The record-union., 1893-05-29
OUR COUNTRY PAST AND FUTURE.
An Interesting Memorial Sermon by
Rev. A. C. Herrick.
Grand Army Men and Women Listen
to an Eloquent Review Of the
Nations History.

The First Baptist Church, on Ninth
street, between L and NJ. was filled last
night with large audience in attendance
upon the memorial services conducted by
the pastor, Rev. A. C. Herrick.
The members of the Grand Army posts
of the city-Warren, Fair Oaks and Sum-
ner-were present in large numb bers,
many of them in uniform, together with
a large number of the members of the
Ladies' Relief Corps.
The church has just been thoroughly
renovated throughout with new painting
and frescoing, new carpet, etc, and was
very tastefully decorated last evening.
There was profusion of flowers, and
the various flags and banners of the posts
and corps adorned the pulpit or were
placed about the altar.
The services opened with singing by a
selected choir and the congregation, and
an earnest and eloquent prayer followed
by the pastor.
Lieutenant William B. Maydwell, of
the First Artillery Regiment, then read
the following general orders of the Grand
Army Commanders in regard to Memo
rial Day ceremonies:
l. Tuesday, May 3Oth, will be observed as
Memorial Day by all the Posts in this depart
nent. In compliance with our law, in accord
ance with orders from National Headquarters,
and In obedience to the dictates OF hearts
nlled with patriotic zeal ana with sacred
memories of The men who loved their country
better than they loved their own lives. let us
observe the solemn ceremonies of this day as
become comrades who shared with them the
trials and dangers of the trying years OF the
Nations history. Let no grave be undecor-
ated, whether he who sleeps therein was ex-
allied or lowly, and over each silent yet speak
ing monument to their valor let the tear OF
recollection fall while each is strewed with
Itirest garlands. Their work Is done. For
them remains naught but Nations grati-
tude. Their record is written in the Nations
tears and their memories shall live in its his
tory for generations yet TO come-their sacri-
fees teach our children and our children's
children the highest type of patriotism. Ar
rangements for Memorial Day should IN
Narlably include attendance by each Post In a
body upon divine service on the Sunday next
preceding that day, and Posts are instructed
10 provide tor such observance.
2. 1t is suggested that where Corps are
located, Post ana Corps counsel together IN re-
gard to the observance of this day, the COM
passionate, loving heart of woman being ever
ready to respond 10 any call TO honor the de-
tenders Of the Nation.
3. Post Commanders will see that Post
Chaplains make prompt and full report, in
detail, of Memorial Day observances, forward
ing the same to Rev. A. B. Morrison, Depart
ment Chaplain, Los Angeles, Cal. BY order of
EDWIN &. SEY YMOUK,
Department Commander.
I: C. MAsKELLER, Assistant Adjutant-Gen-
eral.
After singing by the choir and the read
ing of text from Deuteronomy, Rev. "A.
c. Herrick delivered a very eloquent,
patriotic and exhaustive sermon, which
held the congregation attentive listeners
Tor over an hour. His address was en-
titled Our Country; Her Greatness,
Dangers, and her Future
MIR. Hefrick gave comprehensive re-
view of the history of nations from the
early periods OF civilization, Introducing
throughout his discourse many Biblical
doctrines and precepts, applying them TO
both ancient and modern history. He
touched upon the founding of the kepub-
lie by the Pilgrims, the heroic characters
and events OF the Revolutionary period,
and upon the War of the Rebellion.
He dwelt upon her rapid growth to a
great Nation in century and a half,
drawing many parallels and compari-
Sons from the days of the Revolution
with the mighty powers of the Nation at
the present day.
Mr.. Herrick pointed out the dangers
which some think threaten the per
petuity of the Government, but intro
duced a number of humorous anecdotes
and comparisons which frightened the
pictures drawn, and attested his faith in
its firm principles and great future.
After the address the congregation and
choir sang the national hymn, America"