The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-20
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he would open the meeting with an adj
dress.
In these latter days" be said. i an
not accustomed TO public speaking, and
being q modest man. could not th.uk Of
occupying the time when I find the other
sex so conspicuously present 70 DO the
talking. With this he introduced Mrs.
Susan Whitney Dimoek, president cf the
George Washington Memorial Association.
The purpose Of the association, AIRS.
Dmock said. was 20 erect a building, 10
cost s2,c0e.00o in which rooms would be
provided for the permanent quarters Of
scientific and educational societies. Where
there would be a convention hall with
ample and suitable accommodations for
every occasion, including the Quadrennisl
holding Of the inaugural bsH and with
smaller halls for minor events
Dollar subscriptions Asked.
1T IS our purpose further" she con
tinued TO suitably endow this property
so that all the above organizations can
be provided with accommodations free.
To accomplish this we are asking sub
scriptions OF 81 or more, and are enter
ing the names Of all subscribers on the
rolls Of the society II should be re-
membered that every 10 cents subscribed
not only provides q brick for the build
Jag. but also helps TO make the memory
Of Washington living power
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge addressed
the assemblage when Mrs Dimock con
cluded. He offered his apologies for pre-
ceding the President, but Mr.. Taft hao
requested him TO do so. and TO hear is
to obey. as he well knows-especIally tn
the Senate.
Washington needs nc memorial he
declared. They rise TO him in every
city in the land. IN every state. cities.
counties. towns. and streets bear hts
name, but the most lasting memorial is
the United States. for the entire United
States Is the great monument to his
memory. But l want 10 see this hall
an accomplished fact. for it will be an
other step toward carrying out his wishes
He wanted this city 10 be a national
city.
Credit for Washington.
a city of all the people, not OF a
section or State. Here he plannef 70
center the government, arts. science and
the national ambitions Of the people
This building will tend to bring these
things 20 pass in inviting here. congresses,
conventions and international gatherings
In multiplying numbers year by year"
Senator Theodore K. Burton delivered
an impassioned address. eulogiziug Wash
ington and commencing MS writings 10
the scrutiny OF all students not alone Of
history, bat Of pure literary style.
He. more than any one else" lie said
"foresaw the greatness Of America. He
looked 10 the West in geography and 10
the future in time, and ] do not believe
a proper mete OF honor has been &C
corded him.
In bringing the meeting TO a close,
Justice Harlan thanked each individual
for his presence, and expressed the hope
that this meeting was but the beginning
of the great movement that would
eventuate in the erection of a structure
that would be a memorial TO the Illus
trious dead, credit TO the city. an in
spiration to the student and never
failing appeal 20 patriotism.
The addresses we're interspersed with
selection by the Marine Band. and, under
the leadership of Percy s. Foster, the
singing OF patriotic hymns.