Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28
I tell you again we will not know all that
he has done until he is dead"

I tell you again we will not know all that
| he has done until he is dead"
Tribute by Commissioner West.
Commissioner West was introduced with
complimentary remarks on the part Of the
POSTMASTER.
"Macfarland you have with you always"
Mr. West declared land West semi-occa-
sionally. Great is the occasion that brings
forth speeches from two Commissioners the
same evening. But it is not as Commits
sioner of the District of Columbia that L
am here tonight but as one who as boy
and man knew Mr.. Warner / am proud
to be participant in this testimonial 1
think it is very appropriate that the people
of the District of Columbia have taken this
occasion to recognize the esteem in whlch
Mr.. Warner is held here"
THE opportunity to say something on this
occasion comes to me with especlal lorce.
because when / was boy Mr.. warner
helped me- He may have forgotten the oc-
casion. but 1 never have. 1t Is now great
pleasure to be able to testify to what ne
did to assist me, but never from that day
to this has he ever mentioned the incioen.'
and that has touched me more than any
thing else. So 1 will not enter upon the
great work he has done for the District OF
Columbia. 1 will be content to add my
testimonial to others concerning his acts In
helping young men along.
Reference to Photograph.
The POSTMASTER, in introducing the next
speaker, referred to a photograph he has
seen hanging in Mr.. Warmers office. That
photograph was inscribed as follows:
with the hope that We may be spared
many years to enjoy the friendship which
has been strengthened and cemented dur
ing more than forty years.
Signed below that sentiment he said was
the name of Mr.. Crosby S, Noyes. adding
<l,oA hot hE, l,s,,1rr NP
Mr.. Moves.
This gentleman" the POSTMASTER went
on to say. lis one for whom every citizen
in the District has a genuine affection, not
years of his residence here, but because Of
the gentleness of his SOUL He then called
upon Mr.. Noyes.
Expressed Warm Appreciation.
Il am c,fraid." said Mr.. Noyes, that
with my defective voice l shall not be able
to make myself heard. but cannot refrain
from saying just word expressive of my
warm appreciation of the value of Mr. War
ner's services on behalf of the public good.
Il have known Mr.. Warner quite init
mately- for many years. and have had occa-
sion in that time to note how constantly he
mas given the powers of very active mind
and body to work for the pubic welfare.
"A capable energetic business man, with
great enterprises on his hands he has never
failed to give his valuable time to the pub
lie service when called upon. And among
the most praiseworthy of his activities have
been his unceasing efforts to inspire the
rising generation to lead worthy. useful
lives. He has been especially helpful to
young men struggling to make their way
in life; encouraging them in their efforts
and procuring employment for those will
ing to work.
Very many young men who are in posi-
tons of trust and responsibility where they
are able to earn respectable livelihood
owe debt of gratitude to B. H. Warner
for his efficient aid in securing places for
them.
And. valuable and important as Mr.. War
ners public services have been it is a mat
ter for congratulaton that he is only one
of a great body of thoughtful. energetic,
unselfish citizens of the District who have
been working in unison for good govern
ment, good morals good sanitation, good
work in the cause of sweet charity. and
work for the public good in all directions"
Added to the Greeting.
Justice Anderson of the Supreme Court
of the District of Columbia in response to
a cali said he arose simply to add his greet
ing to the distinguished guest of the even
ing.
Although Mr.. Warner has been abroad
for three MONTHS he remarked, he has
not been altogether absent-'rhey are not
absent vino are not forgotten An occasion
like this is worth more than gold or place
or power to any man who is made of the
right sort of stuff.
What is more gratifying than after an
absence to be met almost at the gates OF
the city with words of acclaim. friends
showing their pleasure upon having him
return?
Gen John C. Black, president of the
civil service commission. added his tribute
to others that were paid to Mr.. Warner.
He illustrated by apt "Reminiscences the
pleasure of knowing that ones good works
are appreciated.
Poem Voicing General Sentiment.
Mr.. Henry L. Bryan read poem voic-
ing the general sentiment Of welcome to
Mr.. Warner, follows:
Back from the land where the eastern skies
Bend their arch DER ruins hoar:
Back from the gaze of the SphinH's eyes,
Welcome We our friend once more.
Swimming on waves of the fretfui sea-
Luring mermaids at him smiled;
Sought by their charms in captivity
Fast to bind this innocent child.
Mummies of Pharaohs in darkened tomb
Woke TO pay their tribute DUE
Echoing tnro' their sarcophagan gloom
Voiceless words Of welcome, too.
scarabs from Egypt's departed kings
Crept around his form to see;
Wondering to End amid living things
Such precious sight to see.
Crocodiles basking on Niles green bank
Raised their heads with mouths Cpd wide:
Slowly emerging from beds so dank
When this traS'ler they espied.
Out from the hills of the eastern star
Came the tribes of ages past;
Vending their footsteps from near and far,
Glad to meet our friend at last
Now he's returned; at this board rise,
Hands stretched out in welcome true;
For in our hearts ever constant lies
Friendship Time cannot undo.
Incidents of the Trip.
Mr. W. w. Newell, who was a member of
the party with Mr.. Warner abroad, referred
to humorous incidents of the trip, and de-
clared that had any one in the party been
in need OF help the distinguished guest of
the evening would have been glad to extend
a helping hand, no matter what was
wanted
Mr.. Charles F. NeSbit gave a humorous
account of his arrival in this city with the
Cleveland administration and of his prompt
removal from his government position
upon the ending Of the same administra-
ton. 1t was then that he first knew Mr.
Warner Mr.. Warner took him in the CO.
lumbia National Bank, of which he was
then president, and had been his friend
since.
Rev. Wallace Radcliffe spoke of his high
appreciation of Mr.. Warner during the