Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-23
FLAGS PRESENTED.
CLAY AND LINCOLN SCHOOLS PERIODICALLY
HON0RED.
Music and Stirring Speeches Fill The Air-Many
Excellent Addresses Large Crowds IN
Attendance Affair Well
Rounded Out

Attendance The Affair Well
Rounded GU.
While the city yesterday was robed
in gala attire as bespeaking the signin-
canoe of the day, the celebration OF
the afternoon centered in the presenta-
ton OF the stars and stripes to Clay and
Lincoln Schools. The imposing school
structure OF the Third ward 81 the
corner of Twelfth and Eotf was re-
splendant with the emblematic colors OF
| liberty, the decorations having been ar
ranged by the scholars. The time fixed
for the presentation of the flag was two
O'Clock, but some delay was occasioned
in the arrival OF the Orders, and it was
nearly an hour later before the eXer-
cises opened. But there was one Sec
ton of interested participants on deck
carly, and that was the scholars-never
did they look happier or more enthusi-
astic. They were decked with flowers,
miniature flags and ribbons, and as
they fitted happily about the interior
under the quiet surveillance OF the
efficient principal, Miss Lizzie Clohan,
whose personality added to the charm
OF the scene, It formed picture at
once loyal and inspiriting.
The flags were presented to the
schools by Wheeling Council No. l, Jr.
0. L. A. NJ. About half-past two o'clock
the American Mechanics formed in line,
headed by Mayors band. These were
followed by Holiday Post, G. A. r.,
and the Uniformed Patriotic Sons of
America. The procession moved from
the hall OF the Mechanics or Market
street to Fourteenth, up Fourteenth to
the Clay school building. Here was
gathered a large asSemblage Of inter-
ested On-lOokers. The sidewalks in the
vicinity OF the school were thronged
with people, and faces peered from
doors and windows OF neighboring
buildings. 1t was a live and festive
scene.
The speaking took place from the top
OF the steps leading TO the main en-
trance, and the day being bright and
warm, almost us spring, the exercises
were carried on in open air TO excellent
advantage. After q well rendered pa
triotic selection by the pupils in charge
of Miss NJ. Stout, accompanied by Miss
Jennie Craddock on the organ, Super
intendent Anderson, always alert on
occasions of this kind, stepped to the
front, and introduced Rev. f. \.
Lynch, pastor of the Chapine Street
NJ. f. Church, who formally presented
the flag to the school on behalf of the
Order. Mr. Lynch made the chief ad-
dress of the occasion, He congratu-
lated himself upon the honor and privi-
lege Of addressing such large and rep
reSentative gathering. To-day we lay
wreath of remembrance upon the
grave of that illustrious leader, that
immortal Virginian, George Washing
ton, FIRST in peace, first in war, and
first in the hearts of his countrymen."
II seems to ne there is something sa-
cred in the observance OF the day.
There are some things Of which this
day should remind us. There
are events that stand out like
mountain peaks in the calendar OF time.
And George Washington's birthday is
one OF them. The speaker then traced
the eventiul periods of Washington's
life, gave a synopsis of all he dared and
did, and compared him with the immor-
tai heroes of old, at the same time pay
ing a Just and deserving tribute TO the
gallant boys who fought under the
Stars and Stripes. 1t was most elo-
ouent address, and delivered with tell
ing effect, even the youngest OF the lit
tie scholars being rapturously atten-
tive. At the close of the speech Rev.
Lynch was greeted with rounds OF APP
plauSe.
After selections by the band Super
intendent Anderson made few feici-
touS remarks to the point, and next in
troduced Mr.. j. A. jefferson, of the
School Commissioners Of that district.
DR.. s. L. JepSOn was assigned this duty,
but owing to an indisposition which az
fected his voice was unable to speak.
He was present, however, as was also
DR.. j. L. Dickey, the other Commits
sioncr-all three from one district sim
gulavly enough, excellent eXtempore
orators, who can well acquit themselves
vi dHy bCNdSlObs dS NAN pNiANi SOi
yesterday when he threw streams of
eloquence out over the heads OF the as
Semblagc. 1t was an entertaining ad-
dress, and one that held the closest at
tention OF all who listened. Mr.. Jeffer-
son formally accepted the flag on behalf
OF the school, and well did he round up
the sentiments contained therein. AT
the conclusion Of Mr.. Jetferson's re-
marks the vast aSsemblage clapped so
vigorously as 70 show that they would
like TO have more Of it, The exercises
at Clay School concluded with band
selection and singing by the school.
AT LINCOLN SCHOOL.
The patriotic orders then took up the
line Of march to Lincoln School, on
North Market street, where another
flag presentation took place. Another
crowd soon gathered in the vicinity OF
this school house. A pole was arranged
on one of the window stills OF the second
story, from which was run out at an OPP
perfume moment a.splendid banner, the
gift of the same order that presented
the tag TO Clay school. After a few Sc
lectionS by the children, Mr.. Frank Lis
ny Recording Secretary Of Wheeling