Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-08

farland, that notwithstanding the expan-
sion of our resources. both territorial and
financial. as well as in every other direc-
ton, that if the pending bill to give us
representative the floor of the House
passes. we could have no better representa-
tive there to look after the interests of the
District of Columbia than Commissioner
Mcfarland. l do not want to get him
out of his present position. but would like
to see him the floor of the House advo-
eating the advancement of the District of
which he always advocates it whether be-
fore committees Of Congress when ad-
dressing the people of the District.
1T is difficult to do justice to the subject
of the toast that has been assigned to me.
Our Country and Our Flag" Mr.. War
ner continued. I'VE are fortunate in living
in this country and under this flag. We
are fortunate in living in the District of
Columbia. Our country has expanded with
wonderful rapidity, during .he admins
tration of President Roosevelt, who has not
had his equal in the official chair in many
respects. He Is a man who does his duty
fearlessly; regardless, of what seem to be
the consequences of his actions. He is
man who attans results which excite the
admiration of the world and which have
placed us high among the nations Of the
earth.
We have a country that produces every
product known to the world We have
assimiiated men of every nation of the
world and we have been bound together
in one magnificent nationality that takes in
the EngliShman, the German, the French
man and the representatives of every other
nationality and blends them into a great
people,"
Mr.. Warner spoke of the great industrial
prosperity that had come to the people
of this country, but said that our prosperity
is not founded alone on wealth but is in
fiuenced by the great deeds of men who
have contributed to the welfare of the
nation. His reference to Mr. Carnegie's
benefactions called for great applause.
THE flag of our country declared Mr..
Warner waves over more territory than
even that of Great Britain. It's splendor
increases with the accumula ton of it's
stars. Its splendor increases as the years
go on
At the conclusion of Mr. Warmers re-
sung by the assembled company, Secretary
Reiss playing the accompaniment.
The evening was enlivened by the sing
ing of other songs MY Old Kentucky
Home being given in a vigorous manner
that indicated that possibly young men
rather than old ones composed the chorus.
Army and Navy.
Mr. Frank w. Hackett, formerly assistant
secretary of the navy, was called upon to
respond to the toast Our Army and Navy"
Mr.. Hackett had good stock of stories,
every one of which seemed a little better
than the others. He INDUCED. in some in
teresting "reminiscences in relation to the
navy yard in this city, referring especially
to the history of the navy yard IS he re-
membered it many years ago, and to the
great work of Capt Tingley in whose men,
DRY has been recently placed a tablet at
the navy yard, recountng his long service
and the work he did. He referred to the
Oldest Inhabitants Association as an Or
ganiZation composed of true patriots. He
had attended many meetings of the Loyal
Legion, of which he was a member, but not
even there had he found greater senti-
ment of patriotism than exists in this
sociation.
Mr.. Hackett called forth much applause
by his stories, which were so popular as
to call forth protests when he proposed to
conclude his remarks.
One of the most pleasing incidents of the
evening was the singing by Mr.. Herndon
Morsell, who was encored several times.
Mr.. Morsell charmed his audience with the
popular airs he rendered.
One of the most effective speeches Oh the
evening was by DR.. A. P Pardon, who
responded to the toast "Our Capital City"
DIR. Fardons long residence here especial
ly fitted him to speak upon this subject.
Views of Capital City.
TT seems to me" said DR.. Pardon. after
one has lived for forty years in the capital
of the nation and has lived sixty mine
years in this land, no better inspiration is
needed than a knowledge of the greatness
of our country and the beauty of our capt.
tai city to call forth an appropriate re-
Spouse to this toast. ne capital city-who
has made it? The first man who built
house here promoted the building of the
beautiful capital of the country. AS look
about and see these men. all of whom have
lived here over thirty-five years, and all
Of whom have passed the age Of fifty, see
the men who have done SO much to make
this great city what it is.
He congratulated the people Of the Dis
trict for many things. In the first place,
while Russia has but one car, the District
can boast three cars. He referred to the
has been a witness. The people here may
be proud that they are living under the
greatest republic the word has ever seen.
Our local growth is in keeping with our
national growth In every direction the
District OF Columbia is being improved.
Beautiful parks are being laid out; fine
highways are being constructed, and mas
sive and impressive buildings are going up
in keeping with the leeds of such a city.
Now the people may well look for still
grander city. Its educat onal institutions
are extending. it's schools with 90 600 "'Ipils
are well worth bocstng Of DE- PARDON
thought it was grand thing to live in such
a city.
Referring to Commissioner Mcfarland
he said the people may well be proud that
during the nine years of his administration
there has not been made a dishonest con-
tract and there is no word that can be
spoken to compromise the intense integrity
of that administration. the people might
we'll be proud of the Righteousness that
prevails and must necessarily prevail in
any municipality that is to be developed
and Of which the people are to be proud.
Talks of "The Press"
Mr.. Thos. c. Noyes was called upon by
President Nailor to respond to the toast
1.-THE Press Mr.. Noyes was especially
happy In his remarks, but said that he was
in being called upon to re-
spond to the toast that had been assigned
to him.
II find," he said, 1.-The Commissioner has
said all the nice things possible about the
president. Mr. Hackett has told all the
good stories that can be told. Mr.. Warner
has gone into heights Of eloquence, i'm
possible for any ordinary non-pohtician to
reach, and DR.. Pardon has told you all
about Washington. 1 find very little left
to say"
When told some time ago that he was to
respond to this toast Mr.. Noyes said he
thought President Na1or was joking, but
now it appeared that he was in dead ear
nest He was embarrassed, he said, in I'M
dertaking to respond to the toast in the
presence of his father.
II know" he said, with what pleasure
he looks forward to these annual meetings
of the association. I know how he loves
and appreciates every member of the as
ISOLATION. I don't know in what capacity