Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1894-03-01

Il he Salutlng or the nag was followed
by the following recitation
Teacher-Why do you salute the flag?
Pupils-BeGause the American flag has
been a symbol of liberty, and men rejoice
in it. Not another flag on the globe had
such an errand or went forth upon the
seas, carrying everywhere the world around
such hope for the captive and such glorious
tidings. The stars upon it were to the rls.
ing nations like the morning stars of God,
and the stripes upon it were beams Of
morning light.
Let us then Irvine each thread of the
glorious tissue of our country's flag about
our heart strings, and looking upon our
homes, and catching the spirit that
breathes upon us from the battle fields of
our fathers. let us resolve, come veal or
woe, we will, in life and in death, now
and forever, stand by the Stars and Stripes.
Teacher-What are said of the colors Of
our nations emblem?
Boys
The red is the deep crimson stream
Which flowed on the battle plain,
Redeeming our land from oppression
And leaving no servile stain. De-
Girls .u.
The white is the proud peoples honor,
Kept spotless and clear as light,
Apledge of unfaltering Justice,
symbol of truth and right
Boys and Girls
Oh, flag of a resolute nation,
Oh, nag of the strong and free,
The cherished OF true hearted millions,
We hallow the colors threel
The proud, floating emblem OF glory,
Our pride for the coming time:
The red, white and blue in their beauty,
Love gives them meaning sublime.
Teacher-Why do we celebrate February
22d of each year?
Pupils-Because it is the birthday of
NVaohin otnn tho fofhar &c HE
and we do honor to his memory, for his
truth, patriotism, goodness, bravery and
skill, united with his untiring efforts to
free and establish our nation.
Next the children sang "Before All
Lands" after which ]. r. Mahaffy, a
graduate of the boys high school, de-
livered an historical address. The song
'The Flag of the Free" followed.
S. Redmond Smith, an cx-member of
the Board of Education, gave patriotic
address and brief but interesting re-
marks were made by DIR. James H.
Morgan, George w. Roberts and Super
intendent of Public Schools D. w.
Harlan. Dr. Morgan's address was
preceded by the song "The Star-Span-
gled Banner"
When the flag was being raised the
song rally Round the Flag" was sung,
after which cheers for the flag, the
Young Mems Christian Association, Mr..
Baynard and the Board OF Education
were given.
OTHER CELEBRATIONS DURING THE
AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
The Young Mems Republican Club
gave an extremely pleasant reception
There was very large gathering Of
members and guests who enjoyed a
most hospitable evening. The big build.
ing at Eighth and King streets was
crowded with visitors from to II p. m
The reception rooms and stairways were
prettily decorated with palms and ported
plants. Albert's orchestra added lively
musical strains to tho occasion. The
guests were received at the doorway by
the reception committee, Messrs. Johr
]. Mahoney, George g. Woodward ant
Harry r. Triggs.
Among the guests were: Senator
Higgins, Mayor Shortlidge, ex-Mayor
Wiley and Wales, Sheriff Gould, j. H
Hoffecker, Jr., Job Ii. jackson, ElwooC
Q. Jackson, Charles f. Thomas, City
Solicitor George A. Elliott, Paul ellis
Henry G. Conrad, DR.. A. L. Frantz, M
4. Dannenberg, William S. Lednum
Philip @. Churchman, H. II. Billany, f
L. Bach, George II. Hollis, T. G. Hat
ton, Frank Woolley, DIR. Peter Cooper
John j.. Mahoney, Colonel S. A. Macal
lister, Colonel John Wainwright, L. L
Wales, Jr., j. Travers Jones, the Hon
Thomas j. Day, Samuel NJ. Knox
Charles M. Curtis, Harry r. Triggs, w
@. r. Colquhoun, Frank Corbit, Mar
L. Garrett, Il. p. Moody, Albert Waite
William G. Mahaffy, Edmund Mitchell
Jr., Harry A. Brown, Herbert H. WARD
ex-Consul Horace G. Knowles, William
Fl. Hill, j. Albert Curry, j. n. Cum
mings, Horace G. Rettcw.
Supper was served by Thomas
Lewis. The menu was as follows:
Blue Points,
Chicken Salad, Chicken Croquettes,
Broiled Oysters,
Ice Cream, Cakes Cigars,
Coffee.
The floral decorations were furnishe
by Rollo & Son.
INSPECTION OF CLUBHOUSE.
The Bayard Legion's elegant me-
headquarters, No. 617 Shipley stree
formerly occupied by the Delawal
Club, were open for public inspectio
in the evening and about 500people wei
recipients of the lcgion's hospitalit,
Music was furnished by Professc
Skimmerhorn, who splendidly playe
selections on the guitar.
Among those who visited the clul
house We're John I. Dickey, John I
Donahoe, S. S. Adams, Jr., G. 9. Mon
gomery, John +. Callahan, A. l
Messick, John F. Dolan, James Tomal
Hiett Graham, John Kelley, WilliaI
Carmichael, Matthew Murphy, Williar
Kelley, Martin Ferry, Frank McNult
and John b. Meaney. Large deiegs
tons from the Young Mems Democrats