The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1909-02-18
MEMORIAL SERVICE
AT HIGH SCHOOL
new FLAG PRESENTED AND RAISED
Impressive aud Interesting Exercises
Held at the New High School
Building.

Friday afternoon, the Tooth ami
versary of the tiIth of Abraham Lin
coin was comnemorated by an extern
sive program, acting on the sugg es.
tion of the q. A. H., and was held in
the assembly room OF the new high
school. The room was filed to over
flowing, many of the scholars being
obliged to stand, while there was not
room inside for the primary grades.
The exercises began at , p. m, and
at that hour the scholars we're marched
into the room, taking up the seats not
occupied by the large number OF pat
rUns ho nad gathered, the overflow
lining up on the outside of the room.
Prof. Gibson called the assembly tC
order and the program was opened
with the song America, Tin which
all joined.
The Invocation was pronounced by
Rev. Williams, OF the Christian
church.
The song, "The Battle Hymn OF
the Republic" followed, aud was
sung with hearty enthusiasm by the
audience.
Karl Onthank read "a Sketch oJ
Lincoln" which was ably written
and we'll delivered by tue young man,
being full OF interest and was listened
to with marked attention.
Miss Florence Hanna delivered Lin
coins Gettysburg speech in an i'm
pressive manner, and the familiar
oraton, which is one OF the greatest
ever given to the world by an inspired
man, again left deep mpIession OF
the minds of every one, as it alwayt
must whenever heard.
Este Brosius responded TO "Abec
dotes Of Lincoln" He explained tina
the anecdotes of Lincoln were 81
many that ii was difficult to choos1
and lead a chapter from the life o
Lincoln, showing up his early life
his experiences as a circuit ridel, etc
1t was very interesting and well de
iiyeTed in excellent manner.
"rhe Star Spangled Banner" SUM
by the audience rising to their feet
made an intermission to the program
Rev. G. A. Nutley, OF the Baptis
church, then delivered stirring ad
dress on the life and char acter o
Lincoln. He followed the subjec
through the early life, through hi
struggles us by, then up to tn
climax OF his greatness, bringing on
the strong character of the man a
boy, lawyersand statesman. 1t was
masterly portrait of the man most be
loved by Americans, the centenary c
whose birth was ueing so tittingly OF
served.
The q A, K and W. Il. c., c
Hood River made the occasion III
ting climax by presenting the ne
high school with flag, and the hone
of making the presentation speech wa
given to Miss Blanche Ford, who in a
impressive manner said:
Mr.. Superintendent, Board OF ID
rectors, Patrons and pupils of th
Hood River High School
| come before you, delegated b
Candy Woman's Relief Corps, Auxil
iary to the Grand Army OF the Reput
lie, to present to the school this fla
of our country, the emblem of free
dom of thought, expressi on-and az
tion. 1t comes from an organizatio
untainted by treason, whose member
love it from its humble unfurIing an
glory in its triumph. Study its hi
tory. See where it has been rent b
enemies and feel the inspiration froI
its glory. Its defenders rechristene
it "Old Glory" Think of the thoui
and who have died in its defense an
salute it with reverence. 1t was give
by Washington, preserved and blesse
by Lincoln. 1t was the only hope 1
Valley Forge; radiant with sun kiss,
at Yorktown.
Perry took it with him from b
sinking ship and won the thrlllir
victory on Lake Erie. 1t was furle
at Fort Sumpter-bu but not in dishol
or, and was soon again unfurled j.,
more then a thousand battle fielt
until gloIitied at Appomattox whe
Grant said "Let us have peace.
lit up the waves for Dewey flame
with triumph at Santiago.
Pupils of the High School! of {
our schools
"Into your keeping, that flag shf
soon be
Learn to love 1t, and keep 1t, Il
flag of the free."
The response on behalf of T.
school was made by Prof. Gibso
who expressed the appreciation of t
school and pstrous.
A flag song by a chorus of little DO
concluded the program, and all til
out to witness the raising of go
Glory" on the flag staff of the sohot
which in spite of the heavy snow ia
ing brought out shout of enthusiae
and three cheers.