Evening Star Newspaper, February 23, 1925, Page 4

WHEN WASHINGTON CROSSED THE DELAWARE. Speaks at D. A. OVATION ACCORDED BRITISH ENVOY AT IDEAL CITIZENSHIP PLEA AT CATHEDRAL Canon Stokes Urges Genuine PATRIOTIC BODIES JOININCELEBRATING § WASHINGTON BIRTH § BY JOHN CLAGETT PROCTOR. Read at the meeting of the Assoclation of Oldest Tatabitants today for the celebration of Washington's Birthday. 2 PARADES TODAY | Washington Honored as For- “'Twas Christmas hight, and black as sin, A rapid pulse told that within The soldier's breast an anxious heart Awalted only for the start: Brave men—the kind who never scare! When Washington crossed the Delaware. | PATRIOTIC MEEIINGi Audience Cheers to Echo His Assertion Days of 1776 Are Mutually Admired. audience of mearly 5,000, including many leaders in officialdom and the diplomatic today broke forth in an unexpected and remark- able demonstration of Anglo-Ameri- can friendship while celebrating sthe birthday of George Washington, who once severed such friendship and led in breaking the colonies from their mother country he demonstration occurred shington Auditorium during of- ial arranged by the Commissioners of the District of Co- Jumbia and organizatibns, when the British Ambass Sir me Howard, was senting a gold medal to Miss Katherine Parsons of Gunston Hall School for her prize- winning essay on “The Surrender of Yorktown, October 19, 1781; Its Influence for the Welfare of the British Empire.” The medal was awarded on behalf of the Sons of the Revolution Howard Speaks Briefly, The Ambassador, in a brief speech Miss *Parsons, who stood before him, was discussing the American Revolution, “for the promotion of lib- erty and froe.government, not only here, but throughout the world.” The - bitterness is fortunitely gone,” - the Ambassador was safing, “and if any proof of that were need- ed it is that I have been chosen on this occasion (o present this medal- But he was not allowed Lo finish his sentence. A burst of ap- plause broke forth, which echoed and Te-echoed through the great vault of the huge auditorium. It was much more than the perfunctory tribute of & friendly audience to the Ambassa- dor of a friendly power. According to the Ambassador’s pre- pared remarks, he went on (0 say— “but the good they did remains.” Few bevond the immediate vicinity heard these words. Patriots Are Praised. Opening his -remarks with con- Eratulations to Miss Parsons, the Am- bassador said the men who led. the American Revolution ~*‘were but fol- lowing in the steps of the barons of Runnymede, of Pym, Hampden apd Cromwel], and they were, as you have properly 'noted. ‘supported by the best intellects of the time In Eng- land; Chatham .and Pitt, Fox and Burke, and every statesman whom we now account as a great statesman of that period “What they stood for is what, on the whole, Englishmen have always stood for,” said the Ambassader. “They were just carrying on the old tradi- tions, keeping the old flame burning. We on the other side of -the water might indeed wish that the breach between us had-been effected without bitterness and_bloodshed, as it might have been but for the blindness of the ruler and the advisers he chose, but we fully recognize the value of achievements of the leaders of the Revolution for the promotion of lib- erty and free government, not only here, but throughout the world.” In his next sentence the Ambassador was interrupted by the ovation, and then continued “I venture to say that if Washington, whose birthday we celebrate today, could return to life and visit England he would be accorded such a welcome— a welcome so sincere, hearty and full of genuine admiration and affection that it could hardly be exceeded and sur- passed even in this Capital which bears his name. In addition to the ador, those participating included ommissioner "Rudolph, George W. Wickersham, former of the United States; iogorza, noted baritone; John Barton Payne, presiding officer, and others: Preceding the presentation Miss Par- sons read her essay. Comdr. Jay Hale Sypher, U, 8. N., chairman of the con- test committee, for the Sons of the Revolution, announced the prize winner. A great set, at ceremonies British Ambas- Stirring Musical Program. Musical numbers were presented by De Gogorza and Charles Trowbridge Tittman, while the Army, Navy and Marine Bands furnished stirring pa- triotic numbers. The program opened at 9:30 with a concert by the Army and Navy Bands, while Commissioner Rudolph called the meeting to-order for the formal exercises at 10:30. Bishop William F. McDowell of the Methodist Episcopal Church pro- nounced the invocation. Hampson ary of this city read from the state papers of George Wachington. The benediction was by the Rev. Dr. Ed- ward L. Buckey, rector fo St. Mat- thews' Church. Manly Without Pretense. Judge John Barton Payne, presid- ing ofticer, characterized Washington 48 “a manly man, a man with pride and dignity of character, but withal Tracing briefly the brilliant career #t 16 years of age and as a military zenius, Judge Payne declared that from the day he was chosen unani- mously to be commander-in-chief of the continental forces Washington “to the end of that great struggle esented in himself the hope and th of the patriotic people of the colonies.” Praised by Wickersham. George W. Wickersham, former TUnited States Attorney General, who delivered the principal address of the celebration, reviewed the life of ‘Washington, not only from the stand- point of the soldier and statesman, but of the man. Mr. Wickersham quoted liberally from Washington's ietters and from his state papers, painting a historical and personal picture of thé Father of His Country. “How splendid a national heritage is the record of his life,” declared Mr. Wickersham. “It stands aloft nd apart as the perfect incarnation of the ideal ciiizen. No other Amer- ican holds in the popular esteem a place comparable to Washington, save Lincoln, whose privilege it was t preserve the Union which Wash- ngton established and to eradicate the institution of human slavery, which Washington deplored, but was unable to abolish. “It is doubtless true that his char- acter has been presented to posterity too austere, too perfect lines. Measured against the best of modern statesmen, Washington appears so perfect as to seem almost an artificial product of literary imagination—im- personal and legendary. One should study his letters for revelation of the actual human Washington. In those letters is revealed a great human personality; strong, steadfagt, self-controlled, it 1s true, but also passionate, flercely attached to great causes, an intense lover of country, a hater of shams and protense; a man of warm human loves and iriendships; a character limned in heroie proportions, yet tender at heart and tolerant of the faults and foibles of common humanity. Great National Heritage. “His life is a great national heri- tage. We should never lose the ap- preciation of his character, the force A ke Glagle, the great fnspiration A REV. DR. ZeBARNEY T. PHILLIPS Sons of Revolution Honor the Memory Of First President The Sons of the Revolution in the District of Columbia held an- nual memorial services yesterday afternoon at St. John's Church, Sixteenth and H streets. The serv , alternating each year between St. John's Church and the Churc of the Epiphany, was conducted by Rev. Dr. Thomas Edward Green, chaplain of the so- ciety, ted by Rev. Walden Myers, Rev. John Van Schaick, jr., Rev. Dr. Robert Johnston, Rev. Edward S. Dunlap, Rev. ZeBar- ney T. Phillips and Right Rev. Phillip M. Rhinelander. Dr. Green, as general chaplain of the national society, delivered the sermon, while a coior guard under Col. Henry May carried the national colors of the society. Dr. Marcus Benjamin was chair- man of the committee in charge of the service. Dr. Green in his address stressed the necessity of individual re- sponsibility to Government, edu- cation and religion. The fact that less than 50 per cent of the qual- ified voters cast their ballots in the last election was pointed to by the speaker as a matter which would have received sharp atten- tion frgm the Father of H try. Concerning Washington's in- terest in religion, L Green quot- ed from his last inaugural address as follows “Of all the disposi- tions and habits which lead to po- litical prosperity religion and morality are indispensable sup- ports.” of his devotion to country. of his life must quicken in us a better appreciation of the institutions he lived to secure; a devotioh to that civil liberty we owe so largely to him who for eight weary vears was the very incarnation of American free- dom, and who, when all others gre faint and weary of the struggle, re- mained secure and constant and never lost hope. Had he failed during the Winter of Valiey Forge the cause of American independence would have perished, at least for a time—perhaps forever. “It was not unrestrained democ- racy for which Washington gave his life and Lincoln died, but & regulated liberty under a constitutional gov- ernment of checks and balances, de- signed to prevent the flood tides of momentary passion from sweeping away those bulwarks by which alone may be preserved the ~ight of all men to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, which from the days of Magna Charta, has been the id. and the alm of the English-speaking race.” Rudoelph Is President. official organization in charge exercises follows: Cuno H Rudolph, president; James Oyster, Lieut.-Col. James Franklin Bell. Committee on arrangements: Offi- cers: Brig. Gen eorge Richards, U. S. Marine Corps, chairman; Mr. Reeves T. Strickland, treasurer; Capt Con- way W. Cooke, secretary. Subcomriittee chairmen: Hall, Charles J. olumbus; program, Dr. Thomas E. Green; invitations, Mrs. Edgar B. Meritt; publicity, Maj. Fred- eric W. Keough. Members: Mrs. Henry F. Dimock, Mrs. George Barnett, Miss Elizabeth B. Bliss, Miss Mabel T. Boardman, Maj. George M. Chandler, U. S. A.. J. Harry Cunningham, Rev. William I.. Darby, Mrs. James Carroll Frazer, Roe Fulkerson, Isaac Gans, G- bert H. Grosvenor, Rev. Charles W Lyons, J., Col James A. Mos: Paul Peck, Frank L. Peckham, Jesse C. Suter, Mrs. Charles F. Tay- lor, Rear Admiral Davida W. Taylor, U. 8. N, Eugene E. Thompson. Socfeties participating’ Abraham Lincoln Circle, No. 3, Ladies of the G. A. R.: Alllance Francaise, Amer- ican Legion, Department of the Dis- trict of Columbia; American Legion Auxiliary, Depaftment of the Dis- trict of Columbia; American Wom- en's Legion, Arts Club, Aztec Club of 1847, Bar Association of the District of Columbia, Belleau Wood Memorial Association,' Boy Scouts of America, District of Columbia Council; bia Historical _Society, Colonlal Dames, Colonial Dames of America, Dames of the Loyal Legior, Descend- ants of Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Descendants of Signets of the Secret Pact, District of Colum- bia Bankers' Association, District of Columbia Chapter, American Red Cross; District of Columbia Chapter of American War Mothers, District of Columbia Chapter, Military Order of the World War; District of Colum- bia Daughters of Founders and Pa- triots, District of Columbia Depart- ment, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States; District of Colum- bia Federation of Women's Clubs, District of Columbia Soclety, Daugh- ters of American Colonists; District of Columbla Society, United States Daughters of 1812; Federation cf Citizens’ Associations In the District of Columbia; General Society, Sons of the Revolution; Georgetown Univer- sity, George Washington Memorial Assoclation, George Washington Uni- Versity, Girl Scouts, Grand Army of the Republic, Department of the Potomac; Grand Lodge, Independent Order of 0dd Fellows of the District of Columbia; Grand Lodge of Masons in the District of Columbla, League of American Pen Women, Merchants and Manufacturers Association, Inc.; Military Order of the Carabao, Mili- tary Order of Foreign Wars. Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey Tent, No. 1, Daugh- ters of Veterans; National ~Alliance, Daughters of Veterans of the United States of America; National Associa« tion for Constitutional Government, National Geographic Society, National Patriotic Council, National Society, United States Daughters of 1812; Naval and Military Order of the Spanish-American War, Naval and Military Order of the United States, Navy League of the United State Order of Indian Wars of the United States, Order of Lafayette, Order of the Eastern Star, Order of Washing- ton, public schools of the District of Columbia, community ceptér depart- ment; Scions of Colonia: Cavalier Society Americans of Royal Descen Society of Mayflower Descendants, So- clety of the Cincinnati, Society of the ‘War of 1812, Sojourners Club, Wash- ington Chapter, No. 3; Sons of the (¥ The of the Mr. A study | Colum- | Observance of Law as One Need of Today. | A plea for righteousness through- out the Nation was made by Rev. An- son Phelps Stokes, canon of the Washington Cathedral, preaching in Dethiehem Chapel yesterday after- noon. The sermon was a feature of N: tional Cathedral Sunday, which w: observed on Washington's birthday, in Episcopal churches throughout the country. Offerings were made by the congregations for the build- Ing of the cathedral. Right Rev. James E. Freeman, Bishop of Washington, carried the message of the cathedral to the people of the Pacific Coast In. two sermons which he delivered yesterday in Los An- geles. Character Is Stressed. In his sermon, Canon Stokes said “We need men and women evers where whose word Is their bond: whosa characters are transparently disinterested; who exemplify in their private life and in their attitude to- ward public questions that right- eousness alone which exalteth a na- tion, “It is a soures whatever be of nationa! our political views, to know that we have in the White Hou: today a man of high personal ideals of public and private conduct. Such an example of honesty and in- tegrity and of the simple domestis virtues has a broad influence for good. And it is greatly needed.” Ideal of Righteousness. In concluding his sermon Canon Stokes appealed for a revival of righteousness “which will not wink at the non-observance of law, whether it is liked or disliked. Righteausness which will remember that the body is the temple of the Holy Ghost and which will observe the sanctity of the home. Righteousness which will see to it that the rights of the weak are protected. Righteousness whicn will yearn for industrial wnd inter- national justice and well being Righteousness which enables every man and woman to keep to the path of duty, come what may. Righteous- ness which will make our schools and churches and homes centers of inspiring influences. Righteousness which will drive out of public life any man who does not put his duty to country above personal advantage Such is the righteousness for which 1 plead.” pride, TWO OF MONUMENT SOCIETY MOURNED Gathering This Afternoon Follows Placing of Wreath at Shaft. Having carried out yesterday its annual custom of laving a wreath at the base of the Washington Mon ment, the Washington National Mon- ument Soclety will meet this after- noon at 4 o'clock at the University Club In annual session, with Justice Van Devanter, first vice president, presiding. | Memorial resolutions on the death | during the past year of two members, Senator Lodge and David Ritchie Mc- Kee, will be adopted, and considera tion given to filling the vacancie thus caused. Monument Honor Guard. | The soclety is the honor guard of the Washington Monument, which structure owes its to the efforts of the society. It was organized In 1833 by leading citizens of this city for the purpose of erect- ing “a great national monument to the memory of Washington at the seat of the Federal Chief Justice John Marshall was the first president of the society, and many distinguisted men have been on its_roil The President of the-United States is ex-officio president of the society. Its present unofficial membership is: Willis Van Devanter, first vice pres ident: Charles C. Glover, second vice president; Theodore W. No: treas- urer; William R. Harr, secretary; Dr. Charles D. Walcott, Dr. Herbert Put- nam, Henry White, Robert T. Lincoln, Maj. Gen. Willlam M. Black, Rear { Admiral Willard H. Brownson, Speak er Frederick H. Gillett, Lieut. Col. Clarence O. Sherrill, Right Rev. James E. Freeman, Frederic A. Delano, George E. Hamilton and Rev. Charles Wood Revolution in the District of Colum- bia, Spanish-American War Nurses, the American Defense Soclety, Inc., District of Columbla Branch; the American Defense Society, Inc., na- tional; the Civitan Club, the Disabled American Veterans of the World War, the English Speaking Union, the Ki- wanis Club, the National American ted Cross, the Rotary Club, the Southern Society, the United States Flag Association, the Washington Auditorium Corporation, the Wom- an's Constitutional League of Vir- ginia, United Daughters of the Con- federacy, Wakefield National Me- morial Association, Washington Board of Trade, Washington Chamber of Commerce, Washington Federation of Churches, Washington Real Estate Board, Washington Stock Exchange, Women's Naval Service, Women's Re- lief Corps, Auxillary to the Grand Army of the Republic. Reception committee—Senator Sel- den Palmer Spencer of Missouri, chairman; Representative Joseph W. Byrns of Tennessee, vice chairman: Charles J. Columbus, marshal; Charles P. Light, assistant marshal; Rev. W. S Abernethy, D. D.; Capt. David M. Addison, U. 8. N} Mrs. Leon Arnold, John Balch Blood, Lieut. Comdr. Mark C. Bowman, U. 8. N.; Comdr. Edward Breck, U. 8. N. R. F.; Frank H. Briggs, Col. Mervyn C. Buckey, U. S. A.; Mrs, Myrtle Buckles, Charles W. Clagett, Capt. W. T. Cluverius, U. 8. N.; Wil- liam J. Du Bose, George A. Finch, Mrs. Nellle E. Fletcher, Lieut. Col. Albert W. Foreman, U. S.A.; Mrs. Roe Fulkerson, Capt. William M. Galvin, U. 8 N. R. F.; Charles R. Golden, El. liot H. Goodwin, Col. Joseph M. Hel- ler, O. R. C.; Lieut. Comdr. Carey V. Hodgson, U. 8. C. G.; Charles W-: Hume, James P, Hume, Mrs. Albert C. Janin, Brig. Gen. James T. Kerr, U. 8. A Benjamin P. Lamberton, Ed- ward F. Looker, Lynch Luquer, Rich- ard N. Mason, Mre, Mary Skerrett Matteson, Dr. James R. Mood, John H. Moore, Miss Nannie R. Macomb, Capt. Ridiey McLean, U. S. N.j Mrs. Mary M. North, Charles F. R. Ogilby, Miss Augusta B. Palmer, Landra B. Platt, Lester A. Pratt, Maj. Edward F. Riges, Maj. Charles R. Sanderson, U. 8. M. C.; Capt. C. Theodore Schweg- ler, U. S. V.; Joseph T. Sherier, Mrs. Willlam Gerry Slade, William Walker Smith, Maj. Gen. Anton Stephan, D. . N. G.; Frank W. Stone, Mrs. E. Helen Temple, H. B, West, T. F. Whittelsey, Rev. Earle Wilfley, D. D. Miss Nannie Wolrson, assisted by the existence largely ! Government.” | “Treachierous, And hazardous beyond a doubt, indeed, throughout; Iee filled the river, all the way, From slde to side, Sleet, snow and rain When Washington c clean to the bay; was everywhere— rossed the Delaw “Twenty-four hundred men in all Had answered to their gen'ral's call To strike a blow for freedom’s sake, That few, today, would undertake, But liberty was in the air— When Washington crossed the Delaware. “'Twas 4 am. They stood upon the next morn before Jersey shore; The Hessians had no thought of this, For too much wine made them remiss— Indeed, they had more than their share— When “Time was a factor, Washington crossed the Delaware. well they knew, In what they'd started out to do, And so. with weary, tired feet, They hurried o'er the snow and sleet, For minutes—they had none to spare— When Washington crossed the Delaware. “Trenton was reached by dawn of day, Where Rall in peaceful slumber lay, His army, full of vain conceit, Quite unprepared for the defeat Which When was administered with care— Washington crossed the Delaware. “Their sentinels were driven back Before, of course, the main attack, n The frightful tale of which the crimsoned snow soon told battle, old; It was a desperate affair— When Washington ¢ “Thirty-five minutes Our greatest man in Was master of that rossed the Delawaré. told that he— history— battlefleld— A thousand prisoners revealed; It took a lot of nerve, howe'er— When Washington rossed the Delaware. “Rall—their commander—confident— To a degree, indifferent— In whom his countrymen had pride— Received a wound from which he died; Intrepid soldler—debonair— When Washington “George Washington crossed the Delaware. stood by his bed And words of comfort to him sald; He spoke with pity for the slain— He was the Christlan again; He offered up a silent prayer When Washington o “We celebrate today Though long his soul rossed the Delaware. his birth, has passed from earth; Kingdoms and monarchies will fail, When what he fought for will prevail, For When Washington c Heads Patriotic Body MARK F. FINLEY, New president of the Soms of the American Revolution of the District ot Columbia, NATION LAYS ASIDE MODERN TASKS TO HONOR ITS FOUNDER (Continted from First Page.) world’s greatest memorial to the first President. Tonight “the ball at Mount Vernon,” for the benefit of George Washington University Hospital, will be held in the gymnasium of the great univer- sity here which bears the name of the founder of the Nation. At this fete there will be present some of Wash- ington’s lineal descendants, including Col. M. Chandos Buckey, Dr. Henry Augustine Latane, Dr. Richard Wash- ington, Thomas Campbell Washing- ton, Mrs. L. Washington Hungerford. Mrs. Eleanor Washington Howard, Mrs. Frances Washington Kerr and Mrs. Richard Washington. Owing to the fact that Washing- ton's birthday really fell on Sunday the celebration in his memory became a two-day observance. Virtually every sermon in the city yesterday was devoted to the story of his serv- ices. Whatever the world may have lost with the death of Washington, the speakers held, it has regained by the great heritage he has left behind for all times, and his shining spirit was pointed to as the gulding light for all future generations. Rev. Dr. Thomas Edward Green, preaching a_memorial service held in St. John’s Church under auspices of the Sons of the Revolution of the District of Columbia, sald that Wasn- ington never forgot his responsibility to the world’s three outstanding bene- fits—government, education and re- ligion. Of religion Washington once said, the speaker continued, “Of all the dispositions and habits. which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable sup- ports.” In addition to commemorating the birthday of Washington, the services also were dedicated to those members of the Sons of the Revolution who have died in the past year. Dr. Green, who is chaplain general of the N tional Society, was in charge, assist- ed by Rev. Walden Myer, canon of the ‘Washington Cathedral; Rev. Dr. John Van Schalck, jr. formerly pastor of the Church of Our Father; Rev. Dr. Robert Johnston, rector of St. John's Church; Rev. Edward S. Dunlap, sistant minister of St. John's; Rev. Dr. ZeBarney T. Phillips, rector. of the Church of the Epiphany, and Right Rev. Philip M. Rhinelander, formerly Bishop of Pennsylvania. The National Woman's Party held services at its headquarters. A birth- day cake, lighted with 193 candles, was cut. Miss Sue White of Ten- nessee was the main speaker. To- night another program will be car- ried out by the Mid-City Citizens' As- Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of the Dis- | sociation in Thomson School, Twelfth trict of Columbia, and L streets. Divine Providence rossed the Dela: as there re. FILEY MADE HEAD OFDISTRT AR Election of Society Follows Memorial Exercises and Luncheon. Dr. Mark F. Finley. former grand master of Masons in the District of Columbia, was today elected presi- dent of the District of Columbia So- ciety of the Sons of the American Revolution at the annual meeting of | that body, in the La Fayette Hotel. | Dr. Finley was elected immediately | following a luncheon in the hotel, to | which members of the society jour- | neved following joint memorial exer- cises with the Daughters of the | American Revolution and the Chil- jdren of the American Revolution in Memorial Continental Hall earlier in the day. Other nominees which are up to be voted for this afternoon are as fol- lows: For vice president, elected, Dr. William Mather Maj. Overton C. liam A. Miller; three to be Lewi Luxford and Wil- for secretary, Ken- neth S. Wales; treasurer, John B Larner; registrar, Samuel 8. Wil- liamson; assistant regisirar, Charles M. Bryant; historian, Henry W. Draper; librarian, William L. Boyden chaplain, one to be elected, Rev. & M. Croft, Rev. Z B. Phillips and Rev. L. H. Waring; for board of man- agement, five to be elected, Admiral George W. Baird, Col. Frederick C. Bryan, William A. Miller and Wil- liam §. Parks. Delegates and Alternates. Delegates and alternates to national convention, the 12 receiving the high- est vote to be delegates and the re- mainder alternates; Admiral George W. Baird, Charles A. Baker, Evelyn B. Baldwin, John 8. Barker, Col. Fred- erick C. Bryan, Arthur D. Call, Pau! T. Cheek, Bliss N. Davis, Selden M. Ely, Charles E. Falrman, Samuel Her- rick, Philip F. Larner, Maj. Overton C. Luxford, Geotge H. Newman, William 8. Parks, Walter B. Pattersor, Albert D. Spangler, John McD. Stewart, Milo C. Summers, John B. Torbett and Kenneth S. Wales. The soclety plans to conduct its other annual business following the completion of the election of officers. WOMAN ENDS LIFE BY DRINKING POISON Wife of Charles T. Barrier, South- ern Railway Auditor, Is Vietim in Sanitarium. Mrs. Mary E. Barrier, 46 years old, wife of Charles T. Barrier, chief traveling auditor for the Southern Railway Co., ended her life in Chevy Chase Sanitarium, Thirty-second and Tennyson streets, yesterday by drink- ing a quantity of poison. Mrs. Barrier, it is stated, had been confined to her bed several days, and her condition was such that it was thought she would be unable to move from it without assistance. During the temporary absence of a nurse yesterday morning she left her bed and procured the poison. Death occurred 13 hours later. Cor- oner Nevitt, who was told of two previous attempts at self-destruction, gave a certificate of suicide. Mrs. Barrier, her husband and two children came to this city from North Carolina about a year ago and re- sided at 1321 Euclid street. Funeral arrangements have not been com- pleted. LLOYD GEORGE IS ILL. By the Associated Press. BIRMINGHAM, England, February 23.—Former Premier Lloyd George, who was forced to take to his bed with sore throat after arriving here Saturday to fill a speaking engage- ment, ‘spent a comfortable night and his physicians this morning reported that his temperature was nearing normal. He will be unable, hcwever. to travel for several days. Dame Lloyd George is expected to arrive here today, mer Citizen on Birthday Anniversary. Special Dispateh to The Star. ALEXANDRIA, Va., February George Washington’s home city to- day was generally celebrating the an- niversary of his birth, planning for two parades this afternoon, housing a meeting of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Associa- tion and becoming the mecca of thou- sands of tourists and picnickers. Business generally was slowed up, banks were closed all day, stores closed for half a day, while Alexan- dria_school children, studying teday in order to get away to see the inau- guration, looked from their school windows longingly. Yesterday thousands of way?arers inspected the $4,000,000 temple heing erected to the memory =f Washing- ton upon Shooters Hill, the eminence once selected as the site for the Na- tion’s Capitol. Sermons in practically all of the city churches were based around the life of America’s foremast patriot. gnd Rev. Dr. Willlam Jacl son Morton, rector of historie Christ Church, where Washington was pew holder and vestryman, read his text from the same Bible which was used when Washington attended {services and which has been in use | since the church was opened in 177 WCAP broadcast the sermon, ““Wash- ington, the Churchman.” Holiday Spirit in City. Today the city awoke to a general holiday, except in the schools. Many were spending the day on motor trips, while many others stayed In the city to witness the observation of the day this afternoon. At 3 o'clock Friendship Veterans' Fire Association members, marching in the uniform of colonial days, pulled through the streets the replica of the fire engine presented the com- pany by Washington in 1774. The parade was made up of the fire com- pany, the fire department of Potomac and by patriotic organizations. One thousand members of Alexan- drfa Council, No. 5, Order Fraternal Americans, joined by many others, in- cluding the band of the J. 0. U. A. M., Washington, will attend services at Trinity M. E. Church, where addresses are to be made by Representative Al- bert Johnson, Washington, and Rep- resentative John J. McSwain, South Carolina. Prior to the services, if weather permits, a parade will be held. Wreath Placed on Tomb. The George Washington Birthday Association, following its annual cus- tom, placed a wreath upon the tomb of Washington at Mount Vernon, as also did a delegation from the George Washington Masonic National Memo- rial Association headed by James R Johnson. South Carolina, first vice president of the association. Boy Scouts of the city joined Scouts from Washington on their annual pil- grimage to Mount Vernon. Several specia) trains of the Washington-Vir- ginia Railroad took the delegation. Tonight the official celebration of Washington's birthday will be staged at a banquet to be held in Elks’ Audi- torium by Alexandria Washington Lodge. at which visiting members of the Memorial Association wiil be guests. Charles H. Callahan. Grand Master of Masons in Virginia, will preside. 'BALL FOR HOSPITAL WILL BE COLORFUL “Mount Vernon” to Provide Decorative Motive for G. W. U. Affair Tonight. elaborate costume ball, ‘Mount Vernon” as a setting, and with descendants of the illustrious first President in attendance, will be staged tonight in the new gymnasium of the George Washington University, 2013 H street, for the benefit of the University Hospital, as well as in commemoration of the 193d birthday of George Washington. Stage settings for the Mount Ver- non “set” have been designed by Norris I. Crandall, professor of archi- tecture of the university. The “his- torical procession,” which will be among the features of the program, will take the place of the grand march, and in it will be persons representing the guests who actually were entertained by George and Martha Washington at Mount Ver- non. Part of the. entertainment will be a colonial dance gavotte by Miss Natalie Hammond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hays Hammond, and Lieut. De Witt Carr of the presiden- tial yacht Mayflower. Committee Personnel. with ‘The ball committee is headed by Mrs. Charles W. Richardson, and con- sists of Mrs. Gilbert Grosvenor, Mrs. Louis Hertle, Mrs. Edward Clifford, Mrs. Arthur William Dunn, Mrs. Eu- gene Byrnes, Miss Beatrice McLean, Mrs. James Carroll Frazer, Mrs. Wil- liam Cline Borden, Mrs. Willlam Ma- ther Lewis, Mrs. Robert Bolwell, Mrs, John Paul Earnest, Mrs. Thomas Madden Foley, Mrs. Virgil B. Jackson, Mrs. D. Kerfoot Shute and Mrs. Fred- erick W. True. Mrs. Calvin Coolidge heads the list of patronesses. Mrs. Frederick W. True is president of the board of lady managers, and the two auxil- iaries are headed by Mrs. Ord Pres- ton and Mrs. Dan Gordon. Dr. Richard Washington and Dr. Henry Augustine Latame of the Washington family, with their wives, will present the guests of the eve- ning at the door of Mount Vernon to President William Mather Lewis of the university, Mrs. Lewls and the recelving line. Others of Washington descent at the ball will be Mrs. John Morrison Keer, Mrs. Eugenia Wash- ington Moncure Brown, Miss Mar- garet Preston Chew, the Right Rev. Henry St. George Tucker and Mrs. Eleanor Washington. Bishop Tucker to Attend. Bishop St. George Tucker, whose mother was born at Mount Vernon, will be among those in the receiving line with President and Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. George Washington Howard. Walter Tuckerman of this city, & descendant of Oliver Walcott, former Secretary of the Treasury. will fm- personate Secretary Walcott. Walter Wilcox, descendant of John Adams, will impersonate that statesman. Mrs. Wallace Hangar will represent Mrs. Lawrence Lewis, Mrs. Frederick Far- rin‘!on"wlllwr;lxlalr‘:;h gt Men Tnom‘.l-l Law. Mrs. W represent Mrg. George W, JUDGE JOHN BARTON PAYNE Moore Lauds First President as Most Noted “Constituent” Representative R. Walton Moore of Virginia has the distinction of serving in Congress the Mount Vernon district and claims “The Father of His Country” as one of his “most distinguished constitu- ents.” Representative Moore is very loyal to the miemory of Washington and has always taken a keen interest in carrying for- ward the plans for development of the City of Washington One year ago on Washington's birthday, by designation of the Speaker, Representative Moore read in the House Washington's farewell address. Ever since en- tering Congress he has had some- thing to say on this anniversary relative to the noble example of Washington and emphasizing- his purpose to make the National Capital the greatest city in all the world. Last Saturday night Represen- tative Moore made an address at the annual Washington's birthday banquet of the Sons of the Ameri- can Revolution in Pittsburgh, Pa., which today was directed to be fnserted in the Congressional Record. RATHBONE SPEAKS UPON WASHINGTON Representative Addresses Association of Oldest Inhab- itants at Celebration. Mare than 100 members of the Asso- clation of Oldest Inhabitants of the District of Columbla gathered in the Union Engine House, Nineteenth and H streets, today for the annual ob- servance of Washington's birthday. The association first held a regular business meeting, followed by a pa- triotic program. The patriotic address of the day was delivered by Representative Henry Rathbone of Tllinois. In mak- ing a report at the business session of the program that has been ar- ranged, Washington Topham, chair- man of the entertainment committee, told his assoclates that the Repre- sentative is a son of Maj. Rathbone, who was in Ford's Theater the night Abraham Lincoln was shot Recite Ameriean's Creed. The patriotic exercises began with an invocation by Rev. J. Harvey Dun- ham. The gathering then joined in reciting the “American’s Creed,” after which “America” was sung. ¢ Portions of President Washington’s farewell address were read by J Eliot Wright, recording secretary of the association. B An original poem, entitled “When Washington Crossed the Delaware. Was Yead by John Clagett Proctor Several selections were rendered y e Columbia Quartet Y 'the business meoting Col. George W. Evans submitted a report of the finance committee showing the con- dition of the assoclation’s treasur at the close of the vear 1924. Hi report also showed thai the associa- tion had a membership of 504 at the close of the year. During the year 23 members of the association died, and 56 new members were admitted. During the business meeting both Col. Evans and Mr. Topham appealed to the members to maks contribu- tions to the association’s building tund. Upon motion of Col. Evans, the as- sociation voted to write a letter to Commissioner James F. Oyster ex- pressing the hope that he would soon completely recover from his recent illness Theedore W. Noyes, presi- dent of the association, presided. Asset in City's Name. The City of Washington possesses a great assest in the name that has been given it, Representative Rath- bone declared. “Although Shakespeare says, ‘What's in a name? the writer of any great book knows there is very much in a name. What city could have a nobler name or one that stands out greater than that of Washington? “He was the Father. not only of His Country but of this city, and we are proud to bear his name.” Representative Rathbone expressed the belief that the American Consti- tution might not have been adopted if it had not been for the confidence the people of that day had in George Washington. There were some, he said, who raised their voices in op- position to the proposal to have a President who would be elected for four years, but the Constitution was adopted because of the tacit under- standing that Washington, in whom the people had the utmost canfidence, would become the first President. In summarizing some of the quallties of the %rst President, Representative Rathbone said: “George Washingtcn was not an extremist. He was a sane progres- sive, wisely conservative of the best things in_our life. He had courage without ~ rashness, mercy without weakness, secrecy without deceit and ambition without selfishness.” The Representative frequently com- pared Abraham Lincoln to George Washington, characterizing them as the two outstanding men in American history. He sald that neither Lincoln nor Washington was afraid of being over- shadowed by selecting big men for their Cabinets. Referring to the Washington Monument, Representa- tive Rathbone declared it was a most appropriate symbol of the man in whose memory it was erected and he asserted that If it were built on upward to an unlimited height it could never outreach theé~ fame of ‘Washington. D. A.R., S. A. R. and Children of Revolution Hold Exercises in Memorial Hall. The 193d_anniversary of the birth of George Washington was celebrat by the Daughters of the Americ Revolution, Sons of the Americ Revolution and Children of the American Revolution at joint exer cises today in Memorial Continenta Hall | Rev. Dr. ZeBarney |tor of the Church of the piphany and member of the ons - of he American Revolutior w the pi pal speaker. He declared the subtle, undermining influence life of today is the evasion templated evasion of the law.” that “this not patriotism.” speaker declared patriotic recitations of creeds and pledges allegiance meant nothing if the | ana Constitution were not upheld. To the mothers, Dr. Phillips addressed a message that if they are to teach their children the ideals of eorge Washington and the Nation they must live them in their homes every day Dr. Phillips gave a rev life of George Washington and po out the connection the with aristocracy. “It rac; declared the { America has to be thankful for Dr. Phillips declared that he had no regard or use for the person who relies on heridity and the accomplishment of their ancestors and ‘who shuts his eyes to the problems of our own time. President Willlam Mather Lewis of George Washington University deliv- ered the address of welcome. Greetings From C. A. R. Dr. Lewis’ address was followed by greetings on behalf of the Children of the American Revolution by Mrs. Frank W. Mondell, president of tha National Society of the Children of the Americna Revolution. Readings from the papers of George Washing- ton were given by Mrs. G. W. W | Hanger of the Daughters of the American * Revolution Brig. Gen Samuel D. Rockenbach presented to Miss Maxine F. Rolle of Georg Washington University a medal behalf of the District of Columbia Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution her essay lon “The Influence of the Frontier on American History. ‘The program also inciuded solos by Mrs. Ethel Holtzclaw Gawler and | Representativ Ctifton Alexander | Woodrum, patriotic music by the Army Music School Band, invocation by Rev. Joseph Sizoo and benediction by Rev. G. C. F. Bratenahl, dea the Washington Cathedral and cha lain of the Society of Colonial Wars | recitation of the “Pledge to the | Flag” by the audlence, led by Mrs | James M. Willey. State vice regent o the Daughters of the American Reve lution; recitation of “The American Creed,” led hy Selden M. Ely of the Sons of the American Revolution, and the singing of “The Star Spangled Banner,” led by Mrs. Gawle The committees for the follow: Joint committee on arrangements Mrs. John M. Beavers, D. A. I, cha man: Mr. William. A, Miller, S, A secretary, and Maj. O C. Luxford, S A. R.. treasurer. and Mrs, John M Beavers, Mrs. James M. Willey, Mrs | G. Wallace W. Hanger, Miss Lillian Chenoweth, Mrs. Eli A. Helmick and Mre. Gaius M. Brumbaugh. all of the D. A. R: Mr. William A. Miller, Mr William S. Parks, Dr. Mark F Mr. Selden M. Ely, Maj. O. C. I and Mr. Frederick D. Owen, all of A. R Mrs. Frank W. Mondeil and Mrs. Marvin A. Tyler of C. A. R Reception committee—Mr. W S. Parks, S A R., chairman; Mrs Gaius M. Brumbaugh, D A F { vice chairman; Mrs. David D. Cald- well, Mrs. Jason Waterman, Miss Helen Harman, Mrs. Joseph Wheat, Mrs. Lewis B. Thomson, Miss Virginia | Miller, Mrs. Charlotte Emerson Main, Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey, Mrs. Howard L. Hodgkins, Mrs. George T. Smallwood, Mrs. Charles W. Richard- son, Mrs. Frank Foster Greenawalt, Miss Hilda Fletcher, Mrs. Francis A. | St. Stair, Mrs. Willlam B. Hardy of |D A.-R.; Mr." E. Claude~N. Bennett, Blood, Dr. G. M Arthur Deerin Call, Mr. Harry H. Dav Capt. C. E. Emig, Capt. A. J. Gore, Dr. Edwin A. Hill, Maj. A. M. Holcombe, Dr. Francis Ay St. Clair, Dr. Andrew Stewart, Rev, Luther H. Waring and Mr. Henry B. Wurdeman of 8. A. R.; Mrs. Marvin A, Tyler and Mrs. Frank Ray of C. A. R Frederick D. Owen, . A. R, marshal, SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL WILL BE GIVEN TWICE With a larger demand for tickets for the original production of the play, “The School for Scandal,” next Thursday night at the Central High School auditorfum than had been an- ticipated, a ‘second presentation of the play will be given Saturday night the auditorium of Eastern High School. Both productions wil! be given under the direction of the Community Center Department of the public schools. The players will present the comedy under the supervision of Marie Moore Forrest. Following the first production Thursday evening at Central High School a reception to the parents and teachers of the school will be held Mrs. Cecil Norton Sisson is directing the management and training of the entire production. The reception wi be in charge of Mrs. Sisson, Miss For- rest and the advisor, committee of the high school, of wni-h Edgar C. Snyder is chairman. Mrs. George W Stone, J. G. Yaden, A. G. Herrmann Herbert L. Davis, C. M. Emmons, L. Harter, G. H. Aschenbach, Mrs. Carrol] Frazer and Charles Demonet are members. Commissioner J. Franklin Bell of the District government will attend the entertainment the opening night Others who will be present are: H. L. Hodgkins, Mrs. Lillian Y. Herron, Capt. Julius 1. Peyser, Stephen B Kramer, first assistant superintendent of schools, and Mrs. Kramer, Maj. R O. Wilmarth, business manager of the school system; Harry O. Hine, secre- tary of the Board of Education, and Mrs. Hine, Walter T. Patterson, di- rector of night and_special schools, and Mrs. Patterson, Dr. H. M. Jo son, supervising principal, and Mrs. Johnson, Dr. E. G. Kimball, super- vising principal; Dr. E. N. C. Barnes, director of music; Harry English, chief examiner; Frank C. Daniels, principal McKinley Manual Training School. A number of civic leaders, including T. Lincoln Townsend, Isaac Gans, John Poole and Dr. George F. Bowerman will attend the opening performance and reception Thursday evening. Dr. Frank W._ Ballou and Mrs. Ballou will be attending the con- ference of school superintendents in Cincinnati during the week, and therefore will be umable to, attend the presentation. T. Phillips, rec- in the or con- adding The music, of nted occasion uxford B. Baldwin, Mn Mr. John Balch Brumbaugh, Mr, Mr. W. S. Corby, == The League of American Pen ‘Women is said to be the largest wom- ‘en's Uterary organization in the wortd.