Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-04
All officers Reelected,

Upon motion of John McCarty all officers
of the association were reelected for the
ensuing year. Secretary Reiss was instruct
ed to cast the ballot of the association ac-
cordingly. When the election was thus
confirmed President Nailor said he would
not tire his hearers with any extended re-
marks He added
Il thank you very cordially. so far as 1
am personally concerned, for this continued
expression of confidence In me, and 1 will
try to do the association Justice"
Vice President Raglan stated that he
wished to resign marshal of the associa-
tion and he nominated Mr.. Andrew w.
Kelley as his successor A motion was
made that it be not accepted, but upon Mr..
Ragan's nsstence this was withdrawn and
Capt. Kelly was elected.
John Mccarthy presented the following,
which was unanimously adopted:
The Oldest Inhabitants Association here
by places record its fullest appreciation
of the services of the late Col. Edwin B.
Hay. who was one of It's most honored
members He performed every duty i'm
posed on him with distinguished ability
and won a place which will long remain IN
the memory of its members. His services
were always at the command of the asso-
citation and were given in such a manner
that they left most pleasant remembrance
among US. AS has been recently said of
him, his life was one long ray of sunshine.
and this association feels that It has been
bettered by his membership.
I'VE sincerely mourn his loss
Secretary Reiss read a report showing
that the association had lost eighteen mem
bers by death during the year ended June
80 last. and during the same time gained
thirty members, making the total member
ship at this time go.
Program Of Entertainment.
The business session being ended. Presi-
dent Nailor announced that the entertain
ment of the afternoon would be opened by
all uniting in singing Aud Lang Syne."
Alva s. Tabor read the Declaration Of
Independence.
Mrs. Thomas C. Moves, who was elected
an honorary member of the association last
year. sang THE Star Spangled Banner as
solo. The chorus after the last verse
was twice repeated. the audience and the
orchestra participating. Before Mrs. Noyes
could leave the little stage Mr.. b. H. War
ned stepped forward and presented to her
a handsome fan. expressing as he did SO
the appreciation Of the association at hav-
ing her for a member. Responding to an
encore. Mrs. Noyes sang, by request. An
ME Laurie"
Tribute to Mr.. Noyes.
President Nailor introduced Gen. John
NJ. Wilson, U. s. A, who paid hearty
tribute to Mr.. Crosby s. Noyes, and then,
in the name OF the association, he presented
to Mr.. NoyeS beautiful silver loving cup,
which, ne said, was filed to the brin with
the love of his associates of the Oldest
Inhabitants. General Wilson spoke of the
power of the press and he referred to
Mr.. Noyes as one OF the leaders who have
made this country what it Is today The
speaker also paid a general tribute to Mr..
Noyes. The cup bore the following in
scription: Crosby s. Noyes. July 4, 1905.
From the Association of Oldest Inhabitants
OF the District of Columbia. Each year
brings US closer together.
Address by Mr.. T. G. Noyes.
Mr. Noyes was greatly affected, and
after receiving the gift was barely able to
express his thanks.
In the absence of Commissioner Macfar-
land, now en- route to Europe. who was to
deliver the grafton Of the day, Mr.. Thomas
c. Moves made brief address
I want to say for my father and for our
family that the enjoyment you have here
today is doubly enjoyable for him and for
all OF US. the speaker said. I'VE are glad
to have the Association Of Oldest lnhab-
ttante here today and TO have you celebrate
the Fourth with US In q rational manner.
The Fourth has degenerated throughout
The country untu It has become day for