The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-12-26
THE FLAG IN OREGON.

THE FLAG IN OREGON.
The latest account of flag presentation on
large SCALE which appeared in the Relief Corps
columns of THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, came
from Old Virginia, aud now the great new
State of Oregon answers back with an account
of the big flag demonstration at The Dalles. led
by the W.R.C., Department President Mary
Scott Myers making the presentation address.
The Relief Corps of The Dalles, Department
Headquarters WR.C, have presented flag to
each school in the city. The formal presenta-
ton of flags took place in the Armory. The
Relief Corps delegation, headed by Department
President Mary Scott Myers, were seated on
the platform. Over 600 school children
marched in and filled the auditorium together
with old soldiers and numerous visitors.
The stage was draped in the National colors,
while hundreds of school children carried small
flags, waving them at appropriate points in the
program. The songs and Rotations were all
patriotic, and the little tots sang beautifully.
Among the exercises was flag drill by 81
little boys dressed in the National colors; then
II little girls, in the costumes of all Nations,
gave Liberty Seeking Home"
The climax of the patriotic program was the
presentation of the school flags, Ia in number,
by Department President Myers. who, after a
spirited review of the achievements of the Wo-
mans Relief Corps. said: " We shall see the
day when our flag shall wave from the spire of
every church in our country, with nothing
above il but the cross of Christ"
Prof Gavin Superintendent of the schools
in accepting the flags, paid glowing tribute to
the loyal women OF America, and dwelt upon
the Importance of educating the children to
love the flag and understand that it symbol
ICES good Government.
The 600 children then arose and gave the
Balch Saute-We give our heads and our
hearts to God and our country. One country.
one language. one flag.
Rev. George Cue, of Portland compiler of
flag songs and poems, made an eloquent ad-
dress.
At the close of the exercises the W.R.C. gave
n vote of thanks to Prot. Gavin, his able assist
ants and all Others who had assisted them in
making red-letter day in Oregon patriotism.
INDIANA MovING on.
A stirring letter has been sent out to the In
diana Corps by the Committee on Patriotic
Teaching. embracing Julia S. Conklin. Emma
Mont McRae. aud NJ. Josie Nelson, aud bearing
the approval of the Department President.
After referring to the fact that Indiana was
the first Relief Corps Department to take up
patriotic teaching, as systematized by Col.
Bach and introduced 10 the country through
National Convention, W.R.C., the letter closes
with iniunctions which might well be needed
in every Department. The last paragraph
every W.RC. woman may well take home to
herself:
much has already been done, but more yet
remains.
THE salute to the flag which was intended
as an Introductory step, and not as the primo
object, has been adopted by many schools
/ ho State NJ M fap
floats over the majority of schOolhouses. Much
of this is due to the efforts Of the w. re. bnt
our work must not stop here; we should see
that the flags. when they become tattered aud
weather-siained, are replaced by new ones.
Let the children have no cause to be
ashamed of their flag.
'Insist that children and teachers take care
of the flags presented them.
''The salute of the flag may, owing to the
crowded condition of school work, fall into dis
use: urge its continuance and provide other
means for teaching lessons of patriotism The Pa
trotic Primer and Declaration Of Independence
Chart adopted by the National W.R.C now
ready for use, and can be procured Of Capt. Wal
lace Foster, 1910 Capitol avenue, indianapolis.
at a cost OF % cents each for the primers, and
30 cents each for the charts. Liberal discounts
will be made where large numbers are pur-
chased.
ut is hoped that in time these publications
"A
ture but until this can be brought about the
expense must be borne by tho W.RC. or by in
dividuals. The cost is not great; an outlay of
a few dollars by Corps will he the means Of
doing much good in this direction.
"The committee would therefore recommend
that each Corps purchase as many copies OF the
primer and chart as is consistent with the state
Of its treasury and the demands made upon il,
and present them to the schools with the ex-
PLANTATION that the Patriotic Primer is not TO be
used as text book, but as q help 10 the
teacher i'm irnparting patriotic instruction, and
the chart to be hung in the school-room
I'VE further recommend that they be shown
school officials. and their Endorsement secured
wherever possible. Too much care cannot be
exercised in appointing committees in whose
hands the matter is placed.
Not only those who are willing to work.
but those who are both capable and willing
should be chosen.
Corps Presidents should keep in touch with
this movement, and report progress to Chairman
of Department Committee.
The observance of all patriotic anniversa-
res should be encouraged.
1.-THE reading of Our Country published
by the Patriotic League, 230 West Thirteenth
street. New York City, will be found invalu-
able to teachers and parents and when read in
Corps meetings under the good of the Order
I'VE would urge earnest. persistent effort
keep alive the fires of patriotism in your
heart that you may the more readily trans
NIT it to Others"
EIGHTH OHIO DISTRICT.
DEAE TRIBUNE: Joseph Sailor Corps, 10,
De Graf O.. had the pleasure OF entertaining
the delegates and visitors 10 the Eighth Dis
trict Convention. The day was fine aud at
tendance large, with $50 voting members pres
ent.
Convention was in charge Of Sarah +. Barr,
the efficient District Instituting and Installing
Officer. and business was pleasantly dispatched.
Sailor Corps excmplifed the ritual III a most
crcditabe manner
Among the visitors was Kate Z. Putnam,
widow of Past Department Commander Put
nam, AMI editor OF the Relief Corps Record,
who gave interesting account of the Ohio
Soldiers and Sailors Home. Xenia; also. Past
National Instituting and Installing Officer
/ Lena Robb, who added inspiration to Conven-
ton by her account of the Ohio Soldiers and
! Sailors Home, Sandnsky.
Past President Mamie Spellman read
! thrilling sketch of the life and death of the
brave soldier for whom Joseph Sailor Post is
named. Commander PECAN and Past COM
mander Rea visited the Convention and ex-
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