Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-01
bERkLEY MEMS And I'D lRTISEMENTS

''''HSAi nave III SlGW one great
end. one grand purpose-the elevation
OF the minds of the youth of America
until those minds reach that high state
OF claiming equality with the best re-
3ectlnG as unworthy OF American dig
NIFTY that which would smirch. tarnish
OF degrade And may that spirit which
animated our forefathers in the strug-
gle for the supremacy of the right con-
tinue to inspire those who believe in
the PRINCIPLES of virtue, liberty and
patriotism as eNemplifisd here this hour
Learn We. therefore. We who will
listen to the words of wisdom and truth
winch fall from the lips of those who
endeaVor to inculcate in your minds in
this Schoolhousc knowledge of YOUR
country and of your pcople-a knowl.
edge that will prove a power In the
future history of America. Learn there
that American liberty Is priceless
ooon, the greatest and highest privilege
ever enjoyed by man. Remember, too,
that the blood of England. of Holland
ana OIL France, wrung drop by drop by
the agony of three frightful persecu-
tons, was mingled by the hand of
providence In the Alcmbic of America.
10 be distilled by the fierce fires of the
revolution into tho most previous elixir
OIL the ages. 1t is. thcrefore,to the grand
ucr and chiralry of American manhood
mat we can stand here to-day and ex-
countries. but that We are Americans in
the truest. broadcast and purest sense of
me term. American liberty, beEotten
oS patriotism, is rich in Its material
Its sources, like the beautiful and
romantic fountains of the great deep
among the hills. are to be found among
the neVer-dying truths of mankind"
captain Bland spoke at length, pay
Ing high tribute to the flag the
great principles ii represents. the pa
triotism which erected and steadily
maintains 1t as the proud emblem Of
the free. and to the organization
which is doing much to stimulate and
support the'cause OF popular education.
re clqSed as follows:
But single chapter. does the Amer
,can revolution form in the volume OF
human fate. From the fountains of
the city of Syracuse in ancient Greece.
oetore they were choked, with the dead
leavesn from the fallen trees, of civili-
cation. from the rude strength poured
by barbaric TRANSMISSION. into the
veins of dying Rome. from the insti-
tutes of Gaius, and the Pandccts of
Justlnian. from the laws of Alfred and
the Magma Charter of King John.
down to the present moment when the
old ship of state so richly frcighted
win the rights of men. upon the lordly
current Of Liberty. sails out into the
boundless ocean of the future. has
freedom been the beacon so eagerly
sought.
"Boundlcss ocean. did say? Yes,
for upon the shores of that illimltable
sea stands the Temple of Truth That
Temple is ours, therefore let us keep
it holy. Aye, keep it filled with the
light and fire of patriotism. and with
mat spirit burning in our hearts, kim
died by the knowledge gained by the
examples of our forefnthers that we
might ever be free. will forever cause
that temple to be the blessed hope and
incentive of the highest aims OF Amer
lean manhood. based upon the founda-
ton of right, justice and love OF coun-
try.
OTHER OBSERVANCES.
Thanksgiving Day was very generally
observed In various ways yesterday.
Most OF the places OF business were
closed after II m. and the mana gers.
clerks and employees sought some
amusement-sonie at the football field.
some at the flag raising. some to see the
great whale ut Pleasure Beach. some
ut the Thanksgiving services ut Arm
strong Memorial. while others spent a
pleasant afternoon driving in the coun-
Try. The dag was beautiful and the
temperature of the weather. made II nil
the more delightful.
MIR. FRED SMITH DEAD.
Mr.. Fred Smith. Of Berkeley. who frac-
tured his skull i'll n fall while working
for the Southern railway at Pinncr's
Point some three weeks ago, and who
was taken To St Vincents Hospital.
Norfolk. where he has been under treat
ment since. died at that institution YES
terday. The deceased was born In Eng
land and was % years or age He Is
survived by mother and sister, who
reside In Bcrkley.-Hls "reminiscences
turned over to Undertaken e. L. Cox
to be prepared for funeral and inter-
ment. which will take place from st.
Thomas p. e. Church Saturday after
noon ut o'clock.
BAILEY-RUGGLES
Miss Clarrisa Harris Ruggles, one of
Beriley's popular young ladies. and MIR.
w. I. Bailey, popular voting busI-
ness man of Washington, n. c., were
married at u o'clock yesterday at the
residence of the brides sister. Mrs. b.
NJ. Morgan, on Berkeley avenue. Rev.
w. p Porter. of the Main Street Chris
tan Church, OBLIGATED.
The Darlors we're beautifully decor
ated for the occasion with ported plants
and cut flowers. The best man was Mr.
John Mobiles, of Washington. n. c..
and the maid of honor Miss Josephine
Porter. of Portsmouth
The bride was attircd in gray trav-
cling suit and black velvet hat. and
the maid of honor wore white organ
die. The groom and his best man were
attired in conventional black.
After receiving the congratulations of
their many friends. the bride and groom
left for their future home Washing
ton. n. G. They were the recipients of
many handsome presents.
JONES-M CLELLAN.
beautiful home wedding was Gel
ebrated at the residence of Mrs. a.
Jones, on Berkley avenue. last night at
$3.50 O'Clock, when her winsome and ac-