Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-22
Rev. Earl WiIf|ey's Estimate of
Washington.
RECALLS VIEW OF POLITICS
Speaker Believes First Presidents
Farewell Address Was Inspired.
ANNIVERSARY DAY OBSERVED
of Oldest Inha bitants
Celebrates-Praise for Presi-
dent Taft.

| Expressing the belief that George Wash
/ ington's farewell address was inspired by
| God, Rev. Earle A. Whitley, pastor of the
Vermont Avenue Christian Church, in an
address this afternoon before the Asso-
| citation of Oldest Inha bitants of the Dis
| trct of Columbia declared that the name
of Washington should be linked with those
of the prophets mentioned in the Bible.
DR.. Whitley stated that Washington s
| utterances were especially prophetic with
| respect to the danger which he once said
exists in partisan politics. The great
need of today, asserted the speaker, is
constructive craftsmanship. which will
eliminate the speculative and the untried
and gather together the best laws that
can be founded upon the principles of
free government
Ihere should be an equitable adjust
ment of the relation of employer and en-
pioye. he said, while the ballot must be
restricted An unlimited, universal and
practically unrestricted ballot, he pointed
out, is a danger that must be guarded
against
DR.. Whitley. upon the conclusion of his
address, was made an honorary member
of the association.
Large Attendance at Services.
The observance of Washington $
birthday anniversary, which is an event
with the Association of Oldest Inhab-
itants. brought out an attendance which
completely filled the organize tion's
headquarters in the old Union engine
house, 10Th and II streets northwest.
large delegation, representing the
Legion of Loyal Women, attended the
exercises. which were preceded by a
business session.
Among the matters discussed was the
address delivered by President Taft at
the citizens dinner Thursday night
President Theodore W. Moves, who pre-
sided at todays meeting, George W.
Evans and William III. Singleton were in
structed to prepare resolutions expressing
the associations appreciation of the
Presidents interest in the welfare of the
District of Columbia as substantially
manifested on many occasions since he
has been the chief executive of the ma
ton and prior to that time when he was
a resident of Washington.
Announcement was made of the death
of S. Thomas Brown of Georgetown, an
ex-president of the association, which
occurred last night. Twenty-one men,
bers have passed away since the meet
ing of February % year ago. Resolu-
tons expressing regret over the tragic
death of the late Representative Will
liam W. Wedemeyer of Michigan. an
honorary member of the association
were adopted.
Additions to Membership.
Marcellus Cole of sos East Capitol
street was elected to membership and
applications received from the follow
ing: Maurice Otterback. Ala 10th street
southeast; Walter Allen. 143 Quincy
place northeast: William Fl. Wunder.
1896 Calvert street northwest and A.
3. Hagner Of 1918 II street northwest
Upon the conclusion of the business
session. patriotic exercises We're held.
Judge Ivory G. kimball read the address
of Washington delivered in farewell as
President of the United States.
Refreshments. prepared by a committee
consisting of Andrew II. Ragan. Chaplin
Brown, DIR. B. w. Summey, Washington
Topham and William II. Singleton. We're
served at the conclusion of tie exercises.