Evening star., 1924-02-22
D. A. R. HALL Scene
| Of JOINT EXERCISES
Senator Copeland, Principal
Speaker, Praising Life
of Washington.

Sons of the American Revolution,
Sons of the Revolution and Daughters
OF the American Revolution Joined in
paying tribute to him who was ''tirst
in war, first in peace and first in the
hearts of his countrymen" at exer-
clses on this, the 1920 birthday ami
versary of George Washington at
Memorial Continental Hall.
Samuel Herrick, president of the
Sons of the American Revolution of
the District of Columbia, in a brief
address declared: "There is nothing
that we can say or do that will add
one hit of fame to George Washing
ton, but it is fitting that we should
meet and pay tribute to him.
Copeland Lauds Washfnxton.
Senator Royal S. Copeland of New
York, the principal speaker told the
audience that George Washington was
!he hrst in war. and will forever be
IN the hearts of his countrymen, and
said: Il want to think of him in con-
nection with peace. Today. let us
study the man who was first in peace"
He pointed out that George wash
inston was u painstaking farmer and
as such kept accurate accounts. He
could tel lyou at any time just ex
actly how his finances stood.
Senator Copeland told how. after the
revolutionary war, George Washington
did all in his power TO bring about the
lasling corporation, in government, be-
tween the states, for the benefit of all.
lie never stopped advancing argu-
inents Tor a permanent union, to the
leaders IN every state said Senator
Senator Copeland related the part
played by George Washington at the
constitutional convention, and how he
worked during it's sessions in order that
the agreement might be reached by the
many representatives attending.
In referring to modern day gov
ernmental and economic policies,
Senator Copeland advocated partici-
patton in foreign affairs by the Unit
ed States.
because of the fact that certain
individuals do not wish to partici-
pate in world affairs. is that any rea-
son why We Should remain negative 90
ne asked He pointed out that the
United States should be leader of
nations. He further advocated the
calling of an Immediate economic
world conference. This he pointed to
as the most feasible means of bring
ing about state of permanent tran
quillity.
Wilson Called Martyr.
He explained that at this conference
temporary policies could be adopted
ana arrangements made which. in
turn, could be adjusted as the occa-
sion would call fer. Senator Cope
land praised Woodrow Wilson as a
martyr to his country, and said he
Will forever remain, in the minds of
ms countrymen. III Il class with
George Washington in his effort for
pence.
DR.. William Mather Lewis. president
of George Washington University
was presented with an American flag
for the first new building of the uni
yersity. The presentation was made
oy Col. Frederick &. Bryan, in behalf
of the District Of Columbia branch
OF the Sons of the American Kevo-
luton. President Lewis said: Il tc-
cept the flag of our country with
deep appreciation, and with hope that
it will incuicate in the minds of the
youth a deep appreciation and will
be an incentive to live up to the
ideals of George Washington, and will
remind them that they are the heirs
of those who have sacrificed them
selves for their country"
University "a Memorial.
President Samuel Herrick. in tell
ing of the policy of the Sons of the
-NfltTlSdii IAtNplulltII " present iHcu-
ais each year, pointed out that it was
the fitting thing that the flag should
he presented to the university.
George Washington University is
one of the greatest memorials to
George Washington" he said.
A medal was presented to Miss Anne
Cothran Graves of Gunston Hall
School for the best essay on the
battle of Saratoga. The presentation
was made by Col. NJ. c. Buckley, L.
s. A. on behalf of the Sons of the
Revolution in the District of Co
lumbia. A medal was presented by
the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton to Heber Allen Sotzin of the
George Washington University for
the best essay on The sit!ateSmanship .r,n
entation was made by NJ. Jules jus
serand. ambassador from France.
Varied Patriotic Exercises.
The program included, a sol" by
sellaise" by Gertrude Lyons. the pres
entation of the co!ors by the three
societies, led by the Children of the
American Revolution; the recitins of
The Pledge to the Flag" The 4meri-
star Spangled Banner and Amer
ica" by the audience, led by the Ma
rine Band.
Invocation was delivered by Rev.
James Shera Montgomery. chaplain
of the House of Representatives
while benediction was delivered by
Rev. William Curtis White. chaplain
of the District of Columbia Society.
Sons of the American Revolution.
Brig. Gen. George Richards. president
of the Sons of the Revolution in the
District of Columbia. and Mrs. Will
liam 3. Hardy. state regent, District
of Columbia Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution, were among those on
the platform. Mrs. Hardy read sew
eral papers which had been written
by George Washington.