The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1900-08-30

battleships or other wise. is a touching
memorial worthy OF the widest extern
sion and Observance. The object in thus
urging the designation Of the last Sun
day In May for a national memorial day
Is in order that che secredness Of the
Sabbath may preserve IT in the hearts
Of future generations-for on this day
the graves OF soldiers and sailors and
all our dear ones could be decorated,
each order and friend doing this in their
own way and all to teach that life and
death arc the common lot of man, and
that the culture Of the living is measur-
ed by the tender memories of the dead
The legislation necessary for this change
would be so easily and readily provided
as TO render objections on this score
without force Viewed from a national
standpoint the recommendation thus sub
mitted has many arguments in its favor.
AS to season, the last Sunday in May
woun be generally acceptable, for the
flowers bloom everywhere in our union
then, and the lessons nature so wonder
fully teaches through plant and bud and
flowers are almost universal. And as we
versions of one sort or another which
are more and more coming into view,
your comander-in-c chief strongly recon-
ends that it fall on the last Sunday
in May. If this change is made it is be-
ieved from wide consultations inter-
change Of views that, that the holy Sab
bath day viii preserve It frer1 tho desc
crations which now largely pervert the
tender associations of this unique mem
ory day from it's original signihcation.
This subject was presented to the Thir-
ty-second annual encampment at Cincin-
natl in 1898, and failed to receive the full
support Of comrades at that time-owing,
it is believed, TO the lack of careful con-
sideration. The main objections made
against the proposals we're, % that the
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legal holiday now fixed for May SOth
would have to be changed, causing much
trouble. 90 That it would not be wise to
change the date as originally designat-
ed, and 90 that the clergy would not
approve the selection of Sunday. These
objections appear almost trihing in view
of the fact that the growing tendency
of making an ordinary holiday of me-
mortal day, more conspicuous for games
and sports than as a memory day for
now front face in one line of Christian
American citizenship, one in love Of the
stars and stripes, and one in loyalty t
the union, we can we'll unite on one
memorial day for our dead, when the
mournful and yet sweet memories Of
our departed dear ones may be ftttingly
and lovingly remembered as our heart
and tastes point out the way
THE WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS.
This noble organization has been a tow
er of strength during the past year and
stand for the largest influence as an
auxiliary to our order. The devoted
loyalty of it's members to all the inspira-
tons of patriotism and good citizenship
are too well known and appreciated t.
call for extended reference at this time.
Wherever there is a Womans Relief
Corps a Grand Army post will always be
found. Their work is one noble in its
aims, rich in sympathy, and unceasing
along all fraternal lines. The genera
tons to come, in our great country can
not fail to rise higher in love of the
union and loyalty to our American civili-
zation with such a womanhood as is now
found in the ranks of our worthy Wom-
ans Relief Corps and similar organiZa-
tions. In their financial aid, also, we
are greatly their debtor, and in behalf
Of the Grand Army our best thanks are
rendered them.
THE LADIES O FTHE GRAND ARMY.
What is true Of the Woman's Relief
Corps applies largely to the Ladies of
the Grand Army. Their object is mainly
the same, and in all that strengthens
loyalty and patriotism they are on an
equality These and other loyal women's
organizations working for the culture Of
righteousness and Valor among all the
people deserve the fullest confidence and
merit the unstinted praise of lovers of
true liberty May God bless these useful
and worthy organizations having the best
interests of the comrades and the youth
Of the nation so warmly at heart!
THE SONS OF VETERANS
The nearest approach to privileged sons
Of our soil is found in the Sons of Vet
Grams To be the worthy son Of a worthy
veteran of the union army or navy is
indeed a proud distinction And the deep
and abiding interest which stirs the
heart Of every veteran in behalf Of the
Sons Of Veterans is evidence in regard
and affection Of a commanding character
As to how the Grand Army can best aid
in all the development and strength Of
this organization is a perplexing ques-
tion. The Sons OF Veterans with ali
their claims to public regard, will have to
occupy a secondary position until the
veterans Of the CO.'S have passed away.
The recommendations of the committee
appointed by the department of Massa-
chusetts to consider the question of what
the Grand Army would do 10 favor the
Sons Of Veterans, is a well thought out
review o fthe situation and has the full
concurrence Of your commander-in chief
IN MEMORIAM.
According to the report of the adju-
tant- general, the membership on June
Goth 1900. was 276,6G2 The net loss for
the year from all causes is 1919. In this
ie innlnded Z 700 comrades who have died