New-York tribune., 1901-11-17
in existence since 1923, They wore the Continental

in existence since 1928. They the Continental
uniform
Canon Knowles. in his sermon said that the de-
feat Fort Washington was the climax In the
struggle which ended in the establishment OF this
country. The defeat had not resulted in despair
but great hearts were led TO advance by failure
and pressed to victory.
lie referred Washington great man. who
used strong language occasion and drank
stronger drink than water because he was a great
man, d fun blooded man. capable OF great things
He said that Washington's motto had been found
written in a boys hand in an old copy book;
Strive always to keep alive within thy breast
that spark of heavenly fire. conscience"
The service included special music and prayers
The little building was completely filled
There exhibition In the guildroom colec-
ton of relics OF the Revolution which will remain
on view to-day and tomorrow.
The procession the site OF the memorial started
at l:so o'clock an the afternoon from Amsterdam
ave and hundred and -eig ghty-seventh-st. Be
hind Il police platoon came the Sth Artillery Band
L. s. A. and DR.. E V. d Gazzam. marshal. and
aids the SD, sd and 18th companies OF United
States Coast Artillery Two guns of Wendefs Bat
terry y. G.. y. Y, followed Then came the colors
Of the Empire State Society. Sons of the Reyolu-
tion with a guard composed of delegations Of the
two Continental organizations which had been pres
in the church. The band of the New-York
Juvenile Asylum and three patoons of boys from
the Deaf and Dumb Asylum brought up the rear.
At the memorial which is the site of the
northeast the Old fort, the regulars drew
up facing the memorial. from which the flag was
drawn At the same moment Christopher r.
Forbes a lnea descendant of John Van Arsdale.
who raised the flag in this city after the British
evacuation in 1888 hoistad the Stars and Stripes
over the memorial and a salute of twenty-one guns
was fired by Wendel's Battery.
Walter S. Logan. chairman of the committee of
arrangements, called President Gusscnheimer
OF the Council accept the memorial for the city
CugRenheimer :aid that the work %
identifying the places In whch the founders of ma
tIonaI institutions had ventured their lives should
be beyond all value. and hat all Americans owed
a debt TO them and to Mr.. Bennett for the beaut
full memorial. which he took great pleasure In
cepting for the city
The rest of the services we're held In a large tent
back of the memorial Walter s. Logan president
of the Empire State Society and president general
of the Sons OF the American Revolution, spoke at
length. reviewing the loss of Fort Washington and
the successes that soon followed.
Mr. Logan announced that James Gordon Ben
nett the giver of the memorial had refused TO al
low any TO represent him. but he called on John
Townshend. who has been Mr.. Benefits lawyer
and his fathers for the last fifty years. TO speak
in Mr.. Benefits behalf. Mr.. Townshend said that
he knew Mr.. Bennett would be pleased to learn of
the interest taken in it.
Andrew H. Green presid at of the American
Scenic and Historic Preservation Society. followed
with address. He said in part:
In the battle Fort Washington have a
spicuous illustration Of the close alliance between
The scenic and historic elements which form the
tw o-fold character of the society for which have
the honor to speak.
II is a remarkable and interesting fact, nearly
universal as warrant Its interpreta ton the
great conflicts of mankind have been identified
With conspicuous features OF natural scenery Ii is
a we'll known principle OF ethuoogy that rugged
SC emery and stimulating climate make rugged
and virie people. and virile people make vigor-
Gus history Among such people the physical
features OF the landscape whicn make impress on
their moral character AFFORD the salient points from
which to exercise their genius. This Is notably the
trnth with regard military engagements. and
many of the great battles Of history have been as
The territory which the battle OF Fort Wash
ineton was fought one hundred and Twenty-Five
wears ago. some three or foar square miles IN ex-
tent comprises the most picturesque portion OF the
most diversified section Of our ancient city. and
II Commands combined view of land and water;
of CITY and country. unsurpassed In the United
States 1t the only portion of Manhattan Island
ptine has been left In its native picturesqueness.
and il the only portion where any trace or lts
nristine beauty remains undasecrated and unrazad
BY the leveling march OF so-eaiied puohc I'M
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