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July 1st, 1891.
The school children were trained by Messrs. McDiarmid and Underwood, the former being Principal of the Public School.
Raise high up the banner / O'er both school-house and manor, / For this glorious standard / Doth lead on in the vanguard.
Teach our children to honor / This grand old famous banner;
Triumphant in many a field, / Our freedom it doth ever shield.
Children sang in happy manner / At the raising of the banner;
They followed leader all so good, / For they were led by Underwood.
And our brave youths will man her, / This pure, unspotted banner;
Where the Maple Leaf entwines / And with Union Jack combines.