The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-16
FOR MEMORIAL DAY
Commander-in-Chief Torrance Is
sues a Formal Order.
MOST SACRED DAY OF THE YEAR
G. A. Il. Posts throughout the Land
Urged to Give 1t Devout
Observance.

Commander Torrance, Of the Grand
Army of the Republic has issued the fol-
lowing order regarding the proper OBJ
seryance Of Memorial day:
To every patriot, Memorial Day is the
most sacred Of the year, and its proper 90
servance one of the nations strongest safe
guards.
1t is the nations easter, when the people
are summoned to the patriots limb; not with
power to stir the encampment Of the dead,
but by the mystic chords of memory to
resurrect the virtues which adorned their
lives
1t is the nations Sabbath when, at the
shrine OF patriotism, all creeds are forgotten
and we receive into our hearts new in
spiraton to duty-a benedicton day to all
who observe it in it's true spirit and meaning.
No more beautiful or impressive seems
could be witnessed than that of a redeemed
nation, ceasng from its daily toll and gath
erlng around the graves of its defenders,
bearing offerings Of flowers, and giving suit
able expression Of the iove and gratitude
which great people feel towards those who
gave their lives in defense of their country.
| Plutarch tells Of witnessing the 600th mem
orial service in honor of the Athenians who
| died at Marathon. We are only In the youth
of ours. but the memorial is SO becoming
and has already been SO fruitful in blessing,
| that it will surely continue to be observed as
! long as the republic endures.
! TO every soldier Of the union it is day
| filled with sweet and precious memories. I'm
| like the dead of other wars, the memory of
| our comrade never fades Though unseen by
mortal eye, they still walk by our side, and
their place in our, hearts remains untitled
| We rejoice as the day approaches, and In
ever diminishing numbers lovingly deck
with flowers the multiplying graves Of our
| comrades. In broken column and with en-
| feebled step We still carry the flag they loved
SO well, and march to the same music to
which their loyal feet were attuned, our
| hearts pulsng with joyous pride We realize
that the memory OF those VINO fell in defense
Of freedom and the right is immortal.
! Comrades will therefore, in compliance with
we'll established custom, ittingy observe
Friday, May 30, 1902, as Memorial Day.
Post commanders are requested to invite
! clergymen of every denomination to deliver
appropriate addresses on the Sabbath proceed
ing Memorial Day, and as far practicable
! posts should attend divine service on thai
| day
Post commanders are requested to ask the
schools in their respective localities to hole
patriotic services Immediately preceding Me
mortal Day, and cooperate with the teacher!
! and school officers in such services. This
duty is Of special Importance, for unless the
deeds of the fathers live in the hearts of thu
children, the altar of liberty will be without
incense.
Tie beautiful ceremony of strewing will
flowers the waters that run to the sea IL
memory Of our sailor dead who fell in thu
cause Of the republic is heartily commended
May the myriad streams, as they go LAUGHING
and sparkling on their joyous journey to tn
sea. carry some forget me not to those whit
sleep undisturbed in its restless bosom
The Woman's Relief Corps, Sons Of Veter
ans, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Repub
lie and kindred organizations, and all citizens
who sympathize with the spirit of the day
are cordially invited to unite with us in its
proper observance.
President Lincolr's Gettysburg address il
published herewith, and in accordance will
the resolution Of the thirtieth national ell
canlpment, WILL be read at all Memorial Da.
exercises held under the auspices of tn
Grand Army of the Republic.
Ell Torrance,
Co1nmander-in-C Chief.