Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-06-25

7 was delivered by Clark C. Anderson.
city commissioner, who surprised his
hearers by addressing them in Swe-
] dish.
1t Is not for one who was not born
in Sweden 90 tell you about midsum-
mer day" declared the commissioner.
but wish TO welcome you TO tils city
and this park on b-ialf OF the city OF
Moline We have expended $4,000
on this playground to make a place To
be enjoyed by you and your chill
dren."
The fev. Karl Nilsson closed the
program with prayer.
Resolutions Adopted.
Resolutions offered by the Rev. A.
F. Bergstrom. chairman Of the reso-
Iutions committee, were adopted as
follows:
Whereas. this association stands
for and is in perfect harmony with
American ideals and institutions to
which the Swedish people of America
have contributed a large part.
BE It resolved. That we discount
enance any and all efforts designed 10
lower the standard of our home life
and directed against good government,
civic virtue, and social betterment and
planned TO curtail the usefulness OF
the church. the public schools and the
various institutions OF culture and
learning
Whereas. We or our fathers gener-
ations ago came from the land OF the
midnight sun, be it resolved that this
association goes on record as favoring
the study of the Swedish language, lit
erature and customs in order 70 know
whence we came, and learn TO love and
respect the mother who gave us birth.
History proves that this relation TO
our mother country will in no wise
lessen our love and respect for our
bride, the country of our adoption, but
instead make that love purer and
deeper and more lasting.
And be Il therefore further resolv-
ed, that we most heartily approve of
the course taken by the board OF edu-
cation of Moline in making room for
the study of Swedish in the high
school and by the board OF the city
of Moline in purchasing 1913
Swedish books which had a circulation
of 1904 during the past year.
Commend Hospital
I'VE also wish to take notice of the !
fact that for the care of the sick and /
suffering "A Protestant hospital. owned |
and controlled mainly by the Swedish !
people of Rock Island and adjacent /
counties. will in the near future be |
erected in Moline along Fifth avenue /
Fourth and Fifth street, /
where a very suitable site has been Sc
cured at cost of $4,000. A building /
fund of 100000 is now being raised,
49, 900 OF which has already been
pledged. Individuals, churches and So
cieties of Moline have already re-
sponded nobly to the cause and by
heir action thus approved OF the great
work undertaken for the ameloriation
# human suffering and the support of
health and life thus spreading sun
ihine. happiness and joy into thou
lands of homes.
Whereas. religious instruction is
he main pillar upon which our pres
mt civilization is built and whereas
he Sunday school is not sufficient FOR
he religious training of the young,
nd Since religious instruction can not
,e impaired in the public schools,
BE IL resolved, That we concur in {
he petition OF the Ministerial union of (
ioline to the board of education OF
aid city. requesting that body to set {
side one afternoon each week Of the !
chool year. when the children shall &