The times., 1898-02-22
WASHINGTON DAY EXERCISES.
Interesting Addresses BY the In
structors of Wilson School

Interesting Addresses BY the In
structors of Wilson School
The Washington Day exercises of the
Wilson school were held Yesterday in the
hall of Wayland Seminary. Mr.. Robert
H. Terrill presided. Pros. Kelly Mill
er was the orator
Prof Miller said:
God intended that on this contingent there
should be planted great and neY form OF govern.
ment To carry into execution His wonderful
plans He gave to the country George Washington
a great and consummate1 lender, both IN peace
and III war. We only get proper conception
OF the men who devoted their lives and dedicated
their talents TO the establishment and mainten.
ancc OF our nation by celebrations like this, and
by occasions that frequently bring before the peo
pie the deeds and words OF these uien. We are
met TODAY to hold up before yDI our future men
and women the grand and nobse life OF the great
central figure OF our revolutionary war, that YOU
may draw from il those lessons that, every Ameri
can boy and girl OF every and color and every
condition should learIr-lessons /, OF patriotism.
The patriot is the man who loIcs his country, who
is devoted to his coUntry,s welfare, and who
will defend that country and its interests even
with his life. The man who would do less than
this Is lacking in one OF the highest attributes OF
humanity lie knows not what flial affection IS
and the chances are that he would not fight to
protect the parents VINO gave him existence. As
was said two thousand years ago 50 1t is said to-
day, Our country is the common parent OF Us
when danger threatens her from within or from
without. it is not only appropriate and right, but
it Is the duty of every boy and girl connected with
ON public schools TO cultivate love for the
flag that waves above this building. II Is our
countrys dag, and il is dear to Inc a it Is to
any man this continent, care not what his
complexion may be- IL is thc flag under which
The Black Regiment" fought ut Fort Wagner.
We regret that in this great country, OF which we
are a part. there he any such thing pre-
iudice against any special class o its citizens.
Arpfy th3f I Il :
a prejudice based foundation than the
color OF a mans skin. II cannot long endure
in this progressive age when here aud in all other
countries, men are demanding and obtaining that
measure OF freedom. justice and equality that
rightfully belongs TO a free man. Let MS be
patient Our salvation depends conducting
ourselves that in the future, as in the past, 70
man can point his finger at US and say truthfully
we have not done duty citizens Let ia
so walk that every man can say, II ne viii, NO
portion OF the nation has been more loyal TO this
country and more patriotic in sentiment than
the Negro American.
Prof. Kelly Miller said
It is not necessary for me to recount the great
deeds and achievements OF George Washington.
These have become familiar to you during your
whole school life, and especially during the
preparation for these exercises. deem il
profitable point out some OF the simpler virtues
of this great man, and TO urge you TO eXemplify
them in the plans and purposes OF your lives.
Washington a man of courage and fidelity
to duty He manifested these qualities from his
earliest boyhood When a task was set before
him. he pressed forward to its accomplishment
that confronted him. II you would accomplish
any worthy ends in life, you must pursue the
straight line OF duty and not stand idly bevailing
the barriers and obstacles which you imagine
impede your progress 1t requires your part
courage, resolution, and determination OF spirit
TO reach the goal OF any worthy ambition.
Washington patriotic Perhaps that
ever lived manifested such disinterested devotion
or contributed more distinguished services 10 his
country than he whose memory we celebrate to-
day. When we contrast the rude, primitive con-
ditions of a century ago with the grand and
glorious country which we now nhabit, it is
easily seen what a debt OF love- loyalty, and
patriotic devotion you owe your native land
Washington loved country which could do but
litte-ior him-how much more should you love
the country which places at yous disposal all of
the advantages OF civilization
Washington set before him lofty IDEALS the ends
he aimed at We're his Gods. his rountry's afd
truths May your ideal be high, your
deavor faithful. and your motives "a pure.
BY initiating the virtues of this great man and
cherishing them in your own life. you will erect
a monument that is more expressive of apprecis
tion than yon shaft that points its marble form
he eXemplitied are ncubatedS upon the minds OF
the Young he will surely live forever as FIRST in
war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his
countrymen.
The program follows:
Reading OF Scripture and-pesyer, Rev. Hoyey,
president of Wayland Seminary; song Tribute
Sne 5G &asa a ] Jennie sss9 fes1ng sa%
solo, 1T Was Not So to Be- Mr.. William
Goodrich; quotations. Ella Thomas, Pearl Smith,
Helen Moss, Bertha Hacket, Maud Morgan Mar.
garet Washington Preston Forrest. Ada Hender-
son, Charles Willis. Raymond Carter, Alice
Coleman, and Rosa Piper; solo, Flag Of the
Come to Tell of Washington" Alfred Prize; reel
tation, Which General?'' Jacob Selvin; reci-
tation. ''Thou Who DwelIeski" Ella jackson;
Washington Letter Exercise, Charlotte Thomas,
Claudine Taylor, Fanny Elliot, Pauline Thomas,
India Morgan. Joseph Loving, John Fearing,
Joseph Plummer, ,Marcelus Turner. and Joseph
Greenhowe; song, Columbia, I" school and a,,-
Lucas; recitation, "Raise the Banner Ester
Jones; recitation ''In Honor of Washington"
Albert Gaines; flag drill Evelyn Mess. Flossie
Childs, Caroline Slaughter Lurena Scott, Luther
Ross, Hattie Hurd. BENJAMIN Piper. Joseph Ed
monsoon Clinton johnson, Jesse Brice, Maud
Fleming. and Harvey Berkeley; solo, Battle
Hymn" Mr. William Elkins: @Fafn0ns Birth
days" Madeline Smith, Coretta Lee. John
Walker, and EVELYN Porter; recitation Mount
Times" Jesse Briee; solo, '.The krickerbock.
ers,'' Mr.. William Goodrich; "a Rally" Ethel
James, Mabel Browne. Grace Riley. Catherine
Turner. recitation, ITO Be Like Washington,
Howard Brice; Farewell Address, Sarah Hen
son. song. ''Star-Spangled Hammer school and
audience; accompanies, Miss F. o. Talbot piano.
and Mr.. H. A. Wallace. cornet,
o. Talbot. L. J. Moss. c. f. Scott, d. A. Beck
ley, and NJ. b. May.
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