Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-14

ton Dr. Jack spoke of the great CROWN
of the country and the whole-souled pa
trotism of it's people. He referred TO the
men who fought for the Union in 81 TO
and urged the pupils of the schools to pay
them every honor.
At the Technical High School the regular
hour for music was devoted to the patrlotlc
exercises Col. Thomas II. Hopkins was as
signed to this school speaker. but he
was called out of the city and could not
attend. apd Gen. Llewellyn G.. Estes was
substituted. Mr.. James II. Bradford pre-
sided The latter spoke at length of his
experiences during the civil war and told
numerous incidents of the battleheids'
Gen. Estes gave numerous instances OF love
for the flag shown by men on the pattle-
field. He told of the famous Michigan resl-
ment in the battle of Gettysburg whlcn
lost six of its color bearers during the
battle. and yet the colors were not allowed
to fall for a minute. He spoke OF the love
of the flag in the men Of the Delaware regl-
ment at Antietam, which lost seven OF It's
color bearers and had score of men spring
forward to seize the flag each time Its
bearer was shot.
In concluding his address Gen. Estes
spoke of the veteran as the man who Is
entitled to the respect and love of his fel-
lows. He told his hearers that 1t was the
man who shouldered the muSket on the Held
of battle who entitled to their respect.
They slowly passing away, he said, ana
their declining years should be made com
Portable and pleasant with the constant
attenllOn anu respectful SciNASC Va SiAo
younger generation.
M Street High and Armstrong.
The exercises at M Street High School
were observed by simple program. The
address was made by Rev c. w. Gala
CHER followed by the songs, 20 Native
Land" and Star Spangled Banner"
Flag day exercises at Armstrong Man.
ual Training School were impressively
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presided. The exercises opened with the
Battle Hymn of the Republic" This was
followed by an address by Col c. G. Brad
shaw, who took for his subject The
Flag" Col. Bradshaw made an address
instilling into the minds of the students
ideas of patriotism and loyalty for the
national emblem. Following the address
of Col. Bradshaw the exercises closed by
singing America"
At Camp Clara Barton.
| One of the biggest celebrations of Flag
day in this city will be that held at Camp
| Clara Barton, 18th and U streets northwest.
under the auspices of the United Spanish
War Veterans. Capt. Payne, an ex-con-
| federate soldier, will make one of the
principal addresses. and 1T is also expect
ed that Gen. Nelson A Miles and Pension
Commissioner Eugene F. Ware will be
present and make speeches. A band will
be provided and fireworks will end the
demonstration.
All of the military, semi-military and
| civic organizations Of the District have been
| invited to attend individually, and those
| who do so are requested to wear the IN
| sigma of their order command. The
| Minute Men, under the command of Major
| Herbert w. Myers. will act a guard of
| honor, and at the conclusion of the speech
| making will give drill and dress parade
The w. R. c. Exercises.
| The Women's Relief Corps will observe
| the tenth anniversary of its establish
| ment of Flag day patriotic feast day
| with appropriate ceremonies at their
| headquarters tonight Several of the G..
| A. r. posts will hold campfireS tonight
| also. in celebration of the occasion
| George Fl. Thomas Post, No. 10, and the
| George II. Thomas Women's Relief Corps
| will hold joint exercises this evening at
| Northeast Temple, corner of 18th and II
| streets northeast. An entertaining pro-
gram has been arranged and refresh
! ments will be served.
| Business High School.
| The exercises at the Business High School
| this morning We're brief, consisting of two
| songs by the school. cornet solo by Mr.
| Elmer c. Gill, one of the students, and an