The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-06-14

the centre of the city and the resi-
dences in the outskirts have been dec
Grated with flags In memory OF the
day.
The exercises as outlined for the
lower grades of the schools consist.
besides the program arranged by the
principal, of salute to the flag and
pledge of fealty. Every pupil rises in
mis- place. The flag is brought forward
to the principal or teacher. While 1t Is
being brought forward from the door
to the stand of the principal or teacher
every pupil gives the flag the military
salute, which Is as follows:
The right hand uplifted palm upwarS
to line with the forehead close to 1t.
While thus standing with palm upward
and in the attitude of salute, all the
pupils repeat together slowly and dis
tinct1y the following pledge:
'I pledge allegiance to my flag and
to the republic for which it stands.
"one nation indivisible, with liberty
and justice for ALL"
Raise Hands to Flag.
At the words, as pronounced in this
pledge, ITO my Flag" each one ex-
tends the right hand gracefully, palm
upward, toward the flag until the end
Of the pledge affirmation. Then all
hands drop to the side. The pupils,
still standing, all sing together in uni
son the song "America"-"My Country,
'Tis of Thee
In the primary departments, where
the children are very small they are
taught to repeat this. instead of the
pledge as given for the older children:
81 give my head and my heart to
God and my country.
Zone country, one language, one
flag"
In some schools the salute is given
in silence, as an act Of reverence, ur-
accompanied by any pledge. At sig
nal, as the flag reaches it's station, the
right hand raised palm downward. to
horizontal position against the fore
head, and held there until the flag is
dipped and returned to q vertical posi-
ton Then, at the second signal, the
hand is dropped to the side and the
pupil takes his seat.
Exercises in Normal School.
In the Normal and Training School
the exercises took place this motning.
Miss Ruth Kingston gave a talk on
"Our National Anthem" which was fol-
lowed by the singing of the Star
Spangled Banner" by the school. Miss
Ella Gerhard spoke on 1.-THE Proposed
Change in Arrangement of the Stars on
the Flag" illustrating them by black
board diagram. A short address on the
Protection Afforded by Our Flag" was
given by Principal w. Spader Willis.
Miss Catharine R. Bryce and Miss Ethel
C. Severence concluded the program
with a vocal duet entitled "The Rally"
On account of the senior examina-
tions, several of which took place to-
day. the exercises in the Barringer
High School were curtailed. Several
patriotic songs were rendered by the
school, Professor Charles Stafford at the
piano. The annual speech was made
by Thomas Asche, class of 10. who took
for his topic 1.-THE Flag"
Elks Celebrate Tonight.
In the training department the chill
dren gave patriotic recitations. fancy
drills and sang national songs.
might, will also be marked by
ie.ther celebrations of the day. The
F1llSs have prepared a special elaborate
program of services adopted by the
grand lodge at it's last meeting. The
exercises will include addresses by the
officers of the lodge, vocal solos by we'll
known singers and the singing of
america" by the entire audience.
The Harrigan Association will hold its
celebration at the clubhouse, in Market
street, tonight. Addresses are to be
made by Sheriff Harrigan. Senator
Harry v. Osborne and Edward w.
Townsend. A new flag was f1oated
from the pole in front of the building
to mark the day.