The Washington times., 1911-03-29

In 1.-The most representative gathering
we have held under this roof, so
termed by one OF the speakers, the
residents Of Washington remained until
an early hour this morning in the BAN
quet hall of the New Willard, paying
tribute to and giving expression to their
appreciation of Senator J. H. Gallinger
of New Hampshire, who yesterday
reached his seventy-fourth year, and
who for twenty years has been serving
upon the District of Columbia Commit
tee of the Senate.
From the President OF the United
States down every one OF the 500 diners
present Joined in a tribute of friendship
and appreciation of the Senator. Twen-
~ Senators were present, two of whom
Senators Root Of New York and Bailey
Of Texas, made addresses expressive of
their appreciation Of their colleagues
work.
President Taft, who came In while
Commissioner Rudolph was making the
first speech of the evening, declared
that a dinner could not be given to
better purpose than TO show the Dis
trict's appreciation Of the man who
does things for the good Of the people"
Got Birthday Presents.
Not only words of affection were
showered upon the guest of honor,
but tangible birthday presents" were
piled around his plate at the end Of the
dinner.
Prof A. T. Stuart. superintendent OF
public schools, after making a short
speech in appreciation of the Senator's 8
work for the schools of the city, pre-
sented him with a huge basket con-
tanning seventy-four American Beauty
roses. which, he said, were the GIT OF
the school teachers of the city.
Capt. James F. Oyster, president OF
the Chamber of Commerce, in speaking
for that organization. closed his re-
marks by presenting the Senator with
tall silver loving cup, and Gen. George
II. Harries, president of the Board OF
Trade, after telling of his twenty-five
years friendship with Senator CALM
ger, presented him with gold Watch
from friends in the board. silver tray
and desk set from friends In chicago
who wrote that he should go ahead ana
make Washington the greatest capital IN
the world was also presented. the
Chicago friends were the American
Civic Association.
George p. Foster, representing the
pIate printers of the District. presented
senator Gallinger with a silver pltcher
as i token of their esteem ana aHeoIioii
Big Men Send Messages.
Messages from distinguished men VINO
were unable to be present were read by
Rrainerd II. Warner. the toastmaster.
One was a cabIegram from WI ing
fang, former Chinese Ambassador 10
the United states, in which he told SEN
ator Gallinger that he would live TO De
100 wears old if he would abstain from
eating meat. Senator Boise Penrose OIL
PENNSYLVANIA and Representative Z. Z.
| Carhn Of Virginia sent letters of regret.
| Mr.. Carlin, who was to have mace an
address, was absent through illness.
Commissioner Rudolph presided and
introduced Mr. Warner, who, he said
was primarily responsible for the gatn.
ering. Mr.. Warner introduced the nrst
| speaker. Henry b. F. Macfarland, as
| ihe most representative citizen.
Senator Joseph Bailey of Texas was
the next speaker, taking the place OF
George A. Post, of New York, who was
absent through Illness. senator BalieE
said that the reason why the people OF
| the District should love Senator Gal
Iinger was that more is due to him than
TO any other man in public life for the
present development of the city. NO
| American city has so excellent mayor
as Senator Gallinger has been to you,
| he said
Former Senator William +. Chand-
ler, of New Hampshire, for years SEN
ator GalIinger's colleague. paid high
tribute to the guest of the evening
and recalled some of the incidents In
his experience since he first came to
| Washington in 1855 He said that
! Galinger had the virtue OF industry. !"
Commendation From President.
The President followed Mr.. Chand-
Ter. but declined to be drawn into a
political talk as the former Senator
had tempted him to do, he said. The
President spoke of Senator Gallinger' s
accomplishments for the District and
declared in closing. that If referen-
dunn of the people of the United
States were to be taken about i'm
provements for the Capital City, 1t
would be favorable to making it the
most beautiful in the world.
DR.. w. P. Thirkield. president of