The National tribune., 1895-10-03

Of course there were speeches, the May Va
Shelbyvile rendering the Inequalities OF the
town.
The Department President gave glowing
account of the extension of patriotic teaching
in our public schools. She was highly compli-
mented at the conclusion Of her remarks. we
are all proud OF our Department President
who may be called good "sll round woman
one who can work wherever you put her
Whether it is to make speech or write an
article, she do either creditably. shouia
q comrade want a good meal set before him, or
his linen put in order, she could satisfy the most
fastidious; should he be sick. she could make
his bed and smooth his pillow to perfection,
and make a cup of cruel or mustard plaster
as quick as she could make n cup OF coffee or q
biscuit. Her exquisite neede-work has taken
the premium at all the fairs in the country, ana
her housekeeping generally is the equal Oh any
woman i'm America.
These useful accomplishments are what make
us SO proud of her. woman who can make
nothing but speech is not worth much as q
wife or mother.
Maj. May Corps gave surprise TO MRS.
Emma Jones. one of their faithful and beloved
charter members. C0mrade and Mrs. Jones
were showered with flowers and consratula-
tions, and all present were RECALLED on ice cream
and cske.-Missour F. Woodward, Department
Correspondent.
PATRIOTIC TEACHING.
The report of the Committee on Patriotism,
Julia s. Conklin, Chairman, was perhaps the
most important considered by the Convention,
aud the following is the text in fuli
Immediately after receiving the appointment
the Chairman of the committee issued a circu-
lar letter to Department Presidents and Chair
men of Department committees urging them
to press the matter of patriotic education, to-
gether with list of questions to aid the COM
mittees in compiling their reports. Much OF
the school year had passed and many willing
workers were waiting instructions. 10 all
letters of inquiry the committee replied to the
best OF their knowledge and judgment.
The result has been most gratifying. De-
partment Presidents have through General Or
ders urged the appointment of local commit
tees and have ad vanced the work as rapidly as
possible in every manner Bills have been in
troduced into legislative bodies providing for
the placing of flags over schoolhouses and other
public buildings, and now the States of Michi-
gan, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Connecticut, Mon
tana, Iowa and South Dakota have such laws.
The Legislature of Vermont set aside the last
day of school session prior to Memorial Day Tor
patriotic exercises. while similar laws have
been passed in other States.
Nor have Department and local committees
been idle. School officials and teachers have
been interviewed on the subject State teach
ers' associat ions and County and Township in
stitutes have been visited and the subject OF
patriotic teaching ably presented, while in
most cases the salute 10 the flag has been
given by classes of well-trained children.
Resolutions Of approval have been intro
duced into educational bodies, and in all cases,
so far as the committee is informed, they have
been approved
number of State Superintendents OF Public
Instruction have officially Endorsed the move
ment, while the Superintendent oil Minnesota
employs "a lady to visit teachers meetings and
institutes throughout the State 10 lecture on
the evolution of the American flag and the
necessity of patriotic instruction.
In Iowa patriotic contests are held with
gratifying results.
In Maine the highest school officials have
lent their CO operation.
At the Indiana State Fair, to be held at
indianapolis next week. living flag will be
represented by 1000 school children.
From Missouri comes the glad message, The
result of our efforts has been beyond the most
sanguine expectation; there is little or no OPP
position"
And SO State after State has wheeled into
line and the patriotic fire has been famed into
fame which is surely and steadily eating its
way into the hearts Of the people.
1t is to be regretted that time will not per-
nit us to note the many interesting letters
from enthusiastic workers along the line OF
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the being to read the eloquent words of
loyalty and patriotism these mothers of our
future citizens have written.
Never has our loved flag appeared so grandly
beautiful it proudly floats upon the morning
breeze never has it been held in greater rev.
erence as it entangles each ray of light in it's
bright folds; never have the principles which
j. represents been dearer to the hearts of the
people than they are to-day.
From Maine to California the cry is heard,
I'VE give our heads and our hearts to God aud
! our country" From Washington and Alaska
to the border lands of Texas the watchword is,
"One country, one language, one flag" while
all pledge allegiance to the flag and the Repub-
| lie for which il Sandstone Nation. indivisble,
with Liberty and Justice to all"
True. from some of our Southern States the
| reports are not SO favorable, where is felt the
| influence of those who teach the children rev.
| erence for another fag-the flag of the Lost
Cause But even here is heard faint whis-
per, 1--WE are gaining little ground we can
see the dawn of a brighter day"
| The greatest encouragement comes from
ignorance and Indifference. What we need is
| earnest continued effort. There is no royal
highway to the goal we seek. We must pa
| tiently remove the stones that obstruct our
/ pathway and push on, and success will crown
| our efforts
Your committee had hoped to report the
| Der oil SCHOOLS over WHICH uohtS the
| lean flag: the number OF schools using a salute
to the flag and the number of child taking
part in patriotic exercises but this was found
| impracticable at this time.
| In all efforts your committee has been most
| generously aided by the American Flag Manu-
| featuring Co., Of EastOp, Pa. This company
has furnished to the w. re. more than 10000
| Rituals for teaching patriotism, free of cost,
| thus greatly advancing the cause Of patriotism
| and saving the Order hundreds of dollars. So
far rs your committee is informed, these Rit-
uals have been distributed among teachers and
school officials
The salute to the flag was intended as first
step toward patriotic teaching, and not as a
prime object The time has now arrived when
| we must consider the next step.
Ii was not considered advisable by the high
| est officials of our Order for the W.R.C TO as
| sumo the publication Of the Patriotic Primer
| and Declaration of Independence Chart adopted
| by the 18th National Convention.
Mrs George r. Balch. who owns the copy
| right to these publications, places the manage
| ment i'm the hands Of Capt. Wallace Foster, OF
indianapolis. Through his efforts the Primer
has been revised and published in cOnvenien
form for school use. s1a-
1t, together with the Declaration Chart, can
be procured by addressing him.
Your committee would recommend that these
publications be introduced into the schools as
rapidly as possible. tod
What shall we do in order to inaugurate pa
triotic teaching in our schools? This is the
inquiry coming from many sources after the
raising of flags over school buildings and the
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