The Penn's Grove record., 1921-07-29
JUNIOR MECHANICS PICNIC
Old Patriotic Order Had Sports and
County COnfab At Pennsville

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held County picnic on Eiveyiew
Beach, Pennsville, on Wednesday. TIE
Lodge at Penns Grove, which is one
Of the strongest in the State, Is
named Viola Council. No. 20. There
are lodges at Pennsville, Salem, Quin-
ton and Elmer.
1t was a perfect day. There was
a balmy breeze from off the water
and the river was never finer for
bathing. About 800 were present
during the afternoon. Many brought
their suppers and enjoyed a picnic
eat.
A game of base ball took place be-
tween and Z o'clock between Penns
Grove Boys and Elmer. Penns Grove
won, Is to II.
In the evening many more came by
automobiles and by trolley and about
a thousand enjoyed the social meeting,
the carrousel and dancing, and speak
ers. A leading feature of the even
ing was the speaking by the State
officers. Albert Carman, of Elmer,
Councillor of the County Association,
introduced the speakers. The first
was Edward T. Barclay, of English
GONIl, SOuillls IIlt oeclCt
Councillor. He is an able speaker and
is filled with knowledge of the order
He said the Order of Junior Amer
lean Mechanics was organized II
years ago in Philadelphia, and has
spread all over the United States. 1t
is one of the oldest and largest bene-
ficial orders in the United States. 1t
not only has sick benefits, but its
greatest work is for patriotism, to be
on guard and to work against the
dangerous growth to the Republic
within. A republic in Greece and a
republic in Rome fell, conqueror by
enemies from without, but not until
there were unpatriotic demoraliza-
ton with in the nations.
Second, its object was to see that
true Americans were given employ
ment. Third, free public school sys-
tenn and every child in school. Fourth,
reading the Bible in the public school.
Fifth, the American flag only floating
over every school house, all of which
to create loyal American citizens in
the growing children. None of these
need any opology to true Americans or
to those who wish to become Amefi-
cans.
Many do not realize the conditions
within. Two million persons cannot
speak the English language. Five
millions can not read nor write. Be
tween so and 60 millions never go
into a Church. The preservation Of
the American Sabbath is a growing
problem. The foreigners who come
here should be taught its value and
we should not approve of the European
continental Sunday holiday.
It was the influence of the Junior
Mechanics that all now have the priv
ilege of free text books in the public
school of New jersey, and that there
was a tax put on railroads for the
benefit of the public schools. Shall
we maintain lively growing interest
in these public benefits or lose them
by lackadaisical Indifference, and let
the insidious wiles of a foreign foe
overthrow them.
The Order is caring for 300 orphan
children of deceased members with
out asking aid from public taxation.
During the life of the Order 20 mil
lions have been paid in sick and death
benefits: II millions in charities. In
New Jersey there are $4,000 Junior
Mechanics. They are now working to
increase the number 10000 each year
1t is necessary, because the enemy
never slumbers, to undermine Amen
can principles.
Ours is surely the highest purpose
an American can aspire to. New Jer,
sew now stands fourth in educational
efficiency in the Union of forty-elgnt
States. We are striving to make II
stand first in the public school system
We ask every true American to
help us. because it is for their emil
dren to reap the benefit. We ask
every person among US born in an
other country to become true Amen'
cans and help US in order that then
children may have this benetit OF De
coming worthy American citizens.
Frank Stanger, Chairman OF the
Committee on the Laws of the Order
next spoke briefly. He made a strong
plea for an increased membership
We must keep this the land OF liberty
bv keeping the Bible in the public
schools. the Flag floating over every
school house and helping to Amen-
canize the foreigners who come
among us. o, .o
The principles of the Order are
Virtue, Liberty, Patriotism.