...According to custom, Christopher R. Forbes, great-grandson of Sergt. John Van Arsdale of Revolutionary fame, took the initiative in the public observance of Washington’s Birthday by hosting the Stars and Stripes on the Battery flagstaff at sunrise. He was assisted by Veterans Capt. George E. Moeser, Sergt. Daniel Mullen, Adjt. George R. Hendrickson and others. The Anderson Zouaves, under Capt. Charles E. Morse, acted as a guard of honor to the flag.