Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1879-10-25
THE FLAG PRESENTATION.
THE CARSON GUARD AtMoRY SCENE OF
FESTIVITY.

The Carson Guard Armory was a scene O
rare brilliancy and elegance last night, it belnl
the occasion of the presentation of a flag tt
every reason to feel proud. All respectable
classes of society were we'll represented, ant
it is long time since Moore and Parker
| hall held such an elegant and large assem-
| blage of ladies and gentlemen. Governor anC
Mrs Kinkead and other State and fedora
dignitaries were present and partici pated with
good will in the festivities of the occasion. Tc
say that the armory was full would be mild
At the opening the Carson Band played very
pretty air, after which Captain Moger put his
men through the company drill, which was
executed with an admirable precision, such as
can only be accomplished by patient and in
dustrious training under good drill master,
as Captain Moger has proven himself to be.
Then followed the presentation ofsa beautiful
silk flag, which the patriotic ladies of this city
purchased for the best drilled military com
pany in the State, by Judge Hawley with the
following we'll chosen and appropriate remarks:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. have this evening
a very pleasing duty to perform.
Captain Moger, and Members of the Carson
Guard: About month ago, ladies
you know all kind, sod and noble deeds are
inspired by the wouen), DESTROYS of present
ing you some suitable testimonial that might
encourage your efforts to become proficient as
a military company, conceived the idea of
procuring for You flag. Surely nothing could
have been chosen more appropriate. Their
efforts met with hearty and generous re
spouse from the citizens, who recognize the
fact that such an organization, when properly
Is benefit to every community
1t promotes among its members not only a |
military but selfrellant spirit. 1t tends to |
insure respect for the law and to strengthen |
he stability of all civil and political institu-
ions. 1t has been said that an active and |
we'll organized militia system constitute the
power OF the State, ready to vlndlcate and
ustain its authority, and by imparting conf
ience to the people, to materially assist In the
progress and to aid i'll the general develop
nent of the country.
AS the youngest military company in
his State, you have established a repu-
alton for military efficiency and gentlemanly
Onduct, second To no other You stand III
he front ranks. YOU are entitled to the con-
deuce, respect and esteem of the community
there You reside You deserve this favor at
heir hands. L now with great pleasure pre-
ent to you this beautiful banner, the emblem
f Justice, liberty and freedom. Accept it as
glft from the citlzeus of Carson. Protect it S
airs and stripes from insult or dis race |
.et 1t never be tralled In the dust. Unfurl
nd wave 1t In the prosecution of every good
nd laudable undertaking. Many of you are ,
Dung men just starting out To fight life ) bat,
es. Remember, at the commencement of |
our Journey, that success crowns every we'll
rected effort, and that complete prohcl ucy, f
any departinallt "i lite, can only be rea ched A
Y constant, uutlrlng, earnest and honest hard
DIRK. Let every member try aid become
'ohclent. In Whatever business you may S
2 engaged, SO couduct yourself as to merit s
lccess. See to it, that the honols you have =
lIned asamllltary company shall never De los.
trlve III every coming contest to add fresh
urel to the victories you have are I'd achieved.
t good men and true. Love your country
ID your homes. Let your character as men,
we'll as soldiers, be always chivalrous, Just,
,nerous and humane. On the eve OF the u
er memorable battle of Trafalgar, Lord :
elson caused to be run up at the mast
lad of his flag ship bauner bearing the y
scription, England expects every man to Il
his duty" History records the result, c
Carson Guards Remember that whether {
peace Or War, at the armory or In the
Id, in the sklrmlsh drill or at the target, !!
3 expect every member to do his duty. c
In accepting the fl lg Captain Moger, in l
half of his company, thanked the good PEG,
Q of Carson for the magnificent present they
d just made through Judge Hawley. 1t II
oud be source of pride for the Carson o
Yards to ever cherish and protect this beau a
u flag, which represented united nation,
d which, from the days of our forefathers,
10 carried it triumphantly over ice and
ow, to the present time, was the emblem of
ion, Justice and freedom. Captain Moger
id well-merited compliment to his CON-
ny for their perseverance, struggling on, as
ey had done, in the face of obstacles until
ey now held front rank, or as the Captain T
obesity put it, until they were second to :.
ne i'll the State of Nevada, as a we'll drilled >,
mpany. adding that they were now first in =,
i'll, and before another year rolled around
ey expected to be first at the target. Cap :.
IL Mogers remarks, which we were unable -
obtain in full, and which we have but
eagerly and feebly outlined, were neat,
triutic and pointed, and were delivered in
mirabe style. "
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