Evening journal., 1921-10-17
Schools tn RE-
FRANCES GIFTS
American Children Also to
Present Medal to Mar
shall Foch
OFFICIALS APPEAL
FOR CONTRIBUTIONS

French Restoration Fund. with
other schools throughout the state
and country. superintendent OF
schools David A. Ward and assist
mt superintendent OF schools. Miss
Bessie c. Devine issued letters to-
day to the principals Of the schools
asking for contributions.
Through the French Restoration
Fund two modern high schools to be
known as the Washington-Lafaye
High School and the Foch- Pershing
High school are TO be erected In
France. These schools are to be the
gifts OF the children OF America to
the children OF France. In addition
TO this gift the American children
through the French Restoration
Fund are planning TO give a medal
10 Marshal Foch on his arrival in
his country soon.
superintendent wards letter fol-
lows:
October Il. 1921.
To the Principals Of the wilmington
Schools;
sirous that Delaware. as one OF the
states having a very vital part in the
establishment OF our goversment. be
we'll represented in the gift TO Mar
shal Foch when he visits this coun-
try. An average OF 500 for each
state Is required by the French
Restoration Fund to present to this
great world leader a medal.
Also. $4,000 to $4,000 from each
State is desired for the purpose OF
building in France two modern high
schools, TO be known as the Wash
ington-Lafayette High School and the
Foch-Pershing High School These
high schools are to be a gift to the
children OF desolate France from the
children Of America. This Is a very
worthy enterprise. We are anxious
that Delaware as a State contribute
her portion to these two funds. and
we are certain that the fine record
made by Wilmington in all the
above enterprises will be maintained
in this. II Is proposed that the
children contribute TO these funds
any amounts they desire. and that
they receive contributions from
other persons The contributions
will be made TO the two funds
together. and the separation OF fund.
will be made after the money reache.
the office OF the governor.
The State superintendent oi
schools suggests that october II b,
observed as the date for raising thi.
money In our State, or for making
definite plan to do so. II is asked
that on that day the special rela.
uonship existing between our coun.
iry and France be brought to tn,
attention OF the children. on tha
date CORVALLIS surrendered to oui
army. and France had assisted us tc
gain our liberty. When the fate oi
France was hanging in the balanc,
with the chances in favor OF hel
passing under the domination OF
tyranous and democratic govern
ment, our boys went to her rescue
and in the memorable battle o
Chateau Thiery turned the tid'
which secured the liberty Of France
For this France is grateful We ar,
grateful to France for her service
when VIC were young. and fhis spiri
OF friendship and love should b.
fosiered in our country as Il IS il
France. No more hitting monumen
OF our love and friendship could b.
established than the two higl
schools erected and dedicated to tn
memory Of the four great heroes
who fought side by side. In the tw
greatest struggles for liberty tn
world has ever known.
VIII you kindly take this matte
up in your own way and see hoY
much your school can do towar
bringing up the amount expecte
from our city? When the collection
are completed the money should b
sent 10 DIR. II. V. Holloway. Stat
superintendent OF Schools. Dover
Delaware.
I should be glad TO have you kee
a complete record OF the amour
raised by your schools. and report
to this Office when the money is ser
10 Or. Holloway.
Anticipating hearty respons
. from Ike children. and trusting yo
will be able to make this occasio
one OF value educationaily to Oh
pupils, I remain.
Very sincerely yours,
DAVID A. WARD.
superintendent OF Schools.
Miss Dovine's letter is as follow
October "a. 1872
To the Principals OF the Whining
ton Schools.
Under the direction OF h
a French Restoration Fund Il III
been proposed to present Marshi
Foch on his coming visit TO IN
:, country with a large and beautif
medal and with a fund collected I
the school children of this count
TO be used In building two his
schools in France"
In order that we may not be b
hind our nelghboring cities in IN
good work. 1t has been suggest,
that October II be set aside as a a,
OF special observance with revie
OF relations between France al
America. This date IL particular
fitting as il commentaries the su
render OF CORVALLIS to Washingto
aided by French troops under L
fayette. and the French fleet und
e. Compte de Grasse, and bringing
successful conclusion the stru
gle for liberty. which without Il
a. timely assistance OF France, wou
have been a dismal failure.
May l ask you to place this matt
., before your pupils. so that they ma
II they so desire, contribute to q
medal and to the school fund? I a
sure they will be glad to show ths