Evening star., 1928-02-22
PRESIDENT LEADS PATRIOTIC
HOMAGE TOT FOUNDER OF NATION

Mount Vernon. They were selected for
this duty by reason of their good con-
duct and standing as Scouts.
A high light of the program was the
presentation by Gen. Pershing to Miss
Margaret Elizabeth Moffett, daughter
of Rear Admiral Moffett, Of a gold
medal offered by the Sons of the Revo-
luton in the District of Columbia for
the best school essay on What Weight
Should Be Given New Hampshire's
Part in the War of the Revolution"
There was a stirring musical pro-
gram, led by the Marine Band. which
gave a preliminary concert and which
accompanied Miss Helen HoWison, solo,
list, and the audience in the singing of
patriotic numbers. Invocation was pro-
nounced by Rabbi Abram Simon of the
Washington Hebrew Congregation and
benediction was said by Rev. DR.. Rob-
ert Johnston, rector of st. Johns
Church.
Senator Barkley of Kentucky eulogized
Washington at the services of the Sons,
Daughters and Children of the Amer
ican Revolution in Memorial Conti-
mental Hall, and Representative Yates
Of Illinois addressed the Association of
Oldest Inhabitants in the First Congre-
gational Church.
The Washington National Monument
Society. which serves as quasi-official
honor guard to the great marble shaft,
which was erected largely through ef-
forts of its members. also held its an
nual meeting this afternoon in the
Metropolitan Club.
This inspiring memorial on the Mall
cleaning in the cold February sun, and
the sacred shrine at Mount Vernon,
home OF Washington. where his body Is
buried, were focal points for the days
pilgrimages.
The base of the Monument was cir
cled with flags today and banked with
wreaths from countless individuals and
organizations. One large floral piece
bore the cards of President and Mrs,
Coolidge
The younger generation, to whom
Washington is the exemplar of all that
Is good In manhood. journeyed to Mount
Vernon under auspices OF the Boy
Scouts OF the District and Virginia.
There. with military precision, they
formed In silent ranks before the tomb,
and. with dipped colors, pledged them
serves to love and protect the country
which Washington founded
From every flagstaff in the city and
surrounding territory and from the
special street standards provided for
the business section. there fioated to-
day American flags as additional re-
minders Of the State holiday.
Address Read at Capitol.
The Senate met an hour earlier than
usual. at IL o'clock. to observe the an
nual custom Of having one Of its men,
bers read Washington's farewell ad-
dress. The address was read this year
by Senator Shipstead. Farmer-Labor
member Of Minnesota. DR.. J. r. Sizoo
OF New York Avenue PRESBYTERIAN
Church said the opening prayer The
Senate arranged to adjourn immediate
ly following the reading Of the address
More than a week ago Senator Swan
son. Democrat. of Virginia. invited his
colleagues to attend the ceremony at
Alexandria today.
The House took similar action In
recognition Of the holiday. and many Of
Its members also were to attend the
celebration In Alexandria.
Many celebrations were held yester-
day by schools and organizations. Last
night official society attended an old
fashioned garden party on the Poto-
mac In honor OF Gen and Mrs. WASH
ington" at the Mayflower Hotel, for the
benefit OF the hospital Of George Wash
ington University.