The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-07-16


adoption on June IA, 1777, by con- |
gress of the Stars and Stripes; that |
he told stories of countless heroes |
whose lives were given up SO unal Olu
GLORY might ever wave free, the en- |
blem of liberty to all; that he ex-
ijlained the wearing of the colors and |
The high ideals that they represented
at is glorious to die for the flag"
he said, 'but equally glorious to live
for 1t, and that living for 1t means
living for America, working and srriv-
ing increasingly for the betterment of
all, One for ALL all for one.'"
A powerful clubhouse chorus rem
dering 1.-The Star Spangled Banner"
under the leadership of the stranger
brought the informal gathering to a
most enthusiastic end.
Jack was impressed very, very much
and strolled home lost in deep thought.
A person walking close by Jack would
have heard him muttering to himself,
"Geel" and "GoshI"
bOOl0 DOOLu AlZ LlZ Alpl
Bangl Booml Crashl Bangl Jack
never heard such a tremendous noise
before. Rushing to his bedroom win
dow, he gazed aweStruck at the sight
that presented itself to him. The viii
lage was in flames-men were rushing
hither and thither shouting. calling
and yelling for help. Jack dashed out,
hatless and GREATNESS. Bangl A
huge shell tore away half of his little
home. An awful rending, crashing up
heaval followed. Flying stones and
splinters knocked Jack all in heap.
"Warl" he painted, WAR; Yes, it
was war with a vengeance. Strug-
Cling to his feet, he raced EDWARDS
not knowing where to go, but onward,
In hope of being able to do something.
Bang! Bangl All the while the most
unearthly shrieking sounds Of flying
shells and bursting bombs, mixed with
the rattle of machine guns and the
frfghtful roaring of the heavy cannon.
Khaki-clad figures rushed past Jack.
A fearful explosion louder than any
of the previous. left Jack dazed. At
his feet fell one of the khaki figures,
beating the ground, striking the earth
with his hands and hoarsely calling in
a choked, feeble voice for help. Jack
was afraid at last. Not of bayonets
or bullets, but of the wounded man,
for Jack did not know what to do with
him or for him. 'I'll go and get help"
I0d To 10 fnxu
stumbled and fell. Looking up, he
saw right before him In the midst of
the uniforms, Old Gloryl 1.-THE flag
was still there! Hurrahl Live for
my country, die for my country"
flashed through Jacks thoughts.
"Now to help the wounded soldier,
now to help" A sudden singing
pain shot through Jacks shoulder. He
fell forward on his face. He essayed
to rise, but the excruciating pain was
too much for him. Help! Help?
he called. A sound of running feet
fell on his ears. Painfully turning his
throbbing head, Jack saw some of his
boy friends, gazing foolishly at him.
PLEASED" called Jack. please! Oh,
you boobs do something-help, lift
me-" but nearby explosion had scat
tered the crowd. Toby, the village
stray dog. dragged itself by yelping
and was soon lost to Jacks view, The
flag! The flag! There 1t is again
this time in the hands of the new
conner, who holds it high in the mir.
The figure holding it wavers, staggers.
Jack makes a supreme effort to rise,
but for him comes oblivion.
It was a beautiful June morning
when Jack awoke and sat up sud
denly. He rubbed his shoulder
scratched his head and blinked his
eyes. "Old Gloryp thought Jack
"Where is it? What has happened
ritz" The rising sun was paying its
respects to Old Glory and Old Glory
was returning the compliment.
you're up early" said a voice that
startled Jack into full wakefglness
1t was the stranger,
"Yes," said Jack, Il thought THAT
isl thought"
"What2" said the man, encourag
ingly.
THAT you were killed and that thC
nag" went on Jack as he related his
! dream of the night before. The mar
laughed and asked Jack what he
would do for the wounded soldier, fol
an injured dog, for himself. Jacl
didn't know. He then asked Jacl
what he would do in ordinary peace
| times In emergency cases. Jack didn't
know. Neither did any of his DO.
friends, who were beginning to come
out into the morning sunshine.
Don't you see," said the man, "tha
i the best way to help your country ant
flag is by being prepared to serve
Be prepared for all cases and for al
times, Even in this far-away town
at this present moment, you can be O
service. Every man, woman, boy an,
girl and child from the top corne
of Alaska to the other end of Florid,
can be Of help if they only make 1
little preparation. Help the men will
their work. prepare the way for tn,
great railroad that's on its way to you
and you will be serving your flag ant
country.
"Say, fellows, let me tell you some
thing. Railroading is my big bust
ness, but my big pleasure is scouting
I'm high up In both jobs, and as Tn
bringing my business to your town
there is no reason why 1 shouldn'
bring my pleasure. Who's for scout
ing?"
me for one" said Jack. me, too,
chorused all the others.
"Fine" said the man, "and nov
listen. I'll fix 1t up in New York q