The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-30
A NATURAL BEAUTY SPOT
fANDS THE STAFF FROM WHICH
THE STARRY BANNER
FLOATS.
sAToRs OF NO MEAN PowEF
Ike Part in the Exercises Which
Mark the Raising of the
Flag.

rm, lying on the grass, kicking up the
st, giggling, whispering and chatter
g. the school children of the West
lie assembled yesterday afternoon at
30 o'clock to enjoy and assist in a
g raising, which was one Of the most
illiant of such occasions. From the
stance came the sounds of busy
y of commerce, where rose the smoke
hundreds of industries, the spires of
, aurches and great public buildings.
eiow the Father of Waters, took his
eBt way to the sea. The scene was
Of unusual beauty, and suggestive
IS. All the fruits of modern advance
ant were clearly seen from the heights
the bluff, showing the result of that
: arican liberty which was symbolized
the great flag, which was lifted
er the heads of the people.
The children assembled were under
direction of Prof Congdon, and
any who are to sing in the living flag
orYs were present, dressed in their
~ robes of liberty with ravishing
tie red and white caps, on their
lads. AS if in support of the foreign
ediction that American women will
on govern the country, three-f ourths
the children present were girls, and
e few boys there kept we'll in the
..ckgr I'D while the predominant to e
the music was high, shrill and girl
4.
Seldom has a more distinguished
altering been assembled, than the
Nn$ourse of men on the platform. Such
tmes as Senator c. K. Davis, Capt
enry A. Castle, Judge William Kelly
commander ]. ]. McCardy and o. B.
wis show the high character of the
ttertainment. The exercises opened
til the raising of the large flag pre-
nted by the ladies of the West side
T the occasion. Two old soldiers,
r. Messenger and G. Fales, raised the
nblem to the accompaniment of
Marching Through Georgia" sung by
"a childish voices. A poem entitled,
Why We Raise the Flag" was read
Mrs. G. F. Clifford, it's author. The
Aderlying sentiment that there Is
wv no North and no South, met with
ppfcciation by the audience. The first
peaker was then introduced by J. G.
ryant, principal of the Humboldt
Ugh school Mayor Doran said in
distance:
An occasion like this might stimulate the
lmb. There is only one thing to regret.
ne marked predominence of the girls in this
thering. The flag is the sheet anchor of
r hope, and it is desirable to instill the
me feeling In the minds Of the young. /
We no marked ability a speaker and
II leave the oratory to the distinguished
ntlemen who occupy this platform with me-
have been brought here a citizen of the
sxth ward TO welcome these brilliant speak
y II bid them and and all of you hearty
hl&ome.''
Mayor Doran spoke among other
ings of the great beauty of the flag
- hich was raised, saying: TT is I'M
1oubtedly the most conspicuous flag
iat will appear in this city during
lis encampment."
secure this encampment," said Capt.
A. Castle. He continued facetious-
That the ladies largely outnmber the
en- here is a. demonstration that in courage
d patriotism in this country the ratio is
teen women to one man. They have done
Dnders in helping with the work of this
ldertaking. The preparations have cost
IN time and little money but if moth
more was done. if they should stop right
re, we would be amply repaid in the les
ms 1t has taught us. particularly the young
inong us. of patriotism and the knowledge
our country's history. Over no one will
e encampment exert more influence than
ler the corporations and large-monied con-
- rms or this city. 1t will be worth all the
ST from a financial standpoint but Its
ieatest result is In the development of
1d !0r ones country in the young of this
After a patriotic song by the chorus
children. Commander J. j. McCardy
as introduced and said:
fVhe Grand Army has been working fol-
AXIS at one object the raising of the flag
he work first began in the schools. unit
Nv every school house boasts flag The
lslng OF nag at any time is an inspiring
ght particularly so on the field of battle
WISH mad language to describe hae
l'sing saw down in Dixie before the war. !
Ihen ne proved to the delighted and
tentive little ones that if he did not
assess the language to describe it as
would wish. he had the power to
axe them feel 1t. IT was the story of
e raising of a regiment for the war
Id the influence of the flag welded
yourg and enthusiastic speaker
an audience whom he was trying
persuade to join him. One Of the
Test sDeeches of the afternoon was
en- delivered by Senator c. K. Davis
said among other interesting re-
arks:
i,.ln contemplating the history of our coun
now 12O years old, | am firmly per
AIDED that this nation was founded by ant
IL continue to go on under divine provi
X
ing more divine than human. This fla.
have seen raised today is the emblem o
n nation in its trinity. The white. tn,
rtue ana purity OF its women: the red, thu
. avery of its men; the blue. the heavenly
udance. 1t typifes the liberty and free
m we enjoy as unconsciously as the air w,
e2lhe. | am going to say something O
using all the passions of men, remember
at those things are transitory. Never los,
sht of the fact that all parties are flghtin,
the conservation of the country and pro
elton to its sacred emblem. Men differ il
is world. Some have fuller ability SOM
ore encouraging circumstances and sur
findings, but in one thing they may be equa
IN PATRIOTISM. One OF the main lessons o
life is the love of our country and tn
g whose stars have burned in every corne
the globe.''
A short history Of the flag was theY
ven by 0. B. Lewis, who told in al
entertaining manner some of TIL,
cidents in our country's history
here the flag figured prominently
Jtdge William Louis Kelly's speech
hich was perhaps the most elabo
tie on the programme, was In full a:
llows:
ladies' and Gentlemen. Mr. Mayor. NJ,
low Citizens: What is the true signifl
nee of this gathering? Why this cere
my? Why are these children from tn
lool rooms here? Why these young me-
young women? Why these gray-heade,
IS, and why these women upon who's
rvs Gods royal crown of motherhood ha
sted7
They are not here merely to look out fron
is Prospect terrace over the homes q
Irts of trade of very busy and Progressive
Y. We are not here to feast our eyes upol
scene of natural beauty unsurpassed il
Ike earth. Nor standing under the broa,
nopy OF the sky-in sight of sweepin,
and plain, through which the broad
sasted Father of Waters. like a giant un
aimed. has cloven his royal passageway-t
aathe this pure air flteeed through tn
re sunshine of Minnesota, until we thanl
great Creator for the very luxury O
ing No! not for these-though all o
nm are good.
Why are We herei To unfurl to the air
zee OF wooden cloth, deity woven by tn
nds of labor?
TO exhibit to admiring eyes this fruit o
loom? To pay homage to fair finger
II have blended in beauty these hroal