Milford chronicle., 1938-05-13
TRIBUTE TO WASHINGTON
ENDS CONSTITUTION FETE

Delaware's participation in the
sesoui-centennial of the Constitution
and the events that Immediately fol-
lowed its ratification closed last Fri
dav night with a celebration Of the
anniversary of the inauguration OF
George Washington as President.
The program, sponsored jointly by
the Delaware Constitution Sesqui-
centennial Commission and the
rgetown-MillsborO Rotary Club,
onened with a dinner in Jones Me-
mortal Hall. Governor and Mrs.
Richard C. McMullen headed a list
OF 300 guests from all parts Of the
! State.
Washington's contribution to Am
erican thought and ideals was prais-
ed by George s. Williams, governor
of the lS4th district, Rotary Inter-
national. Referring to the first Pres
ident as one of the diamonds in the
Dages of history" the speaker also
paid tribute to General Robert L.
lee. citing his public spirited activ-
tiles following the Civil War, and to
Lincoln.
Washington's early life, his organ
ization of the American army, the
sufferings at Valley Forge, and his
outstanding career as a statesman
were reviewed by Mr.. Williams. He
stressed the necessity of the nation
adhering to. the ideals of Washing
ton and the spirit of the Constitu-
tiOn.
There is one flaw" said the
sneaker. "in the galaxy of public
men-Benedict Arnold. He had his
limitations and proved unworthy OF
the trust placed in him by the colo
nies.
.The Constitution is an enduring
instrument" the Governor told the
guests, adding that it provided
firm foundation for governing a far
flung population. The nation can pay
its debt to the Constitution signers'
he pointed out. by preserving the
spirit of the document. lie praised
the work of the State Commission,
especially that of Donald r. Morton
of Wilmington, who arranged the
program for the celebration.
Mr.. Williams and f. Paul Burk-
holder, past Rotary district governor
and originator of Delaware Day,
were presented wallets.
The program also marked the
annual inter-city meeting and ladies |
night of the Georgetown-Millsboro |
club.
Chief Justice Daniel ]. Layton was
POSTMASTER. Following the dinner
W. Blaine Atkins, club president !
introduced Charles w. Bush, presi-
dent of the Wilmington Rotary Club'
who presented Miss Hazel Hurst.
blind girl, and her Seeing Eye" dog
Babe. Miss Hurst appealed for a
helping hand and sympathetic un-
derstanding, not pity, for the blind. |
Medals were presented T. Leslie /
Carpenter, composer, and Herman
H. Hanson, poet, writers of the |
State Constitution ode, "Our Herit-
age" Mrs. Aubrey o. Bradley sang
the song.
In the Governors party were DIR.
G. LAYTON Grier of Milford, Col. Al
H. Lord of Seaford, Col. Thomas c.
Frame of Dover, and Secretary OF
State Charles L. Terry. Jr. Little
Knox sold a poppy to the
Governor as he entered the hall.
Those at the speakers table in ad-
dition to the Governor, club presi-
dent. and POSTMASTER, were: The
Rev. and Mrs. Omar E. Jones, DIR.
Grier, Judge Charles S. Richards
I.ieut.-Gov. Edward w. Cooch, Mr..
Terry. Richard Miller, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bush, Mr.. Burkholder, Miss Hurst,
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams, Mrs. McMul-
len, Colonel Lord, and Colonel
Frame.
All Rotary Clubs in the State were
also those of Salisbury
and fredericksburg, Nd, and the
Kiwanis Club.
The Delaware Constitution Sesqui-
Commission comprised
Governor McMullen, Lieutenant
Governor Cooch, Elmer F. Cunning
ham, Col. George A. Elliott, DR..
Grier, Henry Ridgely, Senator Will
liam A. Simonton, Francis deli. jan
vier. Chief Justice Layton, Mr.. Nor
.on, U. S. Judge John P. Nields, John
R. Fader, superintendent of State
police, and DR.. ]. E. W. Wallin.