The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-06-08
IinYs, Ilrlundn Hna m HInr

and were witnessed by a large congrega-
ton NJ d. Crossan presided The plat
form was beautifully decorated with flags
and banners, and seated with Mr.. Crossan
during the exercises were Chief Justice
Lore, Adjutant-G sneral Hart of the n. G.
D., Lieutenant j. II. Frer, U. S. A. in
structor in military tactics at Delaware
College; Edgar NJ. Hopes and John NJ.
Rogers The members of the Boys Brig
ade were present and occupied the front
seats, the Rev. A. N. Keigwin occupying
seat with the boys, and received the
flag for them, The programme was as fol-
lows.
Singing, america, ....... Congregation
Prayer. The Rev. A. N. Keigwln, d. d.
Recitation ....................W Walter Fox
select reading........ Harold Springer
Select reading. g................ Robert Mills
vocal solo........ Mrs. Victor Pyle
Address. Chief Justice Lore
Presentation Of flag. 49,. Edgar NJ. Hopes
Reception Of the flag,
The Rev. A. N. Keigwin, D. D.
Song, "Star-Spangled Banner"
Boys Brigade
Aodress. :. Lieutenant ]. II. Frier, U. s. a.
JUDGE LORE'S ADDRESS.
Chief Justice Lore in his address told
the story of the flag from its inception in
the mind of Washington to its completion
in the form of "old Glory" as it now
waves as the recognized symbol OF civil
and religious liberty, and of national
power based on the consent of the freest
and most intelligent people on the globe.
Speaking of the colors of the flag he
said the first blue flag to be unfolded was
the flag of the Scottish Covenanters under
John Knox 1t was therefore a Presby-
terlan field and represented the faith OF the
Covenanters, who when they clasped hands
ana entered into covenant relations pledged
their faith in a contest that must end in
victory or death. The stars were arranged
In circle by woman, because the circle
represented eternity and because the faith
and hope Of the woman was that the flag
and the nation should remain for all time
Speaking of the reverence for national en-
signs the chief justice said the ancient
Egyptians worshipped their flag, and that
the Moslems had national symbol upon
which they would not allow an infdel, as
they called all other religious sects, to
look, and from this he learned what was
meant by the saying OF King Solomon
"As terrible as an army with banners"
He referred to the bullet-ridded flags of
the Delaware regiments in the late war
now preserved in the Historical Society's
building as evidence Of the transforming
power OF the flag. Under these flags a
thousand men intent upon one idea, moved
by one enthusiasm. threw themselves as
one man against the assalants of the flag
and maintained possession of them at the
expense of life and limbs, of suffering and
death. The sentiment OF Judge Lore in
which he declared that all the North Amer
ttttH,rt
the protection OF the flag OF the Union was
heartily applauded. He commended the
flag and the Bible to the members of the
Boys Brigade and declared that with these
adopted as the symbol and the guide of the
boys Of America there could be no fear for
the future of the nation.
PRESENTATION OF FLAG.
The Introduction of Edgar NJ. Hopes to
present the flag was greeted with round
of applause. Addressing the boys present
as comrades of the Boys Brigade, Mr..
Hopes spoke of what the nag meant and
how 1t had been endeared to the American
people by the loyal sacrifice of thousands
of mems lives. He said there was a senti-
ment to put on or behind the flag in order
to insure success. 1t is 81 will" He said
that was the spirit of General Grant. who.
when he undertook an enterprise simply
said 81 will" and kept doing until he ac-
compllshed the object which he sought.
Mr.. Hopes also declared for the policy of
excluding from the benefits OF our govern
ment all foreigners who refuse to swear
allegiance to and defend the flag of the
country. and was heartily applauded for
it. He presented the flag with the wish
that 1t might always prove to be an in
spiration for true living and patriotic de-
votion to the principles that it typifes.
RECEPTION OF mag.
When the Rev A. n. Kegwin, d. D.,
arose to receive the flag the boys arose
with him. and, standing at order, lifted
their caps and saluted the flag three times,
making very impressive incident. In re-
ceiving the flag Mr.. Keigwin thanked Mr..
Hopes for it and spoke in highest eulogy
OF the spirit which prompted the gift. OF
the Boys Brigade he said that it is nearly
10000 strong and would soon be 100000
strong. The brigade at West Church is
composed of thirty-fve boys and would be
continued at that number until by disci-
pline they had acquired knowledge enough
to manage the awkward squads of future
recruits. He also spoke of the change
which had come over the people during the
last half century In regard to the right of
young people to participate in Church
work and also of the fact that the most
distinguished men of the states-ln all
professions-are now interested partici-
pants in the movements for good institu-
tions and promoted by the Church. The
gifts OF flags and monuments are part OF
the great liberal development OF the peo-
pie, out of which during the last year
about s11 100000 had been given to schools
and colleges and to institutions for the
a.,
which in the last five years had given about
$50 0O00 900 for similar purposes. This in
dicat5d to him that the men of the present
generation have determined to do better
than any preceding generation had done
and had learned how to do it.
At the close of Mr.. Keigwin's speech the
boys sang the "Star Spangled Banner" and
were addressed briefly by Lieutenant
Frier. Of the Delaware College faculty, who
spoke of the flag from soldiers standpoint
He told how sacredly soldiers guarded the
flag, how respectfully they salute 1t and
how only the best soldiers in the various
companies and regiments of the United
States army were chosen to care for and
guard their flags. Having received a flag
he regarded the members of the Boys Brl-
gade as being true soldiers, and told them
to allow none but the best boys to follow
1t. He said that less than Is per cent of
the soldiers of the United States army are
aliens and that no more aliens would be
admitted unless they became citizens, and
soon only American citizens would be al
lowed to wear the uniform OF the army.
This sentiment was heartily cheered and
following his speech the congregation sang
the doxology and was dismissed.
Tho young ladies of Elslnere Sunday
school VIII hold q straWberrY nnu Ice