Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06
GOLD GLORY THE CLOSING THEME.
Last Service of Anti-SalOOn '07 Re-
yiyal Seriea

Last Service of Antf-SalOOn '97 Re-
vfval Series.
eff you would see my monument, look
around you," quoted DIR. L. B. Wilson last
night as he began the last address of the
series of addresses under the auspices of
the Anti-Saloon League. His theme was
"Old Glory" and his text was in evidence
on all sides of the auditorium of Foundry
Church. where the meetings have all been
held. The stars and stripes were used ex-
clusively for decorations. apart from the
leagues motto 1.-The Saloons Must Co." on
streamer above the platform, and the
banners and symbols Of affiliated bodies
Twenty-six large flags were in view. two
being of the largest size manufactured,
and one of these was placed upon the wall
facing the speaker.
DR.. Wilson said he was there against his
physicians orders, to show his interest
in the work of the league. He spoke of
odd Glory" as suggesting the great ideas
of national resources. Education. liberty
and the dignity of law"
1T is fitting, therefore" he said that
the flag should fly over every factory and
mill where the resources of the country
are developed; over the little red school
house and every Institution of learning;
over our forts and battleships, which de-
fend our national freedom, and over the
Capitol and the courts, where laws are
made and enforced; but it is an outrage
oh piopflcty, ne continued, anna applause,
Ito see old Glory over a saloon or a
brewery or disttllery, where the resources
of the nation are wasted, where the lamp
of learning Is extinguished'
He said the flag also represented sacri-
flee: that all its glories had been bought
by the suffering and death of patriots, and
not by beautiful thoughts alone.
His last suggestion was that 'Old Glory
ferent forces" as in the Anti-Saloon
League.
1T has never lost a star from its field
OF blue. and through prosperity and adver-
forty-five," was Dr. Wilson'S closing
tribute.
1t was christian Endeavor evening"
and the G. E. societies furnished the pre-
siding officer. President Grant Leet of the
ID. G. Union; the prelude speaker w. W.
MILAN, first vice president: the singers, the
:" 81 local G. e. convention chorus" with
Mr.. Page L. Zimmerman director; Mr..
Harry Kimball. pianist: Miss Josie Bur
ton, soprano, and Miss Emma G. Callahan
contralto, as soloists.
President Leet and Mr.. MILAN both ex-
pressed the heartiest interest of the c.
e. societies in the work of the Anti-Saloon
League. and their pleasure In having a
part in it.. Mr.. Millans prelude address
included asreview Of the federate forces,
and pledged the C. e. hosts to maintain the
position described by the title of his talk.
Christian Endeavor against the saloon"
Mr. George w. Callahan made the APP
peal for funds, and Mr.. Jesse C. Suter,
chairman Of the committee Of arrange
ments, announced the next meeting of the
league in its hall, No. 623 Louisiana ave-
nue.. second floor. Monday. November 10.
ready members to send representatives.
President Ewtn of the league expressed
the thanks of the league and Of the au.
dience to Chairman SuteE. who originated
the plan last year and completed that
night the successful management OF the
second anti-saloon revival"