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case it is the excuse for return to the
woods and streams with their retouch
of the simpler life of the frontier from
which every American springs. More
over, I have learned that fishing has
an important implication and even
sounder foundation of such an excuse
from the presidential point Of view. I
find that many Presidents have joined
the ranks of fishermen only after their
Inauguration as President, although !
can claim over As years Of apprentice
ship-that is, in fishing, not in the
presidency.
Fishing Next to Prayer.
IT have discovered the reason why
Presidents take to fishing-the silent
sport. Apparently the only opportunity
for refreshing ones soul and clariflca-
ton of ones thoughts by solitude to
Presidents lies through fishing. AS
have said in another place, it is gen.
orally realized and accepted that prayer
is the most personal Of all human rela-
tionShips. On such occasions as that
men and women are entitled to be alone
and undisturbed. Next to prayer fish,
ing is the most personal relationship of
man and of more Importance than the
fact itself. everybody comedies that the
fish will not bite in the presence of the
public. Fishing seems to be the sole
avenue left to Presidents through which
they may escape to their own thoughts
and may live in their own imaginings
and find relief from the pneumatic
hammer of constant personal contacts,
and refreShment of mind in the babble
OF ripping brooks.
Moreover, it is a constant reminder
of the democracy of life, of humility and
Of human frailty-for all men are equal
before fishes. And it is desirable that
the President of the United States
should be periodically reminded of this
fundamental fact-that the forces of
nature discriminate for no man.
But to become more serious, I wish
again to thank you on behalf of Mrs.
Hoover and myself for your generous
and cordial welcome to Madison County.
We hope to be good neighborS and we
know from experience already that you
will be-"
Demonstration Dignified.
This little town nestles cozily in the
1oothllis OF the Blue Ridge Mountains.
With a population of not more than
800 souls, it staged a demonstration
strictly in accordance with its concep-
lions OF the dignity of the Chief Execu-
tive and in accordance with its own
legends and traditions. The reception
may be appropriately described as being
wholesome and cordial and typical of
the hospitality for which Virginia is so
renowned.
For spokesman on this occasion the
community selected the first citizen of
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him that those who have arranged the
affair have left the responsibility of
putting in words the genuine feelings
Of the Presidents hosts. Representa-
tive CARRIER, In whose congressional dis
trict Madison Is located, was selected
to introduce the governor DR.. j. N.
Clore, president of the Madison Cham
Der OF Commerce, which organization
has been in charge of the celebration,
acted as master Of ceremonies.
Exercises at Fair Grounds.
The exercises were held at the fair
grounds on the outskirts Of the village
and following the speechmaking there
were all sorts Of fun and gayety, in
Guiding field sports and music, winding
up with an old-fashioned barbecue.
The music on this occasion was fur
nished by a 50-piece band from the
Marine base at Quantico. AS the Pres
ident reached the little stand erected
at one end of the fair grounds for this
special purpose. the band struck up
Hail to the Chief" This was fol-
lowed with "The Star Spangled Ban
ner." On. his arrival at the grounds
the President was greeted with the
presidential salute. A cannon from
Fredericksburg was used for this for
mality. About the front of the stand
was drawn up the Richmond Blues in
the picturesque uniform made famous
by this historic military organization.
They constituted the Presidents honor
guard.
The President, with Mrs. Hoover and
their son Allan and the other MEM
bers of the week end party at the camp,
motored to Madison from the camp.
This ride afforded a splendid oppor.
tunity to view the beautiful PASTORAL
scenes along the way, as well as the I'M
pressive panoramas, all rich IN nisGory.
In the party were Henry 2. Fletcher,
Ambassador to Rome; Ernest Lee
Jahncke, Assistant Secretary OF the
Navy; william p. McCracken, Assistant
Secretary Of Commerce, in charge OF
aeronautics, and Mrs. McCracken;
Capt. Allen Buchanan, chief naval aide
to the President and Mrs. Buchanan;
Representative Franklin Fort OF New
Jersey. James Logan Of New York,
Lieut.. Comdr. Joel T. Boone, White
House physician, and Lawrence Richey
and George Akerson, secretaries to the
Presiden@