The National tribune., 1902-04-17
MEMORIAL DAY ORDER.

sued Memorial Day Order of unus ual
elevation and beauty, and which will be
read everywhere with feeling and admira-
ton. The circular is embellished with q
fine representation of Vennie Ream's
statue of Lincoln. The order reads:
Headquarters Grand Army of the
Republic.
1119-1120 Lumber Exchange.
General Orders No. ..
Minneapolis, Mimi, April 10, 1902.
MEMORIAL DAY.
To every patriot, Memorial Day is the
most sacred of the year, and its proper
observance one of the Nations strongest
safeguards.
Ii is the Nations Easter. when the PEG,
pie are summoned to the patriots tomb; not
with power to stir the Encampment Of the
dead. but 'by the mystic chords of mem
ory'' to resurrect the virtues which
adorned their lives.
1t is the Nations Sabbath. when. at the
shrine of patriotism, all creeds are forgot
ten and we receive into our hearts new
inspiration to duty-a benediction day to
all who observe it in its true spirit and
meaning.
No more beautiful or impressive scene
could be witnessed than that of re
deemed Nation, ceaSing from its daily toll
and gathering around the graves of its de-
tenders. bearing offerings of flowers, and
giving suitable expression of the love and
gratitude which a great people feel to,
ward those who gave their lives in de-
tense of their country.
Plutarch tells of witnessing the G00th
memorial service in honor of the Athen-
ians who died at Marathon. We are only
in the youth Of ours, but the memorial is
so becoming, and has already been so fruit
ful in blessing, that it will surely continue
10 be observed as long as the Republic
endures.
To every soldier Of the Union it is a
day filled with sweet and precious memoir
les. Unlike the dead of other wars. the
memory Of our comrades 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
enfeebled step we still carry the flag they
loved so well, and march to the same
music 10 which their loyal feet were at
tuned, our hearts pulsing with joyous
pride as we realize that the memory of
those who fell in defense Of freedom and
the right" is immortal.
Comrades will therefore in compliance
with well-established custom. fittingly oh
serve Friday, May 80. A. ID. 1902, as Ne
mortal Day.
Post Commanders are requested ia in
vite clcrsymen. of every denomination. to
deliver appropriate addresses on the Sal,-
bath preceding Memorial Day. and 50 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 pre-
ceding Memorial Day, and cooperate with
the teachers and school officers in such
services. This duty is Of special impor-
lance for unless the deeds Of the fathers
live in the hearts of the children. the altar
of liberty will he without incense.
The beautiful ceremony Of Strcwng
with flowers the waters that run 10 the
sea. in memory Of our sailor dead who fell
in the cause OF the Republic. is heartily
commended. May the myraid streams. rs
they 90 laughing and sparkling on their
jOyins journey To the sea. carry some for
get-me-not TO those who sleep undisturbch
in its restless bosom.
The WOman'S Relief CorpS Sons Of Yet
Grams, Ladies Of the Grand Army Of the
Republic. 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 Liucoln's Gettysburg address
is published herewith, and in accordance
with the resolution of the Both National
Encampment, will be read at all Memorial
Day exercises held under the auspices of
the Grand Army of the Republic.
BY command Of
ELL TORRANCE.
COmmander-in-C Chief.
SILAS II. fowler,
Adjutant General.