Evening journal., 1897-11-23

also two large silver corner plates, en-
graved with branches of peach trees. |
in fruit, and a couple of sprigs of the |
same also in silver. 1t rests on a (
handsome oak frame.
Surrounding it were the members of |
the Board of Education and several |
prominent citizens. When President |
Charles Baird, of the Board of Educa-
tion stepped to the front of the stage |
the vast audience, the beaming faces Of |
the children, the presence. of the ma
rines, was a scene never to be forgot |
ten. Mr.. Baird, in a few short re-
marks, introduced the little speaker of |
the occasion, John, Aspin Kienle. The
youth, as he stepped to the front of the
stage, was greeted with vociferous ap-
plause from the assembled pupils and
the bigger folk. Master Kienle, in a
clear and well-modulated voice, said:
"Mr. Chairman. Captain Todd, Officers
of the Wilmington and Friends:
There were in the public schools last
year 10.261 boys and girls. and in their
behalf l give you a cordial welcome to
the city, such a welcome as can only
come from ten Thousand healthy, in
dependent American oAi.dtsn. We
know that it is a great hon-r fer Uncie
Sam to name a gunboat for the city of
Wilmington, and since we represent
about one-seventh OF the population.
we Thought that we were entitled TO
take a prominent part in the program Of
to-day. Some one said: The children
are to have a side-show all TO them
selves l hope, gentlemen, before We
are through that you will think that
the side show has eclipsed the circus
You will probably be very we'll ac-
quainlbed with us before you leave the
Christiana river, and believe That cur
enthusiasm, at least, win win your
friendship. You, Captain Todd, repre-
| sent the strong arm of the nation. We
represent the weak and dependent, and
we look to you for protection. We ex-
pect you to uphold the honor Of our
country, whose future depends upon
God and the children. Love for ones
native land strengthens net only indi-
vidual but national character, and
gives birth to the civic pride, which
| leads to demonstration like this to-
| day. / have the honor to ask you TO
accept from The children this Holy
/ Bible, a book that nobody ever cut
grows, and which widens and deepens
with our years 1t is a whOle-hearted
| token of our goodwill, and we hope
| it will always serve to remind you Of
the boys and girls in your naalve land
who are following the career Of thu
/ Wilmington with patriotic inte-ess
| wherever she may float With such a
| chart you cannot fail TO steer the rud.
| der straight and command the empire
| OF the sea"
During the part of the speech where
Master Kienle removed the flag which
covered the Bible the audience greeted
the act with applause.
Commander Todd, of the gunboat, in
a few felicitous remarks, accepted the
Bible.
He said: Members of the Beard Of
Education, School Children and Mayor:
This is indeed a great day for Us. We
bare proud to be among you, and this
vast gathering Of children represent
ing, as it does, young America, glad
dens cur hearts and inspires us with
better thoughts. Never in the history
of our country has such a memeneo
been given to a naval vessel. and We
fully appreciate the gift, land | know
that when the officers of the gunbCat
Wilmington shall read its divine pages
their memory will be carried back to
this day. Again I say Ohat we arc
glad to be among you, and we hope al
ways to cherish the fond idea that tbs
great Book CT Books, which / now ac-
cept. came from the patriotic Chilirer
of Wilmington"
At the close CT the address Com
mander Todd was greeted with a true
American yell. In fact, the Cheering
throughout the ceremonies was deafen.
ing. Commander Todd after NE ad
dress, selected Ethel Allen, a pupil o
No. 10, from the audience and tied ;
blue ribbon around her shoulder
The exercises opened with prayer b!
Bishop Coleman.
The children then sang America
and other national airs. At the clos
Of the exercises, the marines forme,
a line of march and escorted the Hol!
Book to the vessel.
GOOD MUSIC AND MARCHING.
The natty Delaware College Cadets
in their swell gray suits, fitting then
like gloves, arrived at the Baltimor
Z and Ohio station this afternoon at 1921
! under command of Lieutenant Gordon
U. S. A..
The cadets were met by Hyatt's Mill
tary Band. and, with the band ait thei
Z head, they marched in two cOmpanie
to the Auditorium, whore lunch wa
a | served. They then proceeded to tn
$ Armory, where they joined the mill
o tary forces.
e THE NATIONAL GUARDS MOVE
> MENTS.
Companies A, c, f and X, Of tn
first battalion, First Infantry, N. G. ID
assembled in obeisance to the spetil
4 orders CT Colonel Wickersham about
i O'Clock. All was hustle about uhe plac
= at that hour, and q couple Of tunes b
the band made the occasion smack {
real preparation for battle.
The soldiers had slhined UP all thel
e accOutrements for battalion drill les
l. night and made a fine appearance 1
= their full dress parade suits. Outsid
= the ArmOry were two prancing mount
f for the two handsome officers Of tn
n day and cOmmandants of The regimen
o Colonel c. M. Stevenso
g erl1 7 ir1Itenant H. " d. BO5tes VIII