Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-12
Civ Alive with Interest
in Flag Day Celebration
Plans Progressing We'll

The plans for the Flag day cele-
bration are progressing finely and ev-
cry indication now is that 1t will be
one of the best that has ever been
held in the city. One Of the features
Of the parade will be the bands; there
will be at least five Of them and pos
sibly six and they will be among the
best in the State. There Is a prospect
that arrangements will be made for
a great combined band concert to be
given on the campus following the
parade and exercises there. The
members Of the committee are re-
ceiving many ging reports
from societies and individuals regard
ing their intention to take part in
the parade.
An effort Is to be made by the COM
mittee and it will Undoubtedly meet
with success, to have the clerks in
the various stores march in a body,
each line of business being represent
ed by one band of marchers. For In
stance, the employees Of all the dry
goods stores in the city would march
together and the employees Of all the
clothing stores in another group.
This is up to the merchants and 1t Is
probable that the committee from the
Chamber of Commerce will attend to
this important item.
Contributions came in very we'll dur
ing Saturday and Sunday but the ex
penses of the parade will be quite
large owing to the hiring Of the bands
and it will require a whole lot of in
terest among the patriotic citizens Of
the city to make them reach a suffi-
cient amount to pay the bills prompt
ly. The committee hopes that it will
not have to visit the merchants and
do a lot of soliciting. 1t hopes that
there is sufficient patriotism in the
city of Waterville so that the sum
necessary to make an impressive Flag
day parade may be raised by volun-
tary contributions. Let everyone take
hold and help whether the sum be one
dollar or 500 it will be thankfully re-
ceived and put to good use.
The men and women Of the college
are awake to the significance of the
day and will march in body pre-
coded by their own band The two di
visions of the college alone will mus
ter close to 300 marchers and they
will have a place of prominence IN
the line.
During the day Sunday a number
of meetings were held among the Off
GERS Of the various lodges in the city
and in every case it was voted to
participate. The enthusiasm for the
plan is spreading rapidly and every
one in the city wants to be in on
what is undoubtedly the biggest
thing that was ever undertaken in
the city.
The Fraternal Order Of Beavers
promises one of the largest if not the
largest single body in the parade out
side of the college. 1t is expected that
fully $50 members Of this body will
march all in semi uniform and car.
rying one of the largest flags ever
seen in Waterville. The members of
the order are very enthusiastic over
making big showing and will make
every possible effort to turn out in
good shape. The knights of Pythias
will also be an organization which
will be largely represented and it is
expected that over a hundred members
of the order will be seen in line, many
% them in their uniformed body Cam
ton Halifax.
Efforts are being made to have the
Lockwood mills close in time for it's I'M
ployes to take part in the parade. as it
will mean a large number of extra march
ers and will mean great deal to the
French societies in particular as they
have a great many members who are me-
ployed there.
The American Flag
The American flag is the symbol of the
brotherhood of man: 1t stands for cour-
age, for chivalry. for generosity and
honor.
No hand must touch it roughly; no hand
shall touch it irrevenetly.
Its position is aloft: To float over its
children, uplifting their eyes and hearts
by its glowing colors and splendid prom
Use; for under the Stars and Stripes are
opportunities unknown to any other ma
ton of the world.
The government commands the people
to honor their flag: Men and boys should
uncover as they pass the vivid stripes
which represent the life blood of brave
men. and the stars which shall shine on
forever.
1t must be raised at sunrise: lowered at
sunset.
1t is not a plaything Of the hour: it Is a
birthright of privilege and integrity.
1t may not be used as staff, or whip.
or covering.
1t shall not be marred by ADVERTISE
ment. nor desecrated on the stage.
1t was born in tears and blood: It was
baptized in blood and tears.
It has f1oated since June 14th. 1777/ over
a country of benevolence. refuge and pro-
gress.
1t must always be carried upright.
To bear the Star Spangled Banner is
an honor, to own one sacred trust
It is the emblem Of Freedom. Of Equal
fly. of Justice for every person and crea.
ture as II floats unvanquished-untarni
ed over the open door Of free education
FRENCH CITIZENS