The state herald., 1916-02-18

to the old building the heraldic device OF stars
and stripes which Washington accepted as his
own coat of arms, and which is commonly
garded as tho origin Of the American flag
In the summer OF 1911 the suggestion was made
BY prominent member Of the British Peace com.
mittee that the historical property should be pur
chased and dedicated memorial to the peace
full relations existing between the two countries
during the past century. the dedication to be one
of the features OF the international celebrations
In 1914. This idea Immediately met with popular
favor. The British committee acquired the prop
erty. and dedicated II to peace between England
and the United States.
Tho manor has been made into Hall of Rec.
ords. where matter pertaining to AngloAmerican
unity n kept II is understood that lecture chair
soon will be supplied by the purchasers and that
James Bryce. exambassador to the United States.
Will be Ns nrst occupant
Charming Old Pisee.
The manor is a charming piece Of old archi.
lecture. gray with the rains frost and sunshine
OF 300 years. The house stands at the eastern
extremity OF the village Of Sulgrave In Northamp
tonshire. and II IL approached from the west by
n pretty green croft. separated from the almost
encirciins road by hedge.
To the right OF the gable end Of the manor is n
low stone wall with a larch gate. facing n small
court, partly paved and partly In grass. From the
courtyard the house is entered by q handsome old
stone doorway. above which a little attic projects
from n tiled roof The fine old Tudor doorway
is surmounted by n shield containing the Wash.
ington coat OF arms. which three centuries have
somewhat robbed OF its original sharpness. but
which Is still uninlstnkable
What fortune had that shield of :. private
English gentlcman-to become the most notable
blazon OF all the world Strange TO think that
this little obscure stone coat OF arms In n
cudcd Northamptonshire village should bo tho
original OF 40 much-shouid stiii be extant As
.l.t,A a., h.t.. sk..s
pid and monotonous rustic life surrounding II for
no many generations with the rush and roar OF
existence In our great republic
There In very little doubt that tho three stars
and the threo stripes furnished tho idea for the
American nag In the nag. ms in tho original. tho
stars signify divine influence guiding tho bearer
In the right way. while the bars denote ono who
sets the bar OF conscience and religion against
wicked temptations and evil desires The coiors.
red and white. seem to follow also: the red mean.
ing military bravery and fortitude: tho whito
peace and sincerity.
Tradition attributes tho suggestion TO Benja'
min Franklin. Tuppcr In probably right when.
In his Centennial Drama" ho makes Franklin
ray:
proposed II 10 tho congress-.
IL wns tho leaders old crusading baEon.
Waahington's coat. his own hcraldic shield.
And on the spur. when we must choose nae
symbolng independent unity.
We and not ho-ali was unknown To him
Took up his coat Of arms and multiplied
And magninod II. In every way TO this
our glorious national banner.
lie adds. also. some aiuaIons to the old man
sion
The waahinHtonH OF Washington.
In County Durham. and on sulrravo Manor.
County Northampton. bore upon their shield
Three stars atop
and for tho crest
An eagles head upapringlng TO the Hight.
The nrehi,rnyoa Of sugrnyc testify.
Az nundry printed windows In the hall