The Wrangell sentinel., 1930-07-10
Fourth of July Exercises Were
 We'll Attended


 exercises at eleven o'clock in the Coliseum Theatre which had been graciously proffered for the occasion by the Coliseum management.
 A community chorus of 26 voices under I1e direction of Mrs. NJ. O.. Johnson sang three selections with Miss Margaret Bronson at the piano A group of children directed by Mrs. R. W. J. Reed contributed in song and recltation to the enjoyment of the occasion. A piano solo. Under the Double Eagle" by Dorothy Voss and "The Americans Creed" recited by Jack Gurr. preceded the eloquent and foreeful address given by Staff Captain J. Acton who chose for his subject, True National Greatness. |" His address. in part, was as follows:
 There is today very eager and earnest aspiration among the na- tions of the earth, to be preeminent- ly the greatest. Lofty pinnacles of power have been their goal, and everything has been sacrificed to attain this desire. Some of these as- pirations have been of legitimate promptings, others have been low. depraved and ignoble. We have wit messed this ambition to a marked de- oY of NhA ing the recent cataclysm that rocked the foundations of civiliZa- tion during the years of 1914-191S. We saw then in a very vivid sense the utter futility of such selfish ag- grandizement, and how demoraliz- ing and disastrous its results. Thus upon this day, the 154th anniver- sary of that epoch making event, with which we associate the begin ming of our liberty and emancipa- tion, we will do we'll to ponder on the thought of how to make our land truly great.
 Our analysis, no matter how ex- acting it may be. will but help us 10 emulate those who have gone before Those who have so wisely. persist ently and devotedly surrendered their all to the task of making America truly great.
 We can rejoice today in the knowl- edge that we are signally honored and privileged to live in land that has enjoyed. and is enjoying, na- tional greatness. However, it Is cer- tain that we cannot retain this favor which is so universally ac- knowledged, by mere external dem onstrations, flag waving, loud hur- rahs, and boastfulness of what we are, and what we are going to be among the nations of the earth. Oh, not The boastful spirit will not make a nation great There is no chivalry in those who boast. We must discard that which would sup plant those qualifications that beat strong and true in the hearts of the Fathers of the Republic. We must emulate them in retaining and ad- vancing this great and glorious task nf making America great
 Determination
 Those who went before, faced their difficulties with determina- tion. The odds against them were terrific compared with ours. They were at the beginning of a new na- tion. It was a constant uphill fight. Difficulties confronted them which would have staggered those of less determined characters, but on they went. Obstacles apparently insurmountable were swept aside as an outcome of their efforth. They have handed down to us a priceless heritage.
 "If we wish to pursue in their footsteps, and retain true national greatness, determination to conquer difficulties must be one featuer of our characters.
 Foundation Builders
 Their unselfishness: They thought little of themselves. Their motto was "Others." They bore the brunt of hardship and toll. but they were supported by the knowledge that their work as foundation builders