The National tribune., 1897-06-17
PATRIOTIC NEW YORK
Important Work Accomplished
by the G. A. R. Memorial
Committee.

letter was published emanating from the NJ e.
mortal Committee. GAR, OF New York City, IN
reference to the public schools. 1t was IN
obedience to the General Order of Commander
in-Chief Clarksou on this important sueJect,
and the Metropolis led the procession IN carry
ing out the good work. 1t will be remembered
that several years ago the GAR. took up and
Endorsed the matter of military drill In the
schools. New York City at once set TO work es-
tsblishing the American Guard, composed OF the
bows in the public schools. An Advisory Coun-
Gil was formed composed of the Committee OF
the Board of Education on Military Drill. the
Principals of all male schools. and the Com
manders of the Sc GAR. Posts in the City.
This BODY, of which Commissioner OF Edu-
cation j. A. Goulden, at that time COMMANDER
of Hancock Post aud the originator Oh tne
proposition in the Board of Education ana the
organizer of the Council, was President Tor
two years met monthly and had 1000 boys
Organized iato companies. battalions, and regi.
meuts. drilled and disciplined. On Memorial
Dsy, 1895. 10000 of these boys, known as the
American Guard, in 16 regiments, three prl-
gades and one division with a full complement
of officers. marched in the parade. Ex-fresl-
dent Harrison, who reviewed the parade on
that occasion, paid high tribute to the soioier-
IN
soldiers They march like Regulars, was
the opinion of Comrade Harrison.
The Memorial Committee on May IS, 1877.
the same day the letter was sent to the POST
Commanders, notified the Principals OF the Zoo
schools in the city of the order Of Commander
in-Chief Garrison. The comrades responded
generously. The applications for speak ers came
in with rush, so that all the schools with but
a few exceptions were honored by the presence
of GAR men in uniform at the celebration,
Nav 2s The limited time following the re-
CENT of the order from Gen. Garrison mace IL
herculean task for the Chairman Col. j. a.
Goulden but right royalty did be discharge his
duty. The most satisfactory reports from the
Principals and comrades have been received py
him. showing the wisdom of the Commander
in-Chief in the matter. Below are given ex-
tracts from few of these letters:
Accent warmest thanks for sending Col Henry
a. Adams 10 this school Memorial Day. Has
address was one of the most Interesting, instTuc-
tive and patriotic that have ever heard ihe
EOo pupils were fascinated. Ii WAS vivid picture,
and his descriptive powers left deeper impress
of patriotism than dozen addresses by civilis.s.
trust the 9. A. r. will continue the praise"or'hs
work.-JOsEPH II. WADE Principal, orainu mar
School No. %, Mulberry aud Bayard streets, New
York City.
1t gives me great pleasure to report that the OBJ
ject of your Memorial Committee TO AID IN teaehhs
patriotism the children of the pub &c schools as
most undoubtedly been attained by the eloquent
and interesting addresses Of Comrades Gen. " M
Barry aud Robert Mcclure. delivered in this De-
partment on Friday last. Tie veterans were EN-
Enthusiastically received by the boys. and listened
to with the closest attention. Their references 10
the patriotic feelings which cause The heart 10
throb and the blood to tnge in person who sud.
: denly bebods his country flag In a foreign iaho
gave the Memorial Day exercises new sgnin
canoe 10 the pupils, and this was shown oy lli :,
spirit with which the Star Spangled Banner
was sung at The close of the addresses.-JoHN r.
TowNELY. Principal Male Department Grammar
School No. IL. 81 Madison street. New YORK City.
We were favored on Friday last. Col. E. O NJ.
Condor with us. aud gave an Interesting talk
10 the school. We simply delighted with
him.-SAxuEL MoREHoUsE. Principal. Grammar
School No. a. II North Moore street. New YORK
City.
The gentlemen whom you so kindly assigned TO
our school. Comrades Thomas Moore and Alfred j.
Tier gave very interesting talks 10 the boys. They
were not of an oratorcai nature, but were very In
etruciive aud interesting to The boys. thank you
I'm the name of the school for their services.-JoHS
DwYER. Principal. Grammar School No. 3, ~ King
street, New York City.
desire TO express my thanks for the members of
the q A r. sent here 10 assist in the celebration of
Memorial Day and in teaching that most import
subject, patriotism. to the young Americans in
my school. thank you personally for all yonr
efforts 10 help make our program worthy OF the
day we ceebrs,ed.-J. FRANK WRIGHT. Principal,
Male Department. Grxmnar School No. z, 60 Chrys-
tie street, New York City.
The comrades who have reported in glowing
terms the satisfactory condition of the schools
visited were Gen. w. II. Morris. Gen. Geo. B.
Loud, Gen. G. w. Chappell. Gen. g. NJ. Barry,
Coils. Adams. Badger. Owen, Scott. Reddy, Judge
Steiner, Judge Lsngbein, Judge Jerooman,
Commanders Eckstein, England. McNally,
Long, Moore, Tee, Lord, Smith, King Scott,
and others.
Department Commander Albert D. Shaw, who
visited New York City on June and 9. was so
highly impressed with this matter that be will
issue order urging all Posts in the State to
take up the subject at once and carry il to a
successful issue. He will also consult State
Superintendent of Public Education Skinner,
and secure his cooperation in this laudable
and patriotic movement