The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-06-06

white dresses and carving flags.
who marched in line.
linen we must not forget the boy
scouts of Milaca under Scoutmaster
George Van Rhee, who tramped
down to Princeton to participate in
the obseryances There were l2 Of
them in all and, attired in their
khaki uniforms and carrying the
banners of their company, they made
a very attractive appearance. The
boys returned on the evening train
Committeeman Hummel treating
them to ice cream before their de-
parture. The attendance of the
boys is greatly. appreciated and they
have the thanks of the old soldiers
and the citizens generally
There were at least 5000 people at
the fair grounds, where a short but
appropriate program was rendered.
Mrs. G. A. Galley arranged the
musical part Of the program and
directed the singing, which was
most impressive. Several numbers
were rendered by the large choir and
each one was appreciated and ap-
plauded. Rev. Will Emery of
Amboy, chaplain of the Third regi-
ment, M. n. g., delivered
torceful grafton which at times
brought tears to the eyes of the old
soldiers. While Rev. Emery has a
strong, clear-toned voice, many
people in the grandstand were I'M
able to hear him in consequence of
the disturbance made by children
who were running around, laughing
and talking. Someone was certainly
at fault for permitting such disturb
ance. Rev. Emery said in part:
IF l am to believe what nv
father has told me-and he served in
the civil war three years and eleven
months "War is hell.'' The most
of us, [ presume, dread and fear
war; but if wars, like offenses, must
come, then let us play the part of
true women and true men. We seek
to show today a loving remembrance.
More, we seek to show our gratitude
to God, and to our fathers and
mothers. If, as we look back to the
emergency of the civil war, the
events of that war, the greatness of
which we are coming to realize more
and more: if, as we look back we do
not feel our hearts stirred with both
religion and patriotism, gratitude to
God: and man, then we are unAmeri-
can.
"A memorial is anything intended
to preserve the memory of person
OF event. The great King of Kings
gave to us this principle when he
said: This do in remembrance of
me- The governor of our state
a few years ago took a long
journey and spoke fitting words
at the unwilling of a memorial to
the heroism and ability of Minnesota
troops. Let memorials be erected
throughout our dear land, and in
answer to all inquiries concerning
them, we will say: Memorials of
God hand in our nations history,
and of the bravery, heroism and
ability of our fathers and mothers.
''This is Memorial day. All
through our land memorial services
are being held; memorial trust
also memorable addresses are made.
We all are in a more or less con-
templative mood. A well known
magazine recently contained pic
ture called Memories A veteran
carrying the flag. The veterans
eyes closed. The background of the
picture was what the veteran was
remembering. The ranks of the
Grand Army are being rapidly
thinned; but today, before the
mind eye of thousands, are scenes
of long marching columns; tramp;
tramp; tramp; tramp, dusty, tired,
hungry, thirsty, the men stride
along. There are trotting cavalry
troops with the jangling of accoutre-
ments; there is a great roar of
laundering artillery; there are long
lines of intrenchments; there are
ruined cities and villages are des-
olate. All this is passing before
the mind IS eye of the thousands.
:Oh! you veterans; you have
memories, and we, because we are
our fathers own sons, have our
visions of the future. We shall not
fail, even as you won.
(. . A whole lot of us folks are going
to have today a sort of choking sem
sation, caused by, the fact that only
a representation of the Grand Army
of the Republic is left. Once these
men were strong and could endure.
Oh, could they not endures How