The times., 1901-06-09
A PATRIOTIC FLAG DAY
The Committee of One Hundred
Plans a Fine Celebration.

June Il to BE Observed as a Day Of
Rejoicing Views Expressed by
Prominent Citizens Interested in
the Observance of the Occasion.
Never before in the history of the Ma
tional Capital has greater interest been
manifested in a coming event than is be-
ing shown by many of this city's most
prominent citizens and business men to-
ward celebrating Flag Day on the 14th
OF this month. Elaborate preparations
are being made for grand patriotic eXer-
cises to be held in the New National The
atre on that night by a Committee Of one
Hundred. composed Of many of Washing
tons most distinguished residents. That
the affair will be a success is a foregOne
conclusion in the minds Of those who
have watched the progress made by the
committee toward commemorating the
day Of the adoption Of our present ma
tional emblem IN the city Of Philadelphia
in the year 177T.
An interesting meeting Of the Committee
OF one Hundred was held yesterday af-
ternoon at the Board Of Trade rooms.
Many Of Washington's most prominent
business men and citizens were present
and delivered patriotic addresses relative
TO Flag Day John ". Douglas ex-CCn-
missioner Of the District, presided, and
Henry ". Samson acted as secretary.
The first speaker was Chaplin Brown,
Chairman Of the Executive Committee on
Flag Day. He read to the members pres
ent a brief report Of the work accom-
plished by the committee, and also stat d
.hat numerous letters had been received
sy him from citizens, commencing the
action taken by his committee in regard
% the r,rouosad celebration
Simon Wolf spoke next, regarding the
place where the exercises are to be held.
He expressed the opinion that the New
National Theatre, which was prominent
~ spoken OF by many Of the members as
the best suited structure in which 10 hold
the exercises, had too small a seating ca
pacity He urged that Convention Han be
selected owing TO the fact that many
children would undoubtedly be present,
thereby crOwding out older citizens Barry
BuIkley. the Secretary Of the Business
Mems Association, thought that the the
atre would be the best suited place Mr.
Wolf finally concurred in that view. and
by a unanimous vote the New National
Theatre was finally chosen.
NJ l. Weller. who has taken consider
able interest in the observing Of Flag
Day. then introduced a resolution. which
was later adopted, appointing sub-c0m-
mittees from the Committee Of one Hun
dred already selected in order that they
might take charge Of affairs TO which the
Executive Committee Itself could not at
tend. Mr.. Weller also introduced a reso-
luton that the souvenir programmes dis
tributed to the audience on the night OF
the ceremonies should have printed upon
the back the words Of the national an
them, The Star Spangled Banner" in
order that as the exercises were brought
TO close the audience themselves could
join in the rendition Of this patriotic song.
Upon motion by Mr. Brown, o. T.
Crosby was elected treasurer, and sue
ceeded In securing from those present
the sum Of $500 with which 70 defray the
expenses Of the exercises
The question Of securing q military
band was brought up by William S Knox
and a general discussion Of the matter
followed. Brigadier General Ruggles. l..
8. A, retired, and at present Governor
OF the Soldiers Home in this CITY was
called upon for his views and he explained
the great work necessary for the secur-
ing of a Government band. He finally
stated that he would endeavor 10 have the
Soldiers Home Band attend the exer-
cises, although only four OF fits members
are inmates Of the Home, the rest being
hired musicians.
General Ruggles then pointed out the