The Wrangell sentinel., 1928-07-05
Fourth of July Celebration
John Hooper Delivers Patri-
 0tie Address

Wrange1l celebrated the Fourth of July with a fitting patriotic program in Redmeu's hall at ten o'clock in the morning with the Rev. H. P. Cor ser presiding. After the assembly had sung, "The Star spangled Ban ner. a civic chorus rendered 'eThe Flag Without a Stain" Later the chorus sang "Motherland," in which solo parts were taken by Carl Carl son. Miss Vessel sang "To Thee, Dear Country and the assembly sang America at the conclusion of the program. Miss Margaret Bron- son was aeeompanyist for the entire musical program.
 By invitation of the civic celebra- ton committee, John Hooper of Los Angeles. president of the American & Canadian Tourists Association, former head of the Hooper Publishing Co.,. and a world traveller and 1eetur- CT, gave the Fourth of July patriotic address before an appreeiatiVe an- dience. In part Mr. Hooper's ad- dress was as follows:
 "The imperishable glory of George Washington belongs not alone to these United States of America, but to all free peoples of the entire world Washington was born in 1732, nearly two hundred years ago of English parenlage. One hundred fifty-two years ago today this nation proclaimed it's freedom and fndepend- enee, declaring all peoples entitled to Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. It declared also that tax ation without representation was species of slavery not to be tolerated. General Washington was appointed to command the Continental Army, composed of American troops.
 eLord Chatham's plea on behalf of the American peoples just rights was commended by many of the Eng fish, who opposed the use of soldiers and Hessiaus to eoeree the eolonists. No general or commander ever had the trials and tribulations that Washington had to contend with, but he pursued his course and won glorious victories. setting free the Colonies.
 aThe recent attacks made upon the character of Washington by a promi- nent writer has not belittled one fota the love and reverence of true Amer jeans for their Great Commander, and Father of his Country. We all revere, respect and honor his memory this day
 T had the pleasure of reading an old copy book, written by Washing ton when a school boy. He had writ ten some maxims regarding civility and behavior. Among these were the following:
 Speak not when you should
 hold your tongue. Show not your
 self glad at the misfortune of an-
 other. Use no reproachful Ian
 guage against anyone. Neither
 curse or reVile. Be not nasty to
 believe flying reports or evil gos-
 sip. Speak not injurious words.
 If you cannot speak good of others,
 do not speak evil
 May I commend these wise sayings of young Washington to the good peo- pie of Wrangell as ideal notices. Love one another; forget and forgive the past. Let us all travel down life's pathway in a spirit of friendliness.
 Many of us are former aliens or born in a foreign domain. It is we'll that everyone residing in these Unit ed States should become a citizen of the country that gives them life, lib- erty and the pursuit of happiness"
 President Hooper gave a marvel ous review of Americas progress, with many actual incidents of the advancement of science Among the subjects he spoke upon were: tele- photo or talking pictures; sending photos by wire for use in the press; aerial navigation and the new mon- ster airships that Alaska will soon see; television, Edison's great won- der machine; distance annihilated by radio; wireless telegraphy and wire less telephony, subjects of particular interest to Alaskans.
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