Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-19
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Notwishssanding tho inclemsncy Of tho wee
her yesterday the Junior Order Of United
American Mechanics turned out In large num-
bsr 70 celebrate the raising Of she American
nAgs over the public schools In this city ana
evansboro.
Shortly before 10 O'Clock, the time appointed
for tue parade 70 start the different councils
FORMED around Eighth and Hull streets In the
erdcr designated and Published In Sundays
DurATCH Promptly al 10 O'Clock tho firc-ben
ssrack the hour and the procession started.
The largo Sxi0 nags were placed over tho
school buildings. ana The procession marched
down Hun 70 Leader Hall Shortly after toe
Junsop had seated themselves the nre-bcn
ssrnck IL and the Blues' band rendered two
beautiful selections, which werc greatly enjoyed
By the large sssemblase OF ladies' and gentle
men VINO had gathered 70 witness the exercises
Mr.. T. b. 1vey. master OF ceremonies, called
The meeting 20 order. Rev. Decatur Edwards
opened tho PROCEEDINGS in most earnest inso-
cation, after which Mrs. A. e. Harding and the
choir OF the Bainbridgc-Strcet Baptist church
sang hymn. Merit followed the opening ode by
Mira Harding and the members OF hor muse
school, The singing, which was very good aa-
ouced hearty applause.
me WELCOME ADDRESS.
The next feature Ct the elcgantly-arrsnged
programme was the welcome address by hon. a;
{. Attktsson. Mr.. Atkinson said that "a ne had
been called upon 10 deliver the add5o nc es-
teemcd u O privilege and pleasure as an execa-
dive oIYicer 70 extend q hearty oli Virginia vel
come TO tho sssomblage. lie had been handed a
book containing the objects OF tho otuer, anu
found that NJ granier nor nooier sensiments
could have boon drafted. II they we're carried
out. the order would certainly have the buruen
q the government on their shoulders, as they
would be sure 20 control sin one clause Oh
your hook" said he. "your intention. you De-
clare A 20 assist tho American youth In their edu-
cation aud 60 welcome strangers who come from
foreign lands with their hearts and hands clean.
and not those who como TO keep your chlia, ,s,,
out OF WORK. You uphold and recommend the
reading OF the Holy Bible. and II you had trieo
for years you could not have drafted moro
beautiful sentiment. "Place schoo-house on
every bill.s esid he, 30 that the youths may DO
educated and teach them nrst OF Gods laws and
mart their country" Mr.. Attkisson next spoke
Of the widows and orphans protec,ion Clause
and the care taken In the burial oil Droihefs. IN
and echool-house, and bid you God speed and
the most hearty welcome In our city,.
Mr.. 4. B. Iyey, who presided over the meeting'
responded 70 ss's aaerss scos S IN mancbes,er
thai they came not as strangers. but 70 visit
brothers, and they intended TO give pubic eyi-
satisfied until the American nag was raised over
every public-school building In the land.
THE FLAGS PRESENTED.
s.ate-C Councillor q. T. Howard. Of Washington,
wac next introduced, and said that "he lived IN
Washington, but had home In Manchester" lie
smoke OF the vain attempt made TO hoat the Stars
ana Stripes over the public school buildings In
this city three years ago, but Today, sald ne,
sManchester is nliing the 9th object OF this or.
ganizstion." In conclusion ne SAID "What
rrander object could we have than the Holy
Bible and the public schools7" The chiloren
should be taught virtue. liberty, and patriotism.
He then presented two small fiags-one repre-
senting Manchester and the other Swansboro.
Mr. ID. L. Pulliam, superintendent Of schools,
replied in behalf Of Manchester, and SAID ne
took pleasure IN responding 70 the eloquent ad-
dress OF his predecessor, and In accepting me
Tag In behalf OF the city OF Manchester fhat ne
not only represented the once which he held,
bnt the School Board and the children: 1t was
ia our schools. he said, that the Dag OF the ma
zion should be honored, as also should the HOLY
Bible One OF the grandest things imaginable
was a child with the Bible In one hand. the
United States nag In the other. Every man,
eaid be, should be taught love OF his country, OF
the Church OF God, and .of institutions OF learn
ing "Ne welcome you here to-day" he con-
tnucd, "aud appreciate you, and accept the
nag, which hope shall float until every child
In Manchester has been eancaleo. IN anc,en,
times children were taught from infancy TO love
their country, and the same should be taught In
our public schools- Tao result Of this would be
great and good men, and as the centuries in-
creased people would march onward In conquest
aod sp!endor' lie, in speaking of the emDlems
Of the colo-s Of the nag, said that the white was
Indicative Of the purity oil our people. he closed
By saying that the flag was received gladly and
willingly. aud he hoped that It would never be
dishonorei by a enid In the public schools IN
Manchester. 49,,
superintendent Of the Swansboro public schools,
the swansboro' flag was accepted by MIR. Is. Z.
Owen Jr, In a briet address, which elected great
applause. Mr.. Owen said that he intended 70
have resolution passed by tho county authori-
m milling
flag will get as many stripes and be made 70 see
etars.n
The next feature Of the program me was sing
ing by Mrs. A. {. Harding and scholars.
MR. VAN HoUTES's ADDRESS.
Rev Charles y. Van Houlen, OF the MaDches-
tar Presbyterian church, who had been selected
as the orator OF the occasion, IN beginning his
address, which was declared very eloquent,
spoke Of the pride that every american naa IA
his country, and gave the reasons therefor.
Xyery true American, said he would rejoice TO
see the principles Of Junior order United Amerl-
can Mechanics-yirtue, liberty, ana PATRIOTISM
incul,ated IN the hearts OF NIL
One of the great factors that has contributed
10 the greatness Of our country. continued Mr..
Van Houten, was the Holy Bible, Tor oy its
blessed truths a man was taught freedom OF
con.,ience spiritual affairs, and 10 recognize no
monarch but God himself. This spirit animated
our fail ers when they came TO this country aud
at once determined them 70 snape government
that would b, in accord with the eternal truths
OF God.
la 1853, aaid MIR. Van Houten, in opposition to
the principles put forth by hungarians wno
were crowdng our Industries, there was eslao-
lished the first organization OF the Junior Order
OF United American Mechanics, and the oroer
had grown, until now II numbered 1,4OO couh-
ellis aud 4 8, 900 men. In speaking OF The nag
OF our country the orator said: Little did the
def fingers that first wove together this emblem
Of liberty dream OF It's victory or OF lis glory
On every sea and In every nation II Is reverei
And today there are none 30 devoted TO II, mol
A ~ IA N
fond the rights guaranteed by 1t, as are the peo-
Die OF Dixie, TO whom for short while II seemed
TO he menace"
The councils then sung the closing ode. after
which the exercises were concluded WITH The
benedieiion by Rev. John j. CiOpton.
The red, white. ana blue bal at Leader Hal
lat night was decided success. More than
hundred couples were in attendance. and TIT
costumes OF The young ladios-who were attiret
In national colors-added greatly 10 she elect o
the occasion. The amusement was kept up un
music OF an elegant string band. The Commit
tee OF Arrangements deserve much crodit 10
their labOrs-
IN THE TEMPLES OF JUSTICE.
Robert McCrone, Lynn Tatum, Harry Totty
Curtis Powell, and John Novel were arreste'
yesterday afternoon upon charge oil assault
Ing and beating Louis Tops on the street. Thej
will have a bearing before his Honor this morn
ing p.,p o,o.,
ooiored) were fined s2.50 each for fighting In thu
Inc April term of the Hastings Court begal
yesterday, Judge John II. Ingram presiding
There we're several cases brought up put posi-
ponsd until some future day In the term.
Tue care OF the Commonwealth rs. Charlie
Timberlake tcclored,, charged with stealing ling
wheel from Cox's blacksrnith-shop, was continued
until the May term OF the court
THE BOAT CAPsIzED.
There came near being serious accident nea
Rock Wharf in the James river Sunday: maj