Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-14

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in the future the noble deeds of the
fathers will not be sacredly cherished
by the loyal Sons of Veterans, ever
proud of their priceless heritage which
such hands the memory of the deeds
performed during the days of the Re-
| belion will ever be safe"
| The report contains extended mem
ton of the State presidents visits to
Camp Benson, the Military and Naval
| Orphan asylum at Bath, and the ma
tionai encampment at Cleveland, Ohio.
| From the report of Mrs. Caleb n.
| Lang. State secretary. it was found
that there are SO corps in the State and
| 2963 members.
| The afternoon session opened at 80
| O'Clock and reports of officers were pre-
| scented
| During the session delegation from
| the Department Of Maine entered the
| convention bearing messages from the
| &. A. r. The visitors were Col. VIM. r.
Eustis of Auburn and Comrade Bangs
| of Augusta. They We're cordially welcom-
| ed by the State president and called to
| the platform. Both addressed the con :
| vention briefly. Their speeches conveyed
| the impression that the work of the w.
s. r. c. was earnestly appreciated by the
veterans who wore the blue so long ago
The secret work of the W. s. r. c. will
be exemplifled at Golden Cross hall, this
morning. at 9.15. \ delegation will visit
the department encampment and convey
the thanks of the corps for the greetings
extended.
In the evening was held the beautiful
flag service in the rotunda of the Capitol
There was a large attendance of visit
ors, including many comrades of the c.
~ r.
1T was shortly after o'clock when the
exercises began. These were conducted by
State President Mrs. Nathan |. Sawyer
who addressed the assemblage from the
marble stairway where she stood. sur
rounded by her staff. Singing was had
by quartet after which Mrs. Sawyer
| spoke in part as follows:
We have assembled in the fair city of
Augusta, in this capital of the old Pine
| Tree State. surrounded by all that can
| ton of our greatness.
Within yonder cases rest tdttered
battle-scarred and blood-staincd flags
| sacred reminders of those awful days OF
| war and dissenSion. protected ana hon
ored. the pride of our State. while over
| all Old Glory floats in peace and bene
diction. Woe to the person who shalt
! dare by word or deed to disturb those
| sacred flage, Here may they ever rest
| in peace, Here protected by us for whom
precious blood was shed and noble lives
| sacrificed that the homes we love so dear
| might be preserved, our union of states
| remain intact and the laws OF our land
recognized as supreme.
! 1t seems fitting that the Womcn's Re
| lief Corps and the women Of our State,
| visitors and residents, should unite in
| paying homage to these old flags, inspired
| ms we are by the presence of these he :.
| roes who faltered not till victory had
pcrChed upon their banners and our land
| had really been made the home Of the
! free. Who can ever KNOX the suffering
| and anguish Of those true and brave
| hearts. as they left all that was near and
| dear TO defend their flag and country?
| Of one thing we arc sure. that within
| each breast beat brave and loyal heart,
| All honor to those who fell and equal
| honor to those who returned =
| Mrs. Sawyer then read j poem written
| by a member of the Larry Relief Corps
Of South Windham. and concluded her
| address in these words:
| Then. sisters. shall we not. we
| leave these sacred reminders of our gro-
| rious past return to our rabors taking
| up our work of the future with an earn
| estness that shall never falter and a 10y
| atty that can know no iScouragement?"
| Mrs. Sawyer was most heartily applaud
! cd at the close Of her address, which was
| admirably delivered.
| After THE Star Spangled Banner had
been sung, Mrs. Caleb n. Lang of Port
| land. acting as conductor entered the
! rotunda, bearing the Stars and Stripes,
1 followed by Mrs. Larrabee with the ban
| ner FRATERNITY" Mrs. Simpson with
| Charity and Mrs. Pickett with 10y
| atty" The latter three ranged them
| selves in line at the foot of the stairway
| the conductor standing just in front. They
then sang God Save the Nations Flag,
! after which the president introduced Past
| Commander l.. r Carleton of Winthrop,
who made 15-niinute address Mr.
| Carleton extended in graceful language
! the welcome of the Chief Executive, who
| was unable tn be present.
Following Mr.. Cartoons speech the
| party with the flags gave that part OF
| The ritualistic work in which the flags
1 are saluted. The conductor recited this
| part of the ritual. waving the national
ensign back and forth, the ladies of the
| corps throughout the rotunda saluahng
| the colors by waving their handkerchiefs:
The flag of our fathers. The flag Of our
| sons
The flag of a worlds desire.
| Through the night and the light.
Through the fright and the fight.
Through the smoke ana the clouds ana
| the fire:
There are arms to defend.
There are hearts to befrlend.
There are souls to bear up from the pail
| While thy cluster of stars
Broodeth over the wars
| That justice and mercy befall.
| There are breasts that will clasp ii
! When tattered and torn
/ There are prayers to brood like dove.
there are fingers to fashion it fold unto
4 fold,
And hands that will wave II above
This ended the ceremony and the COM
| pany dispersed.
CARD.