The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1904-06-15
Daughters 81 Hfnerlcdri
Revolution Celebrate Fldq Ddy

seek to keep alive in the minds of the
people the principles of liberty for
which they SO ceaselessly etrove and so
valorousiy fought. In Washington
BE Americans: The name which
belongs to you In your national capac-
ity must exalt the just pride of patriot
Ism more than any appellatton derived
from local determinations"
Therefore let us not forget these
days and deeds as we are too prone to
do. in this arduous activity for materi-
al prosperity which is above all else
so characteristic of the opening years
of the twentieth century.
We have laid aside for awhile eur
ordinary labors and have come to spend
a quiet hour beneath the shadow of
the Capitois historic dome, in order
that we may take part in planting a
historic tree. This spot, rich in mem
cries Of momentous past and the
gathering place amid stormy scenes of
the south.s most illrstrious Sons. Is
most fitting to receive into Its soil,
plant that took its root from the pa
rent stem In Washing ton. our National
Capital, planted there by Mrs. Mary
Lockwood, one of the lady founders OF
the society OF the Daughters of me
American Revolution. With all of
Alabama to choose from. Montgomery
has been designated as the mort APP
propriate place In which this tree shall
be planted. The ladies of the Peter
Forney chapter of the d. A. r.. have
accepted this graceful compliment in
the spirit with which it was rendered
and have met here today, June 14th,
National Flag Day. to hold exercises
doubtless recall too that the 14th OF
June was, by curious coincidence In
chronology, just four days prior to the
Declaration of the War of 1912.
Let me say in passing. that whenever
you want an example Of pure, unadul-
terated, voted patriotism, you have
not far to seek. Go to a mans wife
or mother or sweetheart; whatever
cause woman may espouse. whether its
issue be successful or not, makes no
difference to her. she will serve 1t with
won, she will reward the victor with
approving smiles: IL that cause be lost.
as alas! we of the South know full
we'll, she will plant flowers over lis
grave. water them with her tears and
keep the memory OF that cause ever
sacred in her heart.
And, lest others who come after may
forget, woman rearS costly monu-
ment, such as is yonder towering shaft.
and engraves on its imperishable stone
and bronze. deathless words of beauty
to the memory OF that cause, so that
children of generations yet unborn may
read and learn of the bravery of their
sires
men of the Revolution, Benjamin
Franklin, that he once did someone a
favor and the recipient desired to pay
him, If no other way, at least by
thanks. Said Franklin in reply: You
can pay me in one way. whenever you
have an opportunity to do anyone a
favor, do it and tell him TO pass IL on
to the next" This anecdote can reaui-
1y be applied to the present purpose OF
these ladies in planting their tree. In
putting 1t into the earth. 1t Is their
wish that at some time in the future
1t may afford refreshing shade to some
weary traveller who seeks rest benea n
its branches There is nothing in the
vegetable kingdom more satisfactory
to the eye than beautiful tree. point
ing always Heavsnward, It's sun kissed
foliage rejecting thousand shades of
| soft green, while the wind gently rocks
into song N chorus of feathered choris-
ters concealed from view amid the
leaves.
Thus an ornament will be added to
the Capitol grounds, in itself of his
torical Significance, dedicated by the
| D. A. n. as a living reminder that we
| should all do our part towards dis
charging the debt we owe to postsrity.
Would that a wise law which obtains
! In other countries could be enforced
| In O urown, that whosoeyer cuts down
a tree anywhere must plant another In
| its stead.
The gradual increase OF the body of
| this D. A. r. tree, as IL springs from
| the root gathering strength and size
as ii proceeds. putting forth new
| branches and renewing its leaves year
after year, is typical of the growth of
| the organization of the ID. A. r. Ar
rested growth in Nature is immaturity
"a dwarfed condition; arrested growth
| in a human organization is staBnation
finally dlsintegratton.
No such gloomy outlook confronts
| our local Daughters; rather do l ex-
| pect to see them increase In numbers
| and usefulness, flourishing like the
| proverbial green bay tree, until they
| are objects of wonder and admiration
| and models to be emulated by all other
chapters, wherever they may be locat-
ed. North, South. East or West.
20 Lord of Hosts! Almighty King!
wake in our breast the living fires.
| Thy hand hath made our nation free;
To die for her is serving Thee
After Mr.. Ruth's address, the call to
colors was blown on the cornet by Mr..
Owen Courtney. and then while the
| flag was waved by the Vice Regent,
all in chorus repeated the salute. as
follows;
Our eountrys flag. flag of the free
we pledge our loyal hearts to thee.
This ended the impressive and In
spring ceremony of Flag Day by the
! Peter Forney Chapter d A. r.