The Washington herald., 1909-06-21
Memorial Window Dedicated
at Training School.
SYMBOLIC OF HIS CHARITY
Citizens Join Commissioner Maefar-
land and other Officials I'm Ex-
pressing Gratitude for Civic Serv-
ices OF Late EditOr-Boy Inmates
Assist at BIadeasburg Exercises.

the brief and simple tribute paid 10 the
late Crosby Stuart Noyes. yesterday aft
/ ernoOn beautiful stained glass win
dow. depicting the Good Shepherd lead
ing a child up the mountain" was ten
dered TO the National Training School for
Boys as a memorial 10 the citizen whose
noble work on behalf Of that institution
now stands out in proper perspective.
/ Mystical. yet neither sOmber nor mel
ancholy. the window IS placed in the
choir Of the chapel. where II commands
the auditorium. II is the ruling feature.
/ The coloring is rich. with puppies and
greens predominating. The symbolism Is
presented IN remarkably effective com
position. with the Shepherd guiding the
child upward through the mountain for
ests- The two side panels enframe the
picture.
The inscription tells a story. The cen
tral panel says: Crosby Stuart Noyes.
friend OF boys. IS2-l91S' The left
panel: Trustee (of the National Training
School ISS6-l9oS land the right panel.
President. 1905-l90S."
Beauty Of Painting.
With the majesty and stately beauty Of
great painting. the memorial window
presents the epiJome Of career and car
ries true religious inspiration. II IS a
gift from the citizens OF the National
Capital. supplementing the bronze bust
recently placed in the main staircase OF
the District Building II reveals the
character Of Mr.. Noyes in its philsn-
thropic phase-in his work for his fellow
man and For 4hoea r,I.o-f-e- - - -
den Of destructive environment.
On behalf OF the Crosby Stuart Moves
memorial committee. Commissioner Mac
farlahd, its chairman. made the presen-
taton address. He attested the close re-
lations between Mr.. Noyes and the train
ing school In gracious manner.
He said
The oTrrt0EiuE desire q the citizens og the Ns-
uonai Capital % hrno< Crosby : Moves for al his
CIVIC selr1ccs made possible this razno-ial window
as "eli a. the bronze bis; In The Distur building
A uierd q boys always remembering hfs own
alncgliies 80 hraTely overc1ms when he walked
mo washington boy himself rich IN ere-yrhirz
out money. snd especially IN q brave ana uof,.
spirit always helping BOYS 70 he successful men
siEeys noted FOR hts generous dealings with thos-
~ lls osn employ, and encouraging every ef0rt
Tor the oettermeut q the condt0ns u boys In reu
eral IN the Public schools and "a The lie of -be
eiiy- II was natural hat Mr Noyes should take
eeep ieieres' IN this school and an active par
m its slairs during morr than twenty vra-s hi
service as oue Of is trustees and finally irs uresi
dent
During that tine hundreds o. boys passed ,hrou-f,
rs doors. al of them better for its training ana
most ~ them with new opportunities beans ~ IL
Much o. this they owed directly 70 NJ Noves
Moreover. the whole community owes him and his
associates including through az the years 50 anv
t5IeA pnoliespiritet Washingtouians. great ob-
igatioa FOR The improvement wrought n the bows
Wl0 under their wfrizfrafiorl
Representative of City.
As the representatives O; the community. We are
glad to ackn0wledse that Indebtedness today. and
70 Offer our payment in gratitude An hat slr.
Noyes did here and elsewhere oacial and pers1nal.
for the boys of Washington was done in The spiri-
o. TIE Good Shepherd. and nav well be represented
IN this memorial window. which Vil remind the
menhers q this school not only u Mr. Noyes hzr
Of Him who said that BE cane not 20 be MINSTREL
unto, but 20 minister, and 70 give His lie for
Others
An impressive speech Of acceptance was
made By William NJ ShuSter. president OF
the board OF trustees. His eulogium OF
Mr. Noyes. his recital OF his unselfsh
labors for the school. which were a vital
factor IN its upbuilding. were vigorous
and eloquent. de said:
With full appreciation of is signiscsnos spa
with thanks 20 the chairman and members q the
committee and 70 al who have shown Their In
tcreSt the board q trustees u the National Train
Ing school FOX Boys accepts this Memorial window
70 Crosby Stuart Moves. Tor twenty-five years one
Of i:s members and at the TINS of bis death lis
PRESIDENT
In receiving this gift sir Chairman. Il seems most
natural TO turn to the lesson Of the suufower.
which, greeting the with smiling welcome and
turning her face 70 the sun In his meridian course
ye' follows him faithfully and reveTently IL his re-
clining a. he sinks 70 rest In the evening sky
80 nav we, as we tum % The west. and behold
this beautiful and touching tribute 70 the ueuo-v
Of our friend and brother whose earthly course
IS uin cal 70 mind his noble life and virtues ren.
derlns Ike homage 70 the setting 70 the rising
sun.
It remains then for US to carry on and cuuD,s.s
that which We are here called 20 do and IN which
be has borne 50 good a part realizing that
the works q the Just Do follow them patiently and
hopefully look toward the dawning q a brighter
and happier day.
Boys Chant Hymns.
Two abreast and IN military style. the
boys marched from the chapel while the
organist played an anthem. Preceding
the formal presentation the school prayer
service was held. More than go. all |
young and lusty. Joined in the hymn with /
an accuracy and enthusiasm rarely heard !
Mrs. Thomas c. Noyes sang a hymn just /
before the conclusion Of the service.
AS superintendent Of the school. Orton /
F. Darnall presided. Those on the plat /
form included Rev. Joseph ]. Muir. pastor /
Of the Temple Baptist Church. who spoke I
briefly 70 the boys; Judge ". H. De Lacy. /
Representative John a. Sterling. Of Ili- /
nois, a member OF the board Of trustees;
Cuno II. Rudolph. Francis H Duehay. 4
and Samuel ". CUrriden.
Mrs. Crosby S. Noyes. widow OF him 4
whom the service hOnored; her sons,
Theodore W. and Thomas c. Noyes, and /
other representatives. Of the family were
present The dedication was a notable
tribute 10 one whose works loom large
In the history OF the institution.
The memorial was selected by a special
committee. consisting Of Henry B. F.
AIacfariand. Charles J. Bell CunO H. Ru-
dOlph, John R. Mclean. Scott C.. Bone,
and Robert n Harper