Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1910-06-02
FORTY SECOND
MEMORIAL DAY

| Inc Orty-S6cOnu memorial uay,
which was observed throughout the
length and breadth of the Republic
Monday, in Danville was marked with
the usual impressive ceremonies. In
the early morning the veterans laid
their floral offerings ON the graves of
their departed comrades; in the after
noon there was the usual march to the
cemetery along with an inspiring ad-
dress at the G. A. R. plot.
In proceeding to the cemetery the
veterans took trolley car, leaving
town about 2:l5 o'clock. In the par
ade were the sons of veterans, the p.
o. S. of A., and the commandery of
the'K G. E., the P. O. S. of A. drum
corps furnishing music for the march.
For the first time in several years the
school children were not in the par
ade and their absence from the line of
march was especially noticeable.
There was large crowd at the
cemetery awaiting the arrival of the
veterans. In addition to the special
car kept at this end of the line to con-
vey people backwards and forwards
between town and the cemetery, all
the regular cars during the early part
of the afternoon were crowded.
The exercises at the G. A. X. plot
were very impressive, feature being
the eloquent and patriotic address by
the Rev. A. J. Trey, pastor of the First
Baptist church. The music by the
male quartette was inspiring, while
the salute by the firing squad and the
sounding of taps constituted fitting
conclusion and helped to add to the
impressiveness of the whole.
The subject of Mr.. Irey's address
was, Some Present National Forces,
Conflicts and Issues" 1t was listened
to with intense interest and made a
deep impression. We have space for
only few extracts:
Not peace bnt sword is what
came to bring" declared the Inaugur-
ator of final campaigns the Challeng-
er to final conflicts; the DeclaIer of
final destinies Again we hear this
mighty Captain in humanity's conflicts
commanding, put up thy sword into
it's sheath" "
The advent of Jesus Christ into the
world has set at each others throats
as never before the forces of good and
evil. Final conflicts are to be waged
in the realms of mind and spirit. where
the armies of the Lord are to fight,
win their victories and earn their
crowns through the use of other than
physical weapons of war.
This explains why the human race,
the world over can truly be said to be
today in state of unusual unrest and
struggle, though we listen in vain for
the roar of artillery, and the clash of
sword and sabre. Nor is the conflict
the less real nor the less strenuous, or
the less fatal or the less final, on this
account. Charge and counter charge,
wounds and suffering the shout of the
victor and the moan of the enemy
yanquished are now before our ewes
and in our ears, if not indeed in the
very soul of rs.
There are in the final analysis Just
two camps the world over-those of
God and Satan-of righteousness and
unrighteousness-of life and death.
The speaker then dwelt upon the
alignment of the forces in the great
battle, which is now on; the ques-
tions that are up for settlement In
cocnlusion he said:
Your example of heroic devotion
and your continued presence with us,
help to keep us true in the momentous
struggle of today and assure our hearts
that the victories yet to be won for
our country's good and glory shall be
ours, if we press forward with cour-
age, zeal and self sacrificing devotion.
We of the younger generation would
remind you, too, that discharge from
this war comes only with our transla-
ton. We ask that you remain true to
loftiest ideals that you and we togeth-
er may settle fully upon the fair brow
of our beloved country the crown of a
character, pre-eminent for national
righteousness and liberty, the crown
of which wicked hands are now striv-
ing to despoil her."
After returning from the cemetery
the Sons of Veterans, the commandery
of the X. G.. E. and the drum corps
went out on the river bridge where
flowers were cast on the water by
children in honor of the naval heroes,
the sailors and marines who lost their
lives in battle and went down to wat,
cry graves. On the bridge salute
was fired and taps were sounded, which
brought the days exercises to a close.
G.. A. r. PICNIC