New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1902-06-04
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MEnORlAL DAY LOSES NOME OF ITS Sld.
/ NlflcANce III FRIDAYS OBSERVANCE.
FLOWERS FOR THE NATIONS DEAD.
LIEUT.. ALB. pFAENDER AND CAPT. ALB.
STEINsfAUsER ORATORS.

in this city 81 least, in its observance on
Friday last reached beyond the purpose
81 It's creation and touched all those
whose loved ones lie in the city of the
silent majority was GER alnly observed
ii the proper spirit. The q. "a. r. post
whose heritage the day is and the young
er members Of The militia and the sons
/ Of the old soldiers whose legacy the day
is to be, united in the observance and
made it memorable occasion.
The parade outlined in the Review
last week, was carried OUT and made an
excellent showing, reaching across three
Tor more blocks. Co. IA III their new I'M
Iiforms, preceded by the Cd Regiment
band, Burg Battery with the horses re-
Isplendent in their new equipment and
the q. a.. r. post made q military spec
tacle that was worth going a long dis.
lance 10 see. Bringing up the rear Of
the column the school children carrying
flags marched III 9 larger number than
on any previous occasion.
Arrived at the cemetery the services
we're opened by the commander Of the
post reading the order; Chaplain y p,
dyke offered: prayer, the band played y
selection and then Lieutenant Albert:
Pfaender delivered an Grafton in Eng
lish. Dressed in q military uniform and
on such an occasion il was fitting that.
the son of one Of the survivors Of Pitts
burg Landing and the war Of the Rebel
lion should be compllmented By being
accorded this privilege. Mr.. Pfaender's.
address was full Of thoughtful sentiment
and his effort has been deservedly com.
pIimented BY many who heard him.
He was followed by Capt. Albert
Steinhauser who spoke in. German and
whose sacrifices to the country ii the
service for which he enlisted, and the
time he served, is more than yalaesof1
money can estimate or the price of gold
pay. From the Philippine campaign he
carries in his body the marks Of wars
.merciless progression and no tongue can.
more certainly portray tie scenes of
battle and the hercism Of men who fell
for the flag they love, than he who has
faced the condition and shed his blood
in defense of the am flag. Capt.
.Steinhanser's address caused the audience
to listen with the closest attention. Most
of the audience being German Thorough
" understood and appreciated the adj
dress. It was patriotic throughout and
closed with plea that the day be kept
sacred to the purpose for which it was
inaugurated and not be permitted to
degenerate into q day Of revelry and
sport.
At the close Nef the services at the
cemetery the post repaired to Turner
Hall where the members were guests of |
Go. 4 at lunch. The city council also
enjoyed the hospitality and was fully
represented. This act Of the company
shows that the boys realize how absolute
y necessary It was for the council to de-
ny them the rent which the law entities
them to, because Of more pressing needs
that required city money. II was a
act and if the council did |
not have to pay for things they could
not possibly get along without the act
would no doubt be more substantially |
appreciated.
The ceremonies of the day closed with
the lunch, and all felt that it wass
memorial Of excellent worth.