The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-22


 has stepped into Christ church, Alex andria, where Washington had a pew and where the Bible that was used in Washington's time is still seen on the iccturn. But two other churches with which Washington was closely asso- ciated-'Pohick" and Falls church, neither very far from Mount Vernon are visited only by the most enterpris- 1 ing of tourists. At least it was so before the days of good roads and automobiles.
 "Pohick" was Washington's 'home'' church. The great idol of the people ! was regular attendant there and was vestryman for twenty-two years. He made the plans for the building, and while there is no artistic design nothing like drawing-a dignity attaches to old Pohick that is mark edly colonial. The edifice is in good condition and the worshippers are numerous, but social lines are no longer observed.
 While Washington was a passion ate believer in American indepen- dence-the most stalwart of them, for his Americanism was spelt sacrifice and daring on the field of war--he was always an aristocrat. Had he lived until now he might have become as democratic as Woodrow Wilson, John H. Bankhead or Oscar Under wood, but in the period for which he was cast as the great military pro- tagonist the Glasses" in the colonies were much as they were in England. In drawing the plans for Pohiek church Washington set aside a sec tion for the Upper class" and an- other section for the flower class" The world has progressed since then. Happily we know no class now either in church or in government. But the more we study Washington's character the more exalted it be- comes. As long as the republic stands Washington's name will be loved and his deeds fondly cherished. 1 Judging from the number of million aires who are at present sojourning with their families at winter resorts. the life 1 of a bellhop in such places must be a grand sweet song.
 1 The Irish potato was at one time lightly regarded in the demiciles of the rich, but tha- was before the war in Europe started and we undertook to help feed the bellig- erents.
 1 A contemporary criticizes stage man. ners. Still, no actor on the stage ever behaves quite so badly at the table as some of the motion picture comedians. ] The armor plate board has served notice that it doesn't want to be given ban quets. The members are looking for a site and not acute indigestion. < 1 Uncle Sam has refused to recognize the Costa Rican revolution. It must be humiliating to work up revolution and then have it snubbed. < 1 Grover c. Alexander wants $l5,OOo a year to pitch for Philadelphia How much could Grover earn if he were not base i ball player?
 1 Just because taht cherry tree story has been discredited is no reason why we shouldn't honor George Washington on his 1 birthday.
 1 $ a I Considering the hospitable reception giv- en Capt. Hans Rose of the U-ss in Ameri- can waters it was rather ungrateful of him to sink the Housatonic if he really did se
 
 A college president says it would take six months to raise an army of 5oeoo men He might talk the matter over with Mir. Bryan.
 'Bone-dryH bills are being signed these days with speed that ta'.es she bibulous mans breath away.
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 It is rather unkind to say that Billie Burke will never see 30 again. but such i. lthe case.
 America is richer than ever before. Yet New York has food riots. What's the answer?