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om. 1t required a race of hardy adveu-

turers, men Ut answering courage to
people thus wilderness. Men firm In
their convictions, undaunted In their en- .
deavors and of sterling worth, could
alone brave the dangers OF tbs deep,
d the lurking terrors OF an unknown
| shore. Sucn were tho men who laid
| the corner stene of this msi.stic temple
Of liberty. They reared up d it's founda-
| tioD, fabric which wss destined to sur
pass the most sanguine hopes OF its pro-
jectors. 1t was not strange that ne-
ton born amid the most stirring vicIssi-
tudes, raised upon virgin soil, and led
on by the lofJiest Am bition, should rapid
ly assume proud and exalted position
| among he older peoples,
Nor IS it matter of surprise that in
the dissemination of university of
| ideas from a foreign shore, there should
| be scattered the germs of a noxiOus pro-
duct, which was destined to disturb tn
general onam nifty, excite dlscord and
produce chaos. The inst tuition OF elsv-
cry wa, not indigenous to our soil. 1t
wss Established by C mpulsion, and ex
listed at the will of the mother country.
L. w2e 81 exotic, and tiourished oDlN
by careful nurture under the auspices
of Royalty and through the protecting
patronage OF an aristrocratic spirit
1t was the antipodes of American in
stituiIons. 1t was the natural foe to
every noble impulse which inspired the
founders of the Republic. This dual
status could not long remain in quiet re-
pose. The a ly patriots longed TO wipe
out the stain of slavery from the fair
land of liberty. It's apparent insigniti
cance at the time lulled them into fan
cled security. The young Republic
bounding forward 10 its prosperous Ca
reer, gave little heed to the roaring of
the coming tempest, and the mutterlDgs
OF disappointed ambition. The storm
cloud broke at last and grim-visaReO
war burst upon tie scene in all its hide
Gus deforDity.
The second great struggle for liberty
was successfully concluded, and the Im-
mortal Lincoln preserved ;hat which the
immortal Washington esta blish ID. We
have been taught 10 the bitter school OF
adversely, that free institutions can only
% perpetuated when firmly founded up
on the bhsls Of education. Liberty ano
enlightm ut go hand in hand.
The rapid progress Of our nation in all
he arts of material prosperity, issolely
due TO the persistent and careful nui-
ture of our educational facilities.
Scholastic training inspires the youth |
full mind with vigorous impulse; incul- |
Gates that spirit OF patriotism, which lie |
the only safe guard against the insidlous |
approaches of subtle foes.
Our public schools ara the palladium |
OF American liberty. Today we cele-
brate the raising of freedoms standard. |
1t is exceedingly appropriate that this |
flag should float ia full and lasting view |
+ the American school children. Ii il |
the pride OF the patton; the ideal of rep |
rrsentat We liberty. The typical stand |
ard OF progress aud loyal citizenship,
and the un versal dread of all tie foes OF |
freedom and educPtiop. On this ami
verssry of the immortal Washington, let |
freedom ring Let all eyes turn to thaI /
starry inner with religious fervor. Lee |
US cherish it with patriotic devot on.
Friends. there is not room enough in
this Republic for any other flag, but |
that.
Let US uphold it with undying zeal.
Let us advance its triumphs to still |
greater and broader domaine, until the |
principles which it represents shall en-
circle the world with q halo of living
and eternal light
When freedom'1 flag shall be injured,
Upon the throne OF PROSTATE Klngs,
And times inglorious past shall be,
As old and long forgotten things.
Then shall the patriot bero's name
Stand boldly .orth, the crowning gem,
The talism ard brightest star
That shines 10 glory's disdem.
Music. -. ...... Philharmonic Band |
The Vow OF Washington .....
L. DTScD an
George Washington. -. Alfred Trlppel
What Washington and his Wife
would think of Slang. nV...
Harry Barnett and Agnes Bethune
Music Philharmonic B nd
Washir gtou Four Boys
Ours is the Fag Of Liberty and.
Right. Song. ....... The School
Stars and Stripes. .. . Hortercis Dalton
Flag Drill .......... Twenty Pupils
The Flags birthday on the Water.
49,. go. ......... Nine Pupils
America. Song -.
Led by the Students of the UGi-
versity il which Everybody will
please unite.