The weekly union record., 1865-02-11
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1t was our pleasure on Tuesday afternoon OF
this week, to witness a patriotic exhibition,
given By the youth OF the Oroville School,
under the direction Of the principal teacher,
Mr.. Isaac Upham, our County Superintendent
The School is divided into three departments.
The Primary under the direction of Miss Wells,
( the intermediate under the direction OF Miss
/ Murray, and the Grammar School under the
exclusive direction Of Mr.. Upham. The boys
/ Of the Grammar School are organized into q
company known as School Guards. Master
Fl. A. Dovner, Captain, for the purpose Of
military instruction and exercise, drilling reg
ularly three times week. The Misses of the
Grammar School not wiling the boys should
monopolize all the patriotism, got up q beautI-
ful Flag for the purpose Of presentation to the
youthful warriors as reward Of merit for
their proficiency in the at milaaire. A large
audience assembled on the grounds 10 front Of
the school-hoGse, forming together with the
three schools, a hollow square, the juvenile
Guards occupying the center. Under the
command of Mr.. Upham, the Guards went
through with their manual of arms, marching
and countermarching in manner that would
have done honor TO veterans. Coming 10 a
halt 10 front of the Misses of the Grammar
School, Miss Sarah NJ. Vaughn bearing aloft
the beautiful Flag, advanced from the line and
L. tai1
School Guards The honor has been con-
ferred upon me of presenting to you in behalf
of the young ladies OF our Oroyille Public
School this flag ard in Offering it to your
company rest assured it is with feelings of sn-
cere regard, and an earnest desire to put forth
our humble efforts, girls that we are, towards
the promotion of the welfare of your little
company. Proud indeed are We of your sue
cess, and could conceive OF no stronger method
of expression than in presenting to your care
this ensign of Freedom. We know you will
feel the obligation resting upon you and guard
its precious stars and stripes with devotion
and Jealous care as none but the truly brave
and loval sons Of America can feel toward the
Goddess of their brightest hopes. Years will
pass away and the many boyish faces that We
see before US now will have overstepped the
narrow limits that intervene between boyhood' S
summer Dreams, and manhOods sierner real
ties: but in whatever condition in life, may the
footprints" you leave in the sands of time, be
an honor to your name. May the love of
country be infinite next to your God. Rally
round the dear old flag, that flag that has
waved in times of war and peace. And for.
erer as long as there remains one strong hand
and one brave heart 10 protect it,
Freedoms proud banner shall float in the skies,
And shouts of freedom shall daily arise,
Throughout the world, our motto shall be
Viva America home of the free.
Capt Downer, advancing, received the en-
blem of Liberty, and responded as follows:
Ladies and -Schoolmates-Mis =!
Allow me in behalf of this little band to re-
turn to YOU their kind aud heartfelt thanks, for
thisIglorious Banuer-Emblem of loyalty
We shall ever be proud of it. Aud if this
little band is ever called upon to take part in
defence of this glorious Banner of Liberty,
feel confident you will ever find them ready to
defend to the latest breath and should We
fall, let it be our surviving schoolmates proud.
est plume. that we died in defence of the glori-
ouS old Flag.
Flag of the free hearts hope and home,
Byangle hands to valor given,
Thy stars have lit the welkin dome.
And all thy hues were born in heaven.
Forever float thai standard sheet
Where breathes the foe, but falls before us,
With Freedom soil beneath our feet.
And Freedoms Banner streaming DER u.s..
Everything passed off pleasantly, all were
cheerful and happy, the assembly broke ranks
aud marched-the children TO the schooroom-
the audience home