ing havoc with the European lands. We were free from that frightful calamity, and fain would we have remained free from it, but alas! suddenly the laws of nations are unceremoniously replaced by militaristic tactics. Our
rights are disrespectfully…
And today, my dear people, we have for our inheritance a land of freedom
and prosperity, a nation in every sense of the word, a world power. We
are its citizens; American citizens! With what pride do we proclaim our
title to the world. And is it not…
position to realize their burning desire for freedom. 'Tis true that many
lives had been lost; but to what a glorious and commendable cause, the
attainment of their God-given right, their liberty.
When the glad tidings of victory swept throughout the…
tunate enough to return home safely, told glowing stories of the possibilities
in this new land, where there would be no interference in their affairs.
Next we read of the early settlements, the foremost of which was that
of Lord Baltimore and the…
American Citizenship
Winning Oration of '17 by E. M. O'Connor
THE account of America's growth and transformation from a
wild and deserted land to a strong and progressive republic
is a romantic history of adventure, a history of golden pages:
of…
Seventh Annual Content of junior Elocution Class
Schoenfelder, Feeney, Nhare, O'Neil, O'Donnell,
Tuesday, April 16, 1918
"Liberty Lads" March Lee Smith
College Orchestra
"Engineer Conor's Son" Dromgoole
Howard O'Neil
"The Lost Word" Adapted from H.…
Twenty-seventh Annual Senior Elocution Content
Collins, Code, Hughes, Malone.
Friday, May 24, 1918
Star-Spangled Banner Francis Scott Key
Rally Round the Flag Air by R. E. Hildreth
College Orchestra
The Black Sheep Mary T. Waggaman
Joseph B.…
Mon. 22—Busy days for hook worm, gloom bug, and spring fever.
Tues. 23—Wrestling match between Johnny Corkscrew and Shorty O'Neil
for the heavy weight championship of The Fitzpatrick Barracks.
Wed. 24—The Glee Club sang in St. Joseph's Hall tonight.…
