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The sixty-second birthday of former President Theodore Roosevelt was com- 

 memorated at Oyster Bay by representatives of various societies and organisations 

 who planted a white oak tree near his grave. 



The ceremony was arranged by the New York Bird and Tree Club and was 

 conducted with the consent of Mrs. Roosevelt. 



Many prominent men and women took part and the first shovelful of earth 

 was thrown upon the roots by Mrs. Thomas A. Edison, in behalf of her husband. 



Underwood and Underwood 



PLANTING THE WHITE OAK 



Others who attended were Lord and Lady Rathcrecdan, of the British delegation 

 to the Tercentenary Celebration of the landing of the Pilgrims, who placed a 

 wreath upon the grave. 



The tree planting launched a movement initiated by the organisations to have 

 trees planted throughout the country on Mr. Roosevelt's birthday in memory of 

 the former President and other illustrious Americans. 



