The herald., 1895-07-05

associations of this our nations natal
day. Nevertheless l canot refrain from
dwelling for moment upon the evil
dences before us that bear such eloquent
testimony of the nations love for her
institutions. The display of patriotism
shown in the floating flags around US.
and the young. chiluren who are receiving
their lessons in loyalty and good citizen
ship. give a glowing assurance or the
future of this republic.
1T has always been a cherished
thought with me that the Declaration Of
Independence was inspired by divine
providence. IL would be treason, If for
this republic. l do not fear for these
liberties OF this country as long as the
education of our children is fostered -
one of the sacred institutions of the ma.
ton.
81 believe in the education of our citi-
zens. Citizenship should not be extended
to anyone who does not know enough to
read the constitution of this country.
"As long as the people of the United
States adhere to the constitution; as long
as they give utterance to their patriotism
by celebrating the nations natal day,
and educate the children in the responsi-
bilities of free people, so long will lib
nign influence. In the grand sweep Of
progress other nations will emulate our
example until the whole world is jOlned
in one grand republic.
And when the last sound shall be
uttered by the divine power which shall
summon the, universe to Judgment.
America. robed in pure white. radiating
the glory uf her freedom over all, will
receive the divine blessing in honor of
her liberty and justice.
First Congregational Church
Notwithstanding elaborate decorations
in the national oolors and fine pro-
gramme, the attractions of the park op-
posite the pavilion and the busy streets
proved tot aluring for the First Congre-
gational church to be more than hall
filled yesterday morning, when, about 1.
o'clock, Mr.. VIC. Patterson, who presided.
called on the Oarnge City band to open
the exercises by rendering the selection
for which they were down OH the pro-
gramme. At its conclusion Mr.. Patterson,
with some stirring words regarding the
nature of the day and the celebration
hereof, introduced Rev. c. II. Anderson,
who delivered an earnest invocation.
Professor Bacon having failed to mate
rialize to conduct, he audience struggled
along along under Mr.. Patterson's able
leadership in the singing of America,
and Professor Edward L. Pierce followed
and read clearly and impressively the
ueclaraglOn OF american lnue pendencne.
Miss Lillian Werth was next appropri-
ately introuduced, and her fresh, swee
young voice filled the church delightfully."-
with such simple, natural and honestly
American rendition OF The Star Spangled
Banner that an enore was vociforeusly
demanded and most graciously accorded.
Mrs. Alice Rollins Crane read an orig
inal patriotic poem, and then Charles H.
Keyes. of .Throop university was pre-
sented as first orator Of the day. As Mr..
Patterson rightly said, Professor Keyes
needed no intr roducsion. He is well
known and none know aught but well OF
him. Mr.. Keyes' oratiom was long and
dealt in generalities. He made histor-
icai survey of the causes OF the revolution
and OF the late unpleasantnts He spoke OF
many OF the side issues leading to and
from each, of the state OF the present and
the various factions and subdivisions
that are warning against one another.
even though it be time of peace; OF the
foreign element that menaces American
ism. and then the speaker mads some
valuable and patriotic suggestions as to
the best course to be pursued to bring
about the best results in the future from