The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
DISTRICTS DAY.
Continued from Page one.

by Commissioner Mncfarland and by
Adds Browne. the latter speaking on be-
half Of the Board of Trade. This spec
tator was James L. Parsons, contractor
for the edifice and responsible for its fin
ished beauty.
Signal tribute was paid Mr. Parsons
both by the Commissioner and Mr..
Browne. the latter stating that the Board
Of Trade was proud Of the fact that the
contractor for the Districts new home
was a member OF that civic organization.
Secretary Cortelyou won the immediate
goodwill OF the audience when he
thanked the chairman for introducing
him as a citizen Of the District. instead
Of New York. He Is a member OF the
building commission. by virtue OF his Off
cial position and connection with the cree
ton Of the Municipal Building. His topic
was the growth OF the District
At the close Of Secretary Cortelyous
address, the Marine Band played a med.
ley Of patriotic airs.
Mr.. Browne was the next speaker. In
introducing him, Chairman Edison said
Mr.. Browne was a distinguished citizen
OF Washington, who had served on the
commission which brought about the new
code for tie District Of Columbia
a Happy Relation.
At the beginning Of his address. Mr..
Browne said:
The day we celebrate and the occasion
we celebrate bear happy relation 70
each other When the bell OF liberty was
sounded l32 years ago at Philadelphia, and
proclaimed the liberty Of the people, the
| foundation of this building was laid"
| He spoke Of the magnificent progress at
the National Capital since the civil war,
and said IT had been the wonder Of the
world. Mr. Browne traced the history OF
the United States. He then told Of the
! creation Of the Board Of Trade, which he
| represented.
! He said the board was uni, ue In its
purposes, its organization. and its per
| sonnel. He described 1t as an organized
effort TO present 10 the general govern
, ment the needs Of the people Of the Dis
| trict Its name may be a misnomer. he
| suggested as it is not an organization
/ for trade. but one to advance the ma
| tertai interests OF the District anu brinG
about needed and desired improvements.
The Board Of Trade" Mr.. Browne
added. has stood steadfastly for all thai
makes for the happiness and prosperity
of the people Of the District Of Columbia
| II has stood as one united voice and effor
10 bring about such accomplishments 1
comprises in its membership men In al
the walks Of life. Eligibility for mem
bership is a good name, and the desir'
for the upbuilding Of the National Capi
tai.
':The Board OF Trade has done its par
in the creation of this beautiful building
which Is complete IN architecture and
perfect poem.
Mr. Browne lauded the builder, Mr.
Prisons. In conclusion. he drew wor'
picture of the great Avenue-the nation
highway-on which the structure Is 10
\ Gated. He said that other great build
ings would be lined up IN the near futur
on the magnificent boulevard. adding tina
!, the Capital City is set upon bill whic
sends its light all over the world.
Charles B. Hanford, the actor, followe
i Mr. Browne with his recitation OF tn
Star Spangled Banner"
Chapin Brown, Of the Chamber Of Com
merce, was the next to be announced
and IN q speech, optimistic of the city
future. he predicted that the architectuT
OF the new building would serve as
model for the generations to come a
the ancient Greek architecture is servin
: the world to-day.
Speaker Cannon Arrives.
: At this point in the exercises Speal'
. Cannon appeared as rugged as a prair
. farmer in his light brown suit, and h
face Drowned by the sun. There wei
cries Of ''Cannoni" Cannon Cannon
- The Speaker. who had been engaged in q
' intermittent conversation with Secretai
!. Cortelyou, sat up and took notice. Cri
for Uncle Joe" grew In magnitude uni
the entire assemblage seemed TO be cal
ing for him TO make a speech.
While the chorus OF calls was at I
height, Chairman Edison advanced to 4
front. and raising his hand for silenc
said:
: I'VE have with us to-day a man VI
Is not on the rgogrampe. but is know