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Rh know and practice. This will make the flag seem more to be really yours than if you were careless with it; and your example will help all your boy and girl friends to honor our colors.

Certain regulations are observed in the United States Army and Navy whenever the flag is being raised or carried on parade, or when it is used in a review of soldiers and sailors. All those persons who have positions in military or naval service rise and salute at such times, and men are expected to raise their hats. A bey should, at least, do the latter when the flag is carried by, and observe the other respectful customs of the presentations of the flag. Those who are walking should halt when the flag appears, and those who are seated ought to rise and stand quietly until the flag passes them.

A great many of the flags that are being displayed on homes are not hung as they should be according to the usages of the Government. The Army and Navy never drape a flag in the center, or hang if where it may touch the ground, or so that any one has to lean against or sit on it. The flag is allowed to fly freely from a staff or pole so that the stripes are not folded or the stars hidden in any way. This is the best way to hang your home flag. It should not be fastened to a window or a scaffolding. The boy who has