Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-06-30
Continued from Page One)

music again attune the treat Of soldiers
to q nations cause.
This war is not Of your choice or max
ing. The policy OF the government is not
in your hands; but your country's destiny
may be. AS true and gallant soldiers you
will have only one rule Of conduct. and
that will be loyal obedience to the COM
mands Of your superiors.
There must be unity Of thought and uni-
ty Of action. A soldiers will Is the iron
will of his military commander. And
while you wear these uniforms let no
thought. even, divide your allegiance to
the plans and purposes of your COM
mander-in-chief. the President OF this
great country.
While you are absent in the service OF
your country your loved ones at home
will be cared for by the bounteous graft
tude of those who are unable to share in
your sacrifice. Your ideals will strength
en- the patriotic purposes Of a civilian
population at home. And we shall all be
summoned from the selfishness of our in
dustrial American life to seize the stand
ard OF National unity and distributed
welfare and place it upon the ramparts Of
a government by the people, and for the
PEOPLE.
A clean body. clean mind ard clean
mouth are no longer the badge of a COW
ard in civil life Temporary and sensuou.
pleasures are generous in their origin
md design and only eat into the body
md soul of the individual. This mass Of
matter we call our body Is but the dwell
irg place Of the living soul of man. Keep
the houec clean that it may not suffer
fron, the weakening forces of decay. In
so Ear as you do this will one man meas
TIRE above another.
Tra last two years have seen a Euro
peaH war that has transcribed all his
tory. In its final analysis war Is con-
test between man and man in the aggre
gate Whatever may be our views of the
great problem that is being fought to
decisive issue upon the continent of Eu
rope one thing is certain that nation
which for century Of civil and military
life has best cared for and stimulated the
efficiency Of the individual has challenged
the admiration OF the world.
In this peace-loving nation the best SER
vice man may give his fellowmen is to
make himself a better citizen. Now that
you have enlisted in the armies of your
country. the greatest homer that you can
pay to the flag that I."ats over you in
camp or on 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
again take your place among the quieter
vocatons of life, your example will be an
inspiration to your friends and neigbbors
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 if the preservation Of peace upon
our borders and our national honor re-
quire It. you will remember that you come
from a State whose sons have fought for
liberty under Washington and free and
united country under Grant. You will go
forth to dedicate your young manhood to
tho cherished memories Of mothers and
fathers. brothers and sisters and above
all to a nation that never forgets deeds
Of valor in her behalf,
brightest blossom is budding youth. and
II 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 COM
n.onwealth follow you on your mission Of
duty
When our forefathers established here.
at the head Of tide water on the kenne-
bee. in the unexplored 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 behalf
of this capital city present to you this
regimental flag of our country. Take 1t
with YOU, love, cherish and defend it.
When you return. bring 1t back unsoiled
by anything except the blood OF heroes
and receive the thanks Of grateful
people.