The Washington herald., 1922-12-29
Gray-Haired Grandmothers at
Gates Of Wilson's Residence
to Wave Birthday Greetings
GIVE CHAUTAUQUA SALUTE
Former Chief Executive Gets
Senate's Congratulations
Is Stronger, Says Grayson
By COLE E. MORGAN.
Universal Service.

score OF men, STOOD 1or an nour
IN q downpour Of rain yesterday
afternoon to wave birthday greet
fngs to Woodrow Wilson.
GIVE CHAUTAUQUA SALUTE.
They stood shivering on the side
walk in front Of the Wilson home
at 2340 8 street northwest from
3:45 to 3:45 o'clock. They began to
gather in a mist Of rain that in
creased in volume as ths minutes
slowly passed. But soaking feet
and dampened wraps and the chill
Of a bleak December day did not
rout them from their vigil until
they had caught a glimpse Of the
former President and given him a
cheer and a Chautauqua salute.
A few, less venturesome, sought
shelter In their automobiles. but.
In the main. the pilgrims gave no
thought to weather in their eager
ness to pay homage to their idol
On this. his natal day.
Their opportunity came when the
ex-President. accompanied by his
wife and his daughter. Miss Mar
house, and entering the family
limousine, started on the daily
afternoon ride through Potomac
Park.
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AZ the car emerged from tho
garage and stopped at the side
entrance for the family to embark.
the pilgrims crowded close before
the high iron gates. The negro
butler swung the gates open and
the car rolled slowly into the street
as the watchers waved and cheered.
Wilson acknowledged the greeting
by lifting his hat, nodding his
head and smiling.
On the way to the park the Will
son car stopped at the residence of
EDWARD T. Brown. cousin of the
first Mrs. Wilson. long enough for
the chauffeur to leave a bouquet Of
red roses. The flowers were a Sec
ond wedding anniversary remem-
brance for Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin
King. Mrs King formerly was
Miss Marjorie Brown, a favorite
niece Of the Wilson's.
While the watchful waiting went
on outside the Wilson home. a COM
mittee of four from the Woodrow
Wilson Foundation executive board
spent forty minutes in the house
telling the former President of the
success that had been attained to-
ward securing the 81 ,000, 900 en-
dowment for that fund since this
movement was launched a year ago.
According to Hamilton Holt. chair
man of the committee. something
more than 100000 has been sub
scribed.
HEALTH IS BETTER.
DR.. Cary T. Grayson, Wilson's
personal physician ever since he en-
tered the White House almost ten
years ago, spent an hour with his
patient before the Foundation com
mittee called. He described the con-
dition of Mr.. Wilson as fine" His
appearance yesterday indicated con-
siderable Improvement since his last
public appearance on Armistice Day,
indicating he is steadily regaining
his strength from his long illness
The Foundation committee was
received in the library by the Will
son family. The former President
stood a considerable time during
the call He expressed gratifica-
ton over the success attained and
appreciation of the tribute of his
friends There was no statement
for the public. however. formal or
informal.
SPENDS ROUTINE DAY.
Except for the brief ride and the
visit Of thes Foundation committee,
Mr.. Wilson spent his birthday in
doors. following his usual daily
routine. Throughout the day there
was a steady stream Of congratu-
latory kilograms and letters pour
ing in. with occasionally a car
leaving flowers. Mr.. Wilson gave
considerable time to reading these
messages and his other mail and
debating to his secretary.
Among the congratulatory mes
sages was one from Vice President
Coolidge which said:
My Dear Mr.. Wilson: It gives
me great pleasure to be the me-
dunn Of transmitting the enclosed
resolution to you. 1t was unani-
mously adopted. To II I wish to
add my own fluctuations on your
recovering good health and my
congratulations on the return of
another natal day
With the greeting Of the season,
i am, Cordially Yours,
CALVIN COOLIDGE.
RESOLUTION BY SENATE.