Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 279, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 November 1919 — W. R. C. DONATES FLAG TO CIRCUIT COURT. [ARTICLE]

W. R. C. DONATES FLAG TO CIRCUIT COURT.

A large, beautiful American flag now adorns the walls of the west court room of the court house, the gift of the Womens Relief Corps of this city. The gift was a very much appreciated one by Judge Hanley and his associate members of the bar. The presentation speech was made by Mrs. J. W Crooks, I and the following resolution was i read: i “In the matter of the presenta- ; tion of the American flag to use | in the circuit court of Jasper eoun- । ty, Indiana: “Come now the members of the Women’s Relief Corps of the city of Rensselaer, Indiana, and present to the circuit court of Jasper county, Indiana, a United States flag, declaring in presentation that it is the desire of their order that the court - use such flag as a decoration for the court house and that it be placed consistent with respect due to the colors. “It is further ordered and directed that the flag be used in all naturalization proceedings held and had in the court, as requested by the patriotic order, the donor herein. And further that in such proceedings held and had in the court the symbolic meaning of this gift shall be explained and taught to whomsoever shall seek citizenship in the court. “It is further ordered and directed that the sheriff of Jasper county, Indiana, be charged with proper care and custody of the flag.” A state law provides that all — court rooms be supplied with a flag and that candidates for naturalization take the oath of allegiance beneath it. The action of the W. R. C. is a " very commendable one and has been the subject of much favorable comment. ,