The Washington herald., 1909-02-16

Samuel W Woodward was given one OF
the most memorable testimonials ever
rendered q private citizen OF Washington
at 2 banquet in the New Willard Hotel
last night. celebrating the tenth ami
vsrsa-y OF his services as president OF the
local branch OF the Young Mems Christian
Association.
International ofheers Of the association,
prominent clergymen. representative busi-
ness men. and government officials Joined
IN the demonstration Of appreciation and
love. A telegram from President-e!ect
Taft vas read. saying that he had never
rendered congratulations more earnest and
sincere" When. finally. after the eulogies
had been spoken. Mr. Woodward rose TO
speak. hesitatingly, and as II at loss
for words 10 meet the occasion, he was
greeted by storm Of applause that rolled
out through the doors Of the big room
and down the corridors Of the hotel in a
mighty wave.
Jumped 20 Their Feet.
Every man Of the 80 at the tables
Jumped to his feet, waving napkins, fow-
srs, and toast programmes. Mr. Woodward
stood. meanwhile. behind a pyramid OF
Of roses at the main table. tugging al
his goatee, his reserve almost overcome
By tbs immensity and sincerity OF the
tribute
The banquet room was a food OF light
from hundreds Of pink-shaded bulbs.
Dropped down the white walls OF the
chamber were festOons OF greens, and in
the center Of each table was a large bowl
Of tulips and lilies. The guests table was
q mass Of American Beauty roses.
Those at that table were Mr Wood
ward. Commissioner H B. T. Mscfarisnd,
Justice J. N. Harlan. Justice David J
Brewer, Commissioner Henry I. West.
William ". Finley. president OF the
Southern Railway Company: Alfred z
MarliHg, Gen John y. Foster. Richard
G. Morse Dol- tea - TTlesdeli. Thomas
". Smith Henry X Porter, Joseph Z
ThrOpp. Rev. Dr.. Samuel H Woodrow.
Rev Dr. s. H Greene, and Rev Dr.
Thomas Duncan
Commissioner Macfarland presided as
POSTMASTER In his opening address he
drew a striking contrast between the con-
dition Of the z N c. A in this city
when Mr. Woodward took the presidency.
In 1883. and its condition now. He spoke
OF the Increase in membership from Isl
70 more than 500
Double Anniversary
3ir- MacfarIaad pointed out that, IN ad-
sition TO the banquet being in honor Of the
tenth anniversary Of Mr Woodward's
presidency, 1t was the tenth anniversary
Of the removal Of the association to its
present 6 street location He paid glow
ing tribute 10 the qualifications shown by
Mr- Woodward-quaIihcatiq Of the heart
IN infusing a Christian spirit into the
struggle Of the organization for advance
ment. and qualification Of the mind IN
founding that advancement on sound bust
ness principles
Gen. Foster, former Secretary OF state.
spoke from the standpoint Of one who
knows" as at one time he was president
Of the Z NJ 9. A
NO person can know the worth ~
Mr- WoOdwsrd's work so well as those
who preceded him. he said. No one can
realize so well the peculiar combination
OF Christian character and aII-rou7d
business acumen required for that posi-
ton 1 think Mr.. Woodward's success
Is largely due 10 the fact that he lze0f
always in mind the fundamental i6ea of
tke Y. NJ G A.-that II IS 70 be an a.
Junct- and not substitute, Of ina
churches
The man We are here 10 honor tonight
has shown his realization Of this rela-
ton BY his fidelity 70 the Calvary Ban
tlst Church. Of which he has been a
powerful member for more than a quar-
Ter OF century His example Is worthy
70 be held Up 20 the other business rne7
Of the city In speaking 10 you to-Dirbr
many OF whom are not yet members of
the \ N. c A, I can say nothing be+-
ter than Go thou and do likewise.
Presented Mr.. Finley.
Mr. Mcfarland in presenting Mr.. Fin
icy. told Of the Introduction OF the Rail
road Young Mems Christian Associations
He said that when the Pennsylvania Pan
road appropriated 5000 for the synno-4
Of the first branch, the sum was ulaced
in the books under the heading OF re
pairs"
Mr.. Finley VIII tell you what dividends
those repairs have paid to the railroads
Of the country. said Mr. Mscfarland
The president of the Southern Railway
Company demonstrated in z convInci1z
way the value Of the associations 10 fbs
railways
Reasons for Support.
I'VE have supported them because thew
are worthy from an economical stand
point" he said Efficiency Of mind bo7v
and character is OF superlative innor-
tance in our industry I believe no Other
branch Of the =. 81. c. A. work is so e.
fective as that which is devoted 20 the
railways. Our employees are subjected ~
conditions in which the counter-InHrance
OF such an organization as this Is z neees-
sity- They spend hours in strange cjfiss
and towns where the worst is eIosa A.
hand, and the best is hidden 20 the casual
visitor
The recognition by the railroads %
the value OF the Z N c. \. in their
midst IS shown by the fact that during
the year 1905 when the strictest econ
ony prevailed. their contributions 10 the
association were not decreased BY
g dollar. The membership OF the Rail
road Y IL c. As OF the country now Is
$500. occupying buildings having a value
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