The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-09
THE DEACON,

BuL INe IhleT mas u Vdluet
And the immitator haint.
THE DEACON.
At this time when American patriot.
ism is or should he at high tide the
printing OF the Code for the Flag would
seem to be appropriate. The William
Raymond Chapter OF the Daughters OF
the American Revolution have had
printed and framed copies OF the code
and placed one in each school build.
ing in the city and will take steps TO
have a copy placed in each room Of
the various grades in the near future.
The following code as published in the
December number of the magazine
published by the National orgauiEa.
ton Of the Daughters of the American
Revolution should be read and prae'
ticed by every American:
1. The Flag should not be hoisted
before sunrise, nor allowed to remain
up after sunset. 1t should not be dis
played upon stormy days, nor left-out
over night.
2. When the Flag is displayed at half
star. for mourning. 1t is to be lowered
to that position from the top Of the
staff It is afterwards hoisted to the
top before 1t is finally lowered.
3. When the Flag is formally raised,
all present'during the ceremony should
stand at attention, with hand raised
20 the forehead ready for the salute.
4. The correct salute to the Flag, as
required by the regulations OF the uni
ted States Army, is: Standing at at.
tention. raise tho right hand to the
forehead over the right eye, palm
downward. fingers extended and close
together, arm at an angle OF forty.five
degrees. Move hand outward about a
foot, with a quick motion, then drop
10 the side.
5. When the colors are passing on
parade, or In review, the spectator
Shouldn't man or boy. and II walking,
halt; II sitting, rise, stand at atten.
ton, and uncover.
s. Whenever possible. the Flag
should be flown from staff or mast,
but should not be fastened to the side
Of building, platform or scaffoldlng
Z. When flags are used in unwilling
statue or monument, they should not
be allowed to fall to the ground, but
should be carried aloft to wave out.
forming a distinctive feature during
the remainder OF the ceremony.
8. When the Flag is used out OF
doors, it should always be allowed to
ny in the breeze. When clusters and
lraping of colors are desired. bunting
or cloth should be used. but never the
Flag.
9. When our National Flag and state
or other flags fly together, or are used
In decorating together, our National
Flag should be on the right
10. For indoor decorations. the Flag
can only be used as a drapery; it can.
not be used to cover bench or table,
desk or box and where anything can
be set or placed upon the Flag.
For indoor decorations, the Flag
may be caught up in many artistic
fashions, and used with bunting. gar
lands. plants and flowers, but should
never be placed below person sit
ling.
ii. When used on bier or casket at
\ funeral. the stars should he placed at
The head.
In no case should the Flag he allow
ed to touch the ground.
~. The Flag must not be married by
advertisements, nor desecrated on the
btage.
IS. It is an unwritten law in the
Navy that the Flag is never to be
washed. 1t is always to be considered
Immaculate.
IA. When 1.-The Star Spangled Ban
her" is played, all present should rise
Ind stand at attention until the ending.
Tie playing Of it as part Of medley
should be prohibited, and itshould not
be played as an exit march.
10. The only Federal legislation
with regard to the Flag, forbids the
Registration OF any trademark which
consists of or comprises the Flag or
Goat of Arms. or other insignia of the
6nfted States, or any stimulation there
bf, or OF any states or Municipality, or
bf any foreign nation. etc.
is. The Flag Salute adopted by the
n. S. D. 4. R.. and by our military
Schools, the Boy Scouts and other or
Plantations, and which should b.
Taught in all Of our public schools. il
" PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO MY
FLAG. AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR
WHICH IT STANDS: ONE NATION
iNDIVISIBLE, with Liberty and Jus.
lice to ALL"
II. Our children should be taught
10 carefully handle and guard their
little flags from rough and disrespect.
ful treatment. and not be permitted to
earelessly toss them about in parades
and professions, nor throw them away
Iaould a stick become broken or should
the child tire of holding 1t.
IS. OUR MOST IMPORTANT HoLG-
DAYS when the Flag should be dis.
played at full staff ARE:
Lincolns Birthday, February IL;
WashIngton's Birthday, February %;
Memorial Day, May 80; Flag Day, June
Ia. independence Day, July 4; Star
Epangled Banner Day, September Ia,
and your own State Day.