Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 66, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 November 1916 — ADMISSION DAY' OBSERVANCE [ARTICLE]

ADMISSION DAY' OBSERVANCE

In Indiana on December 11 Will Be a State Holiday, Indiana has this year seen a great outburst of state.loyalty and I patriotic enthusiasm occasioned by the observance of its one hundredth anniversary. Results of great significance to the citizenship of the state have been attained and the Indiana Historical commission looks with much satisfaction, therefore, upon the work which has been accomplished under its auspices. To all those who have heartiiy co-op-erated toward this success, the commission feels warmly grateful. While it is felt that the substantial work laid out for the year has been largely performed, the commission calls general attention to the fact that Admission Day, December 11, should be widely observed over the state, in accordance with Governor Ralston’s proclamation making' it a public holiday. It is therefore requested that appropriate Admission Day exercises be held throughout Indiana. These need not he elaborate at all, especially in those counties which have

had adequate centennial celebrations. But In all counties it would certainly be fitting to hold simple, dignified services in commemoration of the formal admission of our commonwealth into the Union. Such should naturally be arranged by the county chairmen, especially when held as county observonces. In addition to this, it is suggested that the schools hold exercises. In some cases it may be advantageous to combine that of the school with that of the community as a whole. As a tentative program for the schools the commission has prepared an outline which may be foprid in the Teachers’ Manual of uniform course of study, page 198, and Teachers’ Institute outline for 1916-17, pages 49-50, issued by the state board of education. Patriotic and civic organizations and clubs are likewise encouraged to observe the day especially where only initiative is not taken. For such, the afore-men-tioned outlined program may offer some helpful ideas. The commission has this general recommendation to offer—that these Admission Day exercises be community, home product, affairs, as regards those participating. Whether it be in the speeches or music or other contributions, may it be a home tribute by home people. Finally it is recommended that on December 11, the Stars and Stripes be displayed, not only by public and business houses but by Hoosier homes, throughout Indiana. INDIANA HISTORICAL COMMISSION, Samuel M. Ralston, President. Harlow Lindley, Secretary. W. C. Woodward, Director.