The Washington herald., 1909-03-22

oyster Bay, March 2l-CoL Roosevelt,
the most distinguished citizen that this
town has had cr is ever likely 20 have,
has spent his last complete day here prior
70 his trip through the jCngles Of Africa
Appreciatiye Of this. the townspeople
viii present to the ex-President to-mor-
row a set Of resolutions expressing their
appreciation Of the honor which ne has
reflected on their community. and Of
their deep admiration of his career in
public Office
oyster Bay was almost en- fete to-day
although ii was Sunday. IT was q ban
rer day, with plenty Of excitement and
fair weather. The former Chief Execu-
tive walked 10 church again. traversing
ihe three miles with Mrs, Roosevelt Mrs
Nicholas Longworth. Kermit. Ethel
Archie, and Theodore. jr.. remained at
home a crowd OF ''ueighbors- was NJ the
church 20 welcome Col and Mrs Roose-
telt, and TO wish the former good luck
and good health on mis- trip 10 Africa.
Special Prayer Onercd.
Special PRAYER was offered by the pas
tor for watch over him who IS about 20
depart for foreign lands. for his safe re-
turn. and for protection from harm
Col Roosevelt will leave here to-mor-
row morning for New York. where he
viii inspect the suite that is being pre-
pared for him on the steamer Hamburg.
on which ne will make the voyage to
Naples. Tire steamer viii sail Tuesday.
soon after that day Mrs. Roosevelt will
begin to make preparations for her own
trip abroad. which she viii take with
her daughter Ethel She viii remain in
Europe for about a year. the guest of her
sister, Miss Carow, iu the lattcrs villa
IN the APpian WAY. near Rome.
The Resolutions.
The resolutions 10 be presented o. Col.
Roosevelt BY the townspeople were
prepared by the town board and read as
follows;
Whereas Theodore Roosevelt. for many
years an hOnored resident of oyster Bay
Township. for two years governor Of
New York. and for seven years President
Of the United States. IS about 10 leave FOR
a foreign land FOR an indefinite period,
and
Whereas Theodore Roosevelt. through
his unblemished public career and unim-
peachsble character as a private eiti-
zen. has contributed 10 the well-beIng
and fame Of oyster Bay, which he makes
his home. and
Whereas n is Sitting that this board
attest its admiration for and apprecia-
tiOn Of the local citizenship OF Theodore
Roosevelt and of his answering ailegi-
ance 70 the town in which he resides;
therefore, be II
Resolved That in Theodore Roosevelt
this board and the citizens OF oyster BAY
recognize all those qualities that make
for sterling and efficient citizenship: that
lis loyalty 70 his country and fealty %
party in times Of peace and war are
worthy of emulation by the growing youth
OF our land: that his integrity, honesty.
conscientiousness. and fesrlessness in the
discharge OF his duty are deserving Of the
highest praise, that his patriotism, truth
fulneSs, steady adherence TO principles.
love Of home. and devotion 20 family con-
tribute TO his greatness as man. and
make of him & figure Of which not only
his fellow-townsmen of oyster Bay but
the nation, are justly proud; and be Il
further
Resolved. That this board extends 10
Theodore Roosevelt lis warmest fellow
ship. and best wishes for his safe return
from foreign lands
Emblem for MaSOuS.
Col Roosevelt has presented To Matti-
neck Lodge, No. SOS. F. A. A. NJ. Of
g.-t-l - l. sHs,.ss
OF which the members are very proud.
II is g horseshoe, the ends OF which
rest on what looks like tree limb on
the limb is an eagle holding the emblem,
the letter G, and a square and compass.