Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-12
FLAG DAY WEDNESDAY
Circular Received By E. A. PendIeton
 On 129th Anniversary.

E. A. Pendleton, assistant aide of the Connecticut department of the G. A. R., is ill receipt of the following circular relative to Flag day:
 TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
 The Birthday of the Flag,
 Thursday, June IA, will the the 129th anniversary of the birth of the Unit ed States flag.
 What an emotion of patriotism swells the heart of every loyal citi- zen when he contemplates that for more than a century and a-quarter the flag of his country has foated ir honor and triumph, representing the highest principles of government and the noblest impulses of universal brotherhood.
 The flag which was created to Ds the emblem and illustration of bond of unity comprising thirteen states fringing vast territory along the Atlantic has expanded until its pro- lection covers nearly whole conti- nent and extends far across the seas to embrace within its folds the op- pressed and degraded of other races of men who were the bondsmen of avarice and power.
 Honorable has been it's mission freedom and liberty its message; h manlty its service; elevation its com. munication; authority Its duty; sa- cred its promises. Beneath its be- nlgnlty every birth is noble; every pure aspiration is exalted, and every honest possession protected. It wei comes the oppressed of all mankind. exemplifies national virtue and is an ever victorious defense of the weak.
 It is meet therefore that the anni- versary of this noble birth should be hailed with acclaim. Let the rising sun of June IA be greeted with the shouts of the multitude, the ringing Of bells, the salutation of artillery, as from every housetop, steeple, mast, there shall be flung to the breeze the beautiful banner of the American people which signifies so much tfla; has been sacrificed and promises all that should be realized.
 Let every loyal citizen contribute in the display of the flag his test. mony that he stands for honor, purity ohu oDCuIcuCe IdW.
 Let every man, woman ana child pledge its faith in the purposes the flag represents and wear a token of their liberty in modest, but certain, bow or rosette attached to their dress,
 Lessons of patriotism will not be lost in recognition of this memorable day. The lawless will recognize the representation of authority and the budding spirit of patriotism in youth- ful hearts will be expanded into de- termination to oppose foreign or do- nestle foe.
 The church and Sunday school may well employ the nearest Sabbath to the day In special exercises of a prop CT character to show reverence for all the flag represents and the schools and colleges in session should devote the day to patriotic instruction.
 The Grand Army of the Republic submits to all organizations and to every individual this proposition of the recognition of the emblem of the American birthright. It suggests to the governor of every state, to the mayor of every city, the president of every village a. procl114fD04 M- nouncing the day and recommending its recognition and the press, the mighty power that sways the people for good, is earnestly sought to pub fish this call and to give special mo- tice of the approaching day of re- joicing.
 ALLAN c. FAREWELL, National Patriotic Instructor, Grand
 Army of the Republic.
 E. A. PENDLETON,
 Assistant Aide. ..