The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-10-03
NEADERHAUsER HOME,

And Wants the Loyal Nome Workers to
Adopt the New National Song of the Sons
of Veterans.
III. Neaderhauser, of Defiance. o., who de
livered the address on " Practical Patriotism
at the entertainment of the Loyal Home Work
ers at Louisville. IS home from his Southern
trip. delighted with all he SAW and heard. Id
will tell his own story, and tell you of the new
National song adopted by the Sons of Veterans
and recommended TO the Loyal Homo Work
ers:
{" i left Louisville the night OF Sept. 13 and
spent Saturday in Cincinnati. Saturday night
] left with Com mander-in-Chief Bnndy's Head
quarters special train over the Queen & Ores
cent route for Knoxville, Tenn.
There was only one L. w. in the party OF
S. OF Y. and l. IS, and that was our we'll known
member, Olive Lee Race.
We reached Knoxville Sunday morning,
and the party received grand reception by
the citizens Of that loyal Southern city.
1t was in Knoxville frst heard the famous
song The Banner OF Beauty and Glory
heard il sung at the Campfire in Siaub Theater
Cd the night of Sept. ID 10y the sweet singer of
Indiana, Mrs. G. Ii. Brown, of New Castle.
"Dr. Booth, of Cincinnati. held large flag
then, when Mrs. Brown would sing the chorus
he would wave the flag. 1t was really glori-
Gus.
"The Commaudery OF the s. Of Y. adopted
this great song their National hymn unani-
monsly in 4 most enthusiastic manner.
i had an interview with the composer. Com
rade w. O. Pierce Of Winchester, Ind. He is a
grand old soldier. aud his song seems 10 be one
OF the coming National airs.
81 should like to have the &C. and LII w.
get the music / have IL, aud il is fne.
Instead Of this hymn being dedicated to
Miss Mamie Lesson exclusively, - is now dedi-
Gated to the :. OF V. The words alone are fine,
but the music Is much better"
THE BANNER OF BEAUTY AND GLORY.
Oh. the Stars Of The Morning may sing Of their
light,
And tie Sons Of God trumpet their JOY.
Or the storm ia its path peal the thuDders Of wrath
That pitiless hurt and destroy;
But with clarion notes aud trumpet throats
We viii sing Of the n ~ that f3oair,
The Banner Of Beauty aud Glory forever.
IT'S the hope Of the world to The nations unfusled
For the coming Jubilee,
When the lowiiest serf Of Gods green earth
Shn!l from oppression 10 free;
When Freedoms fame shall wide proclaim
The might 81 our coutiry's name
With The Banner OF Beauty and Glory forever.
Dread porient Of war and banner Of blood
Flaming vengence and wrath TO the foe.
Who trail in the dust tiie Nations trust
Will meie their measure OF woe,
While g.earn from thy folds patriots bold
Brings the rapture Of Joy untold
The Banner of Beauty aud Glory forever
Oh, thou ensign Of Peace. Lifted up thou wilt
draw
The Stars and the Bars 10 thy train,
With atoBen'ent wet by the crimson let
OF the erring and loyal stain;
10, the voice of the Son, tis dashed! IT'S donel
Ibe North and the South al one
In the Banner OF Beauty and Glory forever.
salute then, as one TO the Nations nfar
And Columbia flashes the Bighl
Oi ihc suns proud glance Republican France
And tle sweep OF Britnunia's might;
Dips the cOlors again 10 Italy, Spain
To Russian aud German domain,
The Banner Of Beauty aud Glory forever
Float forever Flag! First in peace, FIRST In war,
And FIRST in the hearts OF the brave.
Who stand like the rock ia the battles shock
Wherever The colors may wave;
Float GA while tire rivers sfMfI course &c the seal
Float on thou Flag of The free
The Banner Of Beauty aud Glory foreys,
Glory TO God In the highesti Peace on earth
(Ihus The chorus Of Freedom beganl
with the throne OF right 'er The fDotrtool Of mint
For the reign and rule 81 man.;
Then thunder your cheers TO patriot ears
Through ali the immortal years
Oi the Banner OF Beauty and Glory foreyeri
CHORUS
Then thunder your cheers Huzzal
FOR the Flag Of the Nations free;
Tie Stripes aud the stars
Win their baliie-scars
As they float DER land and sea
ne banner Of blue aud crimson hue,
Ana The white OF the iily's dew
Tie Banner OF Beauty and Glory forpveY