Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-05-30
PATRIOTIC INSTRUCTION
IN THE SCHOOLS.
Veterans and Other Speakers Visit the
Various Institutions and Exercises
Are Held-FIaas and Emblems of
War Days Shown.


At . o'clock Monday afternoon the
pupils of the West Chelsea grammar
school assembled in the playground 10
listen to addresses by Comrades Saun-
ders and Peck of the G.. A. r. and the
Rev. c. A. Northrop.
Mr.. Saunders spoke of the patriotism
that suffered and gave all for country
and flag. and what the flag should
mean to. those now growing up under
it's protection. A banner was shown
by him bearing the badge of the
Grand Army surrounded by the corps
emblems.
/ The opportunities of those living to-
day We're eontrasted with those of the
past by Mr.. Peck. who spoke of the
pleasure it gave him to see so smany
gathered in honor of the patriots wh1
had lived and died for their country.
Rev. Mr.. Northrop spoke of the suf
fering of war. and of the lessons it
taught of obedience and self control
The applause of the children showed
how greatly the speakers were appre-
salute to the flag, followed by the
singing of the Star Spangled Banne-.
At the Pearl Street School.
Comrades Saunders and Peck of the
6. A. R.. accompanied by Rev. Mr.
Coleman and Superintendent Stanton,
visited and addressed the pupils of the
Pearl street school Monday morning.
WI. oduHUSiS compared the pTeSSTl
school life with that of so years ago
and spoke of the great opportunities
afforded the boys and girls of today
He told of the significance of the flag
and emphasized that true patriotism
means love and honor for the flag.
Mr.. Saunders showed a silk banner
bearing the insignia of the G.. A. r.
and of the different corps of the army.
He explained how these insignia were
used as signals in despatching during
the war. In closing Mr.. Saunders said
that Memorial day is a holiday to the
children, but to the veterans of the
Civil war it is almost holy day on
which they give special honor to the
flag which had been dishonored and
to the memory of the deceased COM
rades.
Mr. Peck spoke briefly of war times
which he prizes for it's past associa-
tons. Mr.. Peck was a member of the
company led by John B. Stanton, uncle
of Superintendent Stanton
Rev. Mr.. Coleman told the children
that the strength and success of our
country is due largely to the union
which exists among tire 48 states. He
urged the little people to stand Loyalty
by the flag and to honor and respect
those who fought to save it.
After a few appropriate rema rIzs by
Superintendent Stanton, the salute to
the flag was given and the exercises
Were closed with the singing CT
America.
At the Bridge School.
The following programme was car
ried out at the Bridge school Monday
afternoon, in commemoration of the
event of Memorial day on Tuesday:
Song, Ark of Freedom, school chorus:
Over the Hills SO Bare, room in uni
son; soGg. Tribute to the Brave, school
chorus; Scatter the Flowers room }
in unison; The Red Thread of Honor.
room 4 in unison: song, The Old Blue
Coat, school chorus: Barbara Freitchie,
rom 5 in unison; Gettysburg Address,
room in unison; song, The Star
Spangled Banner. school chorus; adj
dress, The Meaning of Memorial Day,
the War. Charles W. Spa1ding: ad-
dress. The Meaning of Memorial Day
Never Fail, Rev, A. P. Blinn;. Salute to
the Flag, school; America, school cho-
rus.
Thames Street School,
At the West Thames street school
Past Commander Vine S. Stetson Of
sedgwick post and Capt. George Crock
er were the speakers from the Grand
Army. the former presenting the
school with beautiful new flag, 9x6,
which was thoroughly appreciated
There were patriotic songs by the
children and they gave the salute to
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Central District Schools.
The exercises as previously given
We're carried out in the schools of the
Central district, there being much in
terest therein and the pupils acquitting
themselves most creditabiy The
schools of this district were all visit
ed by veterans, Commander Henry
Hovey, Department Patriotic Instruc-
tor C. A. Potter of Dania1son. Post
Pafrintio n eff
Adjutant Kampf w. E. Simmons,
Chaplain S. A. Monkey and W. NJ. Per-
kins being in attendance and speaking
to the children in a most interesting
manner.
Other Schools.
At st. PatrielSs school Dr. D. J.
Shahan and William Caruthers were
the speakersSwhile at the Falls school
Commaner Hoyey and State Instructor
Potter were present.
Criminal Court Of Common Pleas.