The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-02-15
VETERAN
CITIZENS
meet.
Interesting Address by Prof.
Munro Of Brown University.
MsW Numbers Elected.

The Rhode Island Veteran Citizens His.
torical association held a public meeting
Thursday afternoon at the Mathewson
Street NJ. p. church. The president of
| the associa tion Mr.. Daniel A. Cook, pre-
sided. The record OF previous meeting
was read by the secretary. Mr.. Francis
Gallagher. and approved Reference was
made 10 the death of a former member,
Mr.. Albert II. Manchester.
Mr.. John A. Murphy, Mr.. Henry Hagan.
Mr.. j. r. Carroll and Mr.. r. ]. Berth, OF
this city were elected members OF the
association.
Professor wilfred II. Munro. of Brown
university, and secretary OF the Rhode
Island Historical society. was introduced,
and gave an able and interesting address
entitled. America as seen by European
Travellers One Hundred Years Ago"
Remarks In praise OF the address wers
made, after which a vote of thanks was
given Professor Munro for his valuable
service.
The secretary OF the association gave
brief address In which he said that
TO die for ones country is usually con-
sidered the highest order OF patriotism.
but TO live for ones country is also pa
triotic and profitable.
Live for the cause that needs assistance,
For the wrongs that need resistance,
For the future in the distance,
For the good that you can do"
Every day brings opportunities for hero
ism, every sphere of industry gives scope
for manifold virtues. The faithful citi-
zen, the wise philanthropist the patient
scholar, the diligent artisan, the devoted
public servant. all these are needed on
higher and grander fields of action than
were ever swept by armies.
"A government Of the people. by the
people and for the people requires the
constant interest and vigilant activity OF
the people. Without such II must soon
fall prey to the evil designs OF bad men.
II eternal vigilance" is the price of lib
erty, II is also the price OF honor. purity
apd safety in a republican government.
Important local, state and national
elections occur. Too many citizens es-
pecially young men, neglect their duties
on such occasions.
"our hearts grow cold,
We lightly hold
right which brave men died to gain;
The stake, the cord,
The axe. the sword,
The nation has been called to do its
plain duty in many parts OF the world
where brave men were and are now need
ed, and our flag should wave as an em-
blem of the highest civilization, OF relief
and protection TO the oppressed, and as an
emblem of peace and good will. Long
may IL thus wave! No patriotic citizen
will or should consent that It be taken
down without honor, or at the dictation
of traitors or unprincipled political adven-
tureres:
Flag OF the free hearts hope and home,
BY angel hands TO valor given:
Thy stars have lit the welkin dome.
And all they hues were born In heaven,
Forever float that standard sheet.
Where breathes the foe that falls be-
fore us;
With freedoms soil beneath our feet.
And freedoms banner streaming o'er |
u.s."
The esteemed treasurer OF the associa- |
tion, Mrs. III. w. b. Chafee, furnished for |
use OF the meeting a beautiful bouquet, |
which she subsequently carried to an In |
mate OF hospital. Some business was /
after which the meeting ad- |
journed for one month