Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-05-19

of our people has no doubt been de
termined in large part by that ideal
sentimental, but which is so vital a
factor in the national character.
Achievements MemoriaIized.
ourselves that Lincoln, the Lincoln
of flesh and blood and human emo
tions, if he could view this memorial,
would find his chiefest satisfaction.
not in the recognition which it be-
speaks for him, his life and his labors.
but in the thought that the nation
he loved and served, has indicated
his aspirations for it, by bringing
forth such proof of lofty aim and of
capacity for achievement. For that.
morialized in this nobility of design,
this purity of detail this perfection
of execution.
Lincoln occupies d place secure
among the moral forces of the ages
He occupies il because he was at once
instilled with recognition of eternal
truths. and able to enlist us of com
moner clay in behalf of his highest
purposes. His was the genius of the
architect. the talent of the craftsman:
the builder. His was the faith and
confidence of all of them combined
From every viewpoint he is typifed
in this triumph of the constructive arts.
Tribute to the Architect.
so. in presenting this testamentary
model to you, Mr.. Bacon, we would
testify also our appreciation and
pride in the contributions of those
who have been your coadjutors In
bringing forth the substance of en-
nobling thought. the glory of beau
teous conception. Out of the crudest
materials. you and those who have
wrought with you and after you have
given US this creation whose simple
grandeur has arrested the eyes and
thoughts Of whoever loves the beau
tiful and appealing. You have reared
here a structure whose dignity and
character have won it rank among
the architectural jewels of all time.
You have brought to youN countrymen
swelling pride in the thought that
| they have been capable Of producing
| masterful execution.
Here are typified the qualities
which made Lincoln at once the
dreamer and the doer, the designer
sturdy greatness and of modest
| beauty have here been brought to-
| gether IS proof that the high inspira-
| ton OF his life had touched all whose
labors contributed to this consumma
ton. Surely. as we survey it. we
| may hope that. in building the in
situations of the nation which Lincoln
saved. there may be a like fidelity to
the lQeais winch GUIDED MIN. Each
and every one of those which were
! planned and builded have helped TO
carve an admonition to such fidelity
| such devotion, such faith, as that
| which showed the way to the great
emancipation.
And to you. the further personal
| tribute of reverent admiration for
! the pure genius of conception. It Is
| a simple task to absorb or approve
| or to modify and apply that which Is
already created to the fulfillment OF
our aims and purposes. But it is fine
genius which conceives anew and
| fashions our sentiments and aspira-
tions into eloquent expression and
| makes new contribution to the
| riches of humankind. Such has been
your triumph. and for it you and
| your work are honored in all the
varied expressions of this BETTING
testimonial"
Briefly, but evidently with heart
felt emotion. Mr.. Bacon responded to
/ the President. thanking him for the
honor conferred upon him.
! The Marine Band played THE Star
| Spangled Banner" bringing the cere-
! monies to a close. Afterward there
| was reception in honor of Mr.. Bacon
| at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, where
| the sessions of the American 1nsti-
tute of Architects were held.