Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-01-15
VERMONT STATE FLAG FOR
UNIVERSITY BATTALION
Gift Of the Loyal Legion Presented Friday Night
at Military Ball rendered by Captain and
Mrs. Reeves at Gymnasium.

I university are fortunate in having as
president man who takes deep in.
terest In the military department, and
who Is ready at all times to give it a
helping hand. You are also fortunate
In having as commandant an army
officer OF experience, both in the field
and in camp. fitted for his work by
long experience at other colleges, and
finally-what counts greatly-takes a
personal interest in every man under
his instruction.
You will have next summer at your
university one of the Student Military
Camps which will give you an oppor-
tunity to learn the military art under
conditions Stimulating those Of field
service. This is a chance all members
OF the battalion should take advan-
tage Of II possible
II has been noted by the Vermont
Comma ndery that you are taking an in
creased interest in your drills and mill
tary instruction; that YOU are awake TO
the duty Of all young men to At them
selves for citizenship in this great re-
public
In recognition OF your good work, and
hoping to encourage You to increased
effort In the future, the Vermont Com
mandery OF the Military Order of the
Loyal Legion takes pleasure In present
ing the battalion Of the University Of
Vermont this beautiful flag, the nag OF
our dear and honored state Of Vermont.
the flag under which thirty-hvc thousand
of Vermont's best young men marched
to the front in the Civil War to fight
for the preservation OF the union, OF
which five thousand never returned. No
one knows when your turn Will come, but
when it does we know you will not be
lacking in patriotism, and will be ready
for any sacrifice Now Is the time for
YOU young men. TO NJ yourselves for
efficient work by making the most OF
the 6ne opportunities YOU have NJ this
university for instruction I'm the military
art Strive, one and all to help your
president and commandant to make this
one OF the best hattalons at any col
leGe Or university In this country.
now present to YOU from the YER
mont Commandery % the Loyal Legion
tho State hes of Vermont.
FLAG ACCEPTED
Lieut. Roderick NJ Olzendam responded
for the battalion IN a few wel-choren
words, He thanked the Loyal Legion for
their gift dwelling upon the ntncs. OF the
sift OF the State nag 10 the student bat
talon OF the university. whose interest.
are so closely knit with the interests and
welfare of the State. After his speech Of
acceptance lights were turned out im,1e-
diately and colored stereoptlcon views Of
scenes suggestive OF the Star Spansled
Panner were thrown upon the screen. the
band playing the Star Spanged Banner
At the conclusion OF the ceremony. the
lights were turned on ana the color SER
geants placed the flags in the places pro-
vided for them near the center OF the
speakers stand. All salutod the FLAG. and
the color guard was dismissed
After the presentation of the nag ex-
Governor Urban \. Woodbury.. when call
cd upon. spoke Of the significance of the
flag. "Od Glory" he said, has never
been lowered for another power Our
state flag too, is full OF meaning to the
Fernonters who carried IT before them
to the Civil War"
General T. S. Peek said that few an
preciated the magnitude Of the coming
camp royal welcome. We have here at
Burlington two retired generals. We have
Fort Ethan Allen nearby It is fitting
place for the university.
Captain Ira l.. Reeves extended a few
words Of welcome to the Second cavalry
and dancing was resumed.
At the second intermission, the buglers
sounded the Mess Call" and refreshments
were served Whalen & Co were the
caterers. The last number on fine darco
program was followed by TAPS