"THE STARS AND STRIPES"

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3120, 26 June 1917, Page 2

"THE STARS AND STRIPES"

WHAT "OLD GLORY" STANDS FOK. Here is the flag code prepared by the Daughters of the' American devolution. Every woman will better appreciate the Hag for reading it:— The American flag is the symbol of the brotherhood of -man. It stands for courage, for chivalry, for generosity and honour. No hand must touch it roughly; no hand shall touch it irreverently. The Government commands the people to honour thoir flag. When the national colours aro passing with the vivid stripes which represent the lifeblood of brave men, and tho 6tars which shall shine on forever, the spectator should, if walking, halt, if sitting arise, stand at attention and uncover. It was born in tears and blood; it was baptised in blood 'and tears. It has floated since June 14, 1777, over a country of benevolence, refuge and progress. Displayed with other flags, the national ling should bo placed'on' the right. It must bo raised at sunrise, lowered at sunset. It may not l>e used as a staff, a whip or a covering. It shall not be marred by advertisement, nor desecrated on the stage. It must always be carried upright. To bear the Star-spangled Banner is an honour; to own one a saered trust. It is the emblem of Freedom, of Equality, of Justico for every person and creature as it floats unvonquished—untarnished, over tho open door of free education.

The fallowing have sent goods to t-ho Red Cross -Depot, Mercer Street, during the past fortnight:— I Turakiun. Red Crosa Guild, 1 parcel; British Red Cross Society, Maraekakaho, 1 case hospital garments; Hastings Red Cross Workers, 1 case comforts for Mesopotamia; Mrs. Monrad, eye bandages; Ngaio Ladies' Croquet Club, Red Cross League, pyjamas, face cloths, bed jackets, .and. knitted garments; Ladios' Patriotic League, Foxton, 1 parcel garments; Ladies' Guild, Ohakune Junction, hospital garments; Mts. Mabin, walkingsticks ; Carterton Red "Cross Centre, 1 case garments; Greymouth Centro British ]!e<! Cross, 3 cases and I largo parcel;. Mrs. Wilson, Shannon Bod Cross Sewing Guild, Napier Red Cross, Ohingaiti Red Cross, Mrs. Mestayer, Mrs. Alcorn, Mrs. IT. Moult, A.S. Paterson and Co., Ltd., Mrs. DumboH's Guild, Khandallah, Maranui School, Waipukurau and _ Districts Branch British Bed Cities Society, Mrs. Brice, Amy and Sybil Lovin, Hut.t Patriotio Guild, Lady Liverpool and Bed Cross Society, Wairon, H. 8., Waikanao Girls' Club, Ormondvillo Red Cross.