Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-16
EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL
PRESENTED WITH PORTRAIT OF
FRANCES E. WILLARD.

Presentation exercises were held at the
Eastern High School today. when picture
of Frances E Willard given by the East
ern ~ Christian temperance Union, was
unveiled.
The opening remarks were made by Mrs.
Don p. Blaine. president of the W branch
of the District of Columbia w. c. 7. o.,
who introduced Commissioner mcfarland
as the presiding officer
Representative Joseph V. Graft of Hi lois
who is personally acquainted with Miss Will
lard, delivered an address A Scripture les
son was read by Mrs Margaret D. Ellis,
legislative superintendent Of the National
w, &. II. L.
Miss Florence L. Jett president of the
eastern " an organization of young
people working in the cause of temperance,
made the presentation. Principal NJ. +. f.
Swartzeu responded, accepting the picture,
which was unveiled by two little girls.
The music included a vocal solo by Miss
Ida O'Neal. II I Were a Voice." and sew
eral ohoruses by the school. Benediction
was pronounced by Rev. e. B. Bagby.
Mrs. Blaine, among other things, said
that In this city pictures OF MISC Willard
have been given to the Blake School and
TO the Central High School. The Gage
School late this afternoon will be pre-
sented with q picture, where Mr. Charles
w, Gallagher of Rust Hall will address the
pupils, The Central w tomorrow will
sist in hanging a portrait of Miss Willard
at the Washington Seminary.
Introduced by Mr.. Macfarland
Commissioner Macfarlsnd paid tribute
TO the sons and daughters Of Illinois by
way Of introducing Representative Gran
and Of Miss Willard said in part. that
she was very gentle, perfect knight,
even though her strength was as the
strength of ten, And there can be no bet
ter example FOR Us all. men and women,
boys and girls, alike
Representative Graft said that he felt al
most tempted 70 alter the topic of his ad
dress, which, as announced was THE Life
and Character OF Frances f. Willard" 10
a consideration OF the question which she
answered SO triumphRntly.
what shall We do with our Iives?"
system, Mr.. Grof said he felt no sense
OF humiliation in owing a debt to his coun-
ton
In the midst Of the varied industries
which are Rmassing untold wealth for
those expanding their energies in all lines
OF American work the question must arise,
What are the real values OF life? over
and above what they can use, the million
aires are troubled as to what to do with
their millions What can they do but
dump them back upon the people, in order
20 make some apology for their lives?
Life. Mr.. Croft continued, Is the real
jewel, and II Is because Frances Willard
made such perfect use OF her time, not for
SELF but in exalted and upraising Influences.
in promoting the highest type OF education,
the shaping OF human souls, that the com
monwealth Of Illinois had placed her statue
in that hall of the Capitol which IS the
epitome OF American history.
Mighty and Worthy Purpose
Full OF high ambition and mighty and
worthy purpose. Frances Willard. the child
who had como west IN the emigraut
wagons to breathe tho air OF the
mighty prairies. then felt the breadth
of those wide spaces and. filed with true
western helpfulness, taught the lessons OF
control, OF woman emancipation and
changed the lives Of the people. Legtsla-
tion is q small matter as compared with the
work of one who aroused such a sentiment
in favor of sobriety who FASTENED such
recognition Of the influence OF drink. more
than any man has done, as to affect the
whole world. Frances Willard has taught
us what 10 do with our lives:
After the exercises Commissioner Mac
farland took occasion 20 compliment the
school upon It's excellent singing, and re-
quested another chorus, which was given
under the direction OF Mr. H. Hoover and
Miss Mason.
II Butler OF Kelar Lutheran Church. Rev.
T.. b. Bagbv OF Ninth Street Christian
Church Rev. u. l.. BlakemOre of Epworth
NJ F. Church. Rev. A. X. Wright of Cen
tenulal Baptist Church, Rev. George L.
MaydwcIl OF Waugh NJ. T. Church, Mrs.
Clinton Smith. president OF District of CO.
lnmbia w. &. T. U; Mrs. a. c. Giles, presi-
dent of Anna Gordon ". Miss Mabel ES
telle Callahan. president of lie Droit ~
Mrs r. w. Christian of Frances Smith
"" Miss Eleanor Walker OF Central ~
Miss Wade OF Georgetown ~ Mr.. ].
Hodsworth Gordon president of the board
of education; Mr.. +. NJ. Hughes, Miss Su-
san Pollock, Mrs. Emma S. Shelton. Mrs. L.
F. Randolph. Mrs. Helen Groo and Mrs
Maynard Twitchell.
AT the Eastern High School tomorrow
evening the faculty of the school will give a
reception to the parents of the pupils.