The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
URGE PREPAREDNESS
AT FRAT BANQUET
Stand by Authorities" McReynolds
Tells Phi Delta Theta.

Urging that all citizens Of every rank
throughout the land stand by 'those In
authority" and advising the re-birth Of q
spiritual preparedness. which he deemed
as important as a physical one, Justice
James c. McReynolds, of the United
States Supreme Court, speaking before
the Washington Alumni Club Of the
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity last night
brought his entire audience spontaneous
ly to their feet fervently singing THE
Star Spangled Banner"
1T has been emphasized in previous
addresses" he said. that we are in need
Of a material preparedness. This Is very
commendable. But ask the question:
Are We prepared spirituality" Do we ap-
preciate our inheritance as American
citizens and that this Is the only place
in the world where liberty II true"
liberty and where hearts are not torn
and bleeding by the horrows Of war.
But that We may be prepared for an
emergency which none but God can tell
where It shall lead, I would emphasize
spiritual preparedness. For only ideal
citizenship makes for the righteousness
which exhalts a nation. And II necessary
an honor which. IL need be, shall be de-
Tended by the bayonet
Should Begin at Cradle.
"All citizens Of all ranks should stand
behind those now in authority and while
looking for an army large enough to
defend our homes and toward a navy
strong enough to defend our shores. the
real patriotism should begin after all at
the Grade where mothers teach their chill
dren to sacrifice for God and country"
Preparedness and patriotism was the
subject of all the addresses. Justice Nc
Reynolds address, coming as a climax
to the evening. stirred the assemblage to
height Of patriotism rarely attained.
Senator Duncan U. Fletcher, retiring
president Of the fraternity. introduced
the toastmaster, Claude N Bennett
Others who made addresses were William
Mather Lewis and George MGR. Mine
tree. who outlined projected military pre-.
paredness; Edgar F. Baumgartner. who
spoke on naval preparedness; William G
Grantley, and Martin A. Morrison.
At business meeting which preceded
he founder day banquet, a festivity held
annually by the alumni club at the Uni
versity Club, resolutions commemorative
to the memory Of their beloved and
honored brother" Maj. Gen. Frederick
Funston, were adopted. His example
and his record" the resolution reads, "of
distinguished service to his country have
been for many years an inspiration to all
members Of this fraternity"
Officers were elected as follows: JUS
tice James c. McReynolds. president;
Royal C. johnson. vice president; George
v. Triplett, reporter; Ralph ]. Williams.
secretary; Edward Stafford, treasurer.
and Ralph ]. williams, Carl d. Sheppard
and Isaac W. Hill members Of the ban
quet committee.
The guests were: Duncan U. Fletcher.
James c. NJ. Reynolds, Martin A. Morri-
son. William G. Brantley. Edgar F.
Baumgartner, of New York City: Claude
N. Bennett. William Wather Lewis, of
Chicago; Walter c. Wagner. Marvin M.
Mclean. Charles o. Appleman. Emerson
w. Matthews, Ralph P. Barnard, Percy
L. Hodges. Carl D. Sheppard, of Akron.
Ohio; John W. Fisher. jr.. Louis l.. A.
Roberts, Howard A. Edison, Leonard 8.
Doten, Percy Gilbert, of Ashland. Va;
Frank busch. of Ashland. Va; Isaac
Pearson. Randell J. Larson, Isaac w.
Hill, Isaac r. Hit, Arthur T. Leith,
George NJ. Manetree. Stanley Van Brundt,
Charles e. Tracewell, Frederick E. Alte-
mus, of Philadelphia: Ralph Pendleton,
OF Philadelphia; Walter H. Beal. Milo c.
Summers. J. ]. Gayetty. Joseph Burke.
Albert o. Burkland, Frank N. Borden,
Frank s. Borden. Edward Stafford.
Howell Jackson, Howard Clark. Rober:
Morrison. of Richmond, Va. Walter B.
Palmer, Alex r. Speel. George ". Trip
lett, Jr, Charles e. FELTON,, Marcellus c.
SHIELD, Ralph ]. williams, Stanley G.
Blanton, John D. Whittle.