Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06
MEMORIAL DAY.
An order to the q. A. II. Issued by Depart
ment Commander Faunce.

An Order to the G. A. r. Issued by Depart
ment Commander Faunce.
Department Commander S. E. Faunce, De-
partment Of the Potomac, G.. A. r., has through
G NJ Hustled issued the following order in rela-
ton to Memorial dav:
l. In accordance with the rules and regula-
tons Tuesday. May 80, 1893, will be observed
as Memorial day.
G Gst their ssayss with the blossoms N above
The lengthening sweep OF the sun around the
dial, the Frightening skies. the fragrance-laden
winds. the fields gay with fowers-au remind
us OF the near approach Of the day consecrated
to American patriotism.
With each return of Memorial day its value
to the nation becomes more manifest, as well
its sweetly solemn Importance to us who on
that day unite in loving remembrance Of those
of our comrades who have preceded us to the
hither shore.
righteousness exalteth a nation" say the
Scriptures. Nothing 30 exalts this nation
that once year its people with accord
cease for time from the feverish labor
Of self-advancement, forget selfish aims,
and, striving to pay honor to the memory
of those who forget self to give all to the
country's salvation-shat they take one day
from sordid pursuits aud selfish pleasures to
dwell in tender recollection of those who gave
the last full measure Of devotion to the cause
of liberty and Union.
In honoring those who died that the nation
might live the people honor most themselves.
The best indication of the character of men
and nations Is given by what they esteem and
reverence. 1t Is our highest credit that we,
OF all OF the countries Of the earth, make our
greatest national festival a celebration of the
virtues Of the men who sacrificed them
selves upon the altar Of their country. fought
bravely and died heroically. that all might be
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doing We ennoble manhood everywhere and
lift all men to higher planes Of effort
We, as comrades. have charged ourselves
with the welcome duty of being the chief
ministers In this gracious act. 1t is we
who know far better than any others how
exalted were the services and sacrifices
Of those who died, that should lead the
people in paving affectionate tributes to the
memory of those to whom this favored land
owes all of its happiness, its greatness and its
prosperity.
Let every comrade whose physical condition
will permit him to do so, join in the procession
which moves with martial music, wreathed gar
lands and waving banners to those silent camps
where our comrades lie
I'm low green tents. whose
Curtains never outward swing"
IL The Sabbath preceding Memorial day is
being recognized as memorial Sunday. The
Rev. Stephen NJ. Newman, pastor of the Con-
gregational Church, 10th and G. streets north
west VIII denver memorial sermon on Sun
day, the 2Sth instant, at IL a. m. Every COM
rads should feel it his duty to attend on that
occasion in uniform. if possible. the Grand
Army badge being worn.
I'LL The attention of post commanders is in
vited to general orders No. T. c. g., par. Z, gen.
raj orders No. 5, par. II, and general orders
No. 6, par. 5, from national headquarters
| relative to donations to the fund
for flags to decorate the graves of
Union soldiers buried in southern cemeteries.
The purpose is a laudable one and the depart
ment commander expresses the wish that every
| post in this department make q prompt con-
| tribution to this fund. Subscriptions should
be sent direct to John Taylor, quartermaster
| general, city hall, Philadelphia. Pa