The sun. (Wilmington, Del.) 1897-19??, 1901-06-15
FLAG DAY
OBSERVED
Anniversary Of the Birth Of Old
Glory.
EXERCISES In THE SCHOOLS
Picture of Lincoln Presented to the
High School in Behalf of j.
Edward Addicks--Patri-
Otic Sons Celebrate.
XERCISES In THE SCHOOLS
There was a general display


S versary Of the adoption of Ole
~Glory. Special exercises wer,
held by some Of the patriotic organiza
tions last evening.
The celebration was. however, continct
principally TO the public schools AM
appropriate exercises were held. III,
exercises in the Wilmington High Schoo
were of special interest, on account .,
The presentation to the school of beauti
rul life size portrait of Abraham Lin.
coin II Il handsome ok and gilt frame
1t is Il fine steel engraving. The audi
forum was crowded. The presentation
pf the portrait was made by Geo.sc w
Roberts for j. Edward .Addicks. III,
made an eloquent address. Ue brgan
by recital Of the history of the flag and
gave :hc historic basis Of the claim thot
he flag was first unfurled as n battle
lag in Delaware. He said the latte,
Fact of history had been dcyeloped in n
newspaper Office Of this city and in spite
'f II having been disputed. it had become
part Of the history Of the aag.
In presenting the portrait he eulocizcd
lincoln. the martyred president, as be-
hg the greatest mar this country had
ever produced. lie spoke of Mr.. Lin
com $ youth and rccited an incident said
% give the history of Mr.. Lncoln's study
nf grammar. Alr. Lincoln borrowed n
nook one day and went out into the
'irlds and throwing himself down on tbc
grass, read il through several times.
non closing the book he remarked
IF that is what they call science have
mastered one Of them"
rpfpplinV tn thn IiHi,,lt;ns ,,-,a.,:
"nced by Mr.. Lincoln in getting an cd,l-
''ltion the speaker called the attention of
the assembled pupils Of the High School
to the great advantages they possess in
educational lines and pointed out the
great responsibility resting upon them ia
give high service to their State and coun-
try when occasion calls for it.
When the picture was turned to the
audience there was great applause. In
concluding his remarks Mr.. Roberts said
two names in American history must al.
vare Ia H. .rIyr, w uSniTSIUII
md Lincoln. Several years ago he had
the pleasure Of presenting the beautiful
picture of Washington that now hangs
in the corridor Of the school. He said
u was now his pleasure to present this
companion portrait.
here was much applause when Mr..
Robcrts concluded. Professor A. H.
Berlin received the portrait on behalf of
the school. On his motion rising vote
# thanks was given Mr.. ]. Edward
tddicks for his magnificent gift.
An excellent program was rendered by
the pupils Of the school. Vera Godfrey
"nad '"rhe Address of the American
flag: Joseph Edwards recited "The
4
'"ad by Crosby Ross. Herman Bothum.
Howard Hartman. Rellc Speer, Lucy
"arvin and Emma Eckman. Charlie
clash read an essay ''rhe New Flag on
onr High School"
William s. prickett delivered an adj
lrcss to the pupils of Miss Lena Dllon's
room in School No. 4.
The day was appropriately observed
Nv the Delaware Society Sons Of the
american Revolution last evening when
u meeting was held in the Delaware His
,orical Society's Building. President
Howard Deliaven Ross presided
4 special feature Of the meeting was
N interesting address by Lieutenant
Inhn Dunn on the situation in Manila.
IIe told how III" American flag was
placed on public buildings and school
houses there.
Dr. Samuel ri. Johns and Lewis and
7. Anstin Ellison were elected TO mem
hership. Medals wero awarded to Lewis
md !. Austin Ellison. G.. NJ. Dillon and
Lieutenant John Dunn for service in the
Spanish American war.
President Ross announced that the
national register would be ready for the
nublic by February %. II will include
the record Of every member Of the ma
tional society. There are over 10000.
New members joining prior to December
I will have their records included in the
Register.
The delegates to the national congress
IT pittsburg made report. The Rev.
nr. T.. NJ. Munson of New Castle was
nppointcd n committee of one TO draft
resolutions on the death of Fred. w.
Hoffman Of New Castle, q member OF
'hc society.
II was stated that Mr. Hoffman told
prcsident Ross on one occasion that he
knew the spot whore the man was buried
who first unfnrl"d the flag on the water
md would noint it out 10 members of the
eorictv. He died before he had the
He impaired his informa-
tion to his aunt. Mrs. w. p. Green. who
4oll president Ross fiat she would carry
aut tho wishes Of tie deceased in this
reepect.
An cncoura"in~ rcnort was made on
.hn Cooch's BRIDGE Memorial
At fho cloSe q Of tho meeting President
poes invited Ill nrnsnnt To "o to tn"
,nnnrd floor whnro he rendered them .
delightful surprise in the wav of treat
20 ice cream. sirnwhcr"ics and cake.
pleasant social time was had.
Stray Kida PnsInnned