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 ^E BANNER 
 uF LIBERTY 
 
 A PATRIOTIC PAGEANT-DRAMA 
 
 B\ 
 
 F A. BOGGESS 
 
 BOULDER, COLORADO 
 
 Copyrighted, 1919, by the Author 
 All Rights Reserved 
 
 Schools, churches, clubs, lodges and 
 other organizations desiring to produce 
 this pageant-drama may arrange with 
 the author to do so. For terms see back 
 of this pamphlet. Correspondence 
 solicited. 
 
 CONDENSED COMMENTS 
 
 "Has more patriotic instruction m an 
 hour and a quarter than can be found 
 anyw here else." 
 
 "It appeals to old and young by its 
 high ideals and beauty of expression." 
 "This pageant should be in use in 
 every public school in America " 
 "It is beautifully poetic in sentiment 
 and effect." 
 
THE NEVER ENDING SEARCH 
 
 In every community in America there is 
 a search for something new and different 
 to be given on the stage. Schools, churches, 
 lodges, patriotic societies, and all kinds of 
 community organizations unite in this 
 search. It is an indication of the trend 
 of the times toward community action. It 
 also grows out of a new realization that 
 "The most educational and dignified thing 
 a young person can do is to take part in a 
 good play." The attention of all such 
 searchers is earnestly invited to 
 
 THE BANNER OF LIBERTY 
 as offering the most satisfactory answer to 
 the quest. This claim is based on the fol- 
 lowing facts: 
 
 1. It appeals strongly to the emotions. 
 
 2. It is intensely patriotic in its influ- 
 ence and teachings. 
 
 3. It is unusually adaptable to local con- 
 ditions and limitations. 
 
 4. It is easily and quickly prepared for 
 presentation. 
 
 5. It is inexpensive to produce, both in 
 time and money. 
 
 6. It is extremely spectacular and pleas- 
 ing to the eye. 
 
 7. It draws and pleases immense crowds 
 of interested people. 
 
 8. It is especially opportune in these 
 times of national unrest. 
 
 9. It is entirely different from anything 
 ever given in your community. 
 
 10. It offers unusual opportunity to use 
 local musical talent. 
 
 The above statements are based on the 
 experience of those who have already pre- 
 sented this pageant-drama to the public. 
 A careful reading will convince almost alny- 
 one with an average amount of imagina- 
 tion that all the claims will be more than 
 met. 
 
THE BANNER OF LIBERTY 
 A PATRIOTIC PAGEANT-DRAMA 
 
 Goddess of Liberty 
 
 I am the goddess of Liberty. I stand for 
 the freedom of the world. There is not a 
 spot so remote nor a people so benighted 
 that longings for me are not heard or f..-lL 
 Wherever is seen the delicate arching blue 
 of the heavens, on every spot where the 
 stars look down, or the fiery rays of the 
 sun penetrate, or where falls the soft, silvery 
 light of the moon; there are found my fol- 
 lowers. That all may have the same ideals 
 and work in perfect unison towards the 
 same great ends, I need a banner which 
 will symbolize my cause so that whenever 
 and wherever my followers see it, they may 
 l)e reminded of the great principles involved 
 and the characteristics people must possess 
 if they would be free. I need a banner 
 which will always ])ring, cheer, and inspira- 
 tion and strength. It must teach courage, 
 sacrificial service, purity and fidelity, to in- 
 dividuals and nations. No one can be free 
 without courage that will stand for honor 
 and right, no matter what the danger or 
 the temptation. There is no liberty excepi 
 where men and women will serve each 
 other freely, even at the sacrifice of per- 
 sonal ambitions and desires. The lives of 
 freemen must be clean and pure, else their 
 freedom will be lost. Liberty is a priceless 
 treasure, entrusted only into the keeping of 
 those who are faithful to a trust. All this 
 my banner must symbolize and more. It 
 must stand for the beautiful and the spir- 
 itual, for safety and security, and peace 
 justice and happiness. It must bring joy 
 to the righteous and terror to the evil doer. 
 It must be so sacred that it may serve 
 alike as a shroud for sainted mothe'-, a 
 
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guide to heroic ^^^arrior and a protection to 
 innocent childhood, and at the same time so 
 terrible that wrong and injustice and greed 
 will flee before it. 
 
 In all the world can such a banner be 
 found? I look to the North and see it not! 
 I look to the East without response! I look 
 to the South in vain! I look — to — the West 
 (shading eyes with hand). I see a figure 
 coming out of the New West. (Columbia 
 approaches to the strains of "Columbia, the 
 Gem of the Ocean.") 
 
 Columbia 
 
 I am Columbia. I have heard your call, 
 
 Goddess of Liberty, and I come out of 
 the boundless West to offer my banner for 
 your symbol. Its trinity of colors makes a 
 symphony of beauty and it stands for all 
 the principles and ideals for which you 
 ask. It is appropriate for every clime and 
 may be an inspiration to all people. May 
 
 1 show you my banner, O Goddess? 
 
 Goddess of Liberty 
 
 I will see it gladly. 
 
 Columbia 
 
 Watch then while its beauty and signifi- 
 cance is revealed. (Calls off stage). People 
 of America, Columbia calls for you to build 
 our flag. First there must be the staff from 
 which it floats. Bring it forth. 
 
 (Enter boys bearing staff of oak color, 
 preceded by leader. They place the staff 
 in position and then leader speaks. Boy 
 scout suits are suitable as costumes. 
 Slow, soft music during the marching). 
 
 Leader of Staff Bearers 
 
 Out of the heart of the New World we 
 gather material for this staff. In it is 
 mingled the untainted clay of vast stretch- 
 ing prairies, the gold of a thousand moun- 
 tains, the tint of the summer sunset, and 
 the delicate shading of autumn foliage. It 
 has the strength of iron with the grace of 
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waving grain. U fits alike the warrior's 
 mailed hand and the chubby grasp of the 
 little child. It is a good staff, O Columbia, 
 and has always held your banner high above 
 the reach of its enemies and those wno 
 would do it harm. 
 
 We have done your bidding and wait your 
 further commands. 
 
 Columbia 
 
 You have done well. You may now re- 
 tire and bid the bearers of the field of blue 
 to come. 
 
 (Knter bearers of the field of blue, girls 
 
 dressed in blue to match the field. After 
 
 it is placed in position the leader speaks. 
 
 Slow, soft music during the marchi,Tg). 
 
 Leader of Bearers of the Blue 
 
 This field typifies the strength of the blue 
 waters of the sea which washes all lands; 
 the encompassing, protecting blue of the sky 
 which bends over all people; the delicate 
 blue of the forget-me-not, of the fiitting bird, 
 and the tiny shell. It gathers to itself the 
 fathomless depth of blue of the turquoise 
 and the filmy blue haze which hangs over 
 hill and forest at summer twilight. In it is 
 the mysterious blue of the eyes of the inno- 
 cent child and the sLeel blue of the eyes 
 of aroused parenthood. It typifies the blue 
 badge of courage which every man wears 
 It is dyed with the blue blood which courses 
 through the veins of all free people from 
 the lowest to the highest and makes them 
 kin. It stands for brotherhood, a bond of 
 fellowship which binds nations to comuion 
 tasks and purposes, yet leaves individuals 
 the greatest possible freedom. 
 
 We have done your bidding. O Colum- 
 bia, and wait your further commands. 
 
 Columbia 
 
 You have done well. You may now retire 
 and bid the bearers of the red to come. 
 
 (Enter fourteen boys dressed in red 
 
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. and bearing seven red stripes, a fifteenth 
 boy for leader. Tlie stripes are all quickly 
 placed on the flag and the leader i^peaks. 
 Slow, soft music during the marching). 
 
 Leader of the Bearers of the Red 
 
 The penetrating red of the noonday sun; 
 the crimson-tinted canvas of the sunset sky; 
 the terrible red of fire, raging through 
 stately forest, stretching prairie, and teem- 
 ing city; and the avenging red of righteous 
 battle, are symbolized in this banner of free- 
 dom. The forces of tyranny cannot stand 
 before it. Every stripe placed here has been 
 dipped in the best blood of heroes sifted 
 from the peoples of the earth, who have 
 given their lives that liberty .might live. 
 Drop by drop the life blood of different na- 
 tionalities has been mingled and dedicated 
 to the painting of these bright red stripes 
 until they are now the common heritage of 
 every tribe and race and creed which has 
 been thrilled by the clarion call of Liberty. 
 This red knows no north, nor south, nor 
 east nor west. It ignores boundaries of 
 every kind. It steps across seas and travels 
 with the wind. The color deepens with the 
 years. Today it is more beautiful, more 
 awe-inspiring, more terrible than ever be- 
 fore because of the streams of blood which 
 have so recently been lavishly given for the 
 cause of liberty. 
 
 We have done your bidding, O Columbia, 
 and wait your further command. 
 
 Columbia 
 
 You have done well. You may now retire 
 and bid the bearers of the white to come. 
 (Enter twelve girls dressed in white and 
 bearing six white stripes, also a thirteenth 
 girl as leader. The stripes are all quickly 
 placed on the flag and the leader speaks. 
 Slow, soft music during the marching). 
 
 Leader of the Bearers of the White 
 
 With these stripes we typify peace and 
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justice and purity. They are gathered from 
 the soft, silvery light of the friendly moon; 
 from the indescribable beauty of the fragile 
 lily; from the dazzling brilliance of the 
 priceless diamond; from the dashing spray 
 of mountain stream and waterfall; and from 
 the spotless white of snow capped peak and 
 snow covered plain. They carry the frag- 
 rance of the pure white rose and waving 
 fields of poppies. They are kept spotless by 
 the stainless tears shed by white haired 
 mothers and duteous daughters over the 
 sacrifices which have been made for liberty 
 and righteous peace. Wherever there is an 
 empty chair at the fireside or a familiar 
 voice that has been stilled by sacrifice for 
 this banner, there are those who help to 
 keep these stripes white. Little children 
 have their part in this. There are many 
 who all their lives will only know their 
 father by a picture of a stalwart man, clad 
 in khaki colored uniform of freedom. Then 
 somewhere filed away among their most 
 precious heirlooms, they will keep an official 
 document which states the father was killed 
 in the battle of Liberty. Who would dare 
 sully such a banner? What hand would be 
 raised against it! It becomes a holy, spir- 
 itual, inspiring challenge to the best man- 
 hood and womanhood of our race. 
 
 We have done your bidding, O Columbia, 
 and wait your further command. 
 
 Columbia 
 
 You have done well. You may now retire 
 and bid the queen of the Star Fairies to 
 come. 
 
 (ICnter Queen of the Star Fairies dressed 
 in white with a star-tipped wand, filmy 
 wings, and a starry crown. During all 
 this fairy scene, soft music will add 
 greatly to the effect. Mendelsohn's 
 "Spring Song," is a splendid selection for 
 the purpose.) 
 
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Queen of the Star Fairies 
 
 My star fairies await my call, O Columbia. 
 Shall I bid them enter? 
 
 Columbia 
 
 Let them come at once, O Queen of the 
 Star Fairies, and will you place their gifts 
 upon our banner. 
 
 Queen of the Star Fairies 
 (Calling to the East) 
 
 Come fairies of the morning twilight. 
 Bring us those venturesome stars which 
 linger longest as the dawn approaches. They 
 stand at their posts as long as their light 
 can be of service. Wide awake, and alert 
 they are heralds of the new day. 
 
 (Twelve star fairies enter from the east 
 if possible. Clothed in pink. Each car- 
 ries a star which is handed to the queen 
 who places it on the field of blue, after 
 which the fairies retire.) 
 
 Queen of the Star Fairies 
 (Calling to the West) 
 
 Come fairies of the evening twilight. 
 Bring us those early evening sentinel stars 
 which first appear when night is coming 
 on. Eagerly they take and hold their places 
 when the ranks are thin and signal forth 
 the eternal message that all is well. 
 
 (Twelve star fairies enter from the 
 
 west. Clothed in yellow. Each carries a 
 
 star, etc.) 
 
 Queen of the Star Fairies 
 (Calling to the South) 
 
 Come fairies of the moonlight. Bring us 
 those stars which represent the great mass 
 of the starry firmament. With their glory 
 eclipsed by the silvery moon they still stand 
 by and do their bit. 
 
 (Twelve fairies enter from the south 
 
 clothed in white. Each carries a star, 
 
 etc.) 
 
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Queen of the Star Fairies 
 (Calling to the North) 
 
 Come fairies of the midnight. Bring us 
 those stars which keep their vigil through 
 the darkest night. No matter how deep the 
 gloom or hopeless the outlook, they send 
 gleaming through all space and to all peo- 
 ple the assurance that the day dawn will 
 come. 
 
 (Twelve fairies clothed in blue come 
 from the north. Each carries a star, 
 etc.) (When all the stars are placed on 
 the field of blue, the Queen speaks to 
 Columbia.) 
 
 Queen of the Star Fairies 
 
 The stars have been faithful to their 
 trust since time began. They stand for 
 fidelity. They have never yet failed to be 
 found at their post. Bound together by the 
 limitless blue of the heavens, yet they go 
 their own way without fear of hindrance. 
 Each star is a free body, yet bound to cer- 
 tain paths by the necessity of moving safely 
 among its fellows. Who cannot see the 
 beauty of these heavenly bodies as they 
 march out in mighty phalanxes and whirl 
 through trackless space night after night, 
 the divine example of perfect team work! 
 Wherever there are people they may look 
 up and behold this object lesson. O Colum- 
 bia! Your banner now mirrors the divine 
 plan. Each star I have placed upon it 
 stands for a group of free men bound to- 
 gether by local interest. But all the groups 
 are bound to each other by the blue of a 
 common purpose to help all men everywhere 
 to be free. There are now forty-eight of 
 these stars in your banner and there has 
 never one been lost. This starry field has 
 become an inspiration and a hope in all 
 parts of the world. Its radiance is reach- 
 ing to the most remote places and stirring 
 people to give up the selfishness which 
 
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keeps them in slavery, and work for the 
 common good. It is an omen of the uni- 
 versal fidelity to human liberty which is 
 coming. It is a harbinger of a peace which 
 will be founded on equality and justice. It 
 is the hope of the race. 
 
 I have executed your command, Colum- 
 bia, and stand ready to do your further 
 bidding. 
 
 Columbia 
 
 You have done well. The banner is now 
 complete and you may retire. 
 
 (If a spot light is available to throw 
 
 on the completed flag at this time it would 
 
 be very effective.) 
 
 What think you of this symbol, O Goddess 
 of Liberty? Is it worthy a place at the head 
 of all people who love liberty?) 
 
 Gcddess of Liberty 
 
 It is beautiful and typifies just the ideals 
 for which I stand. But who will protect it? 
 So beautiful a banner will be carried away 
 by the vultures of greed and the creatures 
 of darkness. 
 
 Columbia 
 
 I will call its guardians. Sea guardians, 
 come forth! 
 
 (Enter group of sailors to some sailor 
 tune. If possible they should have op- 
 portunity to march a considerable 
 distance, coming down an aisle of the 
 auditorium or some such arrangement. 
 They take their place at the left of the 
 flag and a chorus sings a sailor song. 
 The leader then speaks to Columbia.) 
 
 Leader of Sailors 
 
 We are only representatives. There are 
 half a million more. We will defend this 
 beautiful emblem of liberty and democracy 
 wherever ship can float. On river, lake, and 
 sea, in every clime and under every condi- 
 
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tion, we stand between it and any spot or 
 blot or stain. To its safety we pledge our 
 lives and our sacred honor. (Sailors re- 
 main in position.) 
 
 Columbia 
 
 Land guardians, come forth! 
 
 (Enter group of soldiers to some patri- 
 otic music. They take their place at the 
 right of the flag and the chorus sings 
 some appropriate song. The leader speaks 
 to Columbia.) 
 
 Leader of Soldiers 
 
 We are the advance guard. Twenty mil- 
 lion men are ready to come at your call, O 
 Columbia, if they are needed to uphold the 
 banner of freedom and protect it from all 
 harm. If danger threatens, you need but 
 sound the call and our comrades will come 
 from every hamlet, village, town and city; 
 from farm, shop and store; from cottage in 
 the valley and mansion on the hill. The 
 peace-loving manhood of America is at your 
 command, to fight to its last breath for the 
 red, white and blue banner of Liberty and 
 the ideals for which it stands. (Soldiers re- 
 main in position.) 
 
 Goddess of Liberty 
 
 (Rising and stepping forward) 
 
 O Columbia, the sentiments expressed by 
 these protectors on sea and land are lofty, 
 and beautiful, and idealistic. They sound 
 well in speech and are perfect in theory. 
 All they have said is in keeping with the 
 noble conception which you have woven into 
 your banner. As a prophecy it is perfect. 
 But a question arises in my mind. Will this 
 prophecy made in time of peace and safety 
 really come true in time of war and danger? 
 When the test comes will the manhood of 
 your nation actually offer life, liberty and 
 fortune to safeguard the ideals for which 
 your banner stands? 
 
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Columbia 
 
 O Liberty, your question pleases me. I 
 answer it gladly. The greatest war in all 
 history has recently closed, I will show 
 you the most precious treasure it has left 
 to us. (Calls off stage.) Heralds, bring 
 hither our service flag! 
 
 (Two heralds enter carrying the service 
 flag. They stand at center of stage hold- 
 ing flag.) 
 
 Let me tell you the history of this flag. 
 The nation which I represent entered the 
 great war because the ideals of liberty and 
 justice on which it is founded were in danger 
 of being destroyed by military autocracy. 
 I sent out a call for help. The response was 
 instant and universal. The youth and man- 
 hood of America came in a never ending 
 procession, ready to serve and sacrifice that 
 democracy might live. Wherever a citizen 
 left home and friends and all the comforts 
 of peace, and went forth to battle for a 
 righteous cause, a service flag kept fresh 
 the memory of the sacriflce. Its border is 
 red with the blood of heroes. Its fleld is 
 white with the purity of the cause for which 
 we fought. A star of blue represents the 
 one who has gone. 
 
 O Liberty, you are now in a holy place. 
 This flag shows the number of soldiers who 
 have gone forth from this school. I could 
 lead you about this building and show you 
 where these boys worked in their prepara- 
 tion for citizenship. Every star represents 
 a life dedicated to the cause of liberty. You 
 are wondering about these stars of gold! 
 Whatever faults those boys had, have been 
 washed away and nothing but the good is 
 remembered. Their human weaknesses are 
 gone and only their strength remains. Noth- 
 ing but gold can symbolize their heroism, 
 for these boys gave their lives to the cause 
 for which our banner stands. (Names may 
 be inserted if desired.) One sleeps beneath 
 a cross in that endless field of death in 
 
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Flanders, while the otliers rest beneath the 
 open sky in heroic France. The silver stars 
 stand for our boys who have suffered wounds 
 in their fight for liberty. This flag is but 
 one among hundreds of thousands, but is 
 it not enough to answer your question, O 
 Liberty? 
 
 (Note: The wording above may be 
 changed to accord with the service flag 
 which is used. It may be one belonging 
 to a church, lodge, or club, but the senti- 
 ment expressed will apply to any one of 
 them.) 
 
 Goddess of Liberty 
 
 My question is more than answered. Such 
 evidence needs no argument or support. Co- 
 lumbia, will you grant me a favor? May I 
 pin this pure white rose which I wear over 
 these stars of gold? It will be my tribute 
 to the heroism of those who will not come 
 back, as well as to all who stood ready to 
 serve? 
 
 Columbia 
 
 Your tribute will be gratefully accepted. 
 ( Liberty pins the rose on the flag, while 
 soldiers and sailors stand at salute and 
 Columbia stands with bowed head. Chorus 
 sings softly, 'Holy, Holy, Holy," or "God 
 Save Our Splendid Men," or other appro- 
 priate song.) 
 
 Goddess of Liberty- 
 Has your banner other guardians, O 
 Columbia? 
 
 Columbia 
 
 Yes, I will call for a group which is essen- 
 tial and always on duty. Home guardians, 
 come forth! 
 
 (Enter family group. Mother and 
 Father sit, while children are grouped 
 about them. Tiniest child may be on 
 mother's lap. This group takes its place 
 directly in front of the flag.) 
 
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Mother 
 
 (With open Bible on her knee) 
 
 At my knee children are taught the prin- 
 ciples of. Christian democracy. They learn 
 that "righteousness exalteth a nation." and 
 that "sin is a reproach to any people." They 
 learn obedience to law, the value of ster- 
 ling qualities of character and that the ideal 
 life is one of service. 
 
 Father 
 
 (With volume of history) 
 
 In this home our children learn of the 
 heroic sacrifices made for Liberty. In these 
 pages are recorded the deeds of valor, 
 which have been performed through all ages 
 that people might be free. Here we. read of 
 men and women who would rather die than 
 to be ruled by tyranny. Stories of martyrs 
 crowd its pages. They teem with tales of 
 fortitude and hardihood which make the 
 blood tingle. The \Joice of the leaders 
 shout out, "This people is and of a right 
 ought to be free and independent." Our 
 schools and churches emphasize these 
 principles. Children grow up in an at- 
 mosphere of liberty until the ideals for 
 which this banner stands become their most 
 sacred possession. (Appropriate music by 
 chorus.) 
 
 Tiniest Child of Family Group 
 (With her dolly and a toy dog) 
 
 Dolly and doggie and I feel safe when our 
 flag is near. We know that nothing will do 
 us any harm, whether we are awake or 
 asleep. Whenever I go into the city I 
 watch for "Old Glory." When I cannot see 
 it I hurry just as fast as I can until it 
 comes in sight again. Then I walk slowly 
 and sing to myself and feel no care, for I 
 know cruel enemies cannot come where our 
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flag is. I see it over every school house 
 and in the church where I go to Sunday 
 School. My papa has a big flag and I have 
 a little one. Every night I place my flag 
 near my bed so I can see it the last thing 
 before I go to sleep and the first thing when 
 I wake in the morning. If I wake in the 
 night I put out my hand in the dark to see 
 if my flag is still there. With my hand on 
 it I go quickly to sleep again, for I know 
 that dolly and doggie and I are all safe. 
 I love my flag — my country's flag. 
 
 Columbia 
 
 O Goddess of Liberty, is not this banner 
 well protected? 
 
 Goddess of Libertj^ 
 
 The protection is ample. The flag is in- 
 deed safe. Enshrined in the hearts of a 
 peopie as you have shown it to be, no harm 
 can come near it. With such a history 
 back of it, it becomes a sacred spiritual 
 thing. I take it as my eml)lem. It's glowing 
 colors shall be an inspiration to men and 
 women everywhere to be free. Wherever 
 the stars of heaven look down they shall 
 see this starry banner. Wherever the rays 
 of the sun penetrate will be found the crim- 
 son hue of this, my symbol of freedom. 
 Wherever the soft white light of the moon 
 shall fall, there will be the white of the 
 stars and stripes. Flag of freedom! Flag 
 of Democracy! Hope of the World! Prom- 
 ise of the Dawn of a new day of Brother- 
 hood! I salute you. Columbia, I accept 
 your gift and I thank you. 
 
 (Chorus sings "America," while groups 
 of soldiers, sailors and family and the 
 Goddess of Liberty and Columbia remain 
 on the platform. If stage is large enough 
 all performers should appear in this final 
 tableau.) 
 
 CURTAIN 
 
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INSTRUCTIONS and SUGGESTIONS 
 
 FOR PRESENTING 
 
 "THE BANNER OF LIBERTY" 
 
 The following suggestions are the result 
 of experience in presenting the ceremonial 
 pageant, "The Banner of Liberty," and will 
 be found helpful and workable. The pageant 
 is so arranged that it can be adapted in 
 many respects so as to conform to local 
 conditions. There are abundant opportun- 
 ities to elaborate the musical program and 
 to increase or decrease the number of per- 
 formers. Any number of fairy dances may 
 be introduced while there is no limit to the 
 drills and marches which might be given 
 by the soldiers and sailors. 
 
 Building the Flag 
 
 The flag should be built in the center of 
 the stage, from left to right and near enough 
 to the back to leave ample room for group- 
 ing its protectors to the right and left and 
 in front of it. A green or tan burlap screen 
 six by eight feet in dimensions makes a 
 good background on which to build it. With 
 a background of this size the following 
 dimensions may be used. The staff, six feet 
 long and about two inches in diameter; the 
 field of blue thirty-three inches from right 
 to left and twenty-nine and three-fourths 
 inches up and down; the short stripes 4^^ 
 inches wide and 57 inches long; the long 
 stripes 4^^ inches wide and 90 inches long; 
 the stars three inches in diameter. The 
 material may be paper cambric, as it makes 
 a good appearance and does not stretch out 
 of shape with use. The stars may be cut 
 out of card board and covered with silver 
 paper. 
 
 Two common dress hooks sewed to each 
 end of each stripe, when hooked over a wire 
 securely fastened to the screen will hold 
 
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the stripes safely in place. Thumb tacks 
 may be used to prevent stripes from slipping 
 up and down and at the same time indicate 
 (o the stripe bearers just where each stripe 
 should be placed. The field of blue may be 
 fastened in the same way. All cloth should 
 be hemmed so it will not be stretched out 
 of shape while practicing. 
 
 The stars should be placed in six rows 
 of eight each and may be fastened to the 
 field of blue by a common pin stuck through 
 the upper point at an acute angle. The place 
 for each star should be indicated by a tiny 
 knot of red or black thread which will be 
 easily visible to the Queen of the Star 
 Fairies, but not to the audience. 
 
 The end of the staff may rest on the plat- 
 form and it can then quickly be fastened 
 in place by two wires which should be pre- 
 pared to hold it. 
 
 All movements in the building of the flag 
 should be slow, dignified and stately, except 
 when the star fairies appear. The stripe 
 bearers come in two by two. A stripe is 
 quickly hooked in place and then its bearers 
 take their places one on each side of the 
 flag. The next couple then aj)pears with its 
 stripe. In this way when the leader of the 
 reds speaks, there are two groups of bearers 
 of the red on the stage, seven on each side 
 of the flag. They march off after their 
 leader. The same plan is followed with the 
 white. The fairies may enter skipping or 
 dancing. An effort should be made to in- 
 troduce variety in the handling of each 
 group of fairies as they offer their stars to 
 the queen. One group may kneel before 
 her, one may approach her in pairs with a 
 low courtsy, etc., etc. 
 
 The Number of Performers 
 
 The number of performers may vary to 
 suit the local conditions. The following are 
 the number, exclusive of leaders, which have 
 
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been used with success. Staff bearers, two; 
 bearers of the field of blue, two; bearers of 
 the red, fourteen; bearers of the white, 
 twelve; star fairies, forty-eight; sailors, 
 ten; soldiers, ten; heralds, two; family 
 group, father and mother and five children. 
 The size of chorus can be adjusted to meet 
 local conditions. 
 
 Unless the school is large and there are 
 excellent facilities for handling large num- 
 bers of children, it is recommended that 
 but twelve fairies be used, and that they 
 appear four times. If this is done 
 they should be dressed in white and only 
 the bows on their heads changed to repre- 
 sent the different groups. These bows 
 should be pink, yellow, white and blue. 
 They can be changed very quickly and little 
 delay will be caused. 
 
 The Music 
 
 The musical part of the presentation of 
 "The Banner of Liberty" may be made of 
 the highest importance. It gives oppor- 
 tunity for the use of a large number of 
 patriotic and other songs. An orchestra 
 could be used to excellent advantage for 
 some of the marching. If this is not avail- 
 able an iEdison or Victrola or piano may be 
 used. A chorus of upper grade children is 
 very effective. The effect is probably 
 heightened if the chorus is not visible. 
 Prominent local singers, church choirs, etc., 
 could be used if desired. 
 
 Some of the selections which have been 
 used acceptably are: 
 
 Prelude — "Hurrah for the Flag." 
 For Sailors — "Our Sailors." 
 For Soldiers— "Off for the Front." 
 For Service Flag — "Holy, Holy, Holy." 
 For Family Group — "Love's Old Sweet 
 Song." 
 
 Costumes 
 
 The Goddess of Liberty and Columbia may 
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each wear white Grecian costumes, coming 
 to the ankles. The former should wear a 
 gold crown, while the latter wears a chap- 
 let of laurel leaves made of silver. The 
 goddess wears a white rose and may carry 
 a scepter if desired. 
 
 The Queen of the Star Fairies may be 
 dressed in a white flowing robe decorated 
 with silver stars, wear a silver crown with 
 a large star at the front and carry a star 
 tipped silver wand. 
 
 The costumes of the bearers of the blue 
 and of the fairies may be made of Denison 
 crepe paper. It will be necessary to use 
 a cloth yoke as a foundation. These cos- 
 tumes may be made Mother Hubbard style 
 if desired. The fairy wings may be white 
 tarletan, with a wire around the edge of 
 sufficient size to hold the \yings in shape. 
 The edges should be bound about with tin- 
 sel. The wings may then be pinned on. 
 
 The bearers of the red may be clothed 
 in white waists, red knee trousers, white 
 stockings, tennis shoes, red ties, and red 
 sashes. Red calico may be used. These 
 costumes are very striking. 
 
 Any white dresses may be used by the 
 bearers of the white so they are rather 
 uniform in length. Stockings should be 
 white and white slippers would add to the 
 appearance, but are not necessary. 
 
 The soldiers wear Boy Scout suits and 
 the sailors should have regular sailor cos- 
 tumes, preferably white. They do not carry 
 arms of any sort. 
 
 Stage Setting 
 
 The only stage setting needed will be 
 two low-backed arm chairs (not rockers) 
 for the use of the Goddess of Liberty and 
 Columbia, and two low chairs or stools for 
 the father and mother. The Goddess and 
 Columbia should not stand all the time as 
 the strain is too great. No American colors 
 should be used in the decorations. 
 
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ENDORSEMENTS THAT COUNT 
 Read Them and Be Convinced 
 
 The following letters of endorsement 
 should be siifRcient to convince the most 
 sceptical that "The Banner of Liberty" is 
 a great production and just what should be ■ 
 presented in every community in America. 
 A careful reading of them is urged and 
 attention is especially invited to the import- 
 ance of the position occupied by each one 
 who is quoted. Such evidence would win in 
 any court. 
 
 SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS APPROVE 
 Superintendent A. F. Senter, Ottawa, Kan. 
 The pageant was a pronounced success. 
 Not only was the presentation entertaining, 
 but instructive and inspiring as well. It 
 was given in compliment to the old soldiers 
 and the returned overseas soldiers. All were 
 enthusiastic in their praises of the produc- 
 tion. I believe you have produced some- 
 thing that, when properly produced, has 
 more patriotic instruction in an hour and 
 a quarter, than can be found anywhere 
 else. It appeals to eye, to ear and to heart, 
 And with all it is easy to produce. 
 SL:perintendent William V. Casey, Boulder, 
 Colorado. 
 
 America needs as never before a stirring 
 patriotism. She needs it NOW, and I know 
 of nothing that will help create and foster 
 such patriotism more than your pageant will 
 do. I am confident that it will find a wide 
 welcome among schools and patriotic so- 
 cieties, and wherever it is given, will give 
 both pleasure and profit to all who see it 
 presented. 
 
 ENDORSED BY UNIVERSITY 
 PROFESSORS 
 D. E. Phillips, Head of Department of Psy- 
 chology and Education, University of 
 Denver. 
 I have read and analyzed with care your 
 
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excellent, original, artistic, and much needed 
 production entitled "The Banner of Lib- 
 erty." 1 want to encourage you by saying 
 that this is undoubtedly a work of artistic 
 construction and at the same time will 
 supply a much needed place in our patri- 
 otic education. I am positively sure that 
 this pageant should be in use in every pub- 
 lic school in America. It will do more to 
 teach patriotism and loyalty than all the 
 civics we are able to give in our schools. 
 Its chief value lies in the fact that it makes 
 a strong appeal to deep interest and the 
 better feelings. I am also much pleased 
 with that underlying tone of the work 
 which indicates that our democracy is some- 
 thing to be proud of, but at the same time 
 it is something to be developed and per- 
 fected to the last limit. 
 
 Frank L. Clapp, Professor of School Admin- 
 istration, University of Colorado. 
 The play is full of action, all of which 
 is significant and interesting. The costumes 
 which are naturally used constitute a very 
 attractive feature and are intensely pleas- 
 ing to the children who take the various 
 parts. 
 
 I consider this one of the most high class, 
 yet pleasing and instructive school plays 
 that I have witnessed in my school experi- 
 ence." 
 
 PRAISED BY MINISTERS 
 Reverend Lucius F. Reed, Pastor First Con- 
 gregational Church, Boulder, Colorado. 
 The presentation of "The Banner of Lib- 
 erty" at the Curran Opera House was not 
 only a delight, but a real stimulus to patriot- 
 ism. It appealed to old and young by its 
 high ideals and beauty of expression. All 
 who heard and saw must have had a new 
 appreciation of what our beloved country 
 may mean to the entire world if we are true 
 to the noble principles of Liberty, sym- 
 
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bolized by our flag and set forth so beauti- 
 fully in "The Banner of Liberty." 
 Reverend Chas. A. Rowand, Pastor First 
 
 Methodist Cliurch, Boulder, Colorado. 
 
 "The Banner of Liberty," a patriotic 
 pageant written by Professor F. A. Boggess, 
 was given in the Curran Theater of our 
 city and was most enthusiastically received. 
 It is beautifully poetic in sentiment and 
 effect; stirring in patriotic appeal; and sur- 
 passes anything of the kind I have ever 
 seen. 
 
 IT PLEASES THE OLD VETERANS 
 Dr. Frank O. Burdick, Past Department 
 Commander of Colorado and Wyoming, 
 Grand Army of the Republic. 
 
 It was my privilege to witness the beau- 
 tiful and instructive patriotic pageant, "The 
 Banner of Liberty," staged in the Opera 
 House of our city. I have words, only of 
 highest praise for the production, in that 
 it inspires not only the many children who 
 take part in it, but all who witnessed it. to 
 a greater love and devotion to our beau- 
 tiful flag and the principles for which it 
 stands. 
 
 NOTED AUTHORS URGE ITS USE 
 Dr. Richard Burton, author of twenty books 
 and prominent lecturer on literary sub- 
 jects. 
 
 I regard the pageant-drama, "The Banner 
 of Liberty," as being one of the flnest things 
 ever produced. The language is beautiful, 
 the conception is splendid, and its produc- 
 tion must be spectacular and impressive. I 
 urge its use in every community in America 
 and will be glad to lend my influence in 
 getting it before the people. 
 
 Dr. Edward A. Steiner, author of numerous 
 books and an authority of national reputa- 
 tion on Americanization, closed an address 
 at the Colorado Chautauqua on "The New 
 
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America for a New World," with these 
 words: 
 
 I have just had the privilege of reading 
 "The Banner at Liberty," a most exquisitely 
 beautiful pageant-drama, written by the sec- 
 retary of this association. Its wide use will 
 make for the safety of this nation and of the 
 whole world. Its lofty idealism is what our 
 youth should be taught. I cannot better 
 close this address than by quoting its final 
 paragraph. The Goddess of Liberty is speak- 
 ing to Columbia after the flag has been built 
 and its protectors on land and sea and in the 
 home, called forth. (Dr. Steiner then read 
 the closing speech of the play.) 
 
 SUPERVISORS MAKE PAGEANT GREAT 
 SUCCESS 
 
 IVlrs. Ethel C. Cleveland, Supervisor of 
 Physical Education in the Schools of Ot- 
 tawa, Kansas. 
 
 The newspapers I sent have told you that 
 Ottawa likes your pageant. I congratulate 
 you on your artistic production and thank 
 you for the opportunity to prove its value. 
 The old soldiers were enthusiastic in their 
 praises. The press notice gave an idea of 
 how impressive the introduction of the serv- 
 ice flag was. It was all good. 
 
 Miss Grace Hunter, Supervisor of Music in 
 the Schools of Ordway, Colorado. 
 
 Your pageant-drama, "The Banner of Lib- 
 erty," was a great success in Ordway. We 
 gave two shows and each time the audi- 
 torium was packed and many people stood. 
 People came from miles around to see it and 
 since its production it has ])een the talk of 
 the town. It is beautiful, instructive and 
 inspirational, and I would greatly enjoy giv- 
 ing it again. One thing about the pageant 
 which will make a wide appeal is the great 
 possibilities of its musical program. 
 
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 MODEL IN WRITING YOUR ORDER. 
 
 Ill 
 
 Mr. F. A. BoggesS; 
 
 Boulder, Colorado. 
 Dear Sir: — 
 
 1 enclose one dollar ($1.00) in payment 
 for a copy of the copyrighted pageant- 
 drama, "The Banner of Liberty." It is my 
 understanding that upon receipt of this 
 order you will forward at once, and with- 
 out further cost to me, a copy of the speak- 
 ing parts arranged in such a way that they 
 can be distributed to the speakers without 
 copying them, and also a Certificate of 
 Authority to produce the pageant-drama. 
 
 I agree as follows: — 
 
 1 To produce "The Banner of Lib- 
 erty" in this community within 
 six months from this date. 
 
 2. To give its production as wide- 
 
 spread publicity as possible. 
 
 3. To forward to you within one week 
 
 after each public performance of 
 the pageant-drama, as a royalty 
 for its use, ten per cent of the net 
 receipts from such performance. 
 I further agree that said royalty 
 shall in no case be less than five 
 dollars ($^.00) for each public 
 performance. 
 
 4. T® be personally responsible that 
 
 no one shall use my copy of "The 
 Banner of Liberty" for reproduc- 
 tion purposes, without first receiv- 
 ing written authority from you. 
 
 Name 
 
 Complete addiess. 
 
 Date Position. 
 
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