Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-07-05
INDEPENDENCE DAY
HONORED BY MANY
ON COLLEGE CAMPUS
Fourth Of July Celebrated In
Loyal Style BY Throngs OF
Citizens
JUDGE MOSS MAKES
A STIRRING ADDRESS
The Reading Of The Declaration
Of independence And The
Presidents Message


The great independence Day meet
ing provided by the committee on ed
ucational propaganda of the Council
of Defense proved a splendid sue
cess.
The campus of old St Johns was
an ideal setting, and it was beauti-
full sight to see the crowd seated in
front of Woodward Hall, and the
groups gathered around on the green
under the stately old trees.
No one attended those inspiring ex-
ercises who did not return home
better patriot and a more enlightened
citizen. Chairs were placed upon the
broad upper step of Woodward Hall
for those taking Fart in the exercises,
and behind them Old Glory hung from
the tall center window. The beautiful
Maryland flag was draped round one
of the trees.
Seats were reserved for the Mayor
and the members of the Council of
Befense
Senator Duvall introduced the
speakers, stating in his preliminary
remarks the regret that the names of
DR. Pierrie, of the Council of Defense,
and of Mr.. Clemson, the soloist, were
inadvertently omitted from the pro-
gram, and that the Governor of Mary
land was unable to be present
Senator Duvall first introduced the
Rev. Maurice s. White, the new pastor
of the Presbyterian Church, who de-
livered a patriotic and impressive in
vocation
This was followed by a solo, Amer
ica," by Mr.. Clarence l.. Clemson, who
sang two verses of the patriotic an
them, to the accompaniment of the
Naval Academy Band, the audience
Joining in the new war stanza:
God bless our splendid men,
Bring them safe home again;
Make them victorious,
Dauntless and chivalrous,
Winners of liberty.
God bless our men,"
The glorious anthem rang out and
started the inspiration of the assem-
blage.
Major Hugh r. Riley read the won
derful Declaration of Independence in
most interesting manner. All real
lied, before he had finished reading It,
that no country from that time on has
had anything new to rebel against, for
this American Declaration of Indepen-
dence had most effectually cleaned up
the ground
This was followed by modern patri-
otic selections by the band. Professor
w. Stevens then read President Will
sons Fourth of July message with
great effect, bringing out its high pa
triotic spirit therein contained.
None realized how beautiful the
Italian National Anthem is until Pro-
fessor w. E. Olivet sang it, as the
next number on the program.
The address of the afternoon then
followed This was delivered by
Judge Robert Moss, who returned
from trip especially to help the
Council of Defense and his native
city. He spoke with his usual elo-
quene, interspersed with touches of
humor, giving praise to those who are
working for the nations cause and
not sparing those who are giving of
themselves grudingly All who miss
ed hearing that wonderful speech are
distinctly the losers.
The Marseillaise was then sung
with great effect by Professor CASTOR
Costet. What wonder that people call
the French glorious" when they
march to such words as these:
ITO arms, To arms. Ye brave.
The avenging sword unsheath.
March on March on, All hearts
resioyed
On victory or DEATH"
DIR. Fell, president of st. Johns Col
lege, then gave US a few informal
words of patriotism and cheer, having
hurried away from a patriotic meet
ing in Baltimore to be present
The finale was most beautiful and
impressive pageant of flags. consist
ing of a great triangle formed of five
boys carrying, respectively. the flags
of Belgium. France, Great Britain and
Italy. with America in the centre. The
boys taking part were: Mershon Gar
rison, Philip Morgan, Lawrence Lans-
'lale, Irwin Rusteberg and Edward
Armstrong.
These boys took their places as the
anthems of their respective nations
were played by the band. ending with
the -Star-Spangled Banner" sung by
the audience
No invitations were issued. as the
Fourth of July belongs to everyone,
and it vas thought that their patriot-
ism would bring out all who had such
an opportunity offered them.
| The committee in charge wishes to