Evening star., 1934-02-12
Observance of Great Eman-
cipator's 125th Birthday
General in City.
GETTYSBURG ADDRESS
is READ IN SCHOOLS
Meetings Will Culminote in Serv-
ice in First Congregational
Church Tonight.

Assembled about the Lincoln Me-
mortal at noon today, representatives
of more than 40 patriotic groups
Joined the District of Columbia Com
mandary, Military Order Of the World
War. in paying tributes to the man
whose greatest monument Is an in
disSoluble Union.
It was the observance Of Abraham
Lincoln's 125th birthday anniversary.
and throughout the city. especially in
the schools where the sublime words
of his Gettysburg address were read
by American youths. meetings are be-
ing held to commemorate the event.
These meetings will eliminate tonight
at 8 o'clock with a service in the First
Congregational Church, where groups
affiliated with the Department OF the
Potomac, Grand Army Of the Repub-
lie, will pay homage to the great
leader of the Civil War
A wreath at the feet of the great
seated figure of Lincoln within the
memorial was President Roosevelt's
tribute to the Great Emancipator.
1t was placed on behalf of the Presi-
dent by Col Edwin M. Watson. his
military aide. Another wreath from
the District Commissioners was pre-
sented by Maj Paul A. Hodgson.
Keller Makes Address.
An address by Representative Kent
A Keller of Illinois, featured the brief
ceremonies Music was furnished by
the United States Marine Band, which
is also to play tonight at the First
Congregational Church. DR.. Thomas
E. Green, chaplain of the Military
Order of the Loyal Legion. gave the
invocation. Massed about the pillars
of the Memorial, the colors and ban
ners of the various groups showed in
marked contrast to the mantle of
white snow that had fallen during the
night.
The committee in charge of the ar
rangements included Col. Lawrence c.
Crawford, U. S. A, chairman; Capt.
Chester Wells. U. S. N: Charles
Mason Remey and o. A. c. Oehmler.
Lincoln's birthday will be observed
by the Public order Committee of
the Washington Board of Trade at
its annual oyster roast tonight at 6
O'Clock at the Capital Yacht Club,
foot Of Tenth street southwest Ed
ward F. Colladay will give an ad-
dress on The Life and Influence OF
Abraham Lincoln"
At Washington Cathedral the new
Lincoln statute. Lincoln at Prayer"
a gift of Mrs. William T. Hildrup. jr..
of New York. attracted hundreds of
visitors yesterday. This is perhaps
the only statue of Lincoln shown in
prayer Visitors are welcomed at the
Cathedral today and will be given an
opportunity to view it,
Senator Lewis to Speak.
Senator James Hamilton Lewis of
Illinois will be the Lincoln day orator
at the First Congregational Church
tonight. Sons and Daughters of
Union Veterans will take a leading
part in the ceremony.
The pew occupied by the late Presi-
dent Calvin Coolidge and Mrs. Cool
idge will be reserved for distinguished
guests. Lieut. Col u S. Grant. Sd,
grandson of Gen. Grant, will read the
Gettysburg address.
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National Capital Republican Club and
affiliated organizations conducted me-
mortal services. Edward F. Holiday
was chairman of the committee in
charge. which comprised many promi-
nent Republicans. Mrs. William How
ard Taft. widow of the former Presi-
dent and Chief Justice, was present
THE Lincoln of the Ages" was the
subject of an address by DR.. Allen A.
Stockdale, pastor of the church.
Sunday services in various churches
were marked by Lincoln day sermons
The New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church, where the Civil War Presi-
dent worshipped, was largely attended.
DR.. Joseph R. Sizoo. the pastor, talked
on Lincoln's life and character.
Rev. w. S. Abernethy of Calvary
Baptist Church also delivered a SER
mon appropriate to the anniversary.
Lincoln, when he used the phrase,
with malice toward none and charity
toward ALL" DR.. Abernethy pointed
out, laid down a Christian principle
which would save the world from
much suffering. He used the phrase
from Lincoln's second inaugural ad-
dress as the text of his sermon.