The Washington times., 1936-12-30
CARRIER BOYS
GIVEN THRILLS
AT BANQUET
Continued from Page ~

prises, read Mr.. Hearst'S words
His very introduction Of the
message created a feeling Of awe
and interest among the jubilant
boys. He called Mr.. HearSt's two
youngest sons, Randolph Hearst
and David Hearst, who flew down
from New York to attend the
banquet, to his side.
Note of Sorrow
With a note of sorrow he told
the silenced group that the great
publisher had written his message
the night after the famous journa'
list and his lifelong friend, Arthur
Brisbane, had died.
Mr.. White then began reading
the message, and with it so in
spired the audience that at its
conclusion they burst into an oVa-
tion.
It was a message that made
them proud to be Americans, and
in it was contained an offer to
send a delegation of newsboyS to
Europe this summer, so that they
might see for themselves the chaos
which has blighted Europe.
Written with a simplicity that
made each of the boys
thoughtful of it's content, the
message created an equally pro-
found impression among the dis
tinguished guests at the speakers
table.
Message Inspiring
A tremor of excitement could be
sensed sitting among the news
boys as Mr.. White read:
"Your opportunities lie ahead
Of you.
In a land Of freedom, Of en-.
lightenment, of open OppOrtun-
ity, you can make Of yourselves
what you will"
The response to the message
was instant. No sooner had the
ringing cheers for Mr.. Hearst
subsidized than a telegram OF ap-
probation was sent to the pub
Usher. Addressed to Mr.. Hearst
Ill NSW I VI n, ~ 4OnO'
eve are inspired dOubly by
YOUR message; first, because of
your words of wisdom and ad-
vice which we hope to follow,
and, second, because you have
entrusted us with a specific mis-
sion.
eve promise to try to live up
to your example in journalism
and to be good reporters, who
ever among us may be selected
/. to visit Europe next summer.
Happy New eYar to you, Sir,
and most cordial regards"
OMAN CHIEF GUEST
The message was signed by Ber-
nard Smith, president OF The
Washington Times-Herald Boys
Club.
Mr.. White added a few words
on his own account, and told the
neWsboys it made him happy to
be among them in their banquet
celebration.
One of the highlights Of Joy
among the boys was occasioned
with. the appearance of j. Edgar
Hoover, who was introduced as
"Chief G-man." However, the
deafening applause that greeted
him was an indication that he
needed no introduction. |.
With news reel movie cameras
recording the entire proceeding,
Mr.. Hoover extended his apprecia-
tion to The Washington Times
and Herald for their great work
among carrier boys, and then ad-
dressing the boys themselves told
them it was a pleasure to be with
them. He called them a grand
group of boys" and said:
"YOu should remember that
the law enforcement officers of
your country are your friends"
MCINTYRE SPEAKS
White House Secretary Marvin
Mcintyre was sincerely applauded
by the boys for words of encour-
.agement and expressions of inter
est in their welfare. But above all
he called upon them to enjoy
themselves. He said:
eff there was anyone who ever
came to one of these parties
and didn't have a good time,
there's something wrong with
them"
He added:
1--WE have something in COM
NrnNlxnH the
Washington Times, just rs
many of you do now"
Another prime favorite with the
boys was Walter johnson. who
was introduced by L. Gordon
Leech, director of the Times
Herald Boys Club and toast
master at the banquet, as the
''friend and inspiration" of all Of
!, the boys. The greatest pitcher Of
. all time told his youthful admirers
!, that he was greatful to them for
4 their reception of him. He said:
81 hope Santa was good to all
I, of you, and hope that you have
1 a good year ahead of yOu."
In the midst of celebration, the
b boys became still as the lights in
Il the banquet hall we're extinguished
for a minute of tribute to Arthur
& Brisbane. Only a few candles on
3 the banquet tables flickered and
{ cast shadows on the solemn faces
b Of the carrier boys.
The occasion was also marked
by the singing OF Christmas carols
; bv the TimeS-Herald Carrier Boys