The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-02-23
RECORD OF THE MAN
The Life and Deeds Of Washington
Related By Elder Barnaby.
IN THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
A Large Audience Called BY the
w. c. T. ". Listen to an Able
Address BY the Pastor
Last Evening.

The patriotic temperance entertain
ment at the Christian church given by
the w. c. T. u. was attended by
large crowd of people who were inter-
ested by an excellent programme which
was published yesterday morning. A
collection, which was taken, will so to
the treasury of the Union. President
Mrs Lingo presided. Prayer was Of
fered by Rev. G. w. Healy of the Pres
byterian church. and Elder G. Z. Bar
naby made short patriotic address,
which was we'll received, and in his best
vein of wit and eloquence.
Elder Barnaby said: The powers that
be have made this day a legal holiday
in memory of the birth of George Wash
ington. the illustrious statesman, SOL
der and patriot, the father of his coun-
try Nature having denied him on
spring, the nation became his sole heir,
and the distinction of being the rather
of a country is his not only In name,
but in fact.
We believe in the providential found
ing of this nation and under God as the
governor and ruler of nations. this, our
land of liberty, will yet shine as the
brightest star in the galaxy of repub-
lies. Every crisis in state, nation or
the world finds a champion. America,
the land of the free" found hers in him
whom we honor tonight, champion
indeed.
At the age of is we find him DESTROYS
of entering the service of his country
as midshipman in the navy. He receiv-
ed the appointment, but his service
was by anticipation and not realization.
The objection of his mother put an end
TO his naval career. This check of his
military aspiration was of short dura-
ton. When the French and Indian war
broke out he appears on the scene as
an adjutant with the rank of major
Later, while in the morning of his ma
jority, he was commissioned command
err of the Northern military districts of
Virginia. For his excellent work as
agent for Lieutenant Governor Dinwid-
die in 1853 and 1854 and for his vigorous
defense of Fort Necessity, he was pro-
NOTED to commander in chief of all the
Virginia forces and was then only %
years of age.
Though a boy in years he was man
in knowledge and usefulness with
force of 700 men he guarded $50 miles of
frontier after General Braddock's de-
feat At the close of hostilities he en-
joyed the life of a Virginia planter
welded Mrs. Curtis and was model
citizen in peace. as he had been model
warrior.
Enjoying the confidence of all. wide
ly trusted as a man of affairs, he was
chosen a legislator. His experiences in
this work gave him a political educa-
tion. The weight of responsibility edu-
Gated him into greatness. Right with
him was might From his seat as a
delegate to the continental congress he
was entrusted with the preparation for
armed resistance to England. A year
later when the threatened war became
a fact, he was appointed commander
in-chief of the armed forces of the
United Colonies.
Washington refused any salary for
his services under this commission.
He proved himself worthy of the con-
fidence invested in him. His genius as
a general and ability as a statesman
stand as monuments in history
througout that long. fierce struggle for
independence.
Poverty, annoyances from within as
well as without. stupidity born of sell
fishness cropped out again and again
in those who should have been his
staunchest support. Under such trials
and burdens none ever stood before as
he stood No one can read the Incl
dents of that period without thanking
God for such man at such a time.
Giving TO the world an example of
courage based upon the conviction of
right, triumphant over might
Recognizing in him the savior of
their country. the preserver of their
liberties, a grateful people thrust upon
MIN even more onefouS duties IMAM De-
fore, yet carrying with them the high
est honors that a nation could bestow
As the head of that nation his was the
duty of adjusting peace and prosperity
to a people having but few common in
terests, self preservation and general
welfare.
The wisdom of their choice became
manifest and at this time looking
backward il is the only conclusion to
such a crisis that we can view with
satisfaction.
His memory grows dearer as the
years roll by, and to-day we honor
him and ourselves in observing the
day of his birth. in holiday remem-
brances. Monuments may crumble.
but his name and fame will endure
while time is the measure of motion.
and with reverence / assert the arch
ives of heaven will preserve this rec
ord throughout eternity for good deeds
never die.
The liberty we enjoy tonight as a
free people is the legacy of Washing
ton and his fellow patriots. The safe
~ OF our country depends upon the
patriotism Of the people who live I'M
der it. God forbid that we ever lose
the respect and generation due the
hero and heroes of the past, or fail 10
hand down TO posterity our apprecia-
ton Of those who made our nation.