Evening journal., 1912-07-05
FLAG NOW
FLIES OVER
PROTECTORY
John S. ROSSeII Delivers Ora
tiOn at ReybOld Indepen-
denCe Day Observance
STATE HIBERNIANS
PRESENT THE EMBLEM

Independence Day at St. James
Protectory. Reybold, was marked by
flag raising, the flag being the gift
of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
The orphan boys under the care Of
the Sisters of St Francis, were elat-
ed over the occasion. They sang "NIy
Country Tis Of Thee" Hail Colum-
bia. ana Three Cheers For the Red,
White and Blue" with a spirit that
proved their patriotism. Sixty-three
boys. the protectory population were
then treated 10 ice cream and cake,
and the happiest lads on the reserva-
tion we're the couple who raised Old
Glory to the top Of the 55 foot pole.
State Secretary Thomas II. Donna
hue Of the A. o. a. called the meeting
to order nd introduced State Presi-
dent John r. Healy. as chairman OF
the meeting, who expressed his plea
sure at being honored on such an oc-
casion. The Rev Thomas r. Waldron
OF Wilmington. offered prayer Lieu
tenant Colonel Simon p. Doherty. o.
N. D.. president of Division No. o. pre-
scented the flag, referring to It's mean
ing. John S. Rossell. one Of the trus-
tees Of the protectory accepted the
flag and said IN part that he wished 10
express his grateful appreciation of
the kindness of the Ancient Order OF
Hihernians In presenting the hag. an
act expressive of Irish faith. charity
and loyalty. Continuing Mr. Rossel
said: mo praise is too great for the
Irish race who have proved them
selves the worlds missioners anC
have placed their lasting impress OF
all nations.
There has never been a time in th'
history Of our country when the true
meaning Of our flag was more import
ant that al present, when unsettled
conditions ana diversity OF views nor
tend great evils If practical reform
are not advanced and our peopl
adopt q national poi ty Just and re
specting the Fights OF all
Well may we consider seriously ol
this natal day Of the Republic tina
our government exists 10 maintain
justice and portect the weak agains
the stronghold while each individu
az has his rights and privileges. thes
rights and privileges are to be exer
cised with due regard to the right
and privileges Of others and that al
must be obedient 10 established au
thority
II Is eminently httinE that tn
flag should be committed TO the car
OF the good Sisters and the orphan
under their charge In this hallowe
retreat II viii never be sullied bu
the prayers constantly rising to th
Throne Of Heaven will bring dow
upon the flag Gods blessing and max
10 indeed a sacred emblem
We can never repay these goo
Sisters for the magnificent work the
are performing day and night TO do
velop the characters Of the boys ia
whom they labor necessarily and sell
sacrihcingly, with hearts overfowin
with love for God The State owe
them an immeasurable debt and "
citizens should never fail 10 exten
TO them our strongest support.
"A few words 10 the boys "Whe
you go out from this beautiful HON
TO fight life's battle alone, carr
treasured in your hearts the soil
principles Of Christian virtue
which YOU have been so thorough
instructed here You will need thei
in your hfe's work. which cannot b
truly successful unless you are guic
ed by these principles Do not see
honors and riches-these will be add
ed II they are best-but strive rathe
10 be good and useful men.
Accept. then, this banner of on
country Its red represents the bloc
Of the martyrs with which the founda
tions of the Republic we're cemented
its white, the pure principles whic
gave life TO the nation and has sus
tanned IL through all its trials; tn
blue, the hope of every man that h
shall enjoy the full fruits Of his en-
deavors; and the stars the brigh
lights that guide the patriot along tn
pathway of an honorable career. Ut
hold It by an honorable life and a
ideal citizenship. Should duty cal
you to defend it, let your valor sho'
forth your love OF country, your couT
age and your manhood as BELTS tn
Christian and the patriot But rathe
pray that the flag shall be the EN-
blem Of peace and unity and that
may float maiesticaily over happy an
contented people"
The Rev. Edward L. Brady. IN tn
name OF the Sisters, the little peopl
OF the Protectory and for himself
thanked the Hibernians for the oatri
otic and thoughtful kindness, an
thanked all present for their supper
The visitors inspected the Protector,
and were delighted with the cozy iitti
chapel