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He is Forced to Return to Capital
Until Congress Adjourns.
TOWN TURNS OUT IN FORCE
Distinguished Cues f. ds Quiet
Sunday in New S ~ 'ings'
ATTENDS SERVICES
His Coming is Event Oi - tancs
in ViIlnge and CitiEt -
Doth Excitement
Curiosity.

BEVERLEY, Mass. July L-Mr. and
Mrs Taft arrived at their summer home
at Woodbury. Point at 3 a. m today from
Washington. after uneventful trip. The
president spent the day quietly, attending
the First Parish church. and receiving a
few callers. He will leave early tomor-
row morning for Norwich, Conn.
President Taft was welcomed to the
city as a full fledged resident of Beverley.
The mayor and postmaster called to pay
their respects, and TO make the greeting
official. Business buildings and residences
were decorated in red. white and blue, and
flags were flying everywhere. Nearly the
entire city had intended meeting the presl-
dent at the station. but he came by spe-
cial train from Boston earlier than ex-
pected.
Still, 800 OF 400 enthusiasts were on hand
to give him a cheer as he stepped from
his private car handed Mrs. Taft into
a waiting carriage and sped away 70 the
cottage which had been made ready to
receive them. Later the president at
tended church in Beverley and throughout
the services the edIfice was surrounded
by a thrOng.
Rarely has Beverley been held in a more
continuing excitement than today. Through
Out lHd iouB AFTERNOON lne ROAD leadink
past the secluded park. where the presi-
dents summer home is located. was
crowded with sightseers. Two stalwart
policemen and half a dozen secret serv-
Ice men were on guard to keep away the
more vepturesome of the curious.
The day OF the presidents arrival was
we'll nigh perfect A cool breeze made
the warmth OF the unclouded morning sun
more to be courted than summed In the
later afternoon the sky became partly
weTcast, and. although no rain fell here
rainbow hung for hours over the harbor
Taft Leaves To-day.
There is one thing don't like about
Beverly" the president said today, ''and
that Is hsTing 70 So array stonorrow."
President Tart came to Beverly at this
time to bring Mrs Taft to the summer
home Although the trip from Washing
ton was firing. Mrs. Taft stood the journey
remarkably well, and late today took a
short automobile ride with the president.
Mr. Taft believes that the invigorating
air OF the sea will quickly restore Mrs.
TAFT to complete health. She will en-
deavor to have as quiet summer as pos
sible, and the president. 700. when he
finally takes up his abode here, will try
to have as complete vacation work on
several plans OF governmental reform
which he has in mind will allow.
The president leaves early tomorrow for
Boston, whence he goes 20 Norwich to
participate In the celebration OF the two
hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the
founding of the town. Then he goes to
Lake Champlain for the tercentennary
celebration there, and will reach Washing
ton late in the afternoon OF July g. to re-
main until the end Of the congressional
session.
The president would not venture a guess
today as to the date of the adjournment,
but expressed himself as more than
pleased at the progress In the senate dur
ing the last few days.
surroundings Are Pleasant.
president Taft was delighted with his
summer home, which Is known locally as
the Evans cottage, and is situated near
the tip end OF Woodbury. Point, which
projects out into Salem bay, and forms
the northern boundaA for Beverly harbor.
The cottage. which is quite palatial in
the extent of It's accommodations and
equipment. is set among towering elms. the
view from it's wide verandas commanding
long sweep Of wooded beauty.
The picturesque old bay dotted here and
there with ragged, rocky islands. offered
a marine picture OF rare attractiveness to-
yachts spread their sails before the breeze
and went dancing in and out Of the harbor.
The presidents yacht. syllA,. which will
remain here throughout the summer. was
anchored near the point Far out in
Marblehsad harbor the gray lines Of the
battleship Minnesota could be distinguished.
Services at Church.
The church where the president attended
services today at 10;9O a. nj. is the oldest
IN Beverly, the FIRST Unitarian. which was
organised In 1851
The president was accompanied by Mrs.
Louis More, Mrs. Taft's sister. and Captain
Archibald Butt, his military aide He sat
in the fifth pew from the front The
minister, Rev. Benjamin r. Buckley. made
reference to the presidents arrival In
Beverly, ana In a special prayer asked that
God might continue TO give him guidance
Dr. Buckley declared that the 'old North
shore" had known two presidents-Wash"
instOa and Harrison was now honored
In welcoming a third
The sermon was directed toward showing
the presence OF the hand OF God in all
things. Dr.. Buckley traced the history OF
tho government, and attributed TO provi-
Dental acts much OF the progress that
had been made. He declared that the Al
mighty " ouId continue TO find a way for
the people out Of ali their trials and tribu-
iatiors. The services concluded by the
singing OF America"
rhs fact that the president was at the
Slurch became known throughout the en-
tire community. and the streets about the
edlfice we're thronsed. The president was
warmly applaVdsd as he left. With MrN
More, SIR. Taft motorsd over to Beverly
farms 20 Vsit Miss Mabel 3oardman. a
close friend Of the family.
The president, e5fer eOEgress adjourns
expects TO refrain in Beverly uEtl septsm'
Der u. when he win start uron als pro
jectOd trip west