Unfurling the Flag at the Nelson Street School, Auckland.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXV, Issue X, 8 September 1900, Page 444

Unfurling the Flag at the Nelson Street School, Auckland.

fhllKv. The Cbuirimin fben showed how the flag had been made. and Mrs Squirrel! then "unfurled the Hag." which was received with cheers as it floated out. Miss Sanderson, a little girl, then presented Mrs Sqtiirrell wiK a beautiful bouquet, and the children then sang “The Red. White and Blue." Mr D. J. McLeod then gave an address and said that lie hoped the ceremony would live long in the memory of the children and cause them to love and respect the dag of their country. Patriotism was one of the highest duties of a citizen. The flag was then saluted by each detachment and standard as it marched past. Mr Arthur Rosser, in the course of'an address, stated that the flag which had been unfurled was presented by the Misses Spargo, seven in number, who had been, or were at present, connected with the school. On behalf of the school and Committee, he wished to thank these ladies for their gift. Mr (’ronin, the headmaster, thanked all those who had assisted, and. after some cheering. caJled for cheers for the Queen. These were heartily given, ami the children sang the National Anthem. The Napier-st. School cadet corps then marched off, and came in for great praise for their soldierly bearing and splendid marching.