St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-05
MADISONVILLE|
SHOWS ITSELF
IN RED CROSS
DRIVE
A Unique and Interesting
Program for Very Sue
cessful Drive.
SHOWER OF FLAGS
FROM 86 FEET IN AIR.
Patriotic Demonstration OF
Patriotic People Gath
ers Large Fund.

The patriotic people OF Madison
vile demonstrated, last Friday, what
NAV be accomplished by .co-operatlon
and systematic effort, and Mrs. Leon
ard par sh commander, Mrs. burns
and other ladies of Covington ap-
preciate very highly the courtesy ana
consideration given them by Mrs.
blanchard, captain, and her corps OF
assistants and citizens Of Madison
vile. The public spirit, patriotism
and harmony Of the great demon
stration shows that Madisonville may
ha counted on in doing things that
are worth doing.
The effective work was started on
with a proclamation by Mayor Ouiii-
her declaring a half holiday Tor the
occas on, which was followed by the
closing of all business houses. Tne
nart;cination of the school children
n the costume of Red Cross nurses.
carrying large flags and leadlng tne
immense parade, In which old anu
young men marched side by SIDE. IN
which women and children 1olneo IN
hearty support and sympathy, ana IN
which there were eleven autos dec
Grated with flags and Red Cross sym
hols. made the parade a patriotic
demonstration that brought cheers
from every one along the line OF
march. whistles from the snip
Yards. every ship on the river, from
the mills and from the ice plant
sounded shrill calls of patriotic ap-
proval. ~,
Arriving at the grounds the child.
ron marched around the United
States flag waving in all its glory
eiehty-six feet above their heads.
This immense flag pole, which Is four
feet in diameter at its base, set IN
reinforced concrete, and the oeautl-
full flag that waved at its top. were
presented by the town, the presenta-
t!on address being made by Mr.. w.
II. Bohning, acting for the mayor.
He spoke Of it as 1.-The giant OF our
great pine forest proudly waving our
honored flag"
The raising Of the flag was carried
out in a most unique manner, ntt'e
Miss Mamie Milloit and Master VIC.
tor Oulliber slowly drew the cord
that carried the folded flag to Its
high post Of honor. When it reach
ed the top a slight tug at the rope
caused to flag to open In all Its proud
beauty. and as 1t unfur!ed to the
breeze it let loose hundreds OF tiny
Aa9s that showered down upon the
heads Of the shouting. singing cro"o
beneath. 49,.
Hon. Lewis l.. Morgan was the
orator Of the day and made stirring
and patriotic speech; forceful. be-
cause 1t expressed the sentiments OF
patriotism which are so strongly en-
planted in the heart.
Addresses were also made by Mr..
Lions, Mr.. Chateller and Mr.. Blancn-
ard.
Mr.. Granville Fales recited most
eloouently and effectively THE Am
erican Flag"
Mr.. Beaudreaux, as marshal, was
especially attentive. extending many
courte5ies that were appreciated ny
all.
The Madisonville Bank, without
solicitation, sent in $500 as a do
nation to the Red Cross.
In the evening a dance was given
at which refreshments were served.
A considerable sum was raised TO
further swell the 10000 raised oy
contributions.
Those present from Covington
we're: Mrs. R. N. Leonard, Mrs. J..
C. Burns, Hon. l.. l.. Morgan and
son Arthur. Mr. and Mrs. A. l.. Bear
Mr.. j. E. Stanga and family, Mr.: A.
D. Schwartz, Miss Carrie Frederick.