Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-05-13
REFUSE TO TURN
OUT At UNVE|L|NC

There was quite an outburst of in
dignRtion at the regular meeting of
the school board Monday when Bor-
ough Superintendent Dieffenbacher re-
ported that pursuant to the action of
the board at the previous meeting he
had interviewed the entire corps of
teachers to determine how many would
be willing to participate with their
pupils in the ceremonies OF unveiIing
the soldiers monument and that the
proposition had met with general re-
fusal. This was true of the lady teach
ers with probably three or four ex-
oeptions.
Both Mr.. Burns and Mr. Fischer in
Weighed very heavily against the
shameful lack of patriotism" mani
tested by those teachers who refuse to
turn out with their schools on an oc-
casion of so much significance as the
unvelng of the soldiers monument
1t was question with both whether
"a teacher so deficient in patriotism
could we'll be intrusted to instill the
principles OF patriotism in the minds
of pupils.
The other members voiced the same
sentiments, several going on record
even in a more radical and emphatic
manner.
Mr.. Redding said lie was greatly
disappointed-tha il "the teachers
have not patriotism enough to turn
out with their schools at the unveil-
ing willingly they would be ont of
place in the procession. He moved
that the request of the board that the
teachers turn out be recalled. The mo-
tiOn carried unanimously.
Pupils ARE INVITED.
On motion it was ordered that an in.
vitation be extended TO the pupils Of
the public schools to join the parade
on the occasion OF the unveiling with
she understanding that the members
OF the school board will take charge
of the pupils assisted by those teach
ers whose patriotism is appealed to-
by the deep significance Of the uuveil-
ing
Mr. Barber said he understood that
the same Indifference or aversion to
participating in the demonstration ex.
lists among the pupils of the high
school.
Edward Price of the senior class
who was present at the meeting on
other business, deeply resented DR..
Barber's statement and said that he
understood the sentiment of the high
school and that he would assure the
board that practically all the pupils
ladies as well as gentlemen, would turn
out, joining the parade on the occasion
Of dwelling.
ADDRESS AT COMMENCEMENT.
a communication was received from
Rev. James Wollaston Kirk. pastor of
Mahoning Presbyterian church, ac-
cepting the invitation to preach the
baCcalaureate sermon to the gradual
ing class.
DR.. Barber reported that Hon Grant
Herring. of Sunbury, had accepted an
invitation to deliver the add dress to
the graduating class at the high school
commencement
FLAG FOR HIGH SCHOOL.
Edward Price representing the Lin
coin society of the high school was
present at the meeting to request per-
mission to raise flag 20x10 feet on
the dome of the high school in me-
mory of Abraham Lincoln. the flag to
remain there permanently.
On motion of Mr. Swarts it was ord
cred that the dome be strengthened
and pole be raised of sufficient
strength to carry the flag.
The following members were pres
ent: Pursel, Orth. Barber, Swarts,
Burns. Reddlng. Fish, Lloyd, Fisch-
er, Heiss and Cole.
The following bills were approved
for payment.