The mirror., 1923-04-05

the steps, Clasped the hands of Chairman
Dale and Rev. Samuels, received nod
and smile of welcome from the venerable
Judge, and took his seat, listening inten:-
ly to the words of the speaker.
Founded upon the enduring rock of
Democracy the structure of our Govern
ment stands forth as the Lighthouse of the
western world flashing its beacon of
welcome and safe refuge across the DARK
and troubled seas, to the weary and sore
oppressed of the whole earth. Our Govern
ment is established upon the principal that
all just powers are derived from the peo-
pie themselves. 1t has no sovereign but the
will of its citizens, and the occupant of
the highest Office in the land is really the
servant of the humblest toiler, from whom
he receives his instructions, his powers,
and his support. 1t is, in truth, Govern
roent of the people, for the people, and by
the people. The crown of sovereign citi-
zenship has been bequeathed, inalienable
and forever, to us and our posterity, by
our forefathers; those who fought at
Bunker Hill, suffered at Valley Forge, and
triumphed at Yorktown"
The orator waved his hand at the silken
banner, and, raising his voice, said in
fervent tones,-"The founders of our ma
ton caught that inspiration from the
skies. Fashioning a field of deepest blue,
they spangled it with the stars of Heaven,
and to its border they fastened streamers
of crimson and white to remind US of
the spotless purity of its conception, and
the cost in precious patriotic blood at its
birth. They framed and adopted. Ma
tional Constitution that has no equal, the
principles of which, are the hope of the
lowly, and the fear of the tyrant. The
peoples laws ordain Government, teach
obedience to that Government, define
rights and duties, declare equality, secure
liberty, procure justice, and establish
righteousness. Our mighty Ship of State
has sailed proudly in the van of the
Earth's Commonwealths for nearly hun
dred and fifty years.
Sail On! Sail On! Oh Union strong
and great,
Humanity, with all its fears,
With all its hopes of future years,
Is hanging on thy Fate"
The eloqeunt Judge resumed his seat
amid tumult Of applause, and Chairman
Dale arose to announce that "The Rever-
end DR.. Samuels, pastor of Pilgrim
church, would now deliver an address on
the same subject" The scholarly pastor
began at once
"Ladies and Gentlemen: l have been
asked to speak upon the subject of citizen
ship, from the viewpoint of the Christian
church. AS its Divine founder came to
lead men unto righteousness, so are we,
His humble followers, concerned chiefly
with the same task. Righteousness, in
wolves not only the keeping of Gods laws,
but those of Man as we'll. Our venerable
Judge has just spoken to us in regards to
our duties and privileges as good Ameri-
can citizens, so shall speak, for mo-
ment, upon the prevalence of evil and
social disorders; or rather, upon what we
should do, as loyal Christian citizens, to
cure it. Our country has long been vexed
over the laxness of its citizens morals
and everyone, according to his bent of
mind, his prejudices, or his passions, is
quick to suggest remedy. The apostles
of wetness, blame the present state of di'-
order upon prohibition; others assert that