Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-28

cluson of the exercises in the building
 the flag was run out from a window on
 the top floor on the Twenty-fourth street
 side. and the pupils were marched into Twenty-fourth street, where they formed
 square.
 Here MT Bostick, representing Post
 Custer, and pr. Mccarthy of Camp Har-
 dee made short talks, impressing upon
 the pupils the greatness of this country
 and the duty they owed it and it's flag.
 Paul Hayne School.
 In the presence of TOO pupils and some 200 patrons and citizens the flag donated
 by Mayor J. A. VanHoose to the Paul
 Hayne school was unfurled and cheered
 by the school.
 The following is the programme of ex- ercises:
 1. Star Spangled Banner sung by
 pupils.
 2. Hoisting flag, by MT. George De-
 Whiting of Camp Hardee.
 3. Poem, by Dr. O. T. Dozier of Camp Hardee. Address by MT. A. P. Stone of Post Custer
 4. My Country 'Tis of Thee" pupils
 5. Address, Mayor VanHoose.
 Dr. O. T. Dozier read the following
 poem written by him for the oecasion
 Behold the flag above us raised,
 Iris freedoms emblem true; The flag most grand that floats on land Or on the waters blue
 Supremely blessed by nature's God,
 Its stars with glory shine, And everywhere it's folds appear There freedom has a shrine.
 No despot dares to touch it's folds, No nation dares despise; Its every star and every bar Ten million patriots prize. Long may it wave, long may it wave Above the land and sea, A beacon bright our hearts to light '~ With love of liberty. Let tyrants stand and be dismayed Wheneer that flag they see This union grand was made to stand As long as time shall be-, And in this land of liberty, Made sacred by our dead We've sworn to God their sacred sod No tyrants' feet shall tread. See in its stripes the rainbow hues, See in its stars the light Which God has lent and gladly sent To make its pathway bright, And see the heaven kissing winds ., It's lovely form embrace. Whilst clouds in air I may declare Seem jealous of its grace. And while that banner proudly floats Der freedoms wide domain, Let deSpots hand or traitor band Fer dare that flag to stain, We'll show to nations of the world That we, though late in strife, That flag will keep on land and deep Or meath it give up life. Yes. yes! that flag we'll ever keep Anu pTOuQiy tell LDe story, How it was born on freedoms morn To live in endless glory, And tell of victories grandly won, Both on the land and sea, When war storms rose and foreign foes Opposed our liberty. No other land meath heavens dome Can match our banner there, Then give cheer, loud and clear. For freedoms banner dear, Long may it wave, long may it wave, All praise to it be given. So bright and fair, beyond compare, The grandest flag meath heaven. Mr A. P. Stone of Post Custer, Grand | Army of the Republic addressed the as- semblage as follows: l Pupils, Teachers and Friends: In hearty appreciation of the kind in- vitation extended to George A. Custer post of the Grand Army by your city and school officers a little group comes among you to share in the plea sures of | this occasion, when, with songs and pa I triotic cheers, you send aloft our national l flag over this noble edifice, your home l of learning. It ought to be, and is, an l event of more than ordinary interest. awakening our enthusiasm and Stimulat- | ing our national pride. The students of history and geography | are the first to catch a glimpse of our | national greatness and realize what I God hath wrought" on this western con- 1 tinent. Favored among nations is this | fair realm that stretches from sea to sea, and our flag waves over it all, in- | spring every good work and proclaiming | liberty, justice and protection to all l therein.
 You proudly live to say, "I am an American" because you were born un- | der that beautiful flag. Young friends, you now have pro- prietary interest in that flag, as 1t is | yours, a gift from your city's mayor; respect 1t as such. and remember one star in it has a peculiar interest to you l for it signifies that your beloved state is one of the great sisterhood of the United States of America. The motto of the Grand Army of the Republic Is "Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty" and you here today perfectly exemplify those principles and senti- ments when you call us together and bid us rejoice with you, sharing alike your good will hospitality and patriotism.