The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-13
Field, Schlick s Go.

with a note of pleasure in his voice which
was plainly evident.
Men of the Thirteenth" said he,
Ladies and gentlemen; have few words
at my command to express my apprecla-
ton at the reception and evidence of
good will which you have shown myself
and my men. 1 do wish to say, however,
that personally and in behalf of the men
of the regiment 1 wish to thank ST. Paul
for what it has done. The memory of
ibis day will reyer be forgotten and the
bond of fellowship established at this
time will ever remain grateful memory.
Soldiers of the Thirteenth, I call for
three and a tiger for the people of St,
Paul our friends from this day, forever"
And again through the rafters hun
bred feet above ran volume Of sound
which might have been heard for blocks.
SONG OF GRATITUDE.
President Hamlin, of the Commercial
club, under whose. direction the pro-
gramme of addresses was given, rnade
short address. Said he:
"It is an honor to greet any regiment
returning from war 1t is a greater honor
to greet a Minnesota regiment fresh from
the field of battle; but the greatest honor
of all is ours in extending 2 greeting and
welcome to the first Minnesota regiment
ever to cross the seas ana place the stars
and stripes in the stronghold of medieval
despotism. CONTINUED applause.)
ct is a thought which We consider rev.
erentfynthat you have been so we'll guard
cd from periI5 of war. Few of your men
have fallen, land when we think OF other
regiments which have gone to the front
from this state we are forced to believe
th5t Divine Providence has kept you
from peril. In gratitude to God for TINS.
mercy let us arise and sing. the old ia
1niliar DoXology.,
The regiment and the throngs in the
galleries and other parts of the mouse
rose@ande barred their heads and while the
band played the familiar hymn thousanas
Joined in the chorus,
Praise God from whom all blessings no." ;
Praise him. all creatures here below
Praise him above, We heavenly most.
Praise Father. Son and Holy GhoSt'
GIVEN A WREATH OF LAUREL.
The incident of the reception of the nos
pitaI flag by the assembled soldiers ana
citizens had it's sequel in a pretty event
which occurred after breakfast AS tIlS
men drew up in line, outside. Mrs. j.. W.
Edgerton,v past regent OF the Dlsee'n
chapteFa0f the Daughters OF the AlneIlS''il
revolution, which had presented the nag
10 the reeinSeflty eofi its departure FOR
tbe front. made the, following presenta-
ton speech in Offering wreath OF iaurei
to be. placed on the flag staff;
Mai Fitzgerald: One yea, ana ana. a. h T. /
ago the Distaff chapter, Daughters OIL III
American Revolution, presented to You
for the of your hospita as eor Pi6 h faif
White fold and red cross. We have anX-
lousy followed the record of p 59s soo
For we know where these brave men
we "" our nag nag went too, signal of help
to all suffering humanity, friend or ICe
We made no mistake in committing 70
YOUR trust this symbol of what is bes5
in human life. We rejoice in the good
the corps has done; we rejoice IN us re-
turn to rest and comfort. And now, .,
flag, thy mission is ended NO more h La5,.
thou to view suffering, a pleasure l.oM
is thine. Thou shalt hold over the heads
Of these thy eompanS ion p IN T adss h th+
laurel wreath, this crown of victory To
the members of the Distaff chapter, VINO no
made this flag. L resign the honor or
placing this wreath.
Mrs. Rufus Davenport placed the
wreath upon the staff OF the nag