The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-12-01
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Junior ~sl5chanics' Pa.
triOtiC Affair at Del
gadO Last Night
TO THE SCH0O
Bible and "Old Glory Presented by
jeff Davis COuncil-Fine Address
by Deputy State Councillor Hew-
lett-Other Interesting Speeches
Misunderstanding by the Children.

raising ceremony by Jeff Davis COun-
Mechanics, last night at Delgado was
not a brilliant success from a stand
point of attendance, for the very in
clemency of the weather, which
varied between q cold drizZly rain
and a very bleak atmosphere, pre-
vented such, but it was most assured
" a success artistically. Like its pred
ecessor, which was the giving to
the Union and Hemenway schools IN
this city several months 6 similar
tokens of the American peoples great
allegiance TO God and country, the
occasion was beautiful and inspiring
in nature, though. of course, it was
not conducted with the same elab-
grafton, but then such vas not ne
cessary. However, the exercises were
just as loyal, just as impressive.
The exercises ook place at the
Delgado church and there the chill
dren of the village school and a num-
Der of visitors gathered.
The opening address was delivered
by Vice Councillor j. T. Burke and
was made in a happy vein. He intro
duced the orator of the occasion,
Deputy State Councillor A. j. Hew-
lett, who presented the following
splendid address:
Ladies, Gentlemen and Brothers.:
Men associate themselves togeth-
er in formal organizations because
they have something in m A
common fatherland, whose honor
they desire to maintain, and whose
memories they would keep green;
common experiences of childhood or
college days; of camp life, prison pen
or battlefield; common principles
which they desire to advocate, or
common objects which they seek to
obtain. Hence, we have the numer
Gus fraternal, beneficial, political,
military and religious societies that
form such an influential n impoI-
tant factor in the worlds life today.
In fact this is an era of organizations.
All the world over, in all departments
of life, the maxim which forms one
of the notices of our nation, In
union there is strength, is fast be-
coming a practical principle. 1t ought
not TO be considered a strange thing.
therefore, and it certainly ought not
to be the subject of opposition, and
adverse criticism from any source,
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the Red, White and Blue, in the fairest
land Gods sun smiles upon; men
born into the pure free air of Ameri-
can liberty, into the inheritance OF
courage. herOiSm and devotion, to a
legacy of dangers braved, h~ardships
endured. conflicts fought, victories
won, such as the forefathers of no
other people ever bequeathed to their
sons 1t ought not to be wondered
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should associate themselves together
in a society bound together by solemn
vows, holding and promulgating com
| mon principles which they believe
concern most nearly and dearly the
peace, prosperity, nay the very exist
ence of the nation they low so we'll,
the memories they cherish so deeply,
and the glorious liberty bought by
such noble sacrifices and cemented by
most sacred blood. To that end it
will seem natural that the objects
of this order hOuld be:
First. To maintain AMI promote
the interests of Americans and shield
them from the depressing effects Of
foreign competition.
Second. To assist Americans in
obtaining employment.
Third. To encourage Americans in
business.
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funeral fund.
Fifth. To maintain the public
school system of the United States or
America: TO prevent sectarian inter-
erence Herewith, and uphold the
reading of the Holy Bible therein.
In promulgating and advocating
these objects u Declaration OF
Principles declare that the constant
landing upon our shores of the ig-
nOrant. vicious and lawless criminals
of the Did world should be viewed
with alarm by the loyal and patriotic
citizens of this country. We extend a
warm and hearty welcome to all i'm
migrants who desire to better their
condition and become a part and
parcel of our nationality but we a W
lot one square inch of room for the
anarchist. the socialist or nihilist. or
for any n who is not willing to DOW
allegiance to that flag which is pow
erful enough to shield and protect
them as we'll as us. in the exercise of
all civil and religious liberty. We
affirm our devotion to the public
school system of this country. We be-
lieve in compulsory education and
that all teaching in our schools
should be in the English language.
to the end that future generations
may be able to take their place in
the ranks of our country's workers.
educated in the history, the customs
and of Americans. We
guarantee to every man the liberty
Of worshiping God according to the
dictates of his own conscience and
would give every assistance to pro-
tect all in the exercise of this liberty,
but we do object to the Interference
of any church. no matter under what
name 1t may exist. IN the temporal
! affairs of this country. We believe
thai the Bible should be read in our
public schools; not to teach sectarian-
ism. but TO inCulcate its teachings. It
is the recognized standard of all moral
and civil law. We therefore believe
that our children should be educated
in its teachings. but that no dogma
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