Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-24

this afternoon, preceded by nfteen-
minute concert by the Engineers Band.
Paul r. Hickok, pastor Of the Metro
politan Presbyterian Church.
President Favors Veterans.
President Wilson by executive or
der excused from employment in the
various government departments and
bureaus this afternoon all who are
members of the Grand Army of the
Republic, Confederate Veterans, Span
ish War Veterans, or Sons of Veterans.
in order that they might attend the
ceremonies. A speakers stand. q
bandstand and about 400 chairs. the
latter for women and elderly veterans.
were placed in the plaza between the
Columbus monument and the fiagpoles,
and a great gathering witnessed the
unique spectacle. Among the speeta-
tors were members of Congress. includ-
ing Senators Jones and kenyon ana
Representatives Willis and Farr.
Company A, I'd Regiment. District
of Columbia National Guard, was pres
ent, and choir of thirty-six women.
known as the Terminal Flag Choir,
under the direction of Mrs. Nellie B.
Kels II, sang patriotic songs.
The flag raising was under the APP
spices of William B. Cushing Camp.
No. 80, Division Of Maryland. Sons Of
Veterans. Representative bodies of
were present, two leaders among them
being DIR. J. K Gleeson, commander
Of the Department of the Potomac.
Strand nd. Army Of the Rspublis, and
chief, Sons of Veterans. Arthur H.
Barringer. commander of William b.
Cushing Camp, was master of cere-
monies.
At signal from Commander Bar
ringer, Gustave e. Beckman, chairman
of the terminal flag committee-the COM
mittee OF the camp which has worked
hard to bring about official action to
pulled rope that unfurled flag on the
center flagpole. and two squars % men
belonging to the camp simultaneously
raised flags on the other two poles. as
the Engineer Band played The Star
Spangled Banner" and those composing
the audience uncovered their heads
and stood. In respect, while Company
A, I'd Regiment. saluted.
Rev. Mr.. Hickok's Address.
In his address Rev. Mr.. Hickok said, in
part:
ITO this spot come the multitudes OF
our country and of other lands, enter
ing the city that is the heart of Amer
lea. From this point they go with all
the messages they have heard while
here. No more fitting symbol could be
held aloft. to give inspiration that
should be carried to the very ends OF
may lead them. than will be afforded
in these splendid banners, day by day
comforting their benediction on those
who pass beneath.
The very unusual nature of these
exercises appeals strongly to our
\ ina crtn fa fQ lisar.
with official fag-raisings when great
buildings are opened for use, or pub.
lie enterprises are inaugurated. But
here Is an occasion OF another charac-
ter. In the open plaza of this station.
through which pass the multitudes en-
tering or departing from our city, we
have to give formal and official recog-
milton of the unfurling Of our national
banner In place given over alto
gether to a most essential form of
Congress Of the United States provi-
sion has been made for these cere-
monies, and from this day forward
the nations flags will fly from these
tall masts, through cooperation of the
government and the railroad terminal
company.
Cushing Camp Complimented.
I'VE feel most deeply the eminent
fitness that led to the designation of
William B. Cushing Camp of the Sons
of Veterans as the body into whose
hands the ceremonies should be COM
mitted. Not only because it was with
them. that the plan had its inception
and by them was urged to a happy full
fillment, but for the further and great
er Significance of the organization it
self, we recognize the appropriateness
of this appointment. Those who wear
the badges of this order are sons of
men who fought for the preservation
of the flag and the nation that flag
represents
From each of these three standards
her precious stars and stripes shall
appear, day after day. throughout
the years. Placed as they are in this
to the Of e tSs Gs wan haze
flags will give the true and proper
welcome to the nations capital. All
eyes will be upturned, to observe
first of all these gorgeous symbols
be like things of life, and they will tell
continually of life and love that
flourish where freedoms truths are
known.
Has a Larger Meaning.
But the Message Of the Gateway
will have a larger meaning. It will be
our nations welcome to all the multi
tudes coming into the new life Of this
new country. AS these emblems of the
nation wave in the gateway of her
Capital city, expressing the interest
and the love she has for all her own,
even so does the spirit of the nation
herself stand in the gateway of all
our shores with a welcome we come and No word
longing for our privilege and our OPP
portunfty.
saThere is a message in this beauteous
its Significance in the midst of wars
terrible disturbances. Its message is
and Industry. and its symbolism is
and much os ta nEnss w asa 1Rs
from the steeples Of our churches, from
college ana n.e nniyersity
than 1t Is =. wh ns the raiiyins point for for
forces Of destruction.
Authorized by Congress.