Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-11

S. w. Woodward.
Marking the beginning of a decen-
ial jubilee concentrating a decade of
service by Samuel Walter Woodward
as president of the Washington Young
Mems Christian Association and dec
ade of association development in Its
present G street location, the young
men of Washington rendered a recep-
ton in the association building last
evening to President Woodward.
While the function was intended pri-
marily to give the young men of the
National capital an opportunity to show
their appreciation of what Mr.. Wood
ward has done for them during his zen
years administration as president, and
through his continuous generosity
throughout that period, many men of
prominence in business. civic. political
and religious circles were In attend
ance. For two hours. from until 10
o'clock. a continuous stream of men
many accompanied by ladies. passed
through the east clubroom on the sec
ond floor of the association building
to pay their respects to President
Woodward. He shook hands. it is con-.
servatively estimated, with more than
1000 persons in the two hours. Follow
ing the reception proper. the guests en-
joyed an excellent musical program in
the gymnasium. and for that feature of
the evening the large gymnasium WAS
found inadequate to seat half of those
who sought admittance.
Indulge in Compliments.
Many remarks were made compliment
airy of Mr.. Woodward's leadership of the
association, which has expanded it from
q CT Oyo u-ifh
bers to six branches with an aggregate
membership nearing 5000. and on the
equipment of the central department at
1876 G street. through all parts of which
the guests were shown. The reception
was regarded as proof of the esteem
In which both the association and its
president are held.
In the receiving line with President
Woodward in the second floor parlOr were
John B. Larner first vice president; COM
missioner Macfarland. second vice presi-
dent; Justice S. J. Peelle of the Court
of Claims. President W. p. Thirkield of
Howard University and William Knowles
Cooper. general secretary of the associa-
ton
Before being presented to President
Woodward the guests were greeted by the
board of directors, including Miles NJ.
Shand. w. II. Kerr Hugh T. Thrift, Bert
T. Amos. w. x. Butler, A. NJ. Lothrop.
John B. Sleman jr.: Charles W. Need
ham. George Otis Smith and Arson s..
Taylor.
Brilliant Scene in Lobby.
Throughout the evening the marble
walled lobby presented a brilliant scene.
1t was specially decorated for the oc-
casion with palms and other plants. To
receive the guests there. members of the
Lobby Club and representatives of the
churches were stationed. A. g. Grinnel
chairman He assisted nv v
Neibel, Hugh Smith, Ernest Cory, r. A.
Frost. f. MoWbry. F. NJ. Bassford. l..
Schnare. u. q. Noise and Earl Tag
CART.
+. America. H. W. Barber. Charles l..
Burch, c. r. Bradbury. r. r. Buckley,
Charles F. Crane. c. c. Calhoun. A. b.
Chatfield J. f. Cooke, +. A. Cairnes,
Crawford. Frank Dove, w. a. Dodge. Les
ter Evans. Fred l.. Fishback, Edwin l..
Howe. Don Holmes. Beverly Harris. Ralph
Hospital D. G. Hall. Joseph H. Hammer.
George Huttel, w. +. Ho!lows. Armin
Keller. Arthur kause II. b. Linton, Zeb
La Pelle. Robert Moran. r. A. Magee,
Paca Oberlin. b. c. Couch James Porter,
Harry Blake, S. J. T. Price, w. H. Pen
nell. Willis Robinson. w. A. Ridgely.
Robert T. Roberts. Byron Richards w.
IT. Stevens, d. s. Shook. w. B. Simmer
| man. George r. Samson. Emmett Scott,
W G. Scott, Col .. c. Staples George T
Shinnick. F. NJ. Smith Earl Taggart.
Dean r. Van Kirk T r. Wright r S.
Whaley and Harry S. WEIGH.
Music in the Gymnasium.
The musical program in the gymnasium
was arranged under the direction of Ger
aid X Smith, social secretary. and was
in charge OF George NJ. Whitwell and
Odel Whipple. For the first half hour
the association orchestra under the lead
ership of Donald Il. Macleod. played al
/ ternately classical and popular numbers
| The program following included George
O'connor. in songs; lie Roy" magician:
| Pete Becker. soprano solos: Frank God
win, raconteur: w. A. Mofsell, tenor solos
| and w. Drummer, Chase Taylor and X.
Matsdaria, tumbling and gymnaStic feats.
William T. PierSOn was the accOmpaniSt
| The successful start of the decennial
| celebration ii was stated last evening
| gives promise that the jubilee events Will
! be the most notable functions ever at
! tempted by the local association. This
| evening a special service of prayer and
| Thanksgiving will be held in the associ-
/ alton lobby.
The boys department celebration will
| be held tomorrow night, when the bows
| of Washington will show their appreci-
/ alton of President Woodward's decade Of
| service for the association A special fea
| ture of the program will be an exhibition
| of camp life Members of the colored
| mems branch sand students of Howard
| University have planned reception in
Lincoln Temple Church. 18th and II
| streets. The Sunday religious services
will be in line with the jubilee idea, bat
| the subject of the address by Judge Nor
ris of the Department of Justice, before
the mems meeting in the afternoon. will
| be Abraham Lincoln
Closing Event Next Monday.
The closing event of the celebration
| will be held Monday night when a testi
monial banquet to President Woodw rd
| will he given in the New Willard Hotel
PALMISTRY.
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