The Butte inter mountain., 1902-05-12
FOR BRAVE DEAD
MEMORIAL DAY TO BE FITTINGLY
OBSERVED IN BUTTE.
ORDERS FROM HEADQUART TERS
National and State Commanders of the
G. A. r. Deliver Addresses to Vari-
Gus Posts on the Celebration
State People to Come to Butte.

Memorial Day, May 80, in Butte has
always been observed In manner ap-
propriate to the occasion, and the day
this year will not be overlooked.
Addresses in either the Grand Opere
house or auditorium Of the public library
building and the decoration Of graves of
old soldiers and sailors who fell In the
Spanish American war, together with
the customary cemetery ceremonies VIII
compose the exercises
Ex-senator Mantle has been selected
as orator of the day. Commit
tees on final arrangement are TO De
chosen at a meeting of the Grand Army
boys to be held Wednesday evening.
Veterans Of the Spanish-American war
militia and general public have been In
vited to participate in the exercises.
In all probability Grand Army men
from other parts Of the state Will come
to Butte to participate in the exercises
as many of them have old friends buried
in the cemeteries here. 1t Is understood
that DR.. Miller of Helena, past grand
commander Of the state body OF Old
soldiers, may be among the outsiders
who will be present.
Orders for the Day.
In connection with the observance OF
the day Samuel II. Almon of this city,
adjutant Of Lincoln Post, Butte, has re-
ceived from Ellen Terrence, commander
in-chief of the Grand Army, who makes
Minneapolis his headquarters, the fol-
lowing address:
To every patriot Memorial Day Is the
most sacred of the year, and its proper
observance one OF the nations strongest
safeguards.
1t Is the nations Easter, when the peo-
pie are summoned to the patriots tomb;
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 for
gotten and we receive into our hearts
new inspiration to duty-a benediction
day to all who observe 1t in its true spirit
and meaning.
No more beautiful or impressive scene
could be witnessed than that of n re-
deemed nation, ceasing from its daily
toll and gatherin around the graves of
its defenders, bearing offerings of flow
ers, and giving suitable expression of the
love and gratitude which great people
feel towards those who gave their lives
in defense Of their country.
Plutarch tells of witnessing the six
hundreth service In honor of the Atheni'
ans who died at Marathon. We are
only In the youth of ours, but the men,
orial Is so becoming, and has already
been so fruitful In blessing, that 1t will
surely continue to be observed as long as
the republic endures.
To every soldier OF the Union II Is q
day filled with sweet and precious MEM
y..t.J
the memory of our comrades never
fades. Though unseen by mortal e,e,
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 enfeebled step we still carry the
flag they loved so well, and march to
the same music to which their loyal feet
We're attuned, our hearts pulsing with
joyous pride as we realize that the MEM
ory of those who fell in defense of free
dom and the right" is immortal.
Comrades will therefore, in compliance
with well established custom, fittngly
observe Friday, May 80, A. ID. 1902, as
Memorial Day.
Post Commanders are requested to in
vite clergymen, of every denominati ton
to deliver appropriate addresses on thu
Sabbath preceding Memorial Day, and
so far as practicable posts should attend
divine service on that day.
Post Commanders are requested to ask
the schools in their respective localities
to hold patriotic services Immediately
preceding Memorial Day, and cooperate
with the teachers and school officers II
such services. This duty Is of special
Importance for unless the deeds OF the
fathers live in the hearts of the children,
the altar Of liberty will be without in
cense.
The beautiful ceremony of strewing
with flowers the waters that run to the
sea, In memory of our sailor dead who
fell In the cause of the republic, is heart
lily commended May the myriad streams
as they go laughing and sparkling on
their joyous journey to the sea, carry
some forget t-me-not to those who sleep
undisturbed in it's restless bosom.
The Woman's Relief Corps, Sons of
Veterans, Ladies of the Grand Army of
the Republic, and kindred organizations,
and all citizens who sympathize with tn,
spirit or the day are cordially invited to
unite with us in its proper observance.
BY command of
ELL TORRANCE
Commander in Chief.
STLAS Fl. FOWLER,
Adjutant General.
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