Arizona republican., 1914-05-31


 to the United States. The act ere ated commission, composed of the secretary of war, the secretary of the navy the chairman of the comimttee on the library of the house of rep resentatiVeS to select d site for the statue ana to superintend it's erec- tion
 The commission decided to hold a competition. and in response to an invitation sent to twenty-five sculp tcrs. models were submitted by seven of them in December, 1908. As none of these designs were considered ssstisfac tory by the commission, they rejected all of them, and invited MT John J. Boyle, who Was not one of the competitors, to submit model This model was accepted and con tract entered into with MT. Boyle on November (, 1911, for the erection of the statue on the site selected by the commission in the center of the west side of Franklin park. In the eXeeu- ton of the work Mir Boyle associated with him AIr. Edward P. Casey, an architect
 The following is the sculptors de scripton of the monument: 1 In the statue the commodore ap pears in the uniform of the mixed service in which he participated, both on sea and on land. His orders are 2raaped ill his right hand, which rests firmly on the hilt of his sword With q beliet nj the cause and him. self, and with supreme confidence Of victory. he is surveying the horizon pl eparel fer action-an inspiration to all.
 Tie marble figure, Victory which aGorns the face ot the pedestal, rep resentS the goddess standing upon the prov of a vessel; the eagle on her right. the emblem of liberty; and in her right hand the laurel. Her sword is sheathed in peace synboliz ing splendid service rendered the young republic"
 The day of the ceremony was as perfect as spring day in the city of Washington may be
 X splendid parade composed of
  and navy stationed in Washington, with number of civic societies, pre- ceded the unveiling.
 Grandstands for the accommoda- ton of the speakers and guests sur rounded three sides of the monu- emnt, with the United States marine band occupying the fourth 1 The secretary of the navy. Hon. Josephus Daniels. presided over the ceremonies, introducing the speak CTS
 Although not on tale printed p.o- gram, President Woodrow Wilson was present and made an address He was followed by Hon. James A. iianill. member of congress: Hon. Asa Bird Gardiner. secretary general the Society Of the Cincinnati; HoE. James J. Began national president, Ancient Order of Hibernians and Hon. Michael J. Ryan, president of United Irish League of America Eaea speaker praised the part the Irish had taken in our national his tory. the band played Irish airs. and altogether it was proud day for the sons Of Erin
 Miss Elise Hepburn of Philadel- Ihia, great great grand niece of Commodore Barry. a very pretty young woman, dressed becomingIy in white. had the honor of unveiling the statue
 It was indeed a thrilling moment when the flag covering the statue was withdrawn, and hung, suspended, just behind and above the command ing figure of the commodore while the band played The Star Spangied Banner and the great audience rose to it's feet as single man.
 Such occasions tend to strengthen ones love and pride of country, and are one of the many features which make life at the nations capital so delightful
 Chapter A. of P. F. O. will hold its last meeting of the season at seven thirty o'clock Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Sylvanus Palmer At this time plans will be made for the anniversary picnic ' uhich will be held June 10 at East lstke park All visiting members of the society are invited to be present on Tuesday afternoon the organiza ten met with Mrs F. P GIinstead lei the Indian school, Mrs. E. C. Briggs acting as hostess Miss frances Fields of Missouri was among the guests and told Of the work of her chapters. Several mem bers of the Madison Improvement club were also present. \ dinner given one election day bv the Glendale Womans club re- suited in S35 being added to the clubs treasury, which sum will bt used fer the improvement of the park pavilion.
 The retiring officers of the Glen dal Woman's club gave a reception Wednesday, to the incoming officers and members of the club The audi ter rum was effectively decorated ii , the club coIors, rose and green anc while no formal program had been arranged several improm"t'i r'tuhers were given and a delightful afternoon passed There was music by the club chorus. Miss Lois Morrison sang q charming group of songs and Miss Sidney Kendric1. pianit. contributed tf, the progrs m Mrs. l. W. De Fever vas awarded the prize for the book contest.