Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-21

For the Middle Atlantic States generally lall
weather, southwestcrly winds. nearly sta'ion
temperature except lower temperature IN no
ern portion. For Wednesday cooler party e'oDo'
weather and local rains arc 1noicateo
FLAG PREsESTATIoN-The splendid nag
amhro;dered for the Cadet Corps OF 81.
Iobn,s Academy at the Frederick Md
.naJonv of the Visitation, was presented
,.astsrdav afternoon, as previously announc-
ed, 1t is really work of art, and IS pro-
nounced, by the best judges IL our city: the
finest piece of embroidery they have ever
seen. One side IS regulation State flag OF
rich blue silk with buff centre, on which
i worked, in the richest colors, the arms OF
Virginia, with the motto "Sic Semper "
rannis," on the blue around, the words
From the Young Ladies of the Frederick
Academy Of the Visitation" appearing III
old English letters worked with yellow
silk. The other side is a rich crimson, hav-
inc a pale yellow centre, in which appears
n beautifully embroidered eagle holding in
his talons scroll with the motto OF the
school "Pro Dec ct pro Patria" for legend.
Around in letters like those on the other
side, is ITO the Cadet Corps, Saint Johns
Academy, 1854" The fringe and tassels
are rich yellow silk. 1t is mounted on
handsome jointed ash staff, surmounted by
a beautiful eagle of gilded brass, and is,
undoubtedly, the finest flag in the Common
wealth, that of the Norfolk City Guard,
used rs the colors Of the 4lh Virginia Regi-
mrnt at Yorktown, alone approaching 1T III
elegance. Having not particle OF paint
or gliding about it, it will, with reasonable
care, outlast the present generation.
The presentation took place in the beau
tiful grounds of the Academy and was at
tended BY large number Of our best cti-
z,ns, and many persons from Washington
The windows on the east side of the bar
racks, the large portico and the conserva.
tory, were all crowded with ladies and
many sat on the balcony above or stood on
the walk. Outside great crowd of boys
and and others were collected.
The battalion under Maj. Pierce and
Cap,s. Martin and Donnelly, was drawn up
On the Lawn, facing the portico, and at the
word of command, Color Sergeant VIM. Lee
Aud, with the color guard of three corpor-
ais, advanced and the principal, in few
words, alluded to the presentation of the
old coors by the young ladies Of Mt. YER
non Institute nearly fifteen years ago. TO
their having been followed by the boys on
many occasions which tested their endur-
ance and to their display, that very day
three years before, among the ten thousand
men who passed in review before the Presl-
dent at Yorktown, and said that as they
were old and worn, new and more beau
tiful flag had been wrought for them which
Samuel G. Brent ESQ.,, as the representative
of the young ladies of the Frederick Acad
envy of the Visitation would now present.
Sergeant Aud then handed the old colors to
a cadet in waiting who folded and returned
them to barracks, and Mr.. Brent appeared
with the new flag which he presented, with
the following address:
Gentlemen of the Cadet Corps of st. Johns
Academy: AS the representative of the young
ladies' of the Frederick Academy Of the Visitation
it affords pleasure to present to you these
beautiful coois as a token OF their esteem ana
con fdencc.
In each stitch OF its silken embroidery is
wrought their admiration for the cause in which
YOU are enlisted. 1t comes from the fair to the
brave adorned with the coat Of arms OF The
Old Dominion. In its history and in its prophecy
you must find your inspi alton and incentive.
PRO Dec ct pro Patria' is your guide and mot.
TO- With such uuble sentiments you will learn
that lesson ~ taught by Americans freed by the
patriots of Is as Southern men of the noble race
Of Lee
Law your hand, on its folds lift your gaze u the
say,
Aud swea: that you'll bear it triumphant or
Cadets. by your military bearing aud deport-
ln"nt you have Won the respect and regard of the
citizens of this community, and this beautiful
emblem, the work of fairy fingers from our Sis
ter state Maryland, is evidence that your
merit has been waited beyond the shores washed
hv the blue Potomac" and comes rs an assur-
aucc Of their appreciation of your lofty aims and
noble motives.
Accent this banner, and remember at all times
that you bear the reputation OF your comrades
wrapped in its sacred folds. Remember ever from
whose hands it came, and be tender and watchtul.
Bear il with that faith with which the 'latsrum
al old was borne, and we assured 1t Will never
DC carried in an unworthy cause or distained by
Al ignobe act.
Wed see our truest friends and best,
This beauteous banner bearing.
The bravest are the tendercst,
The loving are the daring
Major W. l.. Pierce replied as follows:
Sir: On behalf of the Cadet Corps of St. Johns
Academy thank you and the young ladies OF
the Frederick Academy of the Visitation whom
You represent. We most warmly appreciate your
kind words aud while we feel thar W" II not alto.
gcther deserve them, they will Ii" 2uuht be a
great inccntiveto our future pr""ieSs. ne ca
diets have fer many month, l"ok ii forward to this
presentation day. 1t was announced to them
more than II wear ago that the young ladies of the
Frederick Academy had offered to bend their far
fingers to the task Of working this stand Of colors.
OF conrse. we all expected something beautiful,
but whcn on last Saturday, it reached st. john
Academy the cadets found that their anticipa-
touS were more than realized. For hours they
surrounded aud admired the exquisite handi-
work of their fair friends, and many were the
wishes that the donors could be thanked IN per-
SON. As work of art all who have seen it con.
ear in pronouucing it marvellous, while we,
though Justly appreciatipg its intrinsic value,
pixie it chiefly OIL account of the kindly feeling
which prompted the gift. The names OF the
Young ladies of the Frederick Academy OF the
Visitation and the Cadet Corps of St. Johns Acad-
envy linked in letters of silk, will in future years
be linked by the more durable chain of memory,
which will be extended from year to year SO long
As hand remains to bear aloft this beautiful pre-
sent.
To you. Sergeant Aud, do we commit this stan d.
ard the emblem of our State and Of our school
Young men. your prospe IS may be bright, but
believe me, success is only Won through severe
strife and by battling with many storm. 1t is
by blow after blow that the steel is fashioned into
the Damascus blade. The tree does not TALL 81
The first stroke hut it is by repeated strokes that
the monarch of the forest is laid low. SO