The Washington times., 1904-06-19
COLUMBIA SCHOOL,
ITS DEDICATION
Interesting Exercises Held
in Alexandria County.
BIBLE AND FLAG PRESENTED
Addresses by Prominent Men-Presen-
tatiOn of Silver Service to
the Contractor.
BIBLE AND FLAG PRESENTED

A large concourse Of people assembled
at the new Columbia school house. IN
Alexandria county. Virginia. last Tues
day 10 witness it's dedication. The as
semblage was presided over by School
Trustee William c. Shelley, and the ex-
ercises were opened with prayer by the
Rev. William J. Young. pastor of the
Ballston Presbyterian Church After
music by the Fifth Cavalry Band from
Fort Myer, Chairman Shelley intro
duced Frederick Weber, an officer Of
the Junior Order Of the United Ameri-
can Mechanics OF Columbia Council No.
%, of Washington. d. c. Mr. Weber
made an earnest address, setting forth
that the work. aims, and objects of his
order were TO help maintain a high stan
dard Of patriotism and religious liberty
by presenting a Bible, and a United
States flag to every school in the United
States.
The Bible Presented.
The Bible was chen presented to the
school by Prof A. 2. r. Works. prin-
cipal of the Ballston public school. in
an eloquent address, whereupon. Master
luiiy Shelley, the eleven-year-old son cf
Col and Mrs W. c. Shelley recited in
clear and ringing voice. the poem en-
Titled The School House and the
Flag"
The flag was then presented by. Chap
lain Maj. Charles c. Pierce. stationed al
Fort Myer. in a patriotic and eloquent
address, at the conclusion of which LITTLE
Miss Evangeline Munson, the daughter
OF DR.. and Mrs. c. B. Munson. pulled
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beautiful flag over the new schOo
house: the band played "The Star
SpangIed Banner
The Bible and flag were GRACEFUL
received by A. p Douglas. chair
man of the district school board.
Mr.. Clements Speaks.
Chairman Shelley then introduced
James e. Clements. superintendent oil
county schools. who spoke forcibly
upon the influence for good that beau
tiful and well built school houses .ex
erted upon community, a State anc
nation. he SAL this fine schoc
building c. ut como by chance. buf
was .hc result OF hard work. econofn,
and good judgment Of the board o
trustees. lie paid tribute to the mem
DRY Of the late Harvey Bailey who. h,
said, had for many years prior 10 hi
recent death been a member and arden
advocate Of the building OF Columbia
school: the structure dedicated yesteT
day. Superintendent Clements. in carnes
and fervid language. praised the presel
members Of the school board. composed
Of A. +. Douglas. Col. William
q. Shelley. and DIR. Charles b. Munson
saying that this beautiful institution
Of learning win stand as monument &
their industry and good judgment am
refined taste" The superintendent
address was received with much aP
Fred schade was then introduced. ant
made speech upon education, com
piimenting the people Of Alexandra
houses lately constructed within her Dor
dcrss and upon the new ColumDli
school building, in particular. Mr.
Schade's remarks were loudly applaud
cd
Gift 70 Contractor.
Chairman Shelley then introduced A
A. Lipscomb. In opening his remarks
Mr.. Lipscomb said he came not 70 max
a set speech. but rather 10 perform
pleasant duty. and that duty was TO pre-
sent. on behalf OF the people Of tn
neighborhOod. a beautiful silver servic
10 Augustus Davis. the contractor an
builder OF this modern and beautifu
school house. He congratulated tn
school authorities. and the people Of tn
county. IN having been so fortunate a
10 secure the service OF Mr.. Davis Fl
this important matter. Mr.. Lipscom
then, for few minutes. spoke pcetfcall
and eloquently upon the flag. patriotism
and the American school house, in tn
midst OF which he handed over TO Mr.
Davis the silver set.
Mr.. Davis Replies.
Mr. Davis said he was taken by sur
lrise, but wanted to thank the peopl
for their highly-appreciat gift: that n
intended 10 keep II as long as he lived
and that ii should remain in his famil
after his work upon earth was done
He said he had tried hard 20 build tn
people a strong and handsome school
house. and thought that he had done 81
He thanked the school officers and IN
people generally for the kindness show
him during all the time he was cor
Etructlng the building. Mr.. Davis retiI
ed amid much applause. The band play
OF Chairman Shelley, the Rev A "
Graves, OF Falls Church. closed the cers
monies by pronouncing a benediction
Inc committees were as follows: o
behah OF the school board. Dr. Charlie
u. Munson; on behalf Of the Junior Oh
DER OF United American Mechanic
MeSsrs. Gilbert H. Heard. Frank
knight. and J. T. BrummeI. OF VAST
ington, and Fred s. Corbett. J.
Robinson. and John Deuterman. OF AIey
andria county. Va.
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