New-York tribune., 1921-01-18
Tributes Paid
HOPOOrRicllard
OnAnniversary
Exercises at Franklin Statue
and at Hall of Fame Are
Held Under Auspices Of
Thrift Week Committee
Wreaths Attest Esteem
Variety of Testimonials
Emphasizes Versatility of
Noted American Patriot

The 21Sth anniversary OF tne plrrn
of Benjamin Franklin was cele-
brated under the auspices of the
National Thrift Week Committee
yesterday at the Hall of Fame and at
Franklin's statue in Park Row by ad-
mirers Of "Poor Richard" and by many
organizations Of the city which have
been influenced by Franklin's life and
teachings.
The Franklin statue in Park Row was
araped for the occasion. Flags and
pennants Of various educational insti-
tutions Of the East and of the Univer-
sity OF Oxford, which have bestowed
honorary degrees on Franklin. were
draped about the base of the statue.
On the platform, erected for the
occasion, there was placed an eight
foot replica in bronze of the statue
of Franklin at the age of seventeen.
The original of this bronze, done by
Professor r. TAFT Mckenzie, is on the
campus of the University of Penn
sylvsnia and represents Franklin eu-
tering the city of Philadelphia for the
first time. The regimental band oil
the 18th Infantry. the negro Guard
unit, supplied music.
Colonel Arthur Little, commanding
the 18th Infantry, in g short tribute
honored Franklin as the founder Of
the state militia of Pennsylvania.
The efforts of Franklin as the founder
and first president of the Abolitionist
Society of Pennsylvania was testified
to by wreath placed by gold star
mother of this regiment.
Captain John S. Carpenter, U. S. ~,
aide for supply and aide to Rear
Admiral j. H. Glennon, on orders from
the Navy Department ct Washington
placed floral tribute in the shape of
an anchor to commemorate the aid
which Franklin gave Commodore John
Paul Jones in the founding of the
American Navy. Postmaster Patten
sent a Wreath which recalled the work
of Franklin as Postmaster General.
General Oliver B. Bridgman, represent
ing the Sons of the American Revolu-
ton, who presided, hailed a postman
from the large gathering to place this
tribute from the Postoffce Department.
Wreaths from the Ponce Depart
ment the Fire Department and Street
Cleaning Department bore testimony
of the civic pride of "Poor Richard" and
his. multiform activities in bettering
conditions in Philadelphia. A modern
chemical engine from Engine Company
II was drawn up in the rear OF the
statue.
kite-Shaped Wreath
Franklin Bach Huntington, a New
York architect and great-great-g great
grandson of Franklin, laid the first
wreath in the shape of q key. Frank
Inns great electrical experiment was
also recalled in a iteshaped wreath
presented by W A. Dickinson, presi-
dent of the New York Electrical Soci-
ETY.. A sun-shaped floral tribute was
laid by Marcus NJ. Marks, president of
the National Daylight Saving Associa
ton. for Franklin, first suggester OF
daylight saving.
Luther Martin. Of New York City, .
signer of the Declaration of indepen-
derce, laid a wreath in honor of Frank
lin the signer. Brigadier General
Bridgman laid wreath for the Sons
of the American Revolution, and an
other wreath was also laid by rep
resentatiee of the Sons Of the Revolu-
tion. New York Chapter. Many local
chapters of the Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution were represented.
A large floral tribute in the shape
Of pair Of eyeglasses was placed by
4 representative of the American Asso-
citation OF Wholesale Opticians in men,
ory Of the man who invented bifocai
lenses for his own use. The Musical
Industry Chamber of Commerce laid
wreath to the honor of Franklin the
inventor Of the harmonica.
William Guggenheim. General Bridg-
man, Chancellor Elmer E. Brown Of
New York University: Charles NJ.
Schwab, representing the Pennsylvania
Society. and Charles Smythe master of
ceremonies, were the speakers. Owing
TO cold weather the addresses were ex-
tremely short