The morning times., 1896-06-12
SET ASIDE FOR OLD GLORY
Flag Day Will Be Observed in the
Public Schools.
hilch Salute VIII He Given by the
Pupils and songs a nd Spe.,ciies
VIII BE Heard.

Flag Day" will he celebrate generally
throughout the country today, and as its
observance is intended to promote or
| rather give expression to patriotic feelings,
the birthday of the Stars and Stripes is
always commemorated, especially in the
schools. in the large cities. with appropri-
ate exercises. t3E-t'a
Flag Day" marks the anniversary OF
the adoption OF the national colOrs by the
Continental Congress at Philadelphia on
June Il, 1TT7. i.fss-if. o. -..a
This year the 4th of June falls on Sun
day. and 1t has always been customary
under these circumstances to celebrate
the day the most convenient and nearest,
whether 1t he before or after that date.
As the object OF the observance is to incul-
cate principles of patriotism among the
children of the country. most VI whom
attend the public schools. today has been
selected because on Friday, the weeks
study being over, the scholars have better
opportunities without interfering with
their school duties, To participate in the
celebration.
IN The public schools in the District Flag
Day Will be observed with appropriate
exercises today by the children of the
lower grades. The exercise will be
simple and are Intended to inspire feeling
of reverence for ''old glory in the hearts
OF The children. The heads OF the depart
ments and the teachers will give short
talks. relating the circumstances connected
with the adoption OF the flag, and also
briefly review the circumstances which
caused this action on the part OF the
colonies.
Tie principal and most beautiful part
Of the exercises will lie the giving of the
balch salute. This is executed by all
the children Standing in line, they re-
peat In unison: We give our heads and
hearts TO God and our couDtry-one coun-
try. one language. one flag at the same
time touching first the heart, and then
the forehead with the right hand.
Tie schools will be decorated with ma
tional colors and each child will carry a
small flag in its right haDp The exer-
cises will be concluded with tie singing
OF patriotic hymns and songs.
Tie chief feature OF the observance OF
the event will take place this evening at
the Church of Our Father, corner OF Thir-
teentl, and L streets northwest. where
the exercises will he under the auspices
of the Wornans' Relief Corps, Department
of the Potomac, g. A. R. The exercises
will he under the direction of Mesdames
Isabella warrell Ball, Mary g. Gist. and
Eliza Naylor, COMPOSING the committee on
patriotic teaching OF the Department Of
the Potomac, and viii be exceedingly ill.,
teresting
Under the direction Of these ladies the
church will be prettily decorated with
flags botlI great and small, streamers and
bunting in the DatiCoaI colors, roses and
potted plants.
The exercises will be presided over by
Rev. DR.. Teunis s. HamliD of the Church
OF the Covenant, and be opened with
pra yer by the Rev. DR.. Brown, OF Foundry
A f. Church, or Rev. DR.. Naylor, OF
McKendree Church
There will be excellent music, both
vocal and instrumental, and addresses by
several prominent citizens The SPEAKERS
VIII he introduced by Mrs. Ball, Chairman
or the committee op patriotic teaching,
who VIII make short address. relative
70 tue object of the evenings exercises:
Two very interesting numbers of the
program are the flag drill by fifty boys
and girls about twelve years OF age and
The Stamp Act" a school play by the
pupils of the eighth grade OF the Polk
schools. Those who take part in the
play will be dressed, in uniforms of the
army.
Major Harries, "stafs spangled Banner"
" the Orpheus Octet. under the direction
'f Prof. John Layton; address, Symbolism |
Of the Flag" by Department Commander |
u A. X. Col. James c. McElroy; song,
Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory OF the |
coming or the Lord, ,"Mr. Samuel Young,
musical director OF. the choir of the
Church OF Our Father; address, Patriot
sin,' Rev. A. &. Rogers, pastor of the |
church: Song OF the FIag," by Mr.. Terrell, |
accompanied by Mrs. Clifford Howard: |
recitation by Miss Bernstein, winner OF |
sons OF the Revolution prize for best essay
,n historic subject, and recitation, "A /
Flag on Every School House." by Miss |
Faulkner. young lady of twelve years who
Possesses great eloeutiOnary ability.
Through, the courtesy of Secretary Her.
'ert the Marine Band will be present and
will render delightful music during the
vening. In addition to this the Orpheus
)ctet will also render several selections
For the Republican National Conven-
tiOn. st. Louis, Mo.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell
ound trip ttcketa June I2 to Is, good
o return until June 21. at one fare ,atc.
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