Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1909-06-17
fine OBSERVANCE
OF FLAG DAY. |.
jamestown Honors Stars and
Strips by Parade and Pro.
gram. Elks in Charge.

with q parade ana uGtlnS pIo8Idus
that will probably not be equalled by
another city in the state. The cele-
bration of the day, given over to OBJ
servances in honor of cold Glory
was carried out according to the
plans in every detail and will attract
attention in many other places.
The weather was perfect. bright
and sunny, pleasant for both march,
ers and spectators alike, with just
enough breeze to keep the flags float
ing in the air. Early in the morning
the decorating began, flags flying
from all the flag staffs, and nearly
every store displayed the red, white
and blue, in bunting and flags. drap-
ed from awnings and windows. The
stores closed at noon, for the services,
and the city presented a gala day
appearance.
The program was in charge OF the
jamestown Lodge No. 995 B. P. 0.
Elks and commenced with a long par
ade. About l 80 the procession was
started, Grand Marshall 81. G. Flint
having command. Co. II, N. D. N.
G., with uniform and gun, led, with
Capt. Dana Wright at the head. Next
came the jamestown band, playing
lively marches. Following the band
marched the members of the James
town Elks, In q double column nearly
q block long, each wearing white cap
and carrying q light cane. Behind
the Elks lodge was the Maxam and
Sights band which added much with
it's bright music. Next in the parade
we're the members Of Fort Seward
Post G. A. r. riding in automobiles,
and following these were the city
school children, boys and girls, march
ing two by two, ana each carryinga
small flag. Prof. Miller was in charge.
Bringing up in the rear were the St.
Johns Academy pupils. 1t vas an
impressive sight and viewed by many
hundred people who lined the streets
along the route Of. the parade and
flanked both sides on Fifth avenue.
The parade started, at the corner
of Fifth avenue No. and 3rd St.,
marching north to 4th St., east to
4th Ave-, and south to Milwaukee
ST., then west to Fifth Ave-, and
north back to the opera house. The
line of march covered IA blocks in all,
and took about q half an hour, being
blocked ashort time by N. P. train
No. 2, east bound. There were about
500 men and children In the process
sion which covered nearly three
blocks.
The chairs in the front row Of the
parquet Of the opera house were oc-
cupied by the B. P. o. Elks and seats
we're reserved Immediately In the rear
for members of the G. A. R., whose
entrance in goodly numbers. headed
by Comrade Geo. Kurtz carrying the
American flag, was greeted with
hearty cheers.
The stage was decorated with flags
in the rear and on either side, a pic
ture Of George Washington draped
with flag, occupied the center OF
the stage. The opera house on both
floors was we'll filed with ladies,
school children, citizens, members OF
militia company who listened to the
interesting and app propriate exercises
with the closest attention. Exalted
Ruler Chas. f. Rathman, opened the
ritual exercises Tor the B. p. 0. E.
stating the object Of the occasion
which was q patriotic observance Of
American flag day which was one OF
the cardinal principles OF the order
of Elks. Prayer was offered by Act
ing Chaplain Otto Bauer, and . cho-
rus Of young men rendered Columbia
the Gem Of the Ocean.
During the rituala liberty bell Of red
roses upon which was placed bell Of
lilies, q bell of violets, and bar OF
stars, we're placed upon the center Of
the stage oy officers Of the lodge.
Eleven bells were sounded from the
Elks clock which was . token Of re-
minder ofthe absent brothers.
Brother Fred Kneeland read q short
history Of the origin Of the flag, re.
counting its various forms preceding
the one now composing the 6ag. The
sketch: told Of the part taken BY Bet
81 Ross, the signi6 6cance Of the thir.
teen stripes, the colors, the blue
field, and the white stars Of i've
points.
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