The National tribune., 1909-01-14
LINCOLN DAY.
Timely Circular of Mrs. Della r. Henry,
Patriotic Instructor Ladies' of the
G. A. r..

Timely Circular of Mrs. Della r. Henry,
Patriotic INSTRUCTOR Ladies' of the
G. A. r..
Office of National Patriotic Instructor,
Ladies of the G. A. R.. 1929 Pros
pect avenue, Kansas City, Mo-, Dec.
Is, 1908.
The 18th day of February next will
mark the centennial anniversary of the
birth of Abraham Lincoln, and it is
especially fitting that the Ladies of the
G. A. R. should celebrate the event
with ceremonies worthy o., the occa-
sion. He was the great and wise leader
who guided to a glorious victory our
own loved ones who fought for and
accomplished the preservation Of the
unity of our loved country. Born amid
the humblest surroundings, he rose to
the highest position social and political
in the Nation; reared amid the hard
ships and privations Of frontier life,
he imbibed that rugged honesty of pur-
pose that endeared him to the high aud
lowly of every land.
In the dark days of '62, when the
| tide OF war seemed to set against our
country's cause, our boys in blue looked
with renewed courage upon the folds
OF Old Glory and saw his loving face as
hC gave Tic Cdli IOT 0UU,UUU more men
to Its rescue. His life has lighted his
tory's horizon with an imperishable
brilliancy. His name shines with a
daily glowing luster. He still lives In
the hearts of all true Americans, and
will remain thruout all time an ever.
living influence for good and be a hu-
man up1ifter.
Let our admiration and grateful love
cause glow of enthusiasm to be watt
ed over our entire sisterhood, and let
US vie with each other In doing honor
to the memory of the lowly log-cabin
boy who rose to be the foremost man
Of all the world, Abraham Lincoln
The public schools are the one ave-
nue. by which we may reach the men
and women of tomorrow. The youth
of to-day are alive to the silent innu-
ence of picture when spoken words
may have no effect 1t is therefore
recommended that the portrait of Abra-
ham Lincoln be presented to public
| schools and libraries not already in
possession of one, so that every boy
as he looks upon the kindly face, may
seem to feel his friendly hand lifting
MIN upward, and every girl may seem
to hear him whisper, Courage
l recommend and urge our Patriotic
instructors to offer his portrait or
bound volume of his life to pupils of
public schools for best essays upon
Ill
coin. Let subjects be assigned. For
example: THE Elements of Greatness
In the Character of Lincoln" ''Lincoln's
Simplicity" what Did Lincoln Do for
Country in the Civil WARP" THE Kind
ly Nature OF Lincoln" Other subjects
Will suggest themselves
Patriotic Instructors should seax m
cooperate with the teachers in arrang-
ing for these contests. and there should.
III possible, be public program of ex-
erclses on Lincoln's Birthday, when the
essays should be read and the ;;iizes
awarded.
1t Is urged that our Patriotic Instruc-
Tors and all members of our Order
heartily cooperate with the comrades
OF the Grand Army of the Republic ana
all patriotic Orders in the celebration
OF Lincoln's Birthday.
with prayer that God may speed
US In our work, affectionately yours.
Della r. Henry,
National Patriotic Instructor.
Approved:
Genegieve H. Longfield Lane,
National President