Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-06

memory back to the days of old. MY
only wish is that may give more years
to join with you in giving service in
| the future" +"ftS
Recalling past achievements of the
board, Mr.. Edison spoke word of ad-
vice regarding its future program.
''The board has a delicate duty to
perform he explained. I'VE are diff
ferent from other cities, for we have
no vote, no officers in Congress to make
our laws and no representatives to say
how We shall be assessed. What in
f1uence can we have in such a COM
munity? We must put in some real
practical work to aid in making this
city the greatest Capital of the greatest
Republic Our officials need the adj
vice and counsel of the people in at
tanning this end.
We can't demand, but we can go to
them in a constructive, cooperative
way to lend assistance. The prestige
of the board can be enhanced If we
thoroughly discuss and investigate
every matter before taking action. Then
our opinions will bear weight and meet
with respect. We can accomplish more
If we are not combative."
Bishop Freeman said that while it
seemed a Supertiuous gesture to tell
! Mr.. Edison and Mr.. NoyeS of the city'S
gratitude for their services, the re-
hearsal of their achievements should
stimulate others to emulate them. He
spoke approvingly of the plan to honor
men while yet In active service rather
than to pay them homage after they
are gone. All too frequently, he pointed
out, public servants are rewarded too
late"
Motive of Journalism.
Turning direct to Mr.. Noyes, the
bishop said:
1T is not always that men of jour-
nalism display the interest in their
community that you have done. You
have been motivated not by any thought
of material gain or personal advance
ment, but by deep, spiritual realiza-
ton of a commission to contribute
something morally fine to the life OF
men,"
He referred to Mr.. Noyes as dis
tinguished editor, world traveller and
his life to the upbuilding and advance
ment of the Nations Capital.
Replying briefly, Mr.. Noyes expressed
his deep appreciation of honors conferred.
He said he was extremely proud to have
participated with the board in such
projects as the tax-sustained public
library, elimination of grade crossings,
adjustment of the Notwithstanding
Long Bridge dam, removal of railroad
tracks from the parks, establishment
of the Union Station, banning OF over
head wires, development of the under
ground trolley system, partial codit1ca-
ton of the laws, park and boulevard
development. financial equity for the
District and Americanization OF the
city by giving its citizens voting par
ticipation in Congress and the cleo
| toral college.
Greater City Is Objective.
The activities of the board, Mr.. Noyes
explained, have been directed toward
| the sole objective of creating a city
beautiful, healthy, prosperous, intellec-
tual and Americanized."
Rejecting on the expansion OF the
| boards membership since he served as
| its president in 1898 and 1899, Mr..
| NoyeS declared that today the board
| is more representative, its roots have
pushed deeper and spread wider, it's
| prestige, usefulness and influence have
| been augmented"
LAS a patriarch" he said, At wish to
pay tribute to young Washingtonians,
who are rapidly filling our offices and
| moving forward with clear vision. The
| greater Washington of the future will
achieve its destiny through the laborS
Of these young Washingtonians. Whether
we are the Oldest or the youngest in
habitants. we all are fighting side by
side to make a glorious reality of the
city of our dreams
President Murphy announced that
arrangements for the ceremonies had
been made by special committee COM
posed Of former presidents of the board.
| He introduced Past Presidents Arthur
T, c. Moses, Edward H. Droop. E. c,
Graham. j. Harry Cunningham and
w. w. Everett. who were present. The
other committeeman were Mai. Gen
George H. Harr1es, Cuno Rudolph, SAM