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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-08
NorEs AND PERSONALS OF
@O1zz
Lenore Burke Phone 24o
Phone 245
Lenore Burke

Honor and shame from no condition
rise;
Act well your part, there all the
honor lies. Pope.
Friday.
Domestic Science Club-Mrs. II. ~
Derwin.
Amicitia Club--AIrs. A. Buenting.
Federated Mission Study Glass
Library.
Friday Euchre Club-Mrs. j. j.
Hildreth
Five Five Five Club--Miss Cecil
Allen.
OaAnvky Club-Mrs. Walter Kel-
logg,
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re s. NJ ~ " xxH u * u Is z %
s TOPICS OF THE n
d TOWN AND STATE. *
&M MM NE M ~ X & zM MMA
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-08

will make special rates to school
girls in shampooing. I use rain
water. See me after school hours.
Phone 999. Ethel Morgan at Bath
House Beauty Parlor
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-08
Gave Vicente Roast.

Gave Vicente Roast.
Miss Herman. head of the Ger
man department at the high school,
chaperoned a number of her pupils on
vicente roast at the Highland paI *
last evening.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-08

Mr. and Mrs. Osca' Curd (Mdry
Crook are expected home Saturday
evening after their honeymoon trip in
the west.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-08
Quiet in Police Circles.

City police have not made an ar
rest in Guthrie for more than 10 day:
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Mr. G. II. Makins and Mr. j. FralN
Laux were up from Oklaoma City on
buiness yesterday.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-08
Nothing Doing In Court.

Nothing Doing In Court
With the district and federal court
hpldiE's elsewheEe and the county
court closed until after the campaign
business in legal circles is at a stand
still.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-08
Opens Wichita Fair.

President Wilson opened the WI
chita fair yesterday, by wire.
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Dale Returns From Payne.

Judge Frank Dale has returned
from a campaign tour Of Payne
county. Il am certain to be elected
he said.
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At Mahoney Home.

At Mahoney Home.
Mr. and Mrs. j. I. Brickner, Mr..
and Mrs George Upton and Mr.. and
Mrs. J. d. Burke were informally en-
tertained last evening 10y Mr. an1
Mrs. John Mahoney
Mrs. Charles Cazad, of Caldwell,
Kansas, is the guest of her nieae
Mrs. Chester Daymon.
Mrs. Frank b. Burford went to
Oklahoma City yesterday where she
Joined Mr. Burford They will re-
turn to Guthrie this evening
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Is " u s. r. r. a. &xxxx wxmm y
s PERSONAL AND LOCAL. "
u n n ME ~ @ gwx m wK % N y

Miss Hulburt spent Wednesday in
Guthrie on business connected with
her uncle's estate, John G. ccroggins
Crescent News.
NJ. T. Meyer is over from El Reno
looking after real estate interests
here.
r. o. Qusrles of Fa-faG. nece
taking the mineral water baths. de
is guest OF the lone.
A. c. Robertson is here today from
Oklahoma City on legal business.
A. Duff Tillery. Noble county ooli-
tician, is here today on legal busl-
ness.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-08

Mrs p. r. Finch will come up from
Oklahoma City tomorrow morning 20
spend the day with Ms. A. o. RAN
kin.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-10-08

The Openvky club will meet FRIDAY
of this week instead of next week, al
the home of Mrs Walter kellogg
west of town.
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the children with her delight Il
songs, 'Practicin' The Chrysan-
themum,' Red Hair and others.
Miss Ada Woodward played her ac-
compartments. AT lunch time the
little guests were seated at long
table with a cake and lighted candles
and roses and chrysaathemums as
decorations. Miss DeaA was assist
ed in serving a two-coIrse luncheon
by Mrs. Nowlin. The children who
shared Miss Margartts pleasure
we're. Marjorie PETTY Annabe'le
Smith, Isabelle Milne, Mary Eliza
beth, Virginia and Henrietta Filson,
Gladys Casey, Helen Mcbride Kitty
Hager Betty Niblack, Vivian Sharp,
Lois Davis, Leila Jean Klighton, Alice
Katherine Fitzpatrick Mary Coyle
Gray and Catherine Dean.
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Mrs. II. e. Derwin will be hostess
to the Domestic Science club on
Friday in the place of Mrs. Charles
Adler who is i'll.
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BroxnDru9oody& The Store of BrownDru3oods16
Superior Service ----9-..s~~

has been said Erect forest and quality Oae and
and the public uH make beaten path its doors Che own Dry Goods
Co. not located forest but along the Beaten path ou in
creas business wch makes stronger stronger from day and
atL the people of this community 10 their best
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Full size cotton Blankets
in colors grey, tan and white
per pair ...... ....... VOC
Good Heavy Cotton Blank
ets-size GA by "A inches, per
pair ..... .......... $hSo
Cotton Blankets - extra
heavy and extra Large, ex-
ira good values at per pair
$3.50
Nashua Mfg. Co.'S Wool
Nap Blankets, size 72xS4 in
ches. good and heavy, tan,
and grey, per pair $2.98
Big Line of Infants Blank
cts both COTTON and wool,
priced from 19c to .$2.25
The Republican journal., 1914-07-09

Under the caption ''Bryan as Lobby
list" the Washington D. c., Star says,
editorially:
1t is reported that Secretary Bryan is
causing some irritation at the Capitol by
appearing in person at the meetings OF
the Senate foreign relations committee,
which is considering the Nicaraguan
treaty. Heretofore secretaries OF State
have appeared only on invitation or when
summoned as witnesses, but in the pres
ent instance, it is currently reported, the
chief diplomatic officer of the govern
ment has waited for no invitation and is
constituting himself daily attendant,
somewhat to the embarrassment of the
members of the committee.
Well, Bryan is only following the ex-
ample of his chief. President Wilson
has been the most formidable lobbyist
the National Capital has ever known and
has succeeded in subordinating the legis-
lative branch of the government to the
executive. He is keeping Congress in
session now against its will to enact leg
islation which majority know to be ILL.,
timed and would vote down if they could
act as their judgment dictates. Roose-
velt's big stick ism t in it with the school.
masters ferule.
The Republican journal., 1914-07-09
WARREN POST VETERANS CON-
VENTION.

Fifteen veterans, their wives ard friends
assembled July End at Whites Corner Grange'
hall to listen to addresses and to exchange
greetings. Some persons are not aware that
these gatherings occur once a month, usually
the first Thursday. There are spacious ac-
commodation for teams just outside the hal
so that every horse may be stalled on rainy
day. People arrived at all hours of ne fore
noon. A session for business was called just
before the dinner hour. presided over by Com
rade Cook of Monroe. committee of three
on the next meeting, Daniel Dickey of Swan
vile, Geo. H. Fisher of Winterport and Fred
L Palmer of Monroe, reported an invitation to
hold the August meeting in Liberty. 1t was
then moved to adjourn until l p. m. Time
was given to noting the fine portraits upon
the Grange hall walls. The building, for
merly a church, is well equipped for Northern
Light Grange, which was instituted % years
ago Hardwood floors extend up to the ban
ouet room and a raised platform of hardwood
is graced with desk and upright piano, all
of which is credit to the members of the
Grange. Despite the rain, so desirable for the
crops, fifty odd were present After mention
of the late Thomas d. Eaton, the company
were called in pairs to bountiful, well served
dinner.
At the afternoon session M ISIS Libby presid-
ed at the piano, in the absence of Cora Blals-
dell, The following program was carried out:
Prayer, Rev. A. J. Lockhart; song, Just Be-
fore the Battle Mother" welcome, Mrs. Eliza
Co,praAa 1 TraSk.
"Tne Lost and Found Soldier" Mrs Lottie j.
Darling; song. Were renting Tonight" choir
reading, C. H. Libby; rec. why the Boys Go
to Church." Joseph Arlington; solo, "Across
the Rio Grande," Miss Sophie Chase; rec, "The
Dream of Five Comrades" j. W. P. Brawner.
Rev. A. j. Lockhart responded to call for re-
marks and gave good address relating to the
advance since the Civil War of means of travel
and transportation. Just as he used the old
adage "a living dog is better than a dead
lion,' the door opened and neat but wet dog
walked in amid burst of laughter, in which
the beloved pastor, keen in wit Joined. and all
were merry. Continuing he told of the rapid
growth since "the one horse shay--buit in
such m emorable way'-of inventions, show
ing how the Unseen had other uses for mems
brains than to be at war. Now we see tons OF
steel and iron propelled at will overland in
| horseless vehicles. While we glory in the
works of the Lord, we are able to look both
forward and back for gratitude. He closed
with thanking all for their kindness to him for
the day pleasure. An address by j. E. OAR
ling which followed was instructive and re-
Mrs
Lottie J. Darling gave an address on 1.-The In
crease of Crime" J. w. Brawner recitation.
closing with song, Father Wen All Rest in
Thy Arms" by trio, Mrs. Clement. Mr.. c. F.
Libby and Miss Libby.
The Republican journal., 1914-07-09
SECRET SOCIE

At the last meeting of F,yo, d.
Lodge of Unity the degree a.. n
upon thirteen members and ta, -.g ~.
lions balloted upon. Cana. a-,., ~
lemonade were served and d good t-.
joyed by all.
Belfast Commandery. knights If .,.e,
Cross, voted at its meetirg s lin.
evening to hold the third anrus. Ge5a,.
time next month, probably at Jennie ~.
An invit alton will be sent to WANNA y
Rockland to in them. Full lsts. r,
announced at the next meeti-g
The program for the Old se.ar. nd
in Unity July 4th, IN whicH member
18th and 18th districts participate ga.
cessfully carried out. After iH, .s.,y
went to Windermere Park, vile, r-,,
campment furnished dinner d, r
and their ladies'. In the aftera..r Gram,
ter Ellery Bowden gave an adde's, fl nt
and there was baseball game ue'g.s
victus Lodge of Unity and Wa..l Ira
Belfast, the latter winning aud they s,y
victorious in the tug of war. There vsy
sports for the ladies, ar d ever, DDS isu
tim,
The Republican journal., 1914-07-09
THORNDIKE.

THoRNDIKE.
Quite SQUAD of Boy Scouts attended ser
vice at the Center church Sunday. Mr.. Carson
smoke from Hebrews 2-3: "How shall we es-
cape if we neglect so great salvation" Among
those present from out of town were Mr.. and
Mrs. Carson of Danforth, Mrs. Geo. Higgins
and Mrs. Flora Hunt of Bangor, and Mr.. and
Mrs, A. F. Roundy of Fairfield. Mr.. and
Mrs. D. H. Wagner of Boston were guests last
week of her sister, Mrs. Mary E. Pitman....
Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Wagner of Boston, Mrs.
Mary E. Pitman, Miss Susie Higgins and faith
er passed July End with Mrs. V. N. Higgins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wagner left for their home July
4th . Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Roundy of Fairfield
passed July 4th and 9Th with Mr.. end Mrs
Richard Higgins. >. Three double horse teams
loaded with old folks and young folks went
from this town to Windermere Park, Unity,
July 4th, and there was no merrer party than
the one driven by Master Maurice H. Higgins.
His span of grays and Aroostook jigger, we'll
trimmed with flags, looked a combination Of
auto and airship. All reached home safely.
feeling they had passed q merry Fourth. H.
NJ Higgins has sold his old home farm to q
man from Massachusetts,. NV. ]. Hunt OF
Andover. Mass. was the guest July 4th and
5th of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. M. Hunt.
and Sunday afternoon Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Higgins. Z. {. Master Ralph Palmer, who was in
Bangor recently for surgical operation on his
throat, is now ut home and gaining in strength
ana flesh. Miss Paine. proprietress of the
Paine Private Hoapital Bangor. accompanied
by Mrs. Flora Hunt. Mr.. and Mrs. George P.
Higgins and son Kenneth of Bangor, were
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Higgins July 4th
and 9Th, making the trip by auto. Will Libby
of Unity 10 painting Henry M. Higgins house,
and also helping him on his hen house: Mrs:
Libby and children are with him. "A. S. Heal
of Belfast was in town July End and placed
monuments upon tho family lots of A. S. Hig.
gins, Geo. P. higgins and the late Henry Par
oons. I. Ida Carlyle from Aassachusetts 10 the
guest Of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cole.
The Republican journal., 1914-07-09

Goldfoggle is the name of one of the
D emocratic spellbinders from out of the
State that are to invade Maine during
the campaign. And by the way, that re-
minds US that during one of Plaisted's
campaigns great cutlery was made over
the Republicans having speakers from
abroad At the same time, if all reports
are true, the brewers and liquor dealers
contributed literally to the Democratic
campaign fund-and money talks"
The Republican journal., 1914-07-09

TROY.
Mrs. AngelIne, widow Of Ripley Stevens,
died June 80th, aged about 76 years. The
funeral services wers held at her late home in
Troy Thdrsday afternoon. ;. Mrs. Mabel Rol-
Inns Cooper. daughter Of Rev. and Mrs. Allen
Rollins Of Troy died at her home In Burnham
July 9TH. The remains of Roland Upper.
aged Sc. who died at Albion Gsrry's. whore he
had been cared for, was taken to Pittsfield last
week for interment. Miss Lottie Dunivan
was taken to the Waldo County Hospital July
End, whore she underwent an operation. Friday
for appendicitis. "A. O. Woodward OF Auburn
spent several days in Troy last week. Charles
Reynolds Of Gardner has been passing week
with his grandmother. Mrs. Annie Bstchslder'
80. Mrs. Aver Of Auburn visited her cousin
Mra. Nellie Goodals. last week. -. Forrest
walker Of Island Fails Il Speeding his summer
vacation with his father. Frank Walker.
The Republican journal., 1914-07-09
FREEDOM.

FREEDOM.
The many friends of Selden K. Fuller were
saddened to hear Of his death, June 18th. at his
home in Norridgswock, after long and pain
full illness, Mr.. Fuller was . resident of this
village for many years and was greatly loved
by both old and young DIR. Wright from
Boston was called in consultation with DR.. A.
N. Small last week in the case Of Mrs. Charles
Bryant, who 10 very sick. ..Albra E. Flye
from BRIGHTON. Mass. visited his mother,
Susan ]. Flys. July eth and 5th.. Mrs. Will
Sampson and son John from Bath are visiting
her sister. Mrs. Charles Sampson. -. DIR. n. n
Small and wife Of Waterville. were guests the
past week Of Mrs. Small's mother. Mrs. 8. J.
Fye.
The Republican journal., 1914-07-09

Specials from Washington say that
President Wilson is peevish at the criti-
cism he is received and will not be a
candidate for reelection. Of course the
fact that the platform of the Baltimore
convention declared for one term for the
president has nothing to do with the case.
That platform declared for free tolls for
American shipping on the Panama canal,
and Congress so enacted, but the presi-
dent has secured the repeal of the legis-
lation which he had advocated on the
stump during the campaign preceding
his election. AS to his declining to be
candidate for reelection, that is only
Washington gossip. Roosevelt twice
over his own signature, and in most ex-
plicit terms, declared that he would not
again be candidate for president, and
then more than million dollars was
spent in the attempt to secure his NOM
ination at Chicago, and failing in that he
started third party movement that en-
sured the election of Democratic Pres
ident and Congress.
The Republican journal., 1914-07-09

The really surprising thing about
George Fred Williams coup is that he
hould have resigned. Portland Press.
Not so surprising in view of the fire.
quently published and generally accepted
statement that George Fred went abroad
with the understanding that he should
resign the office at the end of year, to
be succeeded by one of Secretary Bry-
ans political henchmen.
The Republican journal., 1914-07-09

Joseph w. Carey, who had been post
master at Caribou for nearly 40 years, was
succeeded July LIST by young Demo
crat. Mr. Carey is nearing his S0th birth,
day. He is veteran of the Civil War,
serving IN Co. F, 18th Maine Infantry.
His war record was no doubt more OBJ
jectionable to the present administration
than his ape
The Republican journal., 1914-07-09

All signs indicate Republican tidal
wave this fall. A Republican congress
man from Minnesota, writes to The
Journal: at looks like Republican
sweep this year. We shall pay but scant
attention to Democratic opposition, and
Progressives will be few. At State
primaries, two weeks ago, the votes
thrown were: Republicans, 1876, 900; Dem
ocrats, AZ, 600: Progressives, 2,8l7."
The Republican journal., 1914-07-09
THE FOURTH in CASTINE.

party of eight Belfast people. exclusive of
"Billy," embarked on the steamer Golden Rod
last Saturday morning to spend the day in
Castine. The Golden Rod is fine little boat,
is in the best possible condition, and makes the
run from Belfast to Castine, touching only at
Warren's Landing, in one hour and fifteen
minutes. 1t was ideal day for an outing;
breezy at times until Turtle Head was passed,
but the eastern bay was like mirror, in which
the fleecy white clouds were reflected. The
only pleasure craft seen on the water front of
Castine was a motor boat moored off the
Bolan cottage, which with the cottage was
dressed with flags. There were no visiting
yachts, no torpedo boat destroyers and no
celebration-quite change from the usual
order of thinge.
The Belfast-Castine 4th of July Club. with
some additions to the quartet of charter mem
bers, did the usual thing; that is, got aboard
Mr.. Hales comfortable blackboard. reported at
the Castine House, and then started on the
regular drive around town and through the
woods to Dice's Head. returning by the shore
road To those not acquainted with Castine's
charms it should be said that it is place of
great historic interest and its scenic attrac-
lions are not excelled anywhere on the Maine
coast. The literature of CastiRe if collected
would make quite library. 1t includes an
excellent town history. historical sketches, ro-
mances, and boys books by Noah Brooks. who
after an active journalistic career in New
York city returned to spend his last days in
III. ro%iva pIaco
1t will be remembered that a few years ago
fire destroyed quite IN area of the Witherle
woods. The burned section has now grown up
with shrubbery SO that all traces of the fire
have vanished. A worse fate has. however.
apparently befallen the remaining spruce
trees. Those nearest the road retain some of
their green but those further back seem to be
dead. whether from blight or the ravages of
some insect we did not learn. With the loss of
will be lost.
1t was with sharpened appetites that the
party returned from their drive and took seats
on the spacious veranda of the Castine House
to await the call to one of Landlord VogelPs
4th of July cinners, and all rel bleed when it
came little ahead of the appointed time. At
ter dinner the president brought out his in
sigma of office. T. D.. the secretary produced
brier, and the other smokers in the party
contented themselves with cigars. At 2.45 we
we're all on board the Golden Rod for the re-
turn trip, and reached home few minutes al
ter o'clock.
Now it should be known that this was not a
special excursion, but one that may be made
every week day, and the fare is only so cents
for the round trip. You will find Mr.. Hale
with his blackboard on the wharf at Castine
ready to take you on the usual drive; you are
sure of good dinner at the Castine House.
and of pleasant sail on the Golden Rod. II
you 60 once. you will want to 60 again.
The Republican journal., 1914-07-09
CLEANSE THE BLOOD
AND AVOID DISEASE

When your blood is impure, weak,
thin and debilitated, your system
becomes susceptible to any or all
diseases.
Put your blood in good condition.
Hoods Sarsaparilla acts directly
and peculiarly on the blood-it purl-
fies, enriches and revitalizes it and
builds up the whole system.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has stood the
test of forty years. Get it today.
1t is sure to help you. -.
The Republican journal., 1914-07-09
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY
The Republican Jour. Pub. Co.
Editor and
CdARLEo "A. fiLonoh'' Business Manager

ADVERTISING TERMS. For one square, one
Incl length in column, Is cents for one week
and Is cents for each subsequent insertion.
SUBSCRIPTION FERNS. In advances 500 a
wear: 100 for six months: so cents for three
months.
The Republican journal., 1914-07-09

and the totals of accidental deaths and
of property destroyed have been greatly
reduced.
The Republican journal., 1914-07-09

STATE OF MAINE, COUNTY "s $3.50.
&c. w. WescOtt, Cashirf n. y
bank. do Solemnly swear 'hNt H- Ia
ment is true to the best Of NY sn"N K
lief. c. W VIZ f.
Subscribed and sworn u la''.r ''
day of July, 1914. ..,... r.gy
N.
Correct. Attest:
WILLIAM Il. SNA ..-.
c. II valdez
SELWYN THONl~l'N
The Republican journal., 1914-07-09
Children Orr
FOR FLETCRER'S
CA 8 Q Fri
No. 1886
REPORT OF The CONDITION Gf
THE CITY NATIONAL
OF BELFA>t
AT Belfast. in the State OF Maine d ls
of business, June 800. lff-
RESDI r..

RESDt r.
Loans and discounts. ........ ..... ,'-i'
Oyerdrafts secured and uus"..D|H
Z. $. Bonds to secure clrcuHH ''
q. S. Bonds to secure L. >. 81 I.s..
to secure Postal Savings .... -H
Bonds, securities, etc. tnIh
StOckS). ..........
Stock in Federal Reserve Bau.
other stocks ...........,
Banking house furniture and iIy "&
Due from State ard Private H
and Bankers. Trust CompU.
and Savings Banks..... OIL. ..
Due from approved reserve a-.I. .
Checks and other cash items E
Notes of other National Bank
Fractional paper currency u Sc
and cents .......... ..t.. q"
Lawful money reserve in bauhNR
Specie, ....... ......... SO - %.
Legal tender notes ........ L. lW .N'
Redemption fund with U. :. l'-t ,5
urer % percent of circulation. 3.
Total. ........ 5is'
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in. ..........' Xxx
Surplus fund ............... ~"
Undivided profits. less expense 0t ~
taxes paid 80. 49,. ...., --. S
Reserved for Interest on Deposit AZ
National Bank notes OutStaudn- ''%
Due TO other National Bank
Due to Trust Companies and SAVING Il
BANKS ...-..-.- .-...''- a,sl ID
Individual deposits subject IL tI'.a' ,5%
Demand certificates of depOs'
Certifie checks...........,. .-... al
Cashiers checks OutStaDdluE "a
United States deposits =. ,...'.t.
ro.o, ,sss
The Republican journal., 1914-07-09
THE DAY WE CELEBRATE.

Times have changed and customs have
changed with them, and to those with
long memories no change is more notice
able than that in the observance of July
4th. The first detailed account of cele-
bration in Belfast was given in the Han
cock Gazette of July 6. 1920, and is pub
lished in full in Williamson's History.
1.-The day was ushered in" says the Ca
zette, "by the roaring of cannon and the
ringing of bells;" but the historian says
in foot note that there was then but
one bell in town! At II a. m. process
sion was formed and marched to the
meeting house, where patriotic Grafton
was delivered by Joseph Williamson. and
an appropriate prayer was offered by
Rev. William rockingham. Escort duty
was performed by volunteer company
under command of Captain Francis Hath
way. An ode written by DR.. Hefmon
Abbott was sung. After the exercises
the procession moved to Cunningham s
hotel, Where tne COMPANY Poh 'oon VI
an excellent dinner" Hon John Wilson
presided at the table, assisted by DIR.
Eben Poor. Major Houston, who sang
the "History of Washington" was one
of the few survivors of Washington s
body guard, and Williamson says that
"for many years he sang this song with
great applause. He died in January
1885, aged 49, The closing verse of the
song was as follows:
God save great Washington,
Fair freedoms noble son,
Now let US sing.
Happy and glorious,
Great and victorious,
May he reign over US,
And NOT the King