Evening star., 1936-02-23
TRIBUTE IS. PAID
TO WASHINGTON.
Oldest inhabitants Hear Ad-
dress by w. w. MILAN at
Celebration.

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was stressed by w. w. MILAN before
the annual George Washington birth
day anniversary celebration of the As
sociation of Oldest Inhabitants yester-
day at the Old Union Engine House
as the outstanding lesson left by
Washington to this generation.
"He saw with unerring clarity of
vision" declared the speaker, that
private morality is the sure foundation
of public good and national happiness
and security
"He is extolled as the greatest OF
American patriots" declared MILAN,
"but what is patriotism? Is it senti-
mental devotion to an ideal? Does it
stop there? Patriotism, in its essence,
is but the power of being good neigh
bor."
Must Recognize Principles.
"The lesson which this generation
needs to draw from the life OF WASH
ington is that we will have good citi-
zenship and good government so long
as we recognize with him that the
foundations of our national policy
should be laid in the pure and immut-
able principles of private morality and
that there is an indissoluble union
between virtue and happiness-be-
tween duty and advantage
"The patriot of today needs not to
be disturbed by the din of political
discussions and the clamor of political
campaigns" declared the speaker.
These are but the frnth and foam on
the surface of the stream. The great
eternal verities of life, like still water.
run deep AS long as there is good
citizenship there will be good govern
| ment. AS long as we obey law not
from fear of it but from respect for it
there will be good order and patriotism
will flourish"
Farewell Address Read.
Washington's farewell address was
read by Walter E. Allen. Frank San
derson, accompanied by Mrs. Sander
son. sang Sons of America" written
by William T. Pierson, member OF
! the Association of Oldest Inha abitants,
and THE Way Worn Traveller" one of
Washington's favorite songs, which
Nellie Gusts sang to him.
Mr.. Proctor read an original poem,
when Washington Crossed the Della
ware"
DR.. George Fiske Dudley, pastor OF
| st. Stephens and the Incarnation
| Church, pronounced the invocation.
At the business session, the aSSo-
ciatlon heard a financial report from
Walter E. Allen. recommendations
regarding proposed new heating equip
ment for the building were referred tc
the Hall and Archives Committee, OF
which James F. Duhamel is chairman
Articles for Museum.
Frank w. Dowling. on behalf of the
donors. presented two articles for the
museum: A frame containing two
pairs of scissors and ribbon used in
opening the Calvert Street Bridge
December 10, 1885: and brick from
the building at 1000 G street, formerly
occupied by President Marvin o1
George Washington University.
The late Percy B. Israel. prominent
member of the association. was eulo
gized by both Proctor and by J. Elio
Wright. secretary-treasurer.
The Voteless District of Columbia
League of Women Voters. through
Mrs. Jesse c. Adkins, in letter. asked
the association to hear speaker al
a meeting soon in the interests oi
the pending Juvenile Court bill.
Motion Is Adopted.
The association. on motion of c. J
MacMurray. approved request of the
Board of Trade asking Is more mer
and additional equipment for the Fire
Department.
The association adopted resolu'
ton by MacMurray regretting the alb.
sence of Theodore w. Noyes, president
and hoping he will be able to attene
again soon. Mr.. Noyes' regrets were
presented by Proctor, who explained
the severe weather had prevented at
tendance on recent meetings.
Frank Lawrence Walker. recorder
of Almas Temple of the Mystic Shrine
was made member of the associa.
ton.
The Entertainment Committee, IL
charge of refreshments served at tn,
close of the celebration, included
Eliot Wright, Walter E. Allen. Franz
w. Dowling, James F. Duhamel. Free
A. Emery B. F. McCauley, Elra C. Pal
mer, John Clagett Proctor and Theo
dore Noyes, ex-officio.