Los Angeles herald., 1906-05-31

Mabel Renwick, in a suit of white and
blue, sailor lassie, and carrying a
banner representing the navy the
streamers held by two little girls.
Los Angeles Contingent
Mrs. c. G. Anders, president of the
Uncle Sam w. r. G. of Los Angeles.
was at the head of the long column
of $50 white robed young ladies from
that city. The two color bearers were
Misses Phillips and Boswell.
The aides were Ella Renwick, Mary
Murray, Mamie Brown, Martha Ken
dali, Minnie Sutton, Bertha Watkins,
Minnie Wordin, Mrs. Preston and Mrs
Hemb, all of Los Angeles.
Belonging to the parade and scintil-
lating with true military spirit were
the Los Angeles military boys, who
marched and countermarched with
precision that showed military drill
ing. There were forty in line, dressed
in uniforms and white gloves. Capt.
George A. Lockwood, commandant, was
at the head Of his company.
Miss Evallna Grohe, the daughter of
Union Veteran legion. Gowned in
white, with broad sash falling grace
fully from the shoulder, she was
picturesque sight at the head of the
veteran U. V. L. body.
The veterans of each company turned
out in full and were in full dress uni
form, with white gloves. each company
marching behind it's captain.
1900 Veterans March
The veterans in the line of march
numbered fully 1900, and the perfect
step to the music of the band was an
inspiring sight
The fife and drum corps of The home
contributed no little to the parade,
many keeping step to the drum who
could not otherwise, being so far from
the band
Arriving at the cemetery, the women
scattered flowers over the graves and,
most impressive of all, laid garlands
and wreathes upon the spot marked by
the tall white shaft to the unknown
dead" and the officers of the G. A. r.
read selections from their rituals.
The firing squad fired three volleys
to each of the cardinal points of the
compass, the bugler sounded taps
and the ceremonies at the cemetery
closed.
Dinner in Mess Hall
Dinner provided in the great mess
hall by the home, awaited the tired
marchers while many visitors enjoyed
a picnic dinner on the lawns.
After dinner visiting by the guests
among the comrades in the various
barracks was enjoyed, many meetings
between old friends who had not met
for some years taking place.
At 2 p. m. the crowd repaired to
Ward Memorial hall, which was pro-
fusely decorated with Old Glory.
Wherever the glance rested the ma
tion's emblem was in evidence, from
the little storm" flag to the sxty-foot
garrison flag, and the draperies, so
appropriate to the occasion, added to
by the color tone of the "boys in blue"
constituted an inspiring sight.
The hall was crowded before 2 o'clock,
even the aisles being occupied
The program opened with patriotic
airs by the home band. followed by an
invocation by Chaplain George Wilson
of the home.
ers to the Unknown Dead, which was
held at the cemetery, was again re-
peated by the young ladies of Sawtelle
and Los Angeles.
The reading of Lincoln's Gettysburg
Address by Evalina Grohe was much
enjoyed. Then came the prominent fea-
ture of the day. an Grafton by Hon.
Oscar Lawler, who has spoken several
times at the home and is a favorite
among the veterans
After few selections, america" was
sung by the audience and the benedic-
tion was given by Chaplain P. Howe
Salute the Flag
After the close of the exercises the
audience assembled around the flag
staff, where the ceremony of saIuting
the flag was observed, the flag being
slowly drawn down while the band
played Star Spangled Banner" and
the citizens and soldiers stood with
barred heads.
Among curious incidents of the day
was the meeting between A. r. Keebles,
sergeant major of the Third Iowa in
fantry and Capt. S. B. Mccall of Com
pany of the home here The two
friends had not met for forty-five years,
when the recognition was mutual as
they met to view the parade Mr.. Kee-
bles was not even aware that his friend
was in the home here.
Mr.. LawIer's Address
Mr.. Lawler said in part:
From the historic coast of old New
England to the peaceful shores of our
golden state, north and south east and
west, grateful people join today in hon
dead of that vast host which marched
dortn i,a IN IN IN the hour of the nations peril to
DO lt battle for the preservation Of free in
Stltutions; and the perfume Of the flow
ers they bring is more fragrant because
with 1t is diffused the sweet breath of
liberty and justice, and the honor be-
slowed is more cherished because it
comes from hearts inspired and throbbing
with genuine and patriotic emotion; for,
as we of this late day contemplate the
rapidly increasing number of the sleep
ers on, yonder hill, the realization is inn
pressed upon us that the Silent Con-
queror in his restless progress will, all
too soon, leave us to sustain the great
burden of our citizenship without the
active inspiration and council of the vet
Grams of the great rebellion.
American Institutions Born
With the landing of the Mayhower at
Plymouth Rock and the ark and the
dove at Saint Mary's, freedom and
knowledge joined hands in their great
pilgrimage from the expressions and
| crueltes Of Inc old world, through the
primeval wilderness of the new, to the
promised land of civil and religious lib
erty and American institutions were born.
| The rock upon which those Institutions
| depend for their support and maintenance
! is universal education and enlightenment
and for a century and a quarter the lamp
| of knowledge has followed the plough
across the praries and the school house
has pressed close upon the ak in the
Difficulties confront us now as they
, have those who have gone before but