The Washington times., 1909-12-16
CONSIDER GIFTS
FOR CITY HEADS
Charles J. Bell Names Men
To Help Arrange
Tribute

Charles J. Bell. chairman Of the tosu-
monial committee, which viii select a
fitting gift from the District of Column
bia for Commissioners Macfarland and
West upon their retirement on January
I. this morning appointed those who
will assist him in choosing an appro-
pirate remembrance.
They are:
Or. C. NJ Koher
Theodore Moves
J. b. SIeman. jr.
Scott G.. Bone.
The subcommittee on finance and re-
ception Of which r. J. Stellwagen and
Cuno Il Rudolph are chalrmen, re-
speCtivery, have not yet been named
Mr.. Bells committee VIII meet tomor-
row morning AZ 1880 o'clock. when il
is hoped the nature Of the testimonials
can be agreed upon.
Tribute To Men.
Chairman Thomas +. walsh immediate
~ after unanimous election to that
office paid a high tribute 10 the sery-
ices Commissioners mcfarland and
West had given 10 the District. He
outlined the purpose of the organiza-
tion and suggested that as reward for
these men who have served the Capt.
tai Of the Nation so we'll and honestly
a lasting and appropriate tribute TO
their work should be given them upon
the expiration Of their terms Of office.
Clarence r. Norment was elected vice
chairman; William Knowles Cooper. OF
the Young Mems Christian Association.
secretary and John JOY Edison, treas
urer. These officers. together with the
chairmeu Of the various committees,
j. J.. StellwageD finance. Charles J.
Bell. testimonial; and Cuno II. Rudolph
reception; viii comprise the executive
board.
Upon the suggestion of George F.
Hamilton, president Of tie capital Trac-
tiOn Company, it was practically decided
upon that the presentation ceremonies
will be held either Thursday or Friday
preceding the retirement Of the two
commissioners. owing TO the short time
the finance committee has in which to
obtain subscriptions, all members Of the
public wishing TO subscribe viii be re-
quested to send contributions before
sunday or early next week It was sew
Cral times expressed at the meeting that
because of the large circle of friends
each prospective recipient enjoys, every
one viii be given an opportunity 20
ado whatever sum he can best afford
At COrcoran Gallery.
The place decided upon for the presen-
tation and reception was the COrcorar
Gallery Of Art If the permission Of the
Corcoran Gallery directors can be OBJ,
tanned. A request for such permission
viii be made at once. Members OF botf
houses of Congress and Government Of
ficials viii be invited to attend. Fol
lowing is the notice sent out this morn
ing BY Chairman Stellwagen, of tn,
finance oOr1mlttee:
ut is proposed to give a public tes-
timonial and reception in honor Of the
retiring Commissioners OF the District
or Columbia, the Hon. Henry b. r
Macfarland and the Hon. Henry IitCh.
field West, I'm recognition of the valu-
able public service. they have rendered
All citizens are cordially invited TO par
ticipate and those who desire TO do 8,
may send contributions to the under
. signed, payable 70 John joy Edison
treasurer, which will be duly acknOwl
edged lt Is the wish Of the committee
20 have the contributions I'm hand by
o'clock, Monday afternoon. December %
EDWARD J. STELLWAGEN.
Chairman Finance Committee,
Union Trust Building"
second meeting Of the cOmmitte
has been set for Monday next at
O'Clock in the blue room at the willar,
Hotel.