The Brookhaven ledger. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1876-10-05
TILDEN CADETS.


The Gag presentation 1t Hoskins' Hall
last Thursday night was u event long to
be remembered by the Tilden Cadets and
all those present on that pleasant occasion.
The Hall was we'll filled with spectators
anxious to witness the ceremonies. After
the club had been called to order, Miss
| Mamie Larkin, one Of our most charming
girls, stepped forward, made the following
splendid address, and gracefully presented
the dag to the Cadets:
| YOUNG Gentlemen of the Tllden Cadets
In the days of chivalry. when gallant
knights rode,forth TO right the wrongs ofmen
it was the custom to present to the depart
ing warrior the stirrup cup-a draueht OF
! toaming wine = which he drank in has sad-
die ere he waved adieu to the friends he
left behind him.
In the same spirit which prompted this
parting gift in ancient times. l am come
tonight 10 present to you, gentlemen Ca
diets, this beautiful lag. In 80 doing, let
me assure you that l but speak the cons
mon sentiment of the fair daughters OF
B ookhaven. when with it l give you our
kindest wishes for the noble cause in which
you are engaged.
There are here, it is true, none Of those
stirring scenes--those proud but mourn
full thoughts that attend the presentation
of colors to soldiers when they set out for
battle; here are no parents looking their
last. perhaps, upon the boy who has been
their pride and hope for many yeara; here
no maiden searches, with fearful eyes, the
serried ranks to catch a parting look OF
love from eyes aglow with martial ire.
No! this is a peaceful hour and the con
quests on which you are bent are those Of
peace. Although the battle m, y be Lost
or won without bloodshed or carnage, yet
it may be more disastr ons in its conse-
quences and irretrievablc in its sfectsthan
that Of Waterloo to Imperial France Or
Gettysburg to the Southern C~onfederac.y.
But when I contemplate the noble forms,
the boundin.: hearts and flashing eyes Of
the brave Young men before mt, ! dare not
speak Of disaster.
Let YOUR wa,chword and YOUR battle-cry
be, "Tiiden, Hendricks and Reforn" Let
your weapon be of true Damascus temper.
and let your blows fall thick and fast n
heavy until the fight ia won.
That you may know the way to victory
and glory, l now, in the name of our COM
mon country, in the name of liberty and
on b"haif OF the young ladies OF Brook
haven, present to you this beautiful nag.
Follow its lead. Nav success crown your
efforts, and foremost in the struggle, like
the white plnue of the gallant King Hem
ry, may the flag Of the Tilden Cadets be
see,, at once the inspiration Of hope and
the .ign of victory.
young TO do the work of men. Begin now
to oppose error and corruption by all
the means in your power, and thus shall
YOU be prepared to exhibit in after years
all tho characteristics Of q pure, Of lofty
patriotism.
For the need of our country is not poll
%ticians, nor parties, armies and navies, but
"Men, high minded men,
With hearts 90 Tar above dull brutes, imbued,
In forest, brake or den,
As beasts excel cold rocks and hrAmblss rude;
Men who their duties know,
And, knowing, dare maintain,
Prevent the lOug aimed blow,
And crush the tyrant while they rend the chain"
Mr.. Chas. Chri-man responded in a few
brief remarks, thanking Miss Mamie for
the flag.
Upon call Hon. r. n. Thompson and
Mr.. Thos. Mc(irath addressed the audi
ence upon the topics of the day. After
which seats we're cleared away, and the
lovers Of T'erpsichore enjoyed themselves
for several hours.