Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-08

capital city of theyna tign--the pride of its
citizens and the admiration Of all who visit
it. And he has throughout his long career
never been guilty Of ffean act, has never
wandered from the ways of modest and
loyal gentleman, and has kept his reputa-
ton in all respects unsuIlied. Although my
acquaintance with him has never been init
mate, l. with thousands Of others. have
learned to love him. and pray that he may
continue with US many years longer; and
that he may retain,aiways, he does now,
his capacity to. djSect ibis great business
and the fullness of his intellectual powers"
Brother D. Ambrose of ST. Johns College
~ regret that circumstances prevent me
from accepting your very kind invitation
honor of Mr. Crosnf s. Noyes. 1t would be
"a singular pleasure fer me to be one of
your number on thatsoecasion. to testify to
the worth of the gentleman you wish to
honor, as well as to show my appreciate
of his efforts in behalf of clean Journalism
and the welfare of Washington
Mr.. e. G. DunneE of the New York Times
AS one who for about twenty years en-
joyed the privilege and pleasure of knowing
Mr.. Crosby s. Noyes. and who learned to
most sincerely appreciate his devotion to
good Journalism and citizenship, it would
give me sincere pleasure to join with those
who, on June I, at Rauscher's propose to
express their regard and esteem for him. l
regret that shall mot be able to do so, but
I cordially sympathfze with the sentiments
expressed in the letter of invitation to Mr..
f1lence may long continue to benefit the
city that is so greatly his debtor"
Alexander Melville Bell: II am sorry that
I cannot be in Washington on the 7th to
join the host of friends of Mr.. Crosby s.
Noyes in doing him honor to whom honor
is fully due"
Chief Justice Charles c. Mott OF the
Court of. Claims: 81 greatly regret that my
absence from Washington will prevent me
from uniting with you in the personal
tribute which you will pay to our worthy
and distinguished and excellent fellow cfti-
zen. Mr.. Crosby 8. Noyes. have known
Mr.. Noyes now nearly forty years, and he
has always seemed to me a man whom
l should delight to honor"
From L. c. Bailey and other colored resi-
dents of the District Chairman Warner to-
day received a letter in which, among
other things, were the following express
sions: :t...'
s"The opnortunity did not present itself
last night at the magnificent testimonial
given in honor Of Mr.. Crosby s. Moves for
an expression of the high esteem in which
he Is held by our people. 1t, therefore, be-
comes necessary for me to drop you few
lines to be placed on; record with the rest
of the good things that were said about
him. Our admiration for Mr. Moves is
great. for his unfaltering devotion in the
advocacy of right and justice for his in
domitable zeal in advancing the best in
terests of ALL" -s-
Major Richard Sylvester. chief of police,
wrote as follows:
"It is imperative that I should go to st.
Louis to preside over the deliberations OF
the international police congress. of which
l am president and this will deprive me of
the pleasure of being with you and other
friends on the evening of June Z. when you
honor our esteemed and worthy citizen,
Mr. Crosby s. Noyes, who was friend of
my father and who has been such to the
son. --'-t-
Mr.. Blair Lee after stating that he would
be in St Louis on~the day of the reception.
said: s.,
1.-The movement to recognize the position
Mr. Noyes holds, the services he has rem
6ered and the ma nv siindnesses that have
endeared him to his frieufls is most cap
ftal idea, and cordially! unite with you in
the sentiment of respect and appreciation
which this occasion is meant to commence
rate - :, ri 3
c. NJ. Hendley. seerefafry of the Coal and
Coke Railway Company Of Elkins, w. Va.
wrote. saying: 9r-t.rsc
From the time i was a boy In South
Washington the name of Crosby Noyes has
been a pleasant sound In our family circle
1t was just after the war that / remember
first to have heard and associated it with
The Star, then fsssero light but, by the
clear. calm and -carefup Judgment of the
master mind of its guiding spirit is now of
the first magnitude. 12''''
That good. old gray head is one of Wash
1ngtons blessings, and+I am sorry 1 shall
not be In the city on the evening Of the fth
Of June to pay homage to it.
sb aat 5fhg I'll Mi, s,fn sssagtq CORE
m.
merly member of the staff of The Even
Ing Star. wrote as follows:
AS newspaper man honor Mr. Moves
1 Tor. MS is ability; which places him at the
very mead of the profession But even be-
yond this L have for him a warm affection
strengthened through more than twenty
years OF association as a member of The
n Par slaH. no man can be more worthy
IMAM ne Is OF the esteem of the community
the nonor or his profession and the affec-
tlon OF those who may in the close sense
call him friend - u
Mr.. H. A. Hall writes from WASHINGTON
Grove, Md, as follows:
;, II was happy thought to give this most
distinguished citizen some recognition of
nus faithful service to the great work he
has accomplished. He has established a
great journal. 1t has always stood for the
best. defending the honor of the city. giving
announcement to- faithful officials and
standing ever for high ideals and .p,Ire
morals. an honor to it's founder and an
honor to our citizens, who have given a
willing support to this ideal journal >
thank you for this opportunity of ex-
pressing my regard for this representative
citizen, whom l have known from the DAYS
OF his aldermanic glory to the present"
. Mr. John w. Foster wrote as follows;
Il heartily join in the movement of our
citizens In their recognition of your long
and useful services to this city and to the
country. l regret however, to sayEt that
the state of my health prevents me from
going out in the evening and will. there
ioio, itot 10 dole 10 atIenQ the reception
tomorrow evening. l cannot refrain. how
ever. from joining IN hearty congratuta-
lions on your long and useful career.
Mr.. Simon Wolf was called to Philadel-
phfa to be present at the marriage of his
niece. but wrote expressing his regret that
he could not join in the testimonial Il
AS man, citizen, friend and represen-
tative editor" he wrote, you have always
stood at the fore. and it must be most
pleasing to you to know that in the winter
of life you have the after glow of the
spring time and the summer, working
every day radiant with happiness and good
cheer. May this continue for many. many
years to como. not only to your own
qualification, but for all those who SO
truly prize and value your friendship
Mr.. A. 8. SoIomons wrote from New
York follows: During a temporary alb
sence from home regret beyond words to
express that / cannot return until after the
7th instant. when so many Of my friends
have honored themselves by inviting you to
meet them at dinner, and lest my absence
be misunderstood I wish to assure you of
the loss l. sustain by not being with You
and my fellow citizens of Washington on
such an interesting occasion.
There are perhaps few now living who
know the inside HISTORIC of the part yOlf