The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-10-07
STARS AND STRIPES.
FLAG RAISING AT WAUGH.
TOWN PUBLIC SCHOOL.

Patriotic Work of Jr. o. u. A. NJ
Large Attendance and Much En-
thusiasm-Eloquent Speeches.
A Bountiful Spread.
Waughtown was absolutely in the
hands of the Junior Order of United
American Mechanics Saturday and ev-
identlv royalty enjoyable season it
was for the sJuniors and the peo-
pie. It was a Flag raising and
basket picnic" day and the abundant
success which has Characterized SINH
lar events during past years was a
strong drawing card in attracting
large attendance Verify they were
not disappointed. The exercises be-
gan at 10 O'Clock when Centerville
Couucil No 20, under whose auspices
the event was given, started from
their rendt Zvous for Waughtown'S
public schnol building where the new
national flag was To f1oat to the breeZes
and duriug the coming months infuse
patriC tism into the hearts and minds
of Young Americans.
At ii o'clock the rendition OF the
pre-arraDged program was entered
upon at the school grounds. More
tendance The ever popular Center
Vile brass band was there and made
the welkin ring with national airs and
other patriotic and devotional selec-
tions.
There was fervent prayer by Rev.
Dr. Greasy.
Lieut.. Gov c. A Reynolds. on behalf
of the Junior Order, elcomed the peo'
pie in a highly appropriate manner.
Mr.. Lorenzo Norvell presented the
national flag to the school aud right
gracefully and eloquently did he per
form the duty Then followed the
presentation of the Holy Bible which
was made by Rev DR. Greasy in one
OF the most forcihle speeches Of the
day. Indeed 81 appropriate and prac
tical was this address that THE SEN
space hermit
The fl " and Bible were accepted by
Prof F. Guide on behalf Of the pub
lie school, pledging the best eff 'rts Of
the faculty to train the young minds
in their charge in patriotic and re-
liginus channels.
Fnrthwith, at 1890 o'clock, amidst
loud huzzas and in tune to the thrill
ing strains Of America" by the band,
'Old Glory" was run up the flag staff
and the folds of the stars and stripes
fl tshed to the ftful breeZes and from
every heart in the delighted audience
ascended the fervent PRAYER that
"Long She Might Wave Over the
Land of the Free and the Home Of
The Brave"
Dinuer was next In order and in the
grove long tables had been improvised
and upon them the ladies had spread
such an abundant and delicious feast
as poor mOrtals and especially news
paper people seldom enjoy. Indeed
the Sentinel scribe did not partake of
this one out had to tear himself away
from even these pleasant and tempt
ing epvironments and HE away to the
Twin-City.
AT ..'clock DR.. II E. McIver and
Rev. Lee Harroll were to have ad
dressed the people on the great prin-
ciples of the Junior Order, but for
some as yet unknown cause neither OF
them was on hand. However Lieut.
Gov Reynolds, DR.. Greasy, Rev. S. f.
Conrad and others made appropriate
speeches and altogether the day has
been a thoroughly enjoyable and sue
| cessfui one.
Councillor r S. Nissen served most
efficiently as master of ceremonies
| and in many ways contributed to the
general success of the event.
THE SENTINEL congratulates the
Juniors upon the result OF the days
celebration. This is noble work and
| abundantly merits the greatest pros
| perity.
COUNTY TREASURER'S REPORT.
What August Ten of Court Cost
New School Houses.
| County Treasurer Kerner makes the
following report regarding county
finances:
Balance on hand July 1st, 8 5.34l q
Amt reed July and Aug. 6,079 %
| s1142O sc
Amt exp'd July and Aug. 6 3s7 81
Balance Sept. 1st, 5,03S IL
or which sum $4,375 II is school
fund aud $610 Is general fund; cash
in Office, S48 OIL.
AUGUST TERM OF COURT.
Witness and Solicitor fees and otheI
fees collected and paid by Clerk n1
Court out of county fund, 1852 80
court officer, about S72.
SCHOOLS.
There are now 81 school districts
Two more will be formed this yea
| with two new houses to be built. ont
at Bethania and one al Dosier. Ever
effort will be made to pay all count,
claims promptly.
The Crystal Maze.
Col. G.. e Webb, Secretary of tn
Winston Fair Association, received |
letter last Thursday from Richard d
Levitts, Professor of the "Crysta
Maze Co." stating that he would b.
here with his various attractions dur
Esfr oh from
paper published at Allentown, Pa.
| Hhere a Eair is in nroRress this week