New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-01
STARS AND STRIPES UNFTRLED.
FLAG-RAISING AT THE STATEN ISLAND
ACADEMY-ADDREss BY THE PRIN-
CfPAL AND LETTER FROM
WILLIAM WINTER.

The grounds OF the Staten Island Academy, at st.
George. were thronged yesterday morning by hum
dreds OF students and their friends to witness tho
raising OF the flag The fire new pole. over
eighty feet in height had been presented by the
students and the occasion was one Of patriotic
enthusiasm and rejoicing. The exercises consisted
Of prayer by the Rev. Pascal Narrower. singing
OF patriotic songs by the pupils and short address
by the principal. Frederick E. Partington MI
Partngton's address in part follows:
The proposition to erect fagpole on this prop
dent OF the Board Of Trustee That .proposition
was made and recorded In tho books oi the BOARD
nearly TWO years ago. but other ana TOT tie mo mo
ment more pressing needs absorbed the attention
OF the academy and diverted ne Necessary Iunus
II was natural however, ihat during me present
year when the National Instinct OF patr9tiSin mas
tsef ,Se as etore sn 1atrots should
arise spont aneousy, and that there should be IN an
quate means for displaying the stars and Stripes:
Mr.. Winter again suggested a movement bul n.
to me a boy Of the junior class who proposed 70
start subscription among the scholars urgng that
scholars. From that practical proposition Ils
movement started II wa that boy who secured
pertaining the cost and Kind Of hdgpole needcu ana
whose mind was bent upon success a.. .o..
When all preliminaries were finished and the COSY
determined every class IN the school went rspuy
at work and IN ho time 1a ae sum the aas pn
chased and yoH are to zee to-day the fes"'S ''
To band Of students Ike yourselves. who have
shown such love Of country. such devotion TO ~
nag and such Interest in This school there arc
needed no word. Of any man to stir your hearts =,
and urge upon you good citizenship anG loyalty 10
In raising this nag to-day however. there are
some things which. as young students OF nlS'o,S;
National STRIFE have the Stars and stripes sgnihed
what they do today Not IN The liciilae OF any ~
said that this nae stood for united Nation. It
that all that horrible family dssension IF over tat
all people united. and that over Na.ion
Of unparalleled progress and pfosnerity oyer yer
the height Of tie glory. there waves but TINS one
I have seen many flags of many nations in my
day. and have been careful 20 observe ne .
prol1iced, / mean. ui,Sn to feelings the emotions.
upon the centres Of sympathy aad arfcuon. n '1~
Is any nag which 50 clearly upon its face hears me
whole history OF the nation. and which AT fIar'e
have never In any land seen such 'not.ons. s s
times on the verge Of tears as lhls nag pIoou~e
escape the conviction tha THE depth OF feeling Is due
o. ,hai is In our nag win It's nownr stripes and
field 81 stars that seem even ~ Gay IT, tl,.e
We need not dwell upon tho powe-. 'heref2re q
the Gag Of our country You Know MS W.. II.
that It sirs your hearts ond rn2kes You patTPnc s
and a desire 10 be right. 10 become citizens
be moderate I'm counsel 70 be- careful 10 incEH"nt
bring about the era Of peace
letter was then read 10y Augustus W Sexton.
secretary OF tho trustees from the president Of the
Board OF Trustees who had lot his home 'or Calf
fornia on Monday. and was therefore unahls 70 20
present Mr.. Winter regretted that he could not
10 a. tho dedication. but he wished 20 concur
heartily with tho sentiment Of The occasion Writ
ms tho pupils. he said
Il has been your pleasure 20 supply this great
want and enable rs n orr academy grounds So,
EMMY and with all honorable Observance 70 nnfnrl
the banner Of Tho United states Il IS the. symho!
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