Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1891-04-09
HONORING THE VETERANS.
FITTING ANNIVERSARY EXER.
CISES OF THE G. Ar.
The Opera House Crowded With
Those Who Gathered at the Quar-
ter Centennial of the 0rder-The
Program Good One.

the vacant spaces gathered to enjoy
the quartO-centennial exercises of the
G.. A. r. Abilene Post, as well as the
w. R. c. and Sons of Veterans at
tended in full force and made up con-
siderable portion of the audience.
Post Commander W. l.. Allison pre-
sided and the stage was occupied by
those who took part in the program.
First on the program was the read
ing by Adjutant A. S. Davidson of
Commander-in-C Chief Veazy's order
for commemoration of the anniversary.
Prayer by Rev. Erect followed.
America" by qusrtette consisting
of Messrs. Hitler, Moultou, Nc
Cormack and Ellison was enjoyable for
melody.
Following came a review of the G.
A. RS history by Post Commander
w. l.. Allison. His address which
was read from manuscript was
carefully prepared and culled from the
quarter century past the chief in
cidents with which the order has been
connected. Its marvellous growth, its
work and its aspirations we're well por-
trayed,
Comrade w. T. Davidson then read
history of Abilene Post, No. 50,
which through its entire history has
had 80 much success as an Organiza-
ton, The post is one of the strongest
in tie state and has made an eDviable
record.
Next on the program was a solo,
"Days of the War;" by Mrs. Belle c.
Harris. of Emporis, Past Department
President of the w. R. c. of Kansas.
Mrs. Harris has a sweet and winning
voice and her singing was much enjoyed
and heartily applauded by the large
audience. Miss HOisington accOmpan-
led her at the organ.
Prof. A. V. Jewett gave brief ad-
dress on sour Flag" The banner of
freedom needs no praise, he said. 1t
speaks for itself. 1t is hallowed in the
thought Of every man. 1t is an emblem
of honor. 1t means equal rights. lib
erty and justice. 1t means true patri-
otism. 1t has a magnificent history.
The flag shall not be dishonored; it
is the beacon light of humanity. Mr..
Jewett was particularly happy in his
diction and was frequently applauded.
The male quartette followed with
another selection after which Mrs. Ida
Wilson Moore was introduced aud
gave a talk On 1.-The WOman's Relief
Corps" She dwelt particularly upon
the charitable work Of the order and
the history OF the department, giving
thoughtful and interesting address.
The W, R. C.'s close relation to the
g. A. R. was touched upon and
wOman's work in perpetuating the
spirit of loyalty was portrayed in fit-
ting colOrs. The address was received
with merlted applause.
Mrs. W. L. Decker gave the next
address, devoted to the newly organ
lied Ladies of the G. a. R." The
organization hopes to accomplish much
and believes that it has an enviable
future before it. Its membership, she
said, is rapidly increasing and its use
fulness will increase as the years go
by.
Another song by Mrs. Harris was
gladly received.
Hon. ]. r. Burton was next named
and was received with applause. He
referred to a remark that the q. A. R.
was political organization. 1t is not
so-pstriotism is its keystone. The
Sons Of Veterans" which was Mr..
Burton's subject, will follow the 6. A.
r. by inheritance. He quoted the
heroes of history and compared them
with some of the brave deeds of the
war showing how much more noble
were the boys in blue. The address
was 10 Mr.. Burton's characteristic
style and was frequently applauded.
COmrade o. L. Moore followed in a
pleasing address on Our Country"
Liberty was purchased by the patriots
of the revolution. The war of the
rebellion made union a permanence in
the American nations history. Union
always wins and always has won in
the past. Union and liberty are our
heritage; they emphasize nObler aud
grander political idea than our fore
fathers ever knew. There should not
now be unkind words for those we
fought against, too much time has
passed; forget not, however, the princi-
pies for which We fought and De always
loyal to the underlying thought Of our
government, Generous applause tes
titled the AUDIENCES enjoyment of the
address.
With another song by Mrs. Harris
and benediction by Rev. Erect the
exercises closed, a most pleasant even
ing having been spent by all present.
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