"How to Honour the Flag."

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Ottawa Jewish Archives via Canadian Jewish Heritage Network (incl. Alex Dworkin Canadian Jewish Archives)

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How to Honour the FlagOriginally issued under the auspices of "Prince Daniel" Chapter I.O.D.E.As approved by the Department of National Defence, and theDepartment of The Secretary of State, Canada.5th Edition, Revisedby Anna Wolfe MarcoshsOttawa, Canada.Originally issued under the auspices of Prince Basil Chapter I.O.D.E.by Anna Wolfe Margosches1. The authorized flags for use on land, in Canada, are the UNION FLAG, commonly called the UNION JACK, and the CANADIAN RED ENSIGN. (By Order-in-Council, September 5th, 1945.)2. The Red Ensign, with the Shield of the Arms of Canada in the fly, is intended to be used by Canadian Merchant vessels, (Canada Gazette, Vol XLV., page 4574) and may be displayed on suitable occasions from all buildings owned or occupied by the Canadian Government and situated within and without Canada. (By Order-in-Council, January 26th, 1924 and September 5th, 1945, P.C. 3888.)3. Ships owned by the Canadian Government Departments use the Canadian Blue Ensign.4. Ships of the Royal Canadian Navy fly at the stern, the White Ensign, and at the bow, the Canadian Blue Ensign.5. The Royal Canadian Air Force is authorized to use the Royal Canadian Air Force Ensign, of which the following is the correct description:"Light blue, in the dexter canton the Union and, in the centre of the fly of the flag, a red Maple Leaf on a white roundel superimposed upon a dark blue roundel."6. The flag should not be hoisted before sunrise, nor allowed to remain up after sunset.7. In hoisting the flag, the broad white stripe in the cross of St. Andrew, should be next the mast head; if reversed, it is an indication of distress.8. When the UNION FLAG and other flags are displayed together as in street decorations, the UNION FLAG should fly to the NORTH on streets running East and West, and to the EAST on streets running North and South.9. It should always be carried upright and never allowed to touch the ground.10. When being placed at half-mast, the flag should first be raised to the mast head and then lowered.11. For indoor decoration, the flag may be caught up in many artistic fashions and used with bunting, garlands, etc., but it should never be below a person sitting.12. It should never be used as a cover for table, box or desk, and nothing should be placed upon it.13. When the flag is used at the unveiling of a statue or tablet, it should not be allowed to fall to the ground, but should be raised and allowed to wave, forming a feature of the ceremony.14. When troops with uncased Colours are passing, spectators should stand at attention, and all male British Subjects should raise their hats.15. Whenever the NATIONAL ANTHEM is played or sung, all persons within hearing should stand at attention, men with heads uncovered.NOTE—The "JACK" is a flag to be flown only on the "JACK" staff i.e., a staff on the bowsprit or forepart of the ship. It is believed "JACK" is derived from the abbreviated name of the reigning Sovereign, King James I, under whose direction the flag was constructed, and who signed his name "JACQUES".These rules must not be reprinted without permissionRead automatically; may contain mistakes.

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