The Washington herald., 1908-04-06

until 1878. when We reached present form q
government. government which has proved Itself
most satisfactory. and which regard a. ideal
Interest I'm Local Affairs.
Mr.. Parker then reviewed the various
forms OF governments as obtaining in
Washington. and, referring to Mr.. Noyes'
active interest in local affairs, said:
In The organization of the board Of trade Mr-
Moves extended us his great inference. He was a
charter member and one Of the nose useful members
up to the time Of his dsath During the three yeais
was IFS president had the benefit Of ~. Moves
wise counsel and many Of ihe acts Of the baard Of
trade which resulted III 50 much good % 0ur diy.
such as The extenson oi streets and avenues con-
TehensiTe system Of sewerage and msuy other things
we're brought abou. largely through his advice and
the influence Of his paper.
For more than half a century Mr. N0yes life was
devoted 70 the promotion Of the best interests 0t
his city and the people among whom he lived. He
identified with most Of the citys activities. He
was charter member and director In the American
Security and Trust Company from its organization.
His Life an Obiect-IessOn.
He was generous in his praise Of the good deeds
Of Others and fearless B his criticism Of that which
he regarded a. wrong. Modest IN all things Mr.
Moves sought neither applause nor praise. The poor
could get his as easily as the rich There was no
floth on the life Of Crosby :. Noyes; he had no
back Office. lie made assumption Of self-right-
eousness, but his whole life was eegai'pg and an OBJ
jet lesson for good. He did not seek ihe society
Of the socallsd 400 class I the masses that ex
cited his sympathy and interest
sir, Aoyes home life the hapriest and # was
there he found eomranionsbip, rest and sweet cor
tentmeut. Few men enjoyed a wider acquaintance
With public men. With them he was slEays a vel
come guest, and by then his advice was often
sought The home Of the Statesman, hoFeser had
no mere ATTRACTIONS for him than that Of the
srected citizen. Modest in a things 3lr. Noyes
sought neither p0mp nor splend0r.
Traveller and Observer.
Mr. Moves was man of vide travel having been
around the world more than once. He vas close
observer and brought its results to the people Of
Washington
His slccess as a journalist is not only known to
every one IN Washington bat thrUugh the entire
country. He founded a paper which has been Of IN
estimabe benefit to Washington. He founded il 30
well that undor the able direction Of his sons and
tie sons Of Mr. Kaufman ana their assistants IL
viii carry out his hopes Of continued usefulness.
II you ask the historian Of to-day what two men
contributed most 70 the advancement Of Washington.
he viii tell y0u that Il was Alexander r. Shepherd
and Crosby 3. Noyas. If, hundred years from nOW,
student Of history Is asked the same question he
VII tell you It vas Alexander r. Shepherd and
Crosby s. N0yes
On the Zlst OF February, In the etghtythiTd year
Of his age in that dreamy country south Of the
Golden Gate surrounded by those he loved most and
best earth. friend and ueighboF fell ssleep.
not that sleep that is said to know no waking. bat
from which believe be has already passed 70 that
better aud higher life which is eternal and beyond
the stars.
The Gridiron Club quartet then sang
Abide with Ne" with fine effect.
Lauded by Justice stafford.
Hon. Wendell Phillips Stafford. asso-
ciate justice of the Supreme Court Of the
District of Columbia. in closing the speak
ing part Of the programme, paid an elo-
quent tribute. as New EngIander. TO
the celebrated dead New Englander for
his indomltable energy and perseverance
and patriotism.
Rev. Pr. c. Ernest Smith, rector Of st.
Thomas Church. pronounced the bene-
diction The Marine Band. with Nearer. /
My God to Thee" concluded the inn
pressive exercises.
Relatives Of Crosby S. Noyes and mem
bers OF his family. and members Of the
family of Mr. Kaufman, occupied the
lower boxes.
Members of General COMMITTEES.
The general committee Of arrangements /
.oyef.t.a Of.