Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-31

above which is. in bronze. the insignia , of the G. A. R.
 The first view of the monument brought forth a lusty cheer from the hundreds who witnessed the unveiling | and patriotic airs were played by the | American band, which furnished music ! during the ceremony.
 Mayors Acceptance.
 Mayor Archibald Macdonald accepted | the monument on behalf of the city, | speaking as follows:
 Members of the G. A. R., Woman's Re- | lief Corps, Ladies of the G. A. R., | Ladies and Gentlemen:
 It falls to my lot as mayor, and also | by special request, to accept, in behalf | of the city and town, this beautiful i monument You well know that talk l ing is not in my line, but I am proud'l | to stand before you on this occasion and perform this duty.
 The completion of this monument is the result of long and hard work, principally done by the ladies. and in its completion due largely to the ef- forts of one lady whom you all know. 1 am sure that it will be source of perpetual pride to the citizens of this community.
 It will stimulate patriotism, and while giving to the soldiers of that great war for the preservation of the union their just tribute, will serve 10 deepen the patriotism of the present and future generations, so that should the occasion again arise the same lOy- alty and devotion to the cause win again be manifested.
 Soldiers, may you keep ever before you the great principles for which you and your comrades fought; citizens. let us. with profound gratitude, ever remember the valor by which, through hardship and suffering, this heritage was preserved.
 His honor's address was greeted with ringing applause.
 Gift of Beautiful FIaq.
 The beautiful flag which the corps also presented to the city at the exer- cises was then by a guard of honor, raised to the peak of the staff and broken out amidst repeated and pro- longed applause, the band playing Rally Round the Flag. The presenta- ton of the flag to the city was by Mrs. Leach and the acceptance for the mu- nlclpality by Mayor Macdonald, who said:
 Members of the c. A. R., Womans Re-
 lief Corps and Ladies of the G.
 A. R.:
 I accept with profound pleasure the gift of this beautiful flag, the emblem of our common country. To my know ledge this is the first flag ever owned
 by the city. We shall cherish 1t not only as your gift, but as representing
 those stirring scenes when the future
 of the country was at stake and when
 brave men baptized 1t with the warm currents of their life blood, and which
 in commemoration of their brave deeds
 this monument is to be dedicated
 The dedication with ritualistic cere-
 monies by the w. R. C. were finely
 conducted and impressive, officers Of
 the corps taking part.
 Ringing Speech by Major Mckinley.
 The orator of the day Major Johr
 Mckinley, of New London, was intro
 duced by Mrs. Leach Unfortunately
 Major Mckinley was obliged to leave
 early and cut short speech that was
 highly patriotic and of the kind thaj n produces much enthusiasm He sait s that it was especially fitting that 6 h. monument should be erected in Put.
 nam, where the earliest settlers whC broke away from the Massachusett, e colony were heroes, as have been tho
 generations that have followed them
 We should be no less patriots in thi! o century than those who have gone be .- fore, he said. This monument stand e for patriotism, and always will stan, d for it. Socialism. anarchy and all tha d list of red devils will in the end b ,- defeated if we stand by our patriotism j. Department President W. E. c. a Bertha M Lounsbury of Branford Il department president of the w. E. C Il was the next speaker. After congrat T ulating the city on having such & fin u monument presented, the speaker sai, 2, that she was glad to be present repre- u senting the loyal women of the w. R le C., who are doing all in their power t l. inculeate the principles of liberty am
 patriotism. In closing her address. sh y said: If the women did not win tn II war, they did all in their power L Id help the men win it." Her tribute L
 the soldiers and sailors of the war wa 'e a beautiful one
 y At this point the singing of To The, 10 Oh Country, by the D. A. R. glee clu l. brought forth applause.
 2, Commander Coman's Address. S, The last speaker was Commando r. Oscar Conan of A. c. Warner DOS IS Inc closing, he said; Bye and bye tn If soldier will be gone, but this monu l. ment will stand, and future genera f. tions will know what it is here for an ye when they read the inscription upo le 1t they will know by whom it wa l. erected"
 " The benediction was by Rev. Joh
 Van den Noort, pastor of St. Mary in church.
 s. The Sons of Veterans were well rep V. resented at the exercises, member l. from Danielson, Webster and Mort h. Grosvenordale joining with the mem st bers of the local camp in payln n, tribute to the honored dead d, s. of V. Took Important Part. lg Sons of Veterans took an importar m part in the exercises of Memorial da 5n in Putnam, acting as official escort fr lr the c. A. R., and being in charge , ls the Memorial services at East Putnai re and Putnam Heights cemetery.
 East Putnam the services were COT
 ducted by Rev. George D. Stanley zo the Methodist church and Rev. Charl, ao J. Hartman of St. Philips church.
 the Putnam Heights cemetery the at 1e dress was by Dr. E. F. Perry. seni, SS vice commander of the Connecticut d - vision, s. of V.
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