The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-02-19

tholomew came down from the pulpit, and
the President stepped out in the aisle and
advanced. smilingly. TO meet them.
Brother Roosevelt said Pastor Sohick,
Il wish to present DR.. Bartholomew"
Il am delighted to meet you said tho
President. shaking his hand warmly, and
was particularly pleased with your ref
erences TO the good work Of Japan
hasty nod to a few others. and the
President went down the aisle with the
pastor, everybody remaining standing
and in place until, followed quickly by
the Secret Service men, Mr.. Roosevelt
had reached the sidewalk and was on his
way home.
Last Sunday the President attended
church alone; he usually brings some
body with him. Once it was James Il.
Garfield. Commissioner Of Corporationst
frequently 1t il one or both Of the youn ger
boys-Kermit and Archibald.
And they say it is worth trip to Wash-
ington to see the President coming down
the street at an express gait, with boy
hanging TO each hand and both proceed
ing rapidly. If not gracefully. mpelled
rather by momentum than any voluntary
lONOiHDNlOus anu lhNhtl hNN'i i'NH ~ "a
either hand.
Johnny Schick is the Presidents good
friend, and last Christmas the Roosevets
sent him some things very pleasantly
attributed to Santa Claus. But Johnny
knows better.
Since the President has been attending
Grace Reformed Church, Johnny has been
his good friend his companion. his COM
roJa Tl,a prncilapt mayor IN l{aa hia seat
without saying something to Johnny or
patting his shoulder Johnny used TO
turn around and enter into social con-
versation, but his mother told him he
mustn't.
AN right, mamma said johnny; but
the very next service he framed up a COM
promise by carelessly dropping his arm
back over his pew and giving the Presi-
dent chance TO squeeze his hand.
One tme-last Augustine Rev. L. F.
Zinkham. formerly superintendent II
Bayview Hospital, and now superiuterd-
ent OF the Washington Asylum. was preacl-
ing. 1t was redhot day-a scorohor
fresh from typical Southern dry breese.
Johnny was sitting in his pew in IT.
waist that looked as cool as a plato o. 10
cream, when the President entered. wca-
ing his customary frock coat. He vas
sitting there tanning himself, using q,
handkerchief and feeling more or less I'M
comfortable when his eys caught Johrny's
make up. Leaning over the back of tho
pew, he said;
johnny I'd give anything il could
swap clothes with you
And to Mrs. Sohick once he said
Its half of my duty in church TO tax,
care Of Johnny. | don't know what he'd
do II didn't look out for him"
Once. when DR.. Schick waa away on ~
vacation the President whispered ovr
the pew:
Now, Johnny. your father Is out IT
town, and you must uphold the dignity
of the family by being good in church
Did Johnny feel the responsibility? He
did.
And while on the subject Of the Presi-
dent ana children, the members OF Grace
Reformed Church tell how. when the Presi-
dent returned from Oyster Ray the last time.
some one asked after the health OF Kermit,
Quentin Archibald and Theodore, Jr.
Il don't know how they are now re-
piled the President. when ! left Oyster
Bay they were eating green apples
About a month ago President Roosevelt,
who Is sincerely fond of the people in Grace
Reformed Church, expressed a desire 10 meet
the congregation socially, and Dr. Schick
arranged the matter by announcing the
function, to follow prayer service on THUS
day evening. Needless TO say, the house
was crowded.
After the usual services, in which thu
President took part with warm interest
he went on the platform and spoke twenty
five minutes on the cordially OF his church
relations and the duty Of the church in
Government and municipal affairs. Then,
for the first time. DR.. Schick introduced
him as Brother Roosevelt and. follow
ing the talk. the President met personally
every member of the congregation or
strnng ger present, with kind word Of greet
ing for each.
And in the middle OF the Handwriting
and meeting something happened which
endeared the Chief Executive TO the heart
OF every mother in the house.
Hepicked up bright little girl OF two or
so in his arms. Rugged her close TO him.
made her laugh in his eyes and then-hs
kissed the baby.