Evening star., 1924-11-10
T0PUT
WREATH ON TOMB
Armistice Day to Be Widely
0bserved-Visit to VIII
sons Resting Place.

ATinistlce ddy toHlorTo~ Dy VlSlt IN
the morning to Arlington National
cemetery. where he will place
wreath on the tomb Of Americas I'm
known Soldier.
1t Is expected that Secretary Will
bur and Dwight Davis, Acting Secre-
tary of War, will accompany the
President as representatives Of the
military forces Of the Nation.
Armistice day celebrations began
yesterday with sermons in several
Of the churches, and delegations
the Unknown Soldier at Arlington
National Cemetery. Tomorrow-Ar-
mistice day-there will be other pill
grimages to the Unknown Soldiers
tomb. and the day will be memorial
lied in other places, including a pill
grimage to the tomb of Woodrow
Wilson, wartime President, at the
National Cathedral, and the unveil-
ing Of a memorial tablet in the
Tenth street
Speaks on Defense.
Col. John T. Axton, chief of chap
lains Of the United States Army,
spoke at the First Congregational
Church, Tenth and G streets.
$50 long as the United States
deals with nations which respect US
only SO much as they respect our
capacity to defend ourselves, then
we must be prepared for the capacity
to defend ourselves" Col. Axton said.
preparedness for peace and pre-
paredness to keep the peace have to
go hand in hand" he continued. He
pleaded for a better understanding
of the soldier by other citizens.
Rev. Edward o. Clark, former
overseas chaplain OF the 74th Coast
Artillery, spoke at the Chevy Chase
Baptist Church, illustrating his talk
with stereopticon views.
Party From Philadelphia.
A delegation from the 315th In
fantry came from Philadelphia in a
special car and went to Arlington,
where a wreath was placed on the
tomb of the Unknown Soldier. While
in the city they were in charge of
committee composed of survivors
of the regiment, including Col. 0. b.
Rosenbaum of the general staff,
Lieut.. Col. Francis A. Awl. United
States Veterans Bureau, and Capt
Charles T. Tighlman. Three veterans
from Baltimore. Capt. F. E. Noonan,
Wilton Snowden and Charles E. Ford
also were on the local reception COM
mittee.
The Junior Order OF United Ameri-
can Mechanics was represented here
in a pilgrimage to the Unknowns
tomb by a delegation of It's high off,
GERS. Following the placing Of the
wreath brief services were held, "a
which Joseph D. TUnison Of Richmond
Hills. L. l., national councillor of the
order, presided
At the conclusion of the cemetery
Northeast Masonic Temple. Eighth
and F. streets, where memorial serv-
ices for deceased members were held.
James L. Wilmeth presided at this
meeting. Addresses were delivered
by Rev. Shera Montgomery, chaplain
of the House of Representatives; Rev.
G. r. Stauffer, pastor of the Ninth
Street Christian Church; Representa-
tive John C. Box of Texas, Thomas
II. Walters. national vice councillor of
the order. and Omer G. Stubbs, State
secretary of Kentucky Mrs. B. H.
Smart. George Powell and E. Eugene
Zook rendered musical selections.
Post Holds Services.
James E. Walker Post American
Legion. held Armistice day services
at the Metropolitan A M. E. Church.
Rev Charles f. Stewart. pastor.
Wilkinson, assistant superintendent
of public schools. spoke.
The American Womens Legion will
hold a memorial service at the World
War Cross in Arlington Cemetery at
II o'clock tomorrow morning. Rev.
H. Fl. D. Sterrett will officiate.
Comdr. Frank l.. Peckham, head of
the District of Columbia Department
of the legion, with the department
and, on behalf of this department will
lay a wreath on the shrine. He will
be accompanied also by Comdr. John
A Meyer and Vice Comdr. Edgar F.
Wandrom of the Richmond Hills, L. l..
Post, American Legion, who also will
place a wreath.
Armistice day services for the late
Woodrow Wilson will be broadcasted
from the Washington Cathedral by
station WCAP.
Traffic Arrangements.
Police arrangements We're also con-
cluded today for handling the auto
mobiles and crowds on foot that are
expected to attend. Parking spaces
will be provided for cars along
Massachusetts avenue and the cross
streets in Massachusetts Park, near
the Cathedral. The fact that no tick
that there will be no reserved spaces
makes those in charge of the cere-
monies anticipate that thousands will
attend.
Following is the program:
10 to IL am.-Flowers will be re-
cetved at chapel by Armistice day
committee from organizations or in
dividuals wishing to pay floral trib-
ute.
2:3O pm. Cnside chapeD-Prayer
by Bishop James E. Freeman. Singing
of hymn by male quartet. Placing
of flowers on tomb of Mr.. Wilson.
Benediction by DR.. James H. Taylor.
pm. Cat the cathedral cross, out
doors)-Singing of MY Country, 'Tis
of Thee" by audience, led by male
quartet. Eulogy by Hon. Huston
Thompson.
In the afternoon at 2:3o o'clock
there will be special services at the
tomb of Woodrow Wilson under the
auspices of the committee which
formerly had charge of the pilgrim
age to his home. Huston Thompson,
chairman of the Federal Trade Com
mission, will speak. Bishop James E.
Freeman and DIR. James H. Taylor will
deliver prayers. A special delegation
from George Washington Post, Amer
lean Legion, will assist in these serv-
ices, and the post colors will be
paraded. This committee Is composed
Of Comdr. Percy B. Mccoy, How
ard s. Fisk, William F. Mahoney,
George Pickett and Wallace Streator.
Will Unveil Memorial.
The Washington General Assembly,
Fourth Degree, Knights Of Columbus.
tomorrow evening will hold exer-
cises in connection with the unveil-
ing of a memorial tablet at their
Tenth street building. The commit
tee in charge is composed of Bertram
G. Lennon, chairman; John H. Pellen,
John I. Spreckelmeyer and Charles