The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-04-24
SOis Of ST. Gsor and The P. O. S Of
a. Celebrate.
Speeches q Several Local Ora
tore Whic Aroused Much En-
thuslam-Concerts and
6alllin the Evening.


the fifth annual celebration of the united
lodges of thDrder of Sons and Daughters
q st. Geore. A glorious day of sun
shine added o the great success of the
celebration. II was n holiday ia Butte
and the stress of the city were crowded
from mornin;till evening. Visitors were
present from many towns of the state
and were imposed with the magnificent
turnout. The parade was an imposing
one, and wa formed on West Broad
way in Butte before 10 O'Clock in the
morning, and headed by the Boston q
Montana band the procession moved
Centerville am Walkerville. On the
route TO Walkerille the different lodges
OF sons and dughters joined in the
parade, and whe 1t returned to Butte at
about IL o'clock he procession was formed
in the following CIDER:
Marshal Of be Day. John Nance.
Boston &Montana Sand
p...o IA. Assis 8 M5siial, william Eidy;
OF 0ntervile.
Assistant Mrshal. q. NJ. Hall.
Black Prince Lodge Sons OF 81. George, OF
Wakervile.
Aca Band
Assistant Mashal. George Tlppett.
DR.. Livingstone LODE, Sons OF ST. George, OF
Assistant Mashal, Arthur Smith.
oA suite o c' c Z, ne I BanS. 0' Du''e
Primrose Lodge, daughters OF 81. George.
Carriage with .Orate OF the Day, Rev. DR..
Carriage with MayorHlecs William Thompson.
Carriage with S. j. Les, w. o. Glymo and Rev.
Little.
The Daughters of st. George rode in
carriages decorated with the stars and
stripes. There were about 500 members
of Victoria lodge nime, 400 of Peace and
Harmony, 200 of Black Prince, 80 of DIR.
Livingstone and about 100 of the different
lodges of Daughters of St. George. The
stars and stripes were carried at the head
OF the procession, and each lodge carried
new banner and the national colors.
After returning from Walkerville the pro-
cession, marched dbwn Main street to
Park, east to Arizona and north to the
High school building, where it was met by
the Patriotic Sons and Daughters of
America in full regalia. The parade
halted in front of the High School
grounds, where John IF. Davies, county
superintendent of schools. delivered an
appropriate and patriotic address to the
Sons aud Daughters of St. George. He
spoke in behalf of the Patriotic Sons and
Daughters. representing the native-born
Americans. "Yoh have cause to feel
proud Of the greatness and achievements
OF your ORDER" he said. 1--WE feel that
in the great battle for liberty we
need your aid and can rely upon it. As
long as we march under the dear old
colors of freedom and liberty the Patriotic
Sons OF America will 60 hand in hand
with the Sons of 81. George in the fight
for the perpetuation of the liberty we all
enjoy. In behalf of the native born
Americans i greet you and welcome you
and in the shadow of this monument to
the free schools of America, for which we
are both, fighting, extend to you tho
right hand of good fellowship"
Mr. auia MI ~ ha fan hat
the English-Americans always carry the
stars and stripes, the only flag that has
any right to float in free America.
Rev. Mr.. Coombs replied to the address
OF Mr.. Davies. saying, in substance: I'VE
appreciate the honor you representing
the native born Americans, have conferred
in extending the band of fellowship to us,
natives of another land. While born in
another country our objects, aims and de-
sires are the same as yours-the pepetua-
ton of the glories OF the land of our adop-
ton, and we are here to-day to show our
loyalty and patriotism for free America.
We are proud to march beneath the stars
and stripes because it is tho emblem OF
liberty and eternal freedom to every man
and woman that seeks it's protecting
folds. A few months ago a patriotic
citizen of this state introduced in the leg
islature a measure to prohibit the carry
ing, in public processions.' of any other
nag than the stars and stripes. Such a
measure might have been necessary as
far as some other nationalities are con-
cerned, but 1t was not necessary so far as
the Sons of st. George are. concerned.
They are abundantly satisfied with the
stars and stripes. The first statement
has yet to be made that the English-Amer-
leans are a menace to the American gov
eminent or any of its institutions. We
believe, with every true American, that
the little red school house on the hill,
erected there by the fathers of the repub-
lie, is the hope of the nation, and i'm the
name of the Sons of St. George l pledge
our loyalty to the stars and stripes, the
emblem of freedom and the hope OF the
world" -af
Both Mr.. Davies aud Rev. COMBS we're
frequently interrupted with applause, and
at the close of the speeches three cheers
were given for 1.-THE little red school
house," and for the Sons and Daughters
of America and the Daughters of St.
George. The procession. then formed
again and marched west on Broadway to
Montana, south to Park. east to Main and
north to Centeraille where II disbanded at
about IL 80 o'clock.
The afternoon exercises at the Sons of
ST. George ball in Centerville were at
tended by an immense crowd which COM
pletely flied every corner OF the large
hall. The hall was profusely decorated
with bunting, flags and red, white and
blue bunting. while a picture of Washing
ton was conspicuously displayed above
the platform. Two immense pictures OF
the father of his country were hung in
front of the building and the national
colors were to be seen on every hand.
The occasion was undoubtedly the most
successful aud pleasant affair Of the kind
in the history of the Sous of St. George in
Silver Bow county. Regularly delegated
representatives of the p. d. 5. of A. and
p. u. ID. OF A. were present and the air
was perrneated with patriotism and 10y
atty 10 America and. Americapism. Rev.
w. B. Coombs of Missoula, the orator of
the day. delivered an eloquent address
greatly enhanced by the beautiful singing
of the Centerville Glee club
In the absence of w. j. Palmer who had
been selected 10 act as chairman. Mr..
Will Robinson was called to fill that DO
sition. In taking the chair. Mr.. Robin
son expressed pride at the number OF sons