Evening star., 1921-04-27
PRESIDENT PRAISES
j. S.-CANADA PEACE
Points to Long Boundary
! Line Without Fortificati0n
for Century.

'hoe ne IiHSu as thC SpiShAAN ~
ample of Canada and the United States
living in peace for more than century
without a fortifcation on either side
of the long boundary line between the
two domains was pointed to as an OBJ
ject lesson to all the world by Presi-
(ent Harding in an address last night
at the celebration of the 1o2d anniver-
sary of the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows, held in the auditorium of the
Central High School.
He declared that there is friendly
tries which borders on fraternalism.
and which he wished could be extended
universally.
IF nations understood each other
and acted with fairness and justice to-
ward one another there would be no
wars" the President declared. in de-
filming this fraternal spirit. THE other
nations of the world would dwell to-
sether just as Canada and the United
States without Notifications and many
troops on their borders"
, Throng Fills Auditorium.
A great throng filled the auditorium.
and on the stage were more than a
hundred men and women. mostly Off
GERS of the order and of the RebekahS,
and those prominent in public life. The
President. who was accompanied by
his secretary, George B. Christian. jr..
received a tremendous greeting when
he entered, and during his address he
was frequently applauded.
His reference to the relationship
between this nation and Canada was
prompted by the high tribute paid
this country by Grand Sire Joseph
Oliver. who is a Canadian. He also
commented upon the beauties of the
District of Columbia and congratulate
ed it's citizenship on living in such
az well planned city with it's many
handsome buildings and beautiful
streets and parks.
Laudx Canadian Fellowship.
Il heartily appreciate the cordiality
of your greetings and kind refer
ences," President Harding said in an
swer to the grand sire. 1T is
pleasing thing for an American to
hear praise for his country from
an American who halls from Canada
As a matter of fact all of US on
ter what flag We owe our allegiance
to. / like the fellowship of Canada
We have many things in common
and we have many of the same ideals
and both are devoted to the same
Maternity of human kind Fraternal-
ism is understanding 1t means good
fellowship. love and life. 1 like
fraternalism because it is the best
there is in human kindness. You
cannot belong to fraternal order
unless you believe in truth. justice
and the other things inherent to the
fraternal belief.
Il wish all nations" the President
continued. could be committed to
fraternalism such as is taught by your
order. 1t would mean greater hap
piness and a better understanding for
all. / am glad to have the opportunity
to pay a tribute to your great order.
it is doing great and good work.
and with other orders of it's kind is
and to raise the standard of man.
kind"
Other Representatives There.
Seated on the stage besides officers
Apd members of the Rebekahs and
specially invited guests were repre-
sentatiyes of every fraternal organi-
zation in Washington. Bert V. Wolfe.
grand master of the Grand Lodge, /.
o. o. F: of the District of Colum bia,
presided. The exercises were opened
with an organ recital by Edith B.
Athey; This was followed by invoca-
Grand chaplain of the Grand Lodge.
The anniversary proclamation by the
grand sire calling for this celebration
was read by Miss Mollie E. .Edmon-
stons president of the Rebekah as
semoiy- During the evening there
was singing by Mrs. ]. F. NJ Bowie.
soprano; Miss r. Mclean, contraIto.
r G. Schafer. baritone, and William
q Atherholt. tenor.
Grand Master Wolfe. in his openine
remarks, extended welcome on be-
Ealf of the Grand Lodge and intro
duced the speakers. Grand Sire Oliver
extended the orders greeting to the
PRESIDENT of the United States. The
principal GRAFTON was made by Alf,ed
.. finkerton. past grand sire, who.
among other things. gave an Interest
ing narrative of the forming OF tha
order VI lhe