Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-03

to us we could see the tall. gaunt form In
white passing down the long corridor in
which sat: we could see the rugged,
careworn face seeking sympathy in the
thoughts that might lift his soul above
the turmoil of the days OF doubt and
struggle. Doubtless the cold words from
the printed page helped to clear his mind
of some illogical influences, and doubtless.
too, light was given it by the finely sensi-
tive appreciation, the responsive symp athy.
which he found in the noble and Ingenious
Hay. The instinct of the President. his
genius. 1t may be said, OWNED the kindred
spirit, and thus through the silent watches
of the night and In daily companonship
were nodded and inspired the character and
nature of the future Secretary Of State.
"He has lived a noble life; he has fought
the good fight as Lincoln would have wished
| him to fight it. During the long series OF
years in which he served the people the
spirit of Lincoln was strong within him
for justice and humanity. Even as it
wrought nightly in what Lincoln himself
did, 1t was militant in the work of his
great disciple for justice and mercy. for
freedom and peace to the oppressed and
forSaken Of the earth.
And now, In this temple of our God,
Who hath made man in His image. we I'M
veil the memorial set up by grateful hands
to the honor of one who also gave his life
for his country and for duty
Sang America"
The national hymn. America" was sung
by the congregation. Mr. White then spoke
in euogy of Mr.. Hays service as Secretary
of State, saying:
I'm all Mr.. Hays official work appeared
not only the farsghted view of the states
| man. the knowledge of the scholar and the
| thought of the political philosopher, but
the heart of a noble and true man. Whether
dealing with the vexatious questions which
arose in Turkey or with the Alaskan
boundary question, he had shown not
merely fertility of resource. but what is
sometimes far more important than that,
wise patience, and he had his reward In
| the consciousness of duty well done. But
/. in his dealing with the persecution In Rus
STA he revealed the deptns OF his heart.
my friends of the Congregation kenes-
eth Israel you have indeed done noble
thing in concentrating so beautifully the
| services rendered by this friend, not mere
| ly of Israelites or of Christians. but of tho
whole human race. So long as this beauti-
| full memorial exists, nay. so long as our
republic exists men Will look back TO tho
career of John Hay as proving the vast
and far-reaching truth uttered by the great
prophet of Israel, whom We all alike re-
we're, righteousness exaiteth a nation.
Address of Dr. Krauskopf.
A chant. who Is the Angel That
Cometh?" composed by Russell King Mil
Ter, was rendered by Mr.. Douty. Mrs. Mil
ler contralto, and the augmented choir.
Doctor Krauskopf delivered the consecra-
ton address, using as a text that lettered
at the base Of the memorial window. He
said in part:
ut Is a new type Of saintship that wo
consecrate today, a type that knows no ma
tional or racial or creedial lines, a type that
is as broad as humanity, a type that 10
open to all men and all women who live
the godly life, and do the cody deed. be
their creed what 1t may, be theirs even no
set creed at ALL Greed 1t regards but
mere form; deed alone IL its test of the
godly faith, and where II finds a mind free
from narrowness, heart rich In affection,
a. spirit resolute in .-.e defense OF the
wronged a tongue fearless to speak the
truth even where truth-speaking 10 danger
ous a hand ready to strike a blow for JUS
tice and right, even though mighty tyrant0
and vet mightier ornaments oppose-there
it finds the cody man. Such man was
John Hay.
The Aaddisl. was recited by the congre-
CATION and the choir sang They That Sow
in Tears Shall Reap in JOY" After the
closing congregational prayer and the
hymn Lead Me Alright" the benedction
was given. The organ postude was by
Seifert.
Mrs Henry fayne Whitney and Mrs.
James W. Wadsworth Of New York. daugh-
ters of John Hay; Clarence Hay of Har-
ward, his son; Arthur Hay of Washington.
a nephew; Mrs. Samuel Neither of Cleve-
land a sister: DIR. 8. Weir Mitchell, George
F. Baer and Representative George d. Nc.
Creary We're among those present.