West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1907-01-24
PICKErr's CHARGE
Fine War Picture Presented TO King
wood Public Schools.

w. UNIV othoOfb.
Kelly Post, No. III, G.. A.. r.,
has presented to the public schools
of Kingwood a magnificent war pic.
,ure-"Pickett's Charge at the Bat
tie of Gettysburg" The following
letters tell the story better than
we car
DEAR MR. FLEsHER-At a regular meet.
ing OF Kelly Post, G. A. r.. Of KinEwood,
II was unanimously resolved that the fine
engraving OF "Piekett's Charge at the Bat.
tie OF Gettysburg" which was presented TO
the kingwood public schools by comrade
Scott. should be framed at the expense OF
Kelly Post. and that this great picture
should be presented through you to the
youth Of Kingwood as a lasting testimonial
Of the interest the Grand Army has in the
rising generations. II was ordered that the
writer advise you Of this action Of the Post.
This | do with a great deal OF pleasure.
Ana In doing 80. | would remind you tha,
this action OF the Post is In strict harmony
with the principles OF the nations most
patriotic order. Based upon Fraternity,
Charity. and Loyalty. the Grand Army
seeks In every way possible to spread these
teachings. Our ranks are being rapidly
depleted. Our country Is very dear to Us
who fought for its preservation. Our hopes
for the preservation, during all time tc
come. OF this glorious land OF ours resi-
with the rising generations.
Realizing as we do that the mission oil
the Grand Army OF the Republic must soon
be given into other hands. the department
commander OF West Virginia. In genera
order No. s. makes provisions for the ap
p%o'ntment. by post commanders, OF patri
otto instructors. whose duties. in brief, are
to seek to interest the boys and girls Of
our country in the proper observance. b,
appropriate exercises. OF the patriotic holi.
days-more specially February IL and "a
May 80, and June Il. Provision is also
made that these post instructors visit
schools aud inform themselves as &c
whether the pupils are properly instructed
In patriotism. Where the Grand Army ha.
taken active interest IN this matter, splen
did results have been had. The boys anC
girls OF the nation are glad to have the
comrades OF the Grand Army thus interesI
themselves in these important matters. II
looking upon tins splendid reproduction o
Pickett's charge, we believe that any love
OF his country, be he young or old. will
gather lessons Of patriotism such as n,
written history. no matter how vivid, vii
afford. Fraternally yours. LEROY SHAW.
DEAR Mr.. SHAw-Your esteemed favor Il
TO hand. In reply l accept. in the name
and Tor the pupils. teachers. and patrons
OF the Kingwood public schools. and in tn,
spirit IN which 1t was given. the pictur,
which the comrades OF the Grand Army II
ktngwood are SO good as to present TO US
We are also grateful TO Mr.. Scott. who CAV,
us the engraving, and to Mr.. Garner. whc
framed the picture at no profit to himself
We are trying to ornament the workshop o
the youth Of Kingwood, and being abso
lutely without means to do 1t with, excep
what Is generously given by pupils anc
teachers. we are glad to receive picture.
like his one. FraternallY yours.
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