Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1918-12-30

Lowther street Congregational church,
which was crowded.
The congregation rose as the presl-
dent and his party entered and were
conducted to the front pew. As the
marty walked down the aisle, the or
ganist played The Battle Hymn of the
Republic" which was listed on the pro-
gram as THE American National An
them"
The Rev. Mr. Booth entered the pull
pit, accompanied by the Bishop of Car
Isle. Mr. Booth gave the invocation
and the choir and the congregation
sang the hymn Before Jehovah's Aw-
full Throne"
President Wilson joined in the sing
ing.
Glad To Greet President
Mr.. Booth read as the first lesson
from the sixth chapter of Isaiah; the
choir chanted "Oh. Sing Unto the Lord
a New Song" The Bishop of Carlisle
read the second lesson, which was from
the second chapter of Luke-the story
of Christ questioning the doctors In
the temple.
Then followed another hymn, and the
Rev. Mr.. Booth afterward prayed Tor
the king, and the president and his
family and also for a lasting peace.
The congregation then sang The Bat
tie Hymn of the Republic, and Mr.
Booth delivered his sermon.
Il feel great pride" the pastor said
in mart. that the great and honored
leader of the American people should
have left the company Of kings and set
aside important functions. to travel to
this border city. in which his mother
was born. to attend, as an humble wor-
shipper. the church over which his
grandfather once presided. Such ac-
ton reveals his character. 1t is great
spectacle for the world.
Ninety Eight Years Ago
"Nr President, two-t thirds OF your
name belongs here, as the words
Thomas Woodrow were inscribed on
the chudch roll IS years ago. From
then until 1885 he taught the churcn
the word of God. He gathered around
him a devoted band of people VINO
learned TO do rishteously Here ms
children, among them your salnted
mother, learned to sing their hymns ana
to fear God.
Hence. the peculiar qualification
their church felt and expressed on your
election to your high and honorable
office. and which has deepened in the
course OF the eventful years of your
| presidency.
The Rev. Mr. Booth reviewed the
landing of the Pilgrim fathers and the
establishment of religious liberties III
| America.
| ..These men" he said, laid the
foundations for that great love of lio-
ertv and justice which has made the
! American people. and which has found
/ such practical expression in so slgnaiiy
helping TO the great victory in the
European struggle against oppression
and wrong. Is it not further mani
! festation of the same spirit which, IN
the providence of God. is leading the
worlds conscience in its cropping after
universal peace?
Mr.. President, our prayers Tor you
| ascend: our love to you is gwen ana
our praise of you shall be sounded as
long as We have breath.
1--WE all want to hear your voice.
Won't YOU say a few words TO US?
President Wilson hesitated . moment
and then answered, Yes, sir and
walked to a place in front of the choir.
He was yisibly affected as he resumed
his seat after the address.
Bishop Reads Answer
The Bishop of Carlisle then read an
answer. in which he thanked the presi-
dent for his visit ito your ancestral
CITY and for your presence at our Wor-
shin in this sacred house. halloWed L.
ION bv association and bonds of filiai
piety.'
eve recognize with the whole of the
God fearing world" the bishop con-
tinued, ''the splendor of your ideals and
the greatness of your achievements on
behalf of humanity. for the promotion
of righteous freedom, of the blessings
of peace and international brother-
hood among men We thank Goa that
He has endowed in you the purpose
and the povber to bring these dlVlne
ideals to the entrance gate OF pfac-
teal realization, and that He has sus-
tanned you by the mighty concord oil
the American people in association
| with ourselves an dour allies.
Eve feel it of priceless benefit to
mankind that. amid all the cares and
burdens pressing upon you in this
Hateful hour you found the time tt
come to the city of your grandfathers
ministry and the birthplace of youl
sainted mother. May you. sir, ant
your consort be brought in safety bach
to your beloved land. God bless and
guide YOU sir"
The service concluded with the sing
ing of God Save the King. After the
benediction President Wilson was
taken to the pastors study. where NJ
signed the register and sat in the ma
hogany leather upholstered chair tina
was once his grandfather's. Then III
returned to the church, where the con
gregation was still waiting, and passed
down the aisle and out of the door annie
applause.
1t still was raining as the presiden
drove back to the Crown and Mitr'
hotel Here he remained until l o'clock
when he drove to the station He sait
, good bye at the car door to TIL
notables who had come to the station
. to bid him farewell. The president wa
cheered as the train. at l:15 p. m. de
parted for Manchester.
He Tells An Anecdote
: During conversation the prestden
recalled an incident = his mother
life which all but affected the histor.
: of the United STATES and his own ex
? istence.
Il will tell you.' he said. how nearl
this ceremony came to not taking place
7 NJ mother was nlnYin- on rope o.
: the ship while sailing for America. en-
: a sudden Iurch nearly threw her over
, board. She SWUNG far out over tn
: water. but luckily for me she hung o
and was .1,uf .frosvaed