The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-02-22
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fostered a century and = half ago
gave itself up today to the paying
or it's tribute to the memory OF
George washington, on the 194th
anniversary OF his birth.
The Ratchet and cherry tree; the
stern resolution OF rs; the suffer
ing Of Valley Forge and the JOY Of
Yorktown: the wise guidance Of a.
tender child destined to lead, within
the short space OF $50 years the
world family OF nations, and the inn
mortal words OF the Farewell Adj
dress" so often recalled, and 50
frequently unheeded. in these days
OF international politics-au Of these
things were revived verbally and in
pageant in the various celebrations
staged by the city which bears
the name OF the first President.
Al dull, cloudy day, with rain
threatening mofnentarily, failed To
dampen the ardor OF those partak-
ing in the local festivities. Most Of
the celebrations were arranged Tor
indoors, and the weather, therefore,
didn't matter great deal
Coolidge to Speak
Calvin Coolidge. present occupant
OF the chair which George Washing
ton, In accepting the first Pres
idency, established AS the most
powerful rulers seat IN all the
world, spent the day quietly at the
White House. In the evening, the
President will address the depart
ment OF superintendent Of the Ma
tional Education Association at the
Washington Auditorium.
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cept the legislative. observed the
day as q holiday. Congress met in
regular session, but only for
patriotic exercises. including the
reading in both branches of the
Farewell Address" the words of
which had resounded so frequently
through the Senate chamber dur
ing the recent unsuccessful fight to
save America from the World
Court.
Most of the offices in the city
were closed for the day. and retail
stores. in most instances. shut their
doors at l o'clock this afternoon.
The most elaborate local celebra-
ton was that under the auspices
of the District Commissioners. and
participated in by representatives
of nearly 100 Washington civic and
patriotic societies, which took place
at IL a. m. at Polls Theater.
President Cuno III. Rudolph, Of
the Commissioners, opened the ex.
ercises with a brief address, fol-
lowed by Bishop James e. Free.
man, who delivered the invocation.
James M. Beck. former Solicitor
General of the United States, made
the principal address, eulogy OF
Washington and of his work in the
construction Of the republics foun'
dations.
At the same time. the Sons Of the
American Revolution and the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton. were gathered for their cele-
bration in Continental Memorial
Hall.
Representative Charles A. Winter
of Wyoming delivered the principal
address at these exercises.
Exercises at Monument
The custom of laying a wreath
at the base of the Washington
Monument, established many years
ago by the Washington National
Monument Society. was observed
at 10 a. m. today. The Supreme
Council, House OF the Temple, OF
the Scottish Rite Masons-a fra
ternity which reveres Washington
as one of it's first masters in
America-also placed a wreath at
the famous shaft and conducted
exercises there.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars.
the Boy Scouts, George Washing.
ton Post of the American Legion
and similar organizations led the
way for hundreds of individual pill
grims, including many visitors to
the National Education Association
convention. to the Mount Vernon
shrine during the day.
AT noon, the Association of Oldest
Inhabitants gathered at the First
congregational Church for
patriotic celebration, at which
Senator Tess of Ohio, was principal
speaker.
There are many dances, dinners
and patriotic meetings scheduled
for tonight in all sections of the
district.
Legion Post Ball
The American Legion Ball, being
staged by the Stuart Walcott Post
at the Washington Hotel, is prob.
ably the principal one of these
functions. Numerous patriotic
tableaux will be feature of the
exercises to be held before and
during the dancing. A list of
prominent Government and service
officials already have signified their
intention of attending.
Mems Club to Dine
The Mems Club of the Mt Pleas.
ant Congregational Church will
give a dinner at the church at
o'clock this evening, at which