Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-07-22

howeret springing in the path OF man.
which; by its lovely tints and gentle frag-
rance. beguiles him Of life's rough pilgri-
mage. and teaches him to forget the sor-
rows Of wayfarer through this inhospi-
table world.
She has been called the harp. whose
soft music can lull the stormy passions OF
the human breast, and lay discord to
rest on the pillow of peace"
She has been likened to that one Star,
whose ray is guiding light to the tenn
pest tossed mariner.
Her appellations have been the fireside
ornament-the presiding deity in the
temple OF home-the china vase among
the stoneware of humanity.
Since the light of christianity has dawned
upon man, and shown him that his high
est happiness, as his true greatness aad
glory, is Intimately interviewer with the
dignity and character Of woman. her in
fuence has been gradually gaining new
accessions of strength, till at lengthit has
been felt in every land and every cline.
1t is asserted that man from his coming
IN contact and collision with a greater
mass of mind. must of necessity be the
chief agent in effecting revolution and
reform,
Is it, indeed SO If we look into the
natural world, do we not find that nature
accomplishes her most wonderful and as
tonishing results by the most noiseless
agents-by the most silent and impercep
table causes? The mild sunshine. the
genial atmosphere. the gentle descending
shower. are employed to transform the
acorn into the majestic oak.
The diamond derives not its existence
from the tempest fury, the hurricane
commotion. or the earthquakes shock
but to the silent agency of time and th'
water drops.
Thus it is with woman. Man ma,
cause a moral tempest he may shak
the whole fabric of society; but he ma,
be like the wind that lashes into foam tn
pillows of the ocean, and losses about it
waves. But It's the sunshine alone tina
penetrates its depths.
A celebrated statesman once said
Some may destroy the canvass on whic
the painter has bestowed his colors-tb
marble of the sculptor may crumble t
4 ,1,cfo
that is impressed with the seal of immol
tally"
And now, ladies. in conclusion. wha
more fitting emblem of your many virtue
could YOU have presented us as Toxic
of your appreciation of our humble effort
, to fulfill our MOTTO We strive to save.
than the flag of our common country
The Red Signalling the love and ter
derness of your nature and including
warning to foes that what is sacred sha
not be invaded. The White, the purit
and innocency of your lives whose quie
influence touches all life. Blue. the fide
ity and loyalty to those you love and re
vere The Red, White and Blue, an
starry field, the flag of our country whic
has, by placing woman on the highe:
plane, become the greatest country o
t earth. Este perpetua. Let it be pei
petual.
Again let me, on behalf of the Inds
; pendent Steam Fire Co.. No. I. from th
bottom of our hearts say we do most Sill
cerely thank you for this beautiful an
costly Star Spangled Banner. and as W
look upon its silken folds it will be +,
minder to us of the appreciation and e.
TEEN for deeds done. and shall give to L
> fresh impetus to greater deeds of hi
D mainly.