Evening journal., 1909-05-28
MEMORIAL DAY
IN THE SCHOOLS
Interesting Exercises Held by
the Pupils This Morning
and Afternoon
PATRIOTIC ADDRESSES
AND SONGS AS FEATURES

ers in many OF the schools, and the chill
dren viii participate in inspiring exer-
cises.
The principal exercises took place in the
High School this morning at O'Clock.
Members of the G. A. r.. posts and friends
of tho pupils attended. The auditorium
was prettly decorated with the national
colors and on the platform were two
stands Of arms, illustrating the purpose
for which the exercises were being held.
A most interesting program Of music, reci-
tations and readings was presented by the
brightest members Of the student body.
The patriotic address was made by
Daniel Ross. past vice-commander Of the
G. A. r.. and former member Of the
Board OF Education
The program was; March, Wilmington
High school Orchestra; singing, Amer
ica." reading OF tho scripture lesson;
! chanting Of the Lords Prayer, salute TO
/ the flag; singing, "The Star Spangled
/ Banner" recitation, "The Blue and the
/ Gray" Miss Ethel NJ Eldridge; "The
/ Origin of the Poem. The Blue and the
/ Gray Miss Mabel A. Werner. Lincoln
/ Gettysburg speech W. Earle witsl, sing
ing. Battle Hymn of the Republic" Sc
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quotations (aj Heroic Se'f Sacrifice"
Miss Hazel Lyman 90 "A National Les
son." Robert King: (c) "The Hero's Gar
lands for ALL" Miss Grace NJ. Bou'den;
GRAFTON. 1.-THE Flag" W. Carlisle Hemp
hill; singing. Hail Columbia"
Exercises we're also held this morning
in Schools No. 2S and No. s. In the former
Francis II. Hofeeker, the weli-lSnown at
torney. delivered stirring patriotic ad-
dress. and there were readings, declama-
tions and music by the pupils.
Mr.. Honecker said:
our nation has dedicated Memorial Day
to the memory Of its soldier dead on the
day to be observed a grateful people will
bow in sadness around those earthly
shrines-the flag marked, flower strewn
graves OF the brave men who willingly
sacrificed their lives that our government
might be defended and preserved under
the principles laid down and declared by
it's founders.
The passing OF nearly a half century
has assuaged somewhat the bitterness OF
grief, but even now the memory Of the
bereft stin holds keen sense Of the
hcartache. the loneliness and the desola-
tion wrought by the havoc and suffering
OF the hivouac, the march. the prison pen
and the battlefield that followed IN the
train Of the greatest civil strife, that pos
: sibly the world has ever seen and. hope,
ever viii see.
To you who are students Of our coun-
: try's history and 1 assume you all are,
it will not be necessary for me to review
at length the causes that lead to the civil
war, so l will briefly dwell upon what
! seemed to be the main issue that occupied
, at that time the public mind.
: The barter and sale OF human beings
as goods and chattels in the m irts prln-
cipaly Of the South. although such a
business had been soemnly declared right
and lawful by the greatest judicial tribu-
n nal of the civilized world-the Supreme
Court Of the United states-was a com
s merce abhorrent TO the better sentiment
Il Of the people OF the North especially, and
o. Of that portion Of the citizens inhabitani
b. OF the new territories, who were seeking
the rights Of statehood IN the Unin. The
- continuance Of such a business was re-
pugnant to our civilization and intelli
: gence, and a crime against the Divine
- law
In the consideration Of this momentum
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Filtered. often times father was array
V ed against son and brother against broth
er. Our brothers Of the South In The
A. frenzy Of their fierce zeal in which the.
Z were. without question, honest and sin
cere as they saw what they thought wal
the right-nred upon their countrys flag
that spotless emblem of the mighty poten
tlalities Of this great government-an'
stainless in the glory Of it folds.
The men whose memory we honor 10
y day stood loyal TO the established govern
z ment They were doubtless impelied b!
= the immortal words Of Decatur-"OU
Country, right or wrong, but still ou
3, Country" a sentiment that expresse
g most forcefully the compelling obliga
" tion of good citizenship.
Is The God of battles decided the issue o
al the war and the right Of freedom 10 tn
al slave was declared.
The cornerstone Of our re-establishe
It government was laid at Appomaiox, Apr
y. O. 1866, with the inscription. Let US hav
IL peace" written upon it in letters Of gold
by the greatest soldier Of the age, Ulyse
III S. Grant.
a Our soldier dead have left us a preciou
he heritage To-day we know no North. n
to South, no East, and no West We are on
people. We have one country and one fag
and we worship one God.
We stand to-day beneath the mysti
shadows Of the past the sovereign poop
Of this great Republic-the greatest III
world has ever seen. or ever will see.
e What Is the lesson Of the hourg Remem
ber this-a loyal citizens first duty 10 hi
country, Is to obey its laws.
Remember again-That under the pro
tecting aegis of the Stars and Stripes,
=. is possible for every good American cit
3. zen to be treated with proper respect, an
\. be accorded full protection to person an
&. property in every country. civilized O
he uncivilized. and by every government o
at the face Of the globe.
In conclusion let us hope as law abc
es ing. God fearing people, foremost in III
rs. advancement Of civilization and religion
d, we may continue under the Providence Z
~ Almighty God to dwell in happiness
Of prosperity and contentment, until III
cycle Of time shall touch the borderlan
n of eternity"
Ia In No. School former commander {
the G. A. r.. II. W. Perkins, was n
principal speaker
At the other larger schools exercises wi
be held this afternoon. Mr.. Ross wi
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