Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-27
MASS|NG OF COLORS
.HONORS WAR DEAD
CoIorfuI Service in Mount st.
Adams Amphitheater Wit
messed by Thousands.

A colorful, picturesque and reverent
gathering at a memorial service at
Mount ST. Adams amphitheater yes
terday afternoon was appealed to by
Right Rev. James E. Freeman, Bishop
of Washington, to remember the ideals
for which heroes of the Nation fought
and died.
A feature Of the service was "massing
of colors" by more than so military
and patriotic organizations. under di-
rection of the Military Order of the
World War, which sponsored the occa-
sion.
The assemblage of thousands was
grouped in picturesque setting on the
hillside below the partially completed
National Cathedral. The flags, the
United States emblem and standards of
various participating organizations, were
assembled in front of a large golden
cross, on a rustic altar at the rear of
the speakers platform, which was
banked with flowers. A touching fea-
ture was the presence of delegations of
disabled veterans from the service hos
pitfalls of the city.
Respect for Ideals Urged.
Bishop Freeman, in his sermon,
broadcast over a nationwide network
by the National Broadcasting Co., de-
clared, cit would be of little worth that
we remember those who heroically gave
their all unless we remember those
ideals for which they stood. To praise
their deeds is one thing; to emulate
their virtues another. We must not
forget in this period of prosperity
those fundamental things that have
made and preserved us as a nation.
More important than decorating the
graves of our heroes IS respect and
obedience for those things for which
they gave their last full measure of de-
votion."
The service was preceded by a con-
cert by the United States Marine Band
under leadership of Capt. Taylor Bran
son. The band also played for the
hymns sung during the services, with
Capt. Branson directing the singing.
A procession from the Peace Cross to
the rustic altar marched to drum corps
music provided by the Veterans Of the
Foreign Wars and Victory Post, Ameri-
can Legion. Following the drum corps
were contingents from the Army, Navy,
Marine Corps and National Guard.
Next in line were the veteran organiza-
lions in order of the dates of their or
ganization. These were followed by pa
triotic organizations, after which came
junior organizations. including De
Molay High School Cadets and Girl and
Boy Scouts.
The Army, Navy, Marine Corps and
District of Columbia National Guard
each furnished four armed men as a
combined color guard.
The service, conducted by Very Rev.
G.. c. F. Bratenahl, Dean of Washing
ton, assisted by Rev. Arlington A. Nc
Callum, chaplain of the local unit OF
the Military Order of the World War,
and Chaplain j. Knox Bodel, was open
ed with the singing Of the hymn "The
Son of God Goes Forth to War" fol-
lowed by prayers for the President, the
country and the flag. The congrega-
ton, accompanied by the band, Joined
in singing Kipling's "Recessional," each
verse ending with the familiar LEST We
forget, lest we forget" Prayer was
offered by Bishop Freeman.
Taps" were sounded by Sergt. Frank
Witchey. headquarters Troop 3. United
States Cavalry, who performed this
service at the burial of the Unknown
Soldier at Arlington in November, 1921.
Taps" was followed by moment OF
silence, broken by the strains of THE
Star Spangled Banner" played by the
Marine Band.
"Cheap Patriotism" Assailed.
Bishop Freeman in his sermon
scorned CHEAP patriotism" and urged
more consideration of the fundamental
principles on which the fabric OF the
Republic was built.
The wrong kind of patriotism. Bishop
Freeman pointed out, was grcbly selfish
and unworthy. 1T Is the patriotism
that holds itself immune to obedience
to the law and wantonly sets aside any
authority that conflicts with its own
self accord" he said.
The committee in charge OF arrange
ments for the service included: Maj.
Gen. Greed c. Hammond, commander
Of the District Of Columbia Chapter Of
the Military Order of the World War;
Capt George F.. Unmacht. senior vice
commander, chairman; Capt. r. w
Schumann, U. S. NJ; Capt. Edwin S.
Bethlehem, jr, adjutant; Capt. C. H
| Dickens. U. S. N; Capt. Arlington A.
McCallum, Maj. w. w. Burns, Capt
Paul v. Collins, Col. CORTLAND Nixon
Rev. G. Freeland, canon of Washington
and Edwin N. Lewis executive secretary
Of the Cathedral Foundation.
Organizations Participating.
Among participating organizations
were: The Army and Navy Union,
American War Mothers, Sons of the
| American Revolution. American Red
| Cross, American Women's Legion,
| Daughters of the American Revolution,
| Children of the American Revolution
i American Legion, Aztec Society, Daugh-
tiers of the Union Veterans. Civil War
| Order OF Cincinnati, Daughters of Gin
cinnati. United Daughters Of the Con-
! federacy, Colonial Danes of America
| Columbia Historical Society Military
Order of the Carabao Scions of Co
! lonial Cavaliers, Disabled Veterans OF
! the World War, Descendants SignerS OF
The Declaration of Independence, Order
of De Molay, Veterans of Foreign Wars,
! United States Flag Association, Mill