The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-06-12
MEMORIAL, MAY Both.

MEMORIAL, MAY Both.
The circumstances associated with toda
recall to mind sad memories Of the pas
as well as recollectiOns Of the heroic deed
Of brave men who went forth to fight tn
asttles of their country and defend tn
flag of their nations united greatness
Years have passed by since the war cloud
clustered over an agonized people, and tn
seat Of the drum and the bugle call sum
moned men from their peaceful homes t
scenes OF strife and blood. The SHOWS o
winter and the rains of summer have CONF
TO wash away the traces of blood. Nature
like kind mother, has lent free aid to eff
face the scenes of slaughter and carpe
~ith fragrant flower garments the places
stained with the lifeb of the BRAY,
and crown their last resting places with he
choicest floral offerings. The pillow of the
nusbandman has furrowed the plains ono,
rodden by contending heroes, and the sons
If the reaper has risen in joyful melody
where the bugle cali TO battle was re
sp1nded 10 by the fire of musketry and In,
reyerleratng voice of the destructive can
non. Peace has spread her fostering wing.
oyer rehabilitated nation. But the mem
wv of the fallen brave will never be for
gotten Their deeds Of heroism and sac
rihce5 for their country life are enshriuec
in the temple of their country's gratitude
The young will ponder with listful atten
lion over the wonderful narratives of the
brave survivors and learn to appreciate
ihe fidelity and initiate the yalor Of theiI
fathers. and cherish and defend the inner
!tance transmitted 70 their trust in their
county greatness. Through the patriotic
love of q country's affection for YOU her
children fallen in defense Of her integrity,
a festival has sprung upas beautiful as il is
unique in its tender recollection of the
dead. Like the fragrant, creeping vine, it
has gone on growing and spreading and in.
creasing in majesty AMI beauty and strength
until it has embraced within the circles Of
ITS ever spreading attractions the cities and
villages of the nation, and calls forth from
mansion and cottage the children of peace
70 decorate with flower wreaths and olive
branches the graves of their noble sires
aud perpetuate TO future generations, as
memorial day annually appears, the price
they have set upon, the fidelity of their
fathers by the tenderness and affection
they manifest In their floral offerings at the
shrnes Of the dep4rted Aud not alone
i this beautiful custom priced and cher.
fshed al home and dwet upon in eloquent
81 Use OF the soldiers fidelity, even unto
death ia his countrys defense; but wher-
ever an American is found mingling in
ths commercial marts of the world, or as
sOCiating with the scholars Of other lands,
memorial day will come to remind him of
hls country's defenders in the dark days Of
conflict. and elicit from him the tribute of
praise due 10 yalor and patriotism, thus
uuilng the scattered children of nation,
wear after wear, al the tombs of their heroic
ancestors and strengthening their bonds of
unity and fostering their love Of country
oYlrthe last reAing places of the heroes of
ilelr country.
This memorial day comes to the Catho-
tic with special and important lesson, for.
elbly reminding him of the tribute Ire owes
,iothe dead. OF all the teachings of the
.rtsYch there is none so beautiful az the
tender solicitude she manifests for the wei.
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'he Immaculate sacrifices OF the altar, IN
she teachings Of her councils, the writings
or the fathers and doctors and saints and
l''''i ieS'opS' III tiie niahu"is Vi pie'y anu
devotion placed In the hands OF her chill
,lren, the anxious solicitude of the church
far tho fo;,bfuI darorted 10 oror found 20
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'h'uu'ne Nie hNinS Vi 'ne ueot 'hey owe 10
their departed friends and soliciting In
their behalf the tribute of their PRAYERS
ArI n chic ro.r of orooo ,ho, rno ,nooo
So ',i'
"Ies ID Inc CLUTCH III 'he lorh Oh pieh
AIRY indulgence, is placed within the reach
of each one we should In n special manner
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