The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-10-24
EAST PROVIDENCE.

At the Haven NJ. T. Church yesterday
morning the pastor the Rev L. q. Hor-
ton. preached an eloquent sermon from H.
Timothy, II. chapter, 2lst verse, there be-
ing "A full house. In the evening he gave
a lecture on Columbus. There were pres
ent Netop Council, o. U. A. NJ, with
visitors from Narragansett, Elmwood,
Lincoln, Liberty and Burnside Councils,
including State Councillor Ira ID. Golf and
family. The church was very handsomely
decorated with flags and bunting. There
was some very fine music by the orchestra
under the leadership of Mr.. Shackelford.
There is" he said, "a lesson for the
young TO earn from Columbus, that is to
use the talent which God has given you
with a determination in some one direc-
tion, consecrating all TO his service, and
you will most surely succeed. Columbus
met defeat with a ronger deter miua-
tion TO succeed. He was seven years be-
lore the courts before Spain would do
any thing for him. In order to succeed
YOU must have the determination of
Columbus, with the power of God, and
full faith in Him success is sure"
America" was then sung by the congre-
cation.
There will be a meeting of the school
committee tonight.
A meeting OF the Republican town COM
mittee tonight.
At the Second Baptist Church there was
a baptism last evening
AT the United Congregational Church,
Stephen ID. Wood. a student from Brown
University preached in the morning, it
being his first sermon.
Two boys we're before the conrt yester-
day from Riverside charged with obstrnct-
ing the sidewalk by stretching wire across
il. They pleaded guilty and were fined 81
and COSTS each, amounting to $3.50. One
boy paid, the other went to the farm.
The letter of presentation of the flag bv
Department Commander d. =. Ray to the
.Jan es Street School was as follows:
TO Miss Patience GoF. Principal; Teachers and
Pupils OF the James street Primary School
"The 400, h anniversary OF the discovery
OF America brings to me double pleasure re
nm as much as IL not only fluids me an
American citizen, but gives me the OPP
portunity TO present TO the future protec-
tors of American rights, at this fitting
time, an object lesson OF the most vivid
kind in the gift to the James Street
School Of an American flag.
ITO my mind, one OF the most vital
duties Of the American people to-day is
TO imbue that greatest of all virtues,
patriotism" in the hearts of every
American child. How better can this be
done than TO crown our beloved emblem
OF Liberty, Equal Rights, Union and
Loyalty To the stars aud Stripes. l firm
ly believe that the destiny OF our grand
government is in the keeping of our pub
lie schools, and IL Is therefore incumbent
on the teachers AS the first instructor Of
the young, that their pupils should know
and recognize the American flag first and
their letters aiterward.
"As represen ative of the Grand
Army of the Republic, i fully realize
how severe trial the loyalty of our flu
ture citizens may be subject TO, and
have therefore deep interest, that these
early impressions shall be firmly planted
in the hearts OF our children, at the start.
that when call shall be made on them,
ns il was on their fathers and forefathers
they will not be weighed and found
wanting
"'ru you teachers I intrust this nag
with the firm belief that at your hands il
will be proudly displayed Oh all proper
,ccasioDs. Knowing as you do, all this
Tag ands for am assured u, an its in
terests will be faithfully cared for. Let
the grand lesson taught by the cere-
monies OF this day be induring In the
minds OF old as well as young. No bet
ter o. more solid foundation can be found
on which TO buld.
THAT this future may be realized is the
sincere and heartfelt wish of one in leav-
ing this sentiment with you, but voice
the feelings OF 1900 comrades OF the De-
partment Of the X l. Grand Army of the
Republic I have the honor TO command.
"Duly rcgretting my inability TO wit.
ness the ceremonies at your school, aud
assuring you it would give me unaloy
pleasure 80 TO do, | remain,
Faithfully and sincerely yours,
DAVID :. RAY.