The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-14
"0LD GLORY"
WInona Council, Junior Me-
chanics, Presents Flag.

Preparations were begun some four
weeks ago by winona council. Junior Or
der of American Mechanics of woonsock-
ct. to present a flag TO the trustees Of the
district school at North smithheld and
on Saturday the presentation took place.
accompanied with music, patriotism and
addresses
AT o'clock Saturday afternoon the
members OF the order, the orator and
chaplain of the day. assembled at the hall
In Woonsocket, preparatory TO taking
passage In the barges which were in read
mess on the street, and after waiting
some 30 minutes beyond the specified hour
for leaving, anticipating the arrival OF the
state councillor and state council secre-
tary from Providence, who promised TO
accompany the party. the barges started
at 235 o'clock, without them, arriving
at their destination at D. M, where the
truste tees OF the school. the teacher. schol-
ars and residents Of the village and neigh
bors for miles around were I'm waiting.
Chairman OF General Arrangements j.
Frank Sweet, OF the council, assisted by
his able and efficient committee, at once
entered upon the duties of the hour, and
when all was in readiness called the as
semblage together and introduced Past
Councillor Macready as master OF cere-
monies.
The latter directed the following pro-
gram OF exercises: Singing, America"
assembly, accompanied by cornet; read
ing of Scriptures and prayer, by the Rev.
s. +. Dyke, pastor of NJ. l.. church.
Woonsocket; unfolding of flag, committee
OF Winona council: presentation of flag
10 trustees of school, and address. Past
Councillor Macready: address of ac-
ceptanoe, Mr.. q. A. Smith, chairman of
trustees hosting of flag participated In
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the school, j. Frank Sweet. OF Winona
council Brothers T. II Walling and Rob-
ing; singing. Star Spangled Banner"
cornet accompaniment; reading, brakes
Address TO the American Flag" Mrs.
Nellie Macready, OF Providence; reading
OF principles OF the Junior order, Ameri-
can Mechanics, Councillor T. III. walling.
of Winona council; recitation, THE
School House on the HILL" Miss Adeiaid
Robbins, Woonsocket; address Rev. s.
A. Dyke, chaplain of the day: address,
Past Councillor Robbins. Woonsocket fol-
lowed by Brother William Paine Of Union
council Valley Falls In short address.
The chairman OF committee, j. Frank
Sweet was then introduced, and made
one of his usual, earnest and patriotic ad-
dresses.
The closing remarks were made by Past
Councillor Macready. Following this
three hearty cheers were given by the
members and friends, and three respon-
sive cheers from the pupils, led by trus-
tees and teacher
The local grange prepared an excellent
supper which was enjoyed by all after the
foregoing exercises. Some OF the barges
had 10 take an early start for Woon-
socket, TO accommodate those desiring 10
take trains, while the oters remained 10
convey the majority who were 10 remain
TO attend the evening exercises, back TO
Woonsocket.
The weather was suspicious, the drive,
both ways enjoyed by all, while the oc-
ca sion itself was one long 10 be remem-
bered by scholars. trustees, teachers and
participants.
After the hoisting OF the flag 10 full
mast. II was then lowered TO half. while
the assembly sang Nearer, My God 10
Thee" in respect TO our late esteemed
president. William Mckinley.