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Cincinnati (Society or order in the United)

a society or order in the United States, established by the of ficers of the Revolutionary army in 1783, "to perpetuate their friendship, and to raise a fund for relieving the widows and orphans of those who had fallen during the war." It was so named because it included patriots, headed by Washington, who in many instances had left rural affairs to serve their country CINEMATOGRAPH ship, but who never could avail themselves of it, are qualified for hereditary membership, if found worthy, on due application. application. There are about 1,000 living members. President, Winslow Warren.