The Washington times., 1923-05-30

mai ana Dlr0 on the pillar ar
the northeast corner Of Seven
tenth street and the Avenue.
The animal is variously guessed
to be a lion, tiger, leopard or
init passage OF the parade.
The paraders were followed by
American Legion officers, disabled
soldiers and Grand Army men in au-
tomobiles. The procession took its
course through downtown Washing.
ton, disbanding at Thirteenth and b
streets northwest, where special cleo
trio cars were boarded for Arlington.
Following the ceremony at the
Tomb Of the Unknown Soldier, the
participants entered the amphi-
theater for the principal services.
These included, besides Nthe Presi-
dents address, calling the assembly
to order by John w. Reid. depart
nent commander of the G.. A. r.;
invocation by the Rev. James Shera
Montgomery: reading of General
Logan's order, establishing Memorial
Day, by Osborne II. Oldroyd, assist.
ant adjutant general Of the G. A. r.;
addresses by Watson B. Miller, ma
tional vice commander Of the Amert-
can Legion, and James w. Willett,
commander in chief Of the G. A. r.;
benediction by the Rev. r. =. Nc
Bride, department chaplain.
The musical program was under
the direction of Everett r. Naftzger
and Gertrude Lyons. with accom-
paniment by the Marine Band.
Speaks for Preparedness.
Acting Secretary Of War Davis
appeal for q new era of national
preparedness featured the American
Legion's memorial service In the
World War section OF Arlington
Cemetery, following the general
exercises.
1--WE are proud that these Ameri-
cans were willing to die for their
country" he declared, but we are
shamed to think that their sacri-
flee was made necessary by the
folly Of men.
warned, we did not prepare these
men to meet the trials, hardships
and dangers Of war. AS we think
Of the soldiers Of America march
ing bravely toward untimely deaths,
we are resolved that these sacrifices
shall not have been in vain"
Memorial Elm Planted.
One Of the most impressive serv-
ices of the day was the planting OF
q memorial elm at Arlington today
by Mrs. Warren g. Harding, under
auspices Of the Disabled American
Veterans. Mrs. Harding several
days ago issued orders that the
Government conservatories be
stripped of their blooms to decorate
every grave.
Principal exercises later today are
to be conducted by the American
Legion in the World War section of
Arlington, and by Takoma Park
citizens at Battle Ground National
Cemetery.
At 4 O'Clock the aeromarine flying
boat Balboa. from Havana, Cuba, is
to strew flowers over the Potomac
in the memory OF lost avtators,
later landing near Haines Point.
In addition to the exercises con-
Quoted by military organizations,
thousands Of Washingtonians. laden
with flowers, made their way to
various cemeteries today to adorn
the last resting places of their loved
ones. Street cars early today were
miniature conservatories as passen-
gers with baskets OF blossoms took
this means of passage to the cene-
teries.
Closed TO Traffic.
General Bandholtz, commanding
the local army district. ordered the
closing to general traffic Of the
route followed by President Harding
to Arlington, from 1890 o'clock un-
til the time the Chief Executive
should return from the ceremonies.
This area is from the Virginia end
of the Highway Bridge, via the
military highway and the Rossiyn-
Alexandria road to the Mcclellan
gate Of the cemetery.
Only those automobiles bearing
special q. A. R. tags will be allowed
to enter the cemetery, and these
must enter by the Fort Myer gate,
the rules requiring all others to be
parked outside on the drill field. The
Fort Myer and Confederate gates
only are open for entrance by
pedestrians.
Memorial Mosques Tonight.
Memorial services were held In the
office Of the Register Of the Treas
ury yesterday at noon, Register Har-
ley V. Speelman making the prin-
cipal address. Similar exercises were
conducted, at the Bureau OF Engrav-
Ing aria Printing.
A Memorial Masaue VIII be pre-
scented at the Arts Club tonight by
Mrs. Eleanor Lambert, psychologist,
author and composer.
Eastern High Schools memorial
services for seven former students
who died in the Spanish-Amertcan
and world wars have been postponed
until June IA, Flag Day, Principal
Charles Hart announced.
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