Cap
itol BY tie chaplains of Congress- at IL O'Clock
am. ''in commsmoration Of the Tooth ami
versary o, the birthday Of George Washington"
The washington Cavalry paraded in fun uni
form at O'Clock IN front Of the City Hall.
The Highlanders were to assemble at the City
Hall on Wednesday the 22d at 8 O'Clock. armed
and equipped according to law for the pur-
pose Of going in the celebration. - The vol,
unteer military companies paraded in the Cap
itsl square with the Philadelphia volunteers
upon their return from Mount Vernon
CLABORATE dinners were given, one ct
L Barnard's Hotel, site of the present New
Willard. Here numerous company of citi-
zens, public and private, partook of splendid
dinner"-Daniel Webster, Charles F. Mercer
Of Virginia, Joseph Vance Of Ohio, Gen. Jones,
Gov Barbour Of Virginia, Mr.. Huntington of
Connecticut, Mr.. Newton Of Virginia, Mr..
Holmes, Maine; Mr.. Storer, Ohio; Mr.. Sprague.
Maine; Mr.. Pendleton, New York; Mr.. Rob-
bins Rhode Island; Mr.. Coke, District Of Co
fumbia, and Mr.. Crane, Ohio. Nearly all OF
these, beginning with Mr. Webster, made ad-
dresses. "The dinner and wines, however exc
cellent," It IS reported were but small part
Of the entertainment, which was in every sense
OF the phrase: The feast Of reason and the
doW Of SOUL"
There Was . pubic ban at Carlsfs and one
ct Masonic Hall, then on the southwest corner
ok John Marshall place and D street. Both
are reported Is having been numerously and
Brilliantly attended. All the representatives
Of foreign governments were present In body
at Car1zi's, as weN as the Vice President. the
Speaker Of the House. Secretary Of State.
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