The Indianapolis journal., 1896-05-13


Of Prof. A. H. Graham and his estinable
wife. with their efficient corps OF assistants.
Is such as to evoke the admiration and ap-
proval of all. The schools are most excel
lent The Industrial training has been sue
cessfuly demonstrated, enabling the children
to be self-supporting. Neither Is the relig-
ious training ns neglected; Every child unless unless
There are three Christian Endeavor So
cieties. The first was organized Feb. IL. 1ss3
bers. Before two months Endeavor was
whispered, sung and talked. They organized
themselves into small bands and held daily
meetings in the division rooms, dormitories,
and even on the playground. There are
now three societies. with membership OF
$685. Nowhere could meetings show more in-
terest. 1t was my privilege 10 spend the
Christmas-tide at the home. and j never go
fully realized the meaning OF the holy day
as when: with martial tread, the wards OF
our Nation marched into the dining hall
singing a glad Christmas carol The contri-
button to the Christmas fund from the
Grand Army Of the REPUBLIC c,o was Z. Szco: from n
1893 20 was expended
STATE SOLDIERS HOME
"The buildings to be erected by the State
are completed; thirteen cottages are ready
for occupancy and ten others nearing COM
pletion. The Relief Corps raliying to the
front in this work and sending in their con-
tributions quite literally. Let US hope each
corps in the department viii contribute
something. In this we are building monu-
ment which will speak louder than any
words of ours and give to the old comrades
and their wives the double assurance Of the
sincerity of our pledge. There, away from
the cdres and turmoil OF the world, the aged
and infirm comrade and his wife can go
house but down the western slope of life.
surrounded sonvsn;s the boIe ml0ris speniine ne
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ness. This is not a work of charity; IL is
a debt we owe to those gallant men who
gave the best years Of their @ lives 10 the
the blessings of this government OF ours. a
free people and flag unsuliied- Think for
one moment what this all cost! The thou
sands who went out in the strength or young
manhood and returned MANNED. and with
health impaired; the long rows of white
headstones In our nationai H GENE eemeterieS M 1ne
ment; the tears of anguish, the heartaches
of wives. mothers and sisters during the
dsys or ali IF tSss & Me
Tour blessed Lord framed memorial to
time when He said: This do in re-
membrance OF me-. And as we would not
forget the price of our salvation. neither
should we forget the price OF our liberty.
When, in 1863 General John A. Logan, then
commander-in-chief OF the Grand Army or
the Republic, designated the sotn ,,S cay g OF
ers the graves Of those who died in defense
of their country during the late rebellion,
city, village and hamlet churchyard in the
land he builded for himself and them
memorial which will never disappear from
American history. AS we gather with our
boys in blue to pay tribute to their fallen
comrades, by decking their lowly beds with
those beautiful emplems of the resurrection
we would not forget those who sleep In un-
known graves beneath Southern skies.
Believing 1t to be fitting that our living
heroes should also be remembered, we have
want the comrades to know we remember
and appreciate what they have done and
to enjoy the beauty and fragrance OF Gods
messengers OF peace, not wait till they are
laid beneath the sod before We come with
our offerings. / am glad 10 note many
corps are taking up TINS 9 WORK ,5r, ano ,nto De
many darkened homes"
The address touched on teaching patriot
ism in the public schools. which is strongly
commended. ''Oniy a little over three years
ago." says the address. was the work OF
teaching patriotism undertaken, and to-day,
from Maine TO California, from lakes to
gulf old Glory floats from our. school
houses, and 100000 school children are
saluting our flag and being taught TO honor
and revere the emblem of our liberty. Proud
State to recognize this great obligation, and
now each department is following in our
lead and has its committee on oatriotic
RECOMMENDATIONS.
'I respectfully submit the following for
your considerations:
"First-In view of the fact that there is
demand for cheaper books in small corps,
l recommend that this convention petition
the national to issue a set OF smaller books
rSecond-As there are many calls for as
sistant inspectors badges, that we also Pc
tition the national that such a badge be pro-
vided.
,"Third-Inasmuch as the per capita tax to
the national having been raised ] cent per
quarter, that it also be raised in the de-
Dartment.
..Fourtll-That the committee on patriotic
teaching be continued.
..Fifth-The continuance of district con-
ventions.
''Sixth-That postage accompany all or
ders for supplies.
I'm glancing over this audience I note
the absence of dear, familiar faces; loved
ones who have entered into the haven of
rest. While their names are stricken from
our rolls, they inscribed on the roll of
our great Commander on high. We miss,
too, the kindly greetings and words OF cheer
plains of the heavenly land The Grand
Army of the Republic is so fast passing
away, vacant seats at our fresides. new
mounds in cemeteries, more flowers
for Memorial day-all tell the same sad
story And the day is coming when they
will live only I'm memory, but the Woman's
Relief Corps will live on and on, and keep
alive I'm the hearts of future generations the
deeds Of heroism and valor Of our heroes
And now Yet US each buckle on anew the
armor of faith and work with renewed zeal
stand pledged. And when we are gathered
around the great white throne NAV we each