Evening journal., 1914-07-18
Governor At THE
PLAYGROUND Opening
Chief Executive Takes Part
in Exercises Including
Flag Raising
COL. G. A. ELLIOTT
PRESENTS THE POLE

Addresses by Governor Charles r. Mil.
Ter and other interested in children's
Ter and others interested in ehildren's
rolots, musical program and salutcs
by the firing squad were features Of the
opening Of the Peoples Settlement
Playground last night. The exercises
were attended BY large number Of per
sons. including many children. Tho
Boys Brigade and the Brsndywinc Mill
lary Band marched TO the grounds in a
body. The latter furnished the music.
Among those who spoke were II. Allen
hillos, president Of The Peoples Settle
ment; M. w. Knowles and Colonel
George A. Elliott.
Governor Miller said; "lt seems that
tll the people Of Wilmington are here
tonight When Miss Pyle asked me 10
come ! did not appreciate the magnitude
of this occasion. The construction Of
this splendid building and requirement
Df ground has added 20 the worth of the
city more than I can express to you.
The work which Miss Pyle has been do
inc IN this city has produced a result
which is perfectly incomprehensihlc 10
me. ! have been hearing OF the Peoples
Settlement through the medium Of the
press, bat did not realize il had reached
such degree Of proficiency We are en-.
tering a new era Of education IN this
State NV heart and soul are interested
IN the children. All over this country
we are trying to reach the people by
medium OF education. Wilmington Is
growing to be a city of considerable size
what we want is to get together" The
governor said that some time recently
he was introduced 10 an audience OF
l2o0O pccsons as governor of next TO the
smallest State ia the Union. Tho gov
rrnor said in responses "lhere is no
more scif.rcliant puaplc than those found
In the State Of Delaware He said that
Delaware stood first in ratifying the
Constitution Of the United States, and
abe stands FIRST in many things. In
conclusion, he said: "Work-ior your
State, for your city and your oommun
10y. The enc regret that have IS that
WAS not born in Delaware. | wish You
ali God speed"
Presentation OF flag pole TO the
playground was made by Colonel III.
lott. In turning over the gift, he said
n congratulate YOU ON this splendid
piece oi ground. This is something that
u worthy of the memory of the one in
whose honor it was given. This is
MOST unusual pole, u that pole could
talk and tel the history 0f its life Il
woula read like 4 fairy tale. First IT,
grew oh 4 iawn Ia stanton, the iairest
md teiicst pf its neighhors. Then 1t
served its purpose as the FIRST communa
,MisE hristmas tres, illnmined hy hun-l
lsels 81 electric lights, with the star OF.
hfthhhen shining from its top Now
il stands here tonight. topped by j gold
bull, 10 serve as 4 flag staff for the
Peoples settlement playground "a most
unusual history indeed7
An American flag was given the Set
Element by w w knowles, who acted
for the Orangemtli. T.. O. S. Of A. and
Jpnion American Mechanics. IN turn
ing over the coiors to MIR. Hillcs, Mr..
Knowles said
10 me il is most pleasant duty TO
present this most splendid nag 60 an
organization that ! have reason 60 be-
licNe has done SO much for the city We
should be proud VI our land. our State
and of cur flag. Let us see TO Il that
the best Is secured for the people OF
this commonwealth. 1 love 20 know
ttnA ] .lNt III laftN MNtit AAt huNlhttnG
boy may rise 10 position OF promi-
nence Remember that he who loves
his country is he that does the most
for IL The Settlement has grown 70
great proportions and a great deal Of
money for its support comes from the
pockets Of its patrons"
IN accepting the gift, Mr.. Hilles
told the story OF Betsy Ross and the
making OF the frst American stand
ard. He declared the fag was the
nations most priceless possession.
Al the conclusion OF the presenta-
tion Lena Katz. aged years, and
Leonard Reinholz a year younger,
pulled up the flag AS the colors
were being raised the audience un-
covered while the band Numbered the
"Star Spangled Banner" As the flag
reached the top Of the pole a firing
squad fred salute The Boys
Brigade saluted the standard and
sang America A medley Of pa
triotic sirs was then played by the
band
The exercises we're interesting, in
structivc and patriotic and marked q
red letter day IN the history Of the
Settlement The playground was Civ
en- to the Settlement by the heirs O
Mrs Larnot dupont and is among the
finest IN fhe Fast