Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-09

A procession IN the City OF WaSnlnk-
ton of the clergy of all faiths under the
flag of the United States.
High tribute to Washington as q
churchman, with the message by a
world-renowned preacher, to be broad
cast all over America.
May.
A special celebration here and over
the Nation on Mothers day, to exalt
motherhood, and especially the mother
of George Washington.
May 30-A day OF tribute to all heroes
of the Republic, with parade (day or
night, with blue and gray and khaki
side by side-a Nation marching to-
gether. Great services at Arlington and
elsewhere in memory alone of the heroic
dead.
Opening or closing a week OF re-
unions of the Grand Army of the Re-
public, Confederate soldiers, veterans OF
the Spanish American War, American
Legion, Veterans Of World War, etc.
The greatest Memorial day in America
ever observed, with the life of George
Washington as a soldier and statesman
exalted as the exemplar in time OF war
and in peace.
On June IA, Flag day, a day of vast
outdoor pageantry, participated in by
every State that has q starSin the flag.
Let this day be one OF the greatest
spectacular days ever known, respect
for the flag Of the United States being
the keynote-the flag which symbolizes
the Republic of George Washington.
July.
An old-faShioned Fourth of July, with
parades, universal decoration OF homes
and public buildings, fireworks under
proper supervision, and great orations
on the principles Of the Declaration Of
Independence-all broadcast.
Let the same scenes and events be
repeated in every city and town in
America. The original 10 States to be
responsible for the proper observance
of this day and pay them high tributes.
August.
The month Of pilgrimages to the his
toric Shrines in America, ending always
at Washington, with events daily in the
open air that shall lure and thrill the
multitudeS of pilgrims (other Summer
months are suitable, but the climax
might be reached In August, and pos
sibly in September).
September.
George Washington knew what It
meant to labor with his hands as well
as with his brain. He was also an
employer of labor. He knew, therefore,
the viewpoints of employer and en-
ployed. To him all honorable labor was
sacred. On Labor day, dedicated to
men and women OF America who labor,
father Of o country in which those who
labor are esteemed for their part in
Americas development.
gathering in Washington Of the
educators OF America, with the school
OF government established in memory
of George Washington in the George
Washington University as the principal
objective, and the placing before them
of the immense part they must take in
the Americanizing OF Americans in the
future.
October.
Columbus and Roosevelt days should
be appropriately celebrated this month.
In pageant, motion pictures, orationS.
great gatherings, and so forth, repeated
all over the Republic, show America the
great march of the ages from the dis
covery Of the continent to the opening
of the Pacific at Panama, and the rise
Of America from the vision OF Columbus
to the world leadership of today under
the influence and example of George
Washington A month OF exaltation Of
America.
The holding Of athletic events suit
able to climatic conditions, intercollegi-
ate meets, contests, and so forth, and
the coming together of all American
leaders and champions of the year in
all lines OF sports. George Washington
was an athlete and believed in physical
culture and healthful competition.
November.
The glorification on Thanksgiving dav
OF the American home and the old-fash-
Toned ideals OF America in the midst of
a new age. Special tributes all over
America to our mothers and fathers,
and the inculcation of reverence and
love for age. home and country.
Every qualified American citizen. in
the spirit of George Washington, exer-
clsing at the presidential election. at
the sacrifice Of personal inconvenience
II necessary, the inestimable privilege
OF an American sovereign by voting for
presidential electors of his choice, real
lzlng that II a government of the people
Is to endure it is the bounden duty and
responsibility Of every American to par
ticipate in the selection of its rulers.