Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-04-27

Grams, and then the Veterans of In
dian Wars--warriors who braved the
wilds Of the west to drive back the
redskins to make the country safe
for the pioneers who spread it's great
expanse to the western coast.
Then came the veterans of later
war--that with Spain-the men VINO
fought that a foreign people mlgnl
escape the oppression OF monarchy.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars FOL
Military Order of Foreign wars. ana
then the Veterans of the World war,
the younger veterans OF the nation
who by their spirit and action had
stemmed the tide of world autoc-
racy. The Military Order OF the
the Army and Navy Union and the
national Red Cross representatives
Headed by Col. w. c. Rivers, COM
mandant of the post at Fort Myer,
Va. the armed forces OF tonay, the
men who will answer the hrst call
should the clouds Of war again ap-
pear, their modern rifles glistening IN
the shining sun, came. maintaining a
cadence to conform to the slowing
steps of the men who had set the pace
Of service for them to follow.
The field music Of the 64th Infantry
from Fort Washington, Md. followed
Col. Rivers and his staff. Then came
the Sd Battalion of the saith Infantry
in the natty uniforms of khaki, con-
trasted to the blue Of civil war days.
The slick and shining coats Of the
horses, on which was mounted the 80
Cavalry Band. from Fort Myer. va.
which came next, gltstened IN con
trast to the dull, field uniforms: Tneh
came the Sd Squadron of the Sd cav
airy. followed by the rattle and ciat-
ter of the modern field artillery Of the
I'd Battalion of the Sd Field Artillery
from Fort Myer. Va.
Applaud Naval Contingent.
The regular naval contingent, headed
by Lieut. II. T. Dickinson. command
ing officer of the U. S. S. Sylph. COM
posed of marines and bluejackets, as
| they appeared. were given vociferous
applause~for the nation sees little OF
the activity of the Navy. The marines
in their forest green and the blue
Jackets in their uniforms of blue and
khaki leggings furnished colorful
contrast to the troops in the van.
When the District troops. the Ma
,.tional Guard Of the District of Column
bia, came next into view. the new
forces which have grown up since the
war. the cheering was increased Their
| snappy tread and excellent appearance
gave fitting tribute to the work OF
| their organizers.
Mai. John w Oehmann commanded
| this contingent. which was composed OF
| the list Battalion and the 121st En-
| gineers headed by the band:. headquar.
tiers and service companies of the 121s1
Engineers and Company A. 142nd Aux
| iliary Engineers
| Headed by Col. Oscar NJ. Shaw. the
Washington High School Cadet Corps
brought up the rear. Their military ap'
| pearance and the smartnesS Of their uni.
forms brought out the plaudits of the
crowd. which lasted long after the last
of them had passed in review.
| When the parade reached 3rd stree
When the parade reached Sd street ant
| Pennsylvania avenue it's participant:
were deployed in the streets surrounding
| the monument. where they furnished &
fitting Gordon for the ceremonies in homo
of a great military commander who's,
achievements were held up TO them a,
examples by the speakers of nationa
prominence.