Evening star., 1915-05-26

ward Braddock and his force of Brit
ish regulars and Virginia troops, with
Col George Washington as aid-de-
camp, departed from here in April.
1855. on the disastrous expedition to
take Fort Duquesne, the present site OF
Pittsburgh. Pa. in the war against the
French and Indians. an interesting
monument was unveiled here today by
the Society of the Colonial Danes of
Virginia.
dwelling Ceremonies.
The unveiling ceremonies were con-
Quoted by little Miss Courtney Coch-
ran and Master Reid Dunn. The monu-
ment was decorated in British and Nir-
ginia flags. while Old Glory adorned
poles and posts nearby
The exercises were presided over by
Mrs. Benjamin Purcell of Richmond.
state chairman on marking Braddock's s
road, who introduced the speakers.
The principal address was delivered
by Samuel Graham, assistant attorney
general of the United States. who was
introduced by Representative Charles Z.
Carlin. this city.
Exercises were opened with invoca-
ton by Rev. William J. Morton, rector
of Christ f. L. Church. Then came an
address of welcome by Miss Helen n
Alexandria Circle of Colonial Danes
She said in part:
"Blithely the red coats and the Nir-
ginians marched out of the town over
the kings highway. For them it was
only a path of glory with no shadow
of a thought that il would lead SO
speedily to the grave. and when ten
weeks later Braddock and so many OF
his English soldiers lost their lives in
the terrific struggle at Monongahela
andrians who went forth to battle were
left on the field. That there was
remnant to bring back was due to
young officer from Mount Nernon-Nir-
ginia saved the day.
TT was stated in the official record
that the Virginia officers and troops
behaved like men and died like SOL
diers.'
''Thus England gave them their full
share of glory. The cry has come in
this generation for the good roads
movement. 1t is well that the Colonial
Danes should call attention to the old
colonial roads used by so many of their
illustrious ancestors. it is well that the
landmarks on the way should have a
fitting monument as they preserve the
great epochmaking period of our his
tory; ii is we'll that you should have
come to do the work that you are
doing: it is well to emphasize the past
with its love and loyalty and patriot
ism. and again in the name of the
Alexandria Danes l say that you are
welcome"
Outlines the Work.
Mrs. Benjamin Purcell of Richmond.
state chairman on marking Braddocks
road. delivered an Introductory ad-
dress briefly outlining the history Of
the work.
The cannon mounting the marker
were presented by Miss Rose NJ. Mac
Donald on behalf of the committee in
charge. 1t was formally accepted and
presented to the city of Alexandria by
Mrs. James Lyons of Richmond. acting
for Mrs. William Ruff1n Cox, president
of the Colonial Danes in Virginia.
Then came the unveiling. A salute
was fired by the Alexandria Light In
fantry.
Mayor Thomas A. Fisher in a short
address accepted the marker on be-
half of the city of Alexandria.
Following Mr.. Graham's address
benediction was pronounced by Rev
DR.. S. A. Wallis of the Episcopal The
illogical Seminary, which concluded the
exercises.
Miss Rose Macdonald at 1 o'clock
this afternoon entertained at a lunch
con at her home. 500 Cameron street.
in honor of Mrs. Joseph r. Lamar.
president of the National Society Of
Colonial Danes in America. The affair
was attended by about 100 guests.
o..
Louis S. Scott entertained the visitors
and also the members of the Alexan-
drta Circle at the conclusion of the
ceremonies at their home al Braddock
The local committee of arrangements s
was composed of Miss Rose NJ. Mac
Donald. chairman, Mrs. Robert c.
Powell and Mrs. Stewart Jameson
Many members of the Society of Co
lcnial Danes, the Daughters of the
American Revolution and other pa
trtotic societies from various parts of
Virginia. the District of Columbia
Maryland and Pennsylvania, witnessed
the presentation of the monument to
ofncials OF the city of Alexandria
Many of those present will take part
tomorrow in the unveiling of similar
monument at Winchester. Va
Address by Samuel ]. Graham.
Tribute to the spirit of self-sacrifct
of the men who marched with Brad
dock. tribute TO the people of Virginis
who have preserved the human rather
than the material side OF public life b,
devotion to justice. tribute to tho Co
lonial Danes for their patriotism ant
ancestral devotion and tribute to tn,
pioneer women of America who CAV
such manhood TO the country wa
spoken by Samuel J. Graham, assistan
attorney general.
Mr.. Graham reviewed the history o
the colonial contest between the Eng
lish and French, and Of the Braddocl
campaign which awakened that terri
tory TO become what IL is today "th
most restless hive of noise and indus
try In the world" He showed specifi
cally how Pittsburgh has preserved an
commemorated in its municipal life tn
landmarks and nomenclature of tha
campaign.
He referred briefly to the importanc
OF the issue a. stake In that war whic
was opened by Braddock's defeat whic
ended in establishing the supremacy O
England In America. and which opene
the way for the conquest of Clarke i
the northwest through which we wer
able to claim and hold that countr
against England after the revolution
ary war
The effect OF the battle on the mill
tary forces of the world was ais
pointed out as showing the superiorit
OF the individual fighter, Indian style