The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1909-07-15
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picture of Washington placidly beam
ed from its place of honor over and
around il. reaching almost across the
stage, was draped great siIken flag,
borrowed for the occasion.
Its enough TO make even a craven
image feel patriotic" whispered Squire
Hardy 10 his wife as the children's
sweet voices made the room ring with
the grand Old national airs.
Determinations followed each other in
rapid succession. Then came q scene.
with recitations, III which Uucle Sam
and all the states of the Union took
part. The very air seemed charged
with the little teachers electrical spir-
il of patriotic enthusiasm.
1t was al its height when Karl came
forward 10 give The famous speech of
Patrick Henry. His delivery was SO
much better than the rehoarsais had
led her To expect that even Miss At
worth was surprised. He seemed to
ind an inspiration in the crowd. \
storm Of applause followed the Give
ne liberty or give me death,
What shall We do:' she whispered
in diSmay as the persistent clapping
Of many hands called him back. Il
wish you had prepared for an encore"
"Oh. / know said Kari. and in an
other instant he was ON the stage
again
In the deep hush that followed his
clear, musical voice rose in German.
de was reciting "Mein Naterlaud."
Old gTandmuthers who knew but a
few words of English rocked them
selves back and forth il excited de
light; MIR. Schmidt beamed with vast
smiles; many an eye grew dim. think
Ing of the old beloved home across
the seas But the boy was thinking
OF his own native country. There was
no installing his meaning as he turned
III closing 20 wave his hand toward
the portrait and the flag. MY father
land he cried, with true feeling. and
then, after 3 moment of general sur
prise. deafeuing applause broke out.
As II subsidized Miss Atworth stepped
forward 10 announce the last song, but
Peter bowling. his face afiame with
new delight and old memories rose.
stalked up the aisle as If unconscious
OF all the eyes fixed on him and swung
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lie paused a moment then turned to
'ht andlehce: All VINO want TO ex-
press 'her thahks Tor TINS eVenins
entertainment ana are W1llIn collec-
u"h should he TOOK say aye"
Such storm OF ayes followed that
feler caught up MS sionched nat ana
began I" pass II around with MS only
arm. DIMES ana quarters cIlhked INTO
II. Whlle an occasional dollar showed
now deeply selfish hearts had been
stirred 10y the upiftlng influences or
the houf.
MISS At""r'h seated hersel1 al the
piano ana oeckohe0 10 the be"hdered
GODDESS OF Liberty TO lead the states
AGAIN across The stage. Some OF the
smaller ones struggled sadly out Of
me, but as harL at a nod from his
teacher, caught the great flag from
lts place ana STOOD with 1t IN the midst
OF them every voice rang out fun ana
true on me chorus:
Yes Wei rally round the flag boys
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