The Republican journal., 1913-07-31
Memorial Day in Buenos Aires

A friend-The Journal has them all
over the world-has sent US copy Of
The Standard of Buenos Aires of the
date of May 31st, in which we find in
Eeresting reports of the observance of
Memorial Day by American residents
under the auspices of General Asboth
Camp No. l, Division of S. ", the first
and only camp organized outside the
United States. AT 10 a. m. representa-
tlves of the local camp and veterans,
accompanied by thu Rev. B. F. Reavis,
left us Corrientes, in automobiles for
the cemeteries where old soldiers and
sailors who fought on either side lie
buried, to reverently strew their graves
with flowers in token of remembrance.
On arrival at the Protestant section Of
the cemetery at Chacarta, short re-
iigious service was conducted by the Rev
b. F. Reavis in the chapel, which was
allied with about forty or fifty American
citizens Following the service, the
graves Of the veterans were solemnly
In the evening public commemorative
service, attended by about hundred
citizens, was held in the hall of the
American Church, Gale Corrientes, pre-
sided over by the United States. Minis
ter, the Hon. John Work Garrett. The
reading desk was decorated with the
Stars and Stripes draped with black
crepe, over which were hung crossed
swords used during the war. The pre-
ceedngs opened with the singing of
America" by the audience, which was
Followed by short prayer by Mr.. B. A.
Shuman. The next item was song,
Our Country" by Miss Beatriz File
brown, whose perfect Interpretation
armed for her storm of genuine ap~
plause The chairman then called upon
the Rev W. E. Myers. pastor of the
Lomas NJ Z. Church, who delivered a
patriotic and eloquent address on THE
Significance of Memorial Day." In
closing he said
Fifty years ago armed hosts marched
20 and from battlefelds carrying with
them death, misery and sorrow. Today
On those same fields great hosts have
moved, but they have carried not the
sword but garlands. The bands PLAYED
martial music but not to lead men to
death, but to inspire the youth of our
iand to a greater and fuller life. Today
different sections met, but they came
together as neighbors and friends. May
We continue to show our respect to our
fathers and our Worthiness to receive
the blessing which they have conferred
slpon US by so living, that no bloodshed
Will ever be necessary again because of
the greater enlightment in which we
i've.
Green be the graves where her martyrs are
lying
Shroudess and tombess they sunk to their
rest,
While DER their ashes the starry fold flying
Wraps the proud eagle they reused from his
nest.
Borne her northern pine,
Long DER the foaming brine
Spread her banner to storm and to sun;
Heaven keep her free
Wide Ger land and sea
Floats the far emblem her heroes have won!'
After the applause which greeted the
termination of the address had subsidized,
Mrs. A. j. Loheed gave charming in
depreciation of maryland, my Mary
land, which was warmly applauded.
The chairman next called upon the COM
fnander of the Camp, Mr.. j. E. Eccles-
-on to say few words and to read an
address written by Colonel Philo Hersey
of San Jose, California. We quote as
follows from his remarks:
Peace and arbitration of international
disputes are uppermost in the minds of
all, at least of the more civilized nations
And this is expressed, much more elo-
quently than | could do it, IN the address
| am about to read to you. which has
come to rs from a distinguished veteran
..1fflcer OF the Civil War, Colonel and ex-
3udge Philo Hersey, formerly of Maine.
but Tor many years past resident Of
San Jose, California. 1t was at the sug-
gestlon Of veteran who fought Under
MN, WHO for many years has lived in
&Jolonla ierua, Entire Rios, that | wrote
70 request that his Colonel should pre-
pare for Us this Memorial Day address.
anu am happy to say that he acceded
co the request, though now over 80 wears
of age. and has written us a letter and
an essay which | am proud to be the
means OF making public.
COLONEL HERSEY's LETTER.
My Dear Commander: enclose herewith
The prom sed communications Decora-
zion Day. hardly know what would be
adapted to your location and people, but
have suggested few things out of the
great mass of sentiment that arises when
one stops to think of himself and the
world as be finds it today.
hope you may have a delightful day
on May 30th, and such inspiration as it
gives will tend to higher and nobler
values of life and the energies we give
to it. Break down prejudices against our
Southern fellow-citizens and brothers, if
you have any, and encourage harmony by
harmonious conduct While in the early
history of cur country it was of common
culture chat it is sweet to die for ones
country ct US today inculcate the idea
that it is g orious to live for ones coun-
d5rys and to so live that we, and all our
people, shall be better and richer for our
res work. In these modern days am
inclined to think, as result of our great
experience and wisdom, the philosophy
IN the Irish soldiers reply to his colonel
is for this period of advanced civilization
to be 2pprONed.