Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-28
ROOSEVELT NATAL
DAY IS OBSERVED
Republican Harding and Cool
idge Club of District Holds
Services.

! Solemn and impressive services in
commemoratton of the anniversary of
! the birth of Theodore Roosevelt were
held last night at Rauscher's Hall.
| under the auspices of the Harding
| and Coolidge Republican Club of the
District of Columbia.
The meeting was opened by r. Lin
coin Townsend. president of the club.
He introduced Mrs. Virginia White
Speel, director of the woman's divi-
sion of the local campaign committee,
who presided.
lawrence Fraser Abbott. a New
! York editor. who was a close per
sonal friend of the former President,
and Arthur B. Hayes, another old
friend of the colonel. delivered the
principal addresses.
"A written message from Frank j.
Hogan was read to the audience by
Edgar c: Snyder. chairman of the
local republican speakers bureau. Gus
A: 'chuldt. secretary of the League
OF Republican State Clubs, waa chair
man o. the reception committee.
Roosevelt Qualities.
Mr. Abbott classified the qualities of
Theodore Roosevelt into four groups
These four great characteristics"
ne said. were caution. courage. sense
OF humor and gentleness. The first
named - caution was possibly his
most predominant quality. He gen.
orally acted quickly and with direct
ness. but invariably gave much
thought to matter and moved with
mite action"
He always sought advice and coun-
sci from his friends and associate
Mr.. Abbott explained. land it was
rare that he did not act upon their
advice He was that kind of a states
ut ~ 1lNyh f&-
gestions and advice"
Abiding to his courage. Mr.. Abbott
said Mr.. Roosevelt was courageous
physically as well as morally. and gave
several illustrations to make this
clear.
His humor was unquenched," Mr.
Abbott said. TT saved him from
many difficult and worrying situa-
ton He got much enjoyment from
the fun poked at him in print and on
the stage. and he had many good
which were very hostile"
Mr.. HoEan.s MessaEe.
Among impressions recorded in the
message read from Mr.. Hogan was
the following tribute:
Theodore Roosevelt was so many
sided that volumes have been and will
be written about his character, char
acteristics. his work and his achieve
hunter. scientist. explorer, author,
discoverer-describe but some Of the
spheres he filled and filed completely.
In any one of these fields he would
have stood out as an eminent leader.
That he led in them all marks him
the most extraordinary parsonage. of
the century.
If Theodore Roosevelt were living
today an overwhelming majority Of
his countrymen and women would be
acclaiming him their leader and
would be drafting him again for
service as the executive head of his
beloved country. Lacking his phys
ical presence let us be guided by his
sterling principles"
Mr.. Hayes told Of Col. Roosevelts
great abilities and described his
strong characteristics. He empha-
sized his honesty Of purpose. his fear
lessness and his integrity.
In welcoming the gathering Mr..
Townsend thanked the members Of
the Harding and Coolidge Club for
their activity and interest during the
campaign. He announced that the
1000 membership mark had been
reached. and said that the club would
continue to function until after the
Inauguration Of Senator Harding"
Those who contributed to the
musical program were Mrs. Orme
Thornberry. Earl Carbaugh and Miss
Dorothy Dennet.