Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-11
GARRISON EULOGllEO.
Centennial Anniversary of
His Birth Observed
IN COLORED CHURCHES
LIFE OF GREAT ABoLITIoNIsT
REVIEWED AND ExToLLED.
Celebration Was General Among the
Negroes Throughout the District
Addresses and Music.

The centennial anniversary of the birth OF
William Lloyd Garrison Was observed w til
appropriate ceremonies throughout the
country yesterday. Fin this city special
services were held in many of the colored
churches. The life and works Of the great
anti-slavery agitatof were made the topics
OF interesting and instructive addresses, and
in many instances musical programs OF
more than usual excellence were presented.
The exercises at Lincoln Congregational
Temple corner of 18th and r streets, last
night were attended by very large audi
ence. An excellent program was arranged ,
for the occasion, including speeches and
readings from the writings and sayings of
Garrison. Justice Robert H. Terrell pre-
sided and in his opening remarks said in
part:
Judge Terrell's Address.
1.-The battle for the freedom of the slave
In America was one of the grandest moral
movements of any time, and one of tie
greatest reforms the world has ever known.
1t has not yet. however. received it's proper
place in history nor have its heroes found
there an impartial estimate in the critical
analyses of their conduct ana their methous.
Much has been said, much will be said.
of the character and life of William Lloyd
Garrison:tand yet there are no words rich
enough 10 say All that ne WIS,
praise too great to emphasize the teachings
of his hfe-whase evtry period was the ut
terance of. lesson. His Integrity was
such that no temptation could corrupt 1t,
his purposes could be shaken by no dan
gers. In the panoply of divine justice, in
the service of truth and right. fettered by
no party vassalage, he contended against
foes fierce with bitterness, strong In num-
befs, powerful In abilities and intrenched
in an apparent impregnable position be-
hind the gold OF the STAKEHOLDER and the
subterfuge of his northern sympathizerS.
with his devotion to his cause and his
martyr spirit of liberty. Garrison himself
could never have been failure, even
though his work had not been crowned
such career as his is to study a life
beautifully adorned throughout with all
that makes a man great-wisdom. purity,
undaunted bravery and practical piety. The
character of Garrison shines like a be-
nignant star and will continue to shine the
brighter as the years roll on
Judson w. Lyons, register of the treas i
ury, and John c. Dancy, recorder OF deeds.
delivered addresses extollng the life and I
careeer of Mr.. Garrison as journalist,
philant hropfst and lover of freedom. The
salutatory to the 'Liberator," Garrison
famous newspaper, was read by Attorney
James A. Cobb; Mr.. William H. Cowan
gave brief biographical sketch Of the man,
and Miss Susie Quander read selections
from his works and speeches Rev. Sterling
n. Brown, pastor of Lincoln Temple, read
appropriate passages from the Scriptures
and DR.. William A Rice, secretary of the
Congregational Ministerial Relief, closed the
meeting with an excellent talk on the anti
slavery workers. The music was rendered
by the regular church choir under the lead
ership of Dr.. Franklin.