The Republican journal., 1916-07-06

the admiration of the world.
In this peace loving nation the best ser
vice man may give his felloWmen is to
make himself better citizen. Now that
you have enlisted in the armies of your
country the greatest honor that you can
pay to the flag that floats over YOU in
camp or OH the field of battle IS to stand
at the full stature of manhood in the
uniform you yourself wear
That sons of Maine who have come out
of the loins of industrious and virtuous
parents will do this, your sovereign State
has no fear. And when you return to
again take your place among the quieter
vacations of life, your example will be an
inspiration to your friends and neighbors
which you will be proud to watch grow
and develop for our common worth.
God grant that you may never have to
meet foreign foe upon the field of bat
tie. But il the preservation of peace
upon our borders and our national honor
require it, you will remember that you
come from State whose sons have
fought for liberty under Washington and
for free and united country under
Grant. You will go forth to dedicate
your young manhood to the cherished
memories of mothers and fathers, broth
ers and sisters, and above all to nation
that never forgets deeds of valor in her
behalf.
In the garden of nations flowers the
brightest blossom is building youth, and
it is this regal wreath that you offer to
place upon the altar of your country.
AS you say good bye to your friends
and loved ones at home, remember that
the blessings and prayers of united
commonwealth follow you on your mis-
sion of duty.
When our forefathers established here,
at the head of tide water on the Kenne-
bee, in the UNEMPLOYED forests of Maine,
a new colony, they planted race of men
who are not only willing to do and die.
but appreciate valiant service and heroic
sacrifice. In their memory and on be-
half of this capital city present to you
this regimental flag of our country
Take it with you; love, cherish and de-
fend it. When you return, bring it
back unsoiled by anything except the
blood of heroes, and receive the thanks
of grateful people.
When he had finished speaking Sena-
tor button unfurled a beautiful flag
amid the cheers and applause of the
crowd, and Colonel Frank M. Hume
stepped forward and received the ban
ner with a few we'll chosen remarks
The colonel then assembled the stairs anc
intrusted the flag to the care of William
M. Emery of Eastport, the regimenta
color bearer.
Mayor Vies Speaks.
Mayor Blaine Viles next took tn
stand and presented the men with
purse of 5000 for the fund of compan,
M. Mayor Viles spoke as follows:
Captain Perley and Members of Co
M-You are about to entrain for tn
Mexican border. You have answers
the call of your country. We regret tn
necessity for this but we are proud tina
you have answered the call so well
And if there must be fighting in tina
southern zone, we know that Compan
M will be ready and eager for the fray
1.-The people of Augusta are proud o
you today. They desire to express thei
feeling in some slight manner and in be
half of our citizens, present to you. TO
the company, this purse of gold. 1t
the best money in the world, and
charge you, sir, with this duty, that j
more is needed you shall notify US and j