Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-05-16
PRESENT FLAG
 10 U. s. OF (. Y.
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 those who daily cry, Our Hearts Are With You,' (The flags motto). Ac- cept one farewell and last injunc- tion:
 Oh, shield the bright South, this beau tiful land,
 Sacred and dear to your own loyal
 band.
 Her winds sang your cradle-hymns
 gently and low,
 brooklets' syft flow. And now that the foe, with despotic
 sway,
 Seeks too tear all her wealth and and glory away. Nerve your strong hearts, to the res
 cue go on. Till silenced the storm, and great
 battles won.
 There, too, the heart of true woman To smile in your joy and soothe in
 your wee;
 When laurels the brightest the brows
 shall entwine, Her soul hymns for you shall witch
 ingly chime. Then On, brave ones, every on in the
 right,
 God, your defender, will save you
 from blight
 By Mrs. Benton.
 Mrs. B. E. Benton, president of the David O. Dcdd Chapter, said:
 Veterans, Sons of Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy:
 Why did the D. o. D. Chapter ask me to present this flag, rather than some fairer and more gifted Daugh- ter of the Confederacy: Why Daugh- ter? I Nnow not, but I believe it is because they love me, and I hope to be always wc1thy of their love and esteem and will repeat as best l can these beautiful sentiments and ad- monitions from the pen of our gifted daughter, Mrs. l.. K. Land:
 Half century has passed, and We are gathered here for the same pur- pose as that which called forth the beautiful sentiments just read. You as. Sons of the CcnfedeTacy, are des- cendants of some who heard these words on that memorable day. The s3lne spirit that prompted your fath- e,s tG fight bids ySu remember their sacrifice What they carried to bat tie. You will bear ill peace, and do your part to place Arkansas at the head of long. list of Southern hos tesses Our heliest days are those dedicated to the remnants of ouf Southern armies; those in which we give to them various expressions of our love and reverence.
 ..Yau go to take part ill what we believe will be the most glorious re- union ever held. May you return with a better knowledge of the South's past; a sweeter memory or her hen)es, and greater desire to advance her future.
 As president of the David Owen Dodd Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, and in martyr mem- ory of the boy for whom we are nam ed, I present you this flag.
 The Flag. Within itself it represents nIaught No herees brave 'neath its silken
 folds fought; It is for memory sweet. Why do We treasure it? What is its
 worth? Better blood, braver blood ne'er stain-
 ed the earth, Than for this emblem was shed. So, when you gaze on old banners
 there shown, Musty with years, and bullet shot
 torn, Knew this is your sacrament. Say, ill your hearts, as they pass in
 review; This we do Veterans in hIonor of you, And of your comrades asleep It has the red for the blood which
 they gave, Pure as the white, was their purpose
 to save All that the south held so dear. Blue, for the sentiment Lest we for
 get" Stars for the crowns awaiting some
 yet Over in Gods other land. Not for the deeds you have done, hold
 it high, But for the memory of days long gone
 by; Treasure this flag.