Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-06
FLAG PRESENTATION
RAINIER FOR HARDEN COMMAND,
SPANISH WAR VETERANS.
The Gift Of Lillian Capron Auxiliary
Installation Of Officers
The Addresses.

One of the most successful and brilliant
functions that has ever been given In
Spanish War Veterans Hall was the flag
presentation to Richard J. Harden Com
mand, Spanish War Veterans. and the in
stallation of officers of the Lillian CapFon
auxiliary to the command last night. The
hall was filed to its utmost capacity with
beautifully gowned ladies, Minute Men In
their continental uniforms of bum and
blue, members Of the Capron Cadets In
National Guard blue and Spanish war
Veterans in blue and gray. The hall was
beautifully decorated for the occasion.
AS Captain Chas. ]. Harlow Of Harden
Command received the beautiful stand OF
colors from the hands of Mrs. Capron. the
clear notes Of a cOrnet rang out as Prof.
Samuels of the Marine Band rendered THE
Star Spangled Banner" He was accom-
panied on the piano by Miss Mary III.
O'Neill, sister of Captain Buckley ONeill
who, like Captain Capron, gave up his life
for his country on the slopes Of SANTIAGO
Commander in-Chief NJ Emmett Urell Of
the Spanish War Veterans made an ad-
dress, as did Colonel Paul Beckwith Of the
Minute Men.
Installation Ceremonies.
Mrs. Flora A. Lewis, president general Of
the National Auxiliary, was escorted to
the fore by the color guards-twelve young
ladies in white. She duly installed the fol-
lowing officers:
Mrs. Allyn K. Capron, president; Mrs.
Eliza V. Hodgson, senior vice president;
Mrs. Mary Scanlon Junior vice president;
Mrs. ]. F: Nolen, chaplain; Mrs. Rayer-
mann, conductress; Miss Clara Etter, color
bearer; Mrs Hoyt A. Holton, guard; Miss
Minnie Meyers, recording secretary; Mrs.
Clara Forester, corresponding secretary.
A pretty feature of the Installation cere-
o{ocy thn M
Chisholm, who, attired in picturesque
costume of red, white and blue, represented
the Goddess of Liberty in miniature, and
who assisted Mrs. Lewis.
Gen. George H Harries arrived later In
the evening and received an ovation. After
the applause hadsubsided he was escorted
to the platform and made patriotic
speech, with woman as his theme, which
was frequently interrupted by applause.
Woman Behind the Man.
'It is not so much the man behind the
gum" said Gen. Harries, "as it is the
woman behind the man who is behind the
gum" He paid high tribute to the pa
triotism and sacrifices that have been made
by women in war times, and said the valor
of the soldier depended largely on the dear
ones he had left behind.
A feature of the entertainment consisted
in selections on the violin by Miss Mar
garet Dore. During the evening refresh
ments were served by the ladies.
The delegation of officers of the Minute
Men was headed by Col. NJ. A. Winter,
commanding.
The Lillian Capron Auxiliary is named
in honor of the widow of Capt. Allyn K
Capron of the Rough Riders. who lost his
life while charging at the head of his troop
up the slopes of Santiago. Mrs. Capron is
noted for her works of charity, especially
among the men who wore the blue and
khaki during the war with Spain. She has
been twice honored by being unanimously
elected president Of the auxiliary which
bears her name.