The National tribune., 1896-05-21
o. swallow. swallow, on The wing,
O. swallow. what shall be?
Tint every bird of air shall sing.
The banner of the free!"
Tinelsnd N J Nav Is
WHEN TO FLY THE FLAG.

WHEN TO FLY THE FLAG.
While the subject Of the flag in our schools
is being so thoroughly discussed by the &C
and L.H.W. it may be of interest to all to know
just when to unfurl its starry folds to the
breeze
If it is not displayed every day during school
hours is should certainly be hoisted on the
opening day OF the term; on the dates OF the
State and Town election, when the President or
the Governor is inaugurated, and Oh the Fourth
of July.
The Gag should also float on the breeze on
the anniversaries of historical events occurring
during the school terms On these days special
exercises in honor of the event viii add to the
children's interest in the history of their Town,
County, State. aud Nation.
/ think the following dates should De COM
memorated by displaying the flag on school
buildings:
Feb. -, Lincoln's Birthday, 1909.
Feb. % Washington's Birthday, 1882.
March II, Evacuation of Boston by British,
1776.
April 2, Jefferson's Birthday. 1913.
April g. Lees Surrender, 1865.
April 10, Battle of Lexington, 1775.
May ii, Springfield organized as town,
1886.
May %, Foundation of jamestown. Va, 1907.
May Sc Memorial Day. 156S.
june Il, Battle OF Bunker Ill., f175.
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Sept. 5 First Continental Congress, l774.
Sept. IL, United States Constitution adopted,
I759.
Oct. IL, Discovery of America. 1892.
Oct. IL, Surrender of Bnrgeyne III.
Oct. 10. Surrender of Corn wallis, 1871.
Nov. %, Evacuation OF New York by the
British, 1883.
Dec. l6. Boston Tea Party. 1T3.
Dec. 81, Landing of the Pilgrims, 1920.
IL ia I'm he hnnpd that I'm fpyy yaars avnrv
school IN the land will possess flag, and the
flag salute become part of the daily program.
Yours, Pro Patria-
Lillian knight, Member of National Progress
Committee. Montevideo, Mimi.
ADVANTAGES OF THE COUNTRY.
DEAR &C. FRIENDS: As the Spring returns
and | look upon the beauties of Nature rs we
see them in the country wonder how any
one can say he likes the city best.
/ know the city has many advantages which
the country has not in business, education, etc.
yet how much nearer we seem to Nature and
Natures God when VIC see the clear, blue sky
unciouded by Car and factory smoke; the
beautiful flowers, which all may gather and en-
joy the green grass, on which all may tread
with no fear Of trespassing; tho clear, cold
water coming from some spring well, which
is free to rich and poor alike; and inhale pure
air, which Is so necessary for health.
Then, too. We can see and hear the birds in
their freedom as they warble forth their songs
oil praise; We can gather fruit fresh and sweet
and Vegetables crisp with the morning dew;
and enjoy fresh milk, butter and eggs, which
are so scarce in the city.
Then, think OF the new mown hay whose per-
flme is sweeter than any we can buy.
Ii seems TO me / can hear someone say:
Well, the writer knows nothing of the work
which must be dome" All there you are mis-
taken, for | have lived in the country the most
Of my life, and if we do have to work so do
city people, unless they arc blessed with big
bank account; and our surroundings are much
more favorable for US than theirs for them.
Talking Of this brings TO mind song once
heard. which ran something like this:
Let other girls who love il best
The gloomy town enjoy.
With dusky walls and dirty streets
To ramble through aud by.
"But fiowery fields and shady woods
Aud sunny skies for me;
He'er marry in my life,
A farmers bride III be.n
am certain, too. that we in the country are
just as patriotic, if not quite as progressive as
our city cousins.
wonder why some of the &C who live near
the ocean do not write, describing the beauties
of their surroundings. /, for one, would think
1t very interesting as we'll as instructive. ]
would like to exchange autographs with some
of those so situated. Loyalty
Annetta Markham Eagle, Wis.