The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-12-06
TO HONOR THE FLAG
Carroll Schools Will Raise High the
Banner To-day.
TEACHERS TAKE THE TOWr
Montana Educators Coming to An
aconda During Christmas Week
"A Host Of the Wise. Witty
and Pretty Ones.

Carroll schooichfldren win have q
gala day to-day. The occasion 10 the
hoisting Of 'Old Glory over the school
building in that sprightly suburb ct
1870 o'clock this afternoon. The nag
raising Ia In accord with the act of the
legislature which ordered the placing CT
a flag on every school house IN tie
state. The Anaconda buildings have all
been provided with flags for some lime,
and the fact that they have not been
displayed more frequently Is due to the
decrepit condition of the fiagstaffs.
The one o nthe Central school Is weak
in the knees and the rope which Is
used for raising the flag Is on its troll
ley. ~ -.
The Lincoln school has a handsome
flag, but the building was not provided
with a flagstaff by the architects. and
the board has been wrestling with .he
problem of where to place pole for
many weeks and at recent meeting
decided that a flag should ny at Lin
coin school IL they had to plant a staff
in the school yard.
AT the Prescott school the star
spangled banner has been hung out
until 1t needed repairs.
The matter was referred to a commit
tee, and in due time the letter OF the
law as well as Its spirit will prevail
about those flags, and the health OF
Lie StdllS WILL NC udiiy ACSaPtA oeS1s
and all vacancies filled.
The celebration at Carroll to-day is
informal and hastily prepared, but
programme full of patriotism, national
songs and historic Rotations will be
rendered by the children. The Column
bian salute will be given by the child
rem and due reverence for the banner
of the free instflled into childish hearts.
which will remain with them through
life.
The teachers at Carroll are Miss May
McHugh and Miss Mary Brennan.
There are from rs to 100 school children
enrolled in that village.
The time for the annual convention
of the teachers is rapidly rolling round.
During the holiday week all the school
ma ans and school masters in Amazon
da will be here for three days. There
will be probably 200 of them. They
are coming for instruction first and for
a good time secondly. The programme
as announced is most interesting and
the teachers will surely be taught who
Nsten to II. For dhe good time Ana
conda is responsible and no conven-
ton or gathering ever left the bounds
of this city in a mood of other than re-
greet for their departure from the scene
of broad hospitality and abundant en-
tertainment.
The session opens Thursday evening,
Dec. 26, when Mayor Thornton will bid
the visitors welcome in his genial way.
Superintendent s. ID. Largent of Great
Falls will respond. Addresses wiz be
made by Col. T. O'Leary and SupSrip-
tendent +. l.. Kern, and the evening
Is to conclude with a social session.
The musical features are not yet per-
fected, but from the abundant talent
of this city there will be secured very
fine numbers, the public may rest as
sured.
Superintendent NJ. A. Stapleton has
not yet found quarters for all who are
expected and would like to hear from
any who have rooms which can be
spared on this occasion. The facilities
for meals are ample at the hotels and
restaurants of the city. but sleeping
accommodations are scarce. The no.
tells offer reduced rates to the teachers.
The railroads grant reduced rates as
follows: The railroads have made a
one and one-fifth rate for round-trip
for members of the association upon
the certificate plan. providing there are
90 or more in attendance. Pay full fare
going and secure receipt of agent at
place of purchase. Those who travel
over different roads must purchase
tickets and secure receipts for each
road. Upon presentation of receipt
and certificate of attendance, signed by
the secretary. Lulu Balhnger a return
ticket can be purchased for one-ffth
the regular fare.
Teachers who are up to date cannot
afford to miss this opportunity for
mfngling in social intercourse with SO
many OF their profession, and many
valuable ideas. much enthusiasm for
the schools work. will be undoubtedly
imbibed by attending the sessions to be
held during three days in the Copper