The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-19

MRS. MAHONEY'S ADDRESS.
Mrs. Mahoney's address in present
ing the gift from the Daughters of the
American Revolution was onS fun of
patriotic devotion and SO wellt did she
deliver it that it was one of the most
impressive parts of the ceremonies
Her address in full is as follows:
have the great pleasure and distin-
guiShed honor as O. representative of
all the chapters of this state of the
National Society, Daughters of the
American. Revolution-that noble and
patriotic organization r of American
women-to present to you this stand
of colors as an expression of their
loyalty to the constitution of the
United States, it's traditions and Gus
toms, and to the state in which we
live and after which this beautiful AMI
impressive ship is named
We have no hesitancy in assuring
you of our very honest belief that
these colors will be in good hands on
this leviathan of the sea, and that
her officers and men. in upholding the
proud and untarnished records of the
United States navy, will further en-
nance the honor and glory of the ma
ton. the state which lends it's fairy
name to so worthy and staugch ship,
and themselves.
You will always have the kindly in
terests, hopes and wishes of the Flor
ida Daughters, who will follow youl
career and the fortunes of this stately
ship with the keenest and greatest
pleasure wherever she goes, whatever
her mission. They will also hope for
you all honor and glory in every affair
which concerns the history of this in
vincible republic, so rich in sacred in
stitutions and blessed memories, anu
so honored and respected in every land
no less renowned in peace than in
war.
AS descendants of the heroes of 177G
we are bound together as daughters
to perpetuate the glorious memories OF
that great triumph for free and indie
pendent government. There is no coun
try under the sun where women oc-
cupy so high a position as under the
Stars and Stripes, and it is not only
our duty, but our glorious privilege
TO impress upon all the boundless love
for this country, and reverence for its
flag.
This gift is from women who have
inherited from their revolutionary an
cestors true spirit and courage anC
with the same spirit as that which in
spired the daughters of 1916, we,
daughters of Florida have prepared foi
you these silken flags which you viii
honor and protect with your lives.
Another thought / would impress
upon you, you have not alone the flag
VI Jul county anu the nag u our
navy. but the flag with the seal of
our dear state and the insignia of our
grand organization. Your predecessors
wrought by deeds of courage and valor
an illustriouS past. Florida expects
you to be equal to the same test and
ii you are ever called upon to give an
account of this trust now given you
by our patriotic organization, let this
flag be found still respected and an
honor to this glorious Union.
A TOKEN OF LOVE.
1t is the wish of the D. A. RS of
this state that you will sail away
from Florida with encouraging words
and with a token of their love for the
glory of this great republic as SYM
holized in these colors.
We all love the dear flag, for it's his
tory, for what it has done for human
liberty, and for what it will ever do
for the world and civilization in the
years to come. When you look upon
this inspiring emblem of the nation
may you feel as all true and good
Americans feel and sing with Van
Dyke:
20 brave flag. o bright flag, o flag to
lead the free:
The glory of thy silver stars.
Engrailed in blue above the bars
OF red for courage, white for truth,
Have brought the world q second
youth
And drawn hundred million hearts to
follow after thee
This flag represents our divine love
Of country, is "a new device to speak