The Sentinel=record., 1918-06-15
PRAISE ACCORDED
 TO "OLD GLORY"
FLAG DAY cE7EWONY AT Az LlNGToN WAS BEAUTIFUL FEA-
 TURF OF ANNIVERSARY.
Some of the Rules That Govern the Care of the Flag Which Becomes Most Dear to This Generation as Lives Are Given for 1t.

Yesterday was the day of tribute and respect for the flag. From every point old Glory yester- day was Haunted and there was many a bow and many a moment ot silence on the part of citizens who paid it homage in quiet way.
 The ceremonial at the Arlington last evening under the auspices of the Hot Springs lodge of Elks was the flag day big feature, and it attracted a large crowd.
 Hon. Joseph M Stayton, of the Newport lodge B. F. O. E. made the address of the evening, and it was Ca brilliant tribute to the flag. as well { as an inspiration of patriotism. Mr. Stayton is one of the most beautiful orators in the state, and his address here was the subject of many congrat- ulatiOns.
 Officers of the lodge conducted a ceremonial and Professor Falley's or chestra played patriotic airs. Mrs. Casemore rendered some patriotic solos which were most pleasing. and Rev C. E. Ilickok paid a tribute in behalf of the Illks 10 the flag which is one oi the chief emblems of the order. Edward McDermou gave history of the fleg which recalled many inter esting facts in connection with this symbol of freedom Mir. Varello rem dered a harp solo which was happily received.
 Some interesting facts in the matter of proper care of the flag were deyel- oped in the celebration of the ami yersary among them the folloWine 'don'ts' and regulations:
 The department declared the follow ing practices to be strictly against regulations.
 Draping the flag in semi-circular or other decorative effects. Every thread must show
 Placing the fl'e on speakers tables or platform where it may be used a S setting for water pitcher or even trod upon
 Using fl for belt, eirdle or dr1pr. It is not an article ol dress.
 Using ii for automobile. carriage 5r float decoration other than in man her that win permit if to fly strai4ht out and show all of it's bearty. When used otherwise the flag might trail in the dirt. the me of desecration.
 The chief offense against the flag is 10 allow it to be flown continuously until 1t is blown to shreds. Every flag that is not suspended indoors should have a earetaker who should display fl when the days tasks heein, and mrl it when those tasks are ended There are but three places where the flag may be flown continuously according to the regulations Those places a,e over the senate and house wings of the capitol at Washington. and rhe capitol proper
 Even these flags must he kent s9O'- less. They are renewed every six weeks, and the old ensiens respect fully burned
 When pure decoration is called for bunting alone should be used The flag is no more meant for decoration than a rriesty vestrent.
 But one flag is shown above the
 American banner. and that is the church pennant This is to signify that there is but one thing more supreme than the country, and that is the King dom of God, The regulations prohibi
 the use of any other flag or pennant on the same staff as the national eu.
 sign If there is a desire to honro tho
 flag Of an ally or neutral country. i must be placed on a separate staff.
 When the flag passes in parade O, other observance civilians should rise if they are citing. and remove their headgear. Tn inclement weather theH should life the hat so that it does not rest on the head
 Second only to the flag is the ma tional anthem II must be considered also that in these times the national anthems of the allies have taken on q new sisnficance also When the Star Spangled Banner God Save the King and the Marseillaise are being play ed or sung, all must rise and stand at strict attention v they are men they must uncover and rernin uncovered until the last note is reached