The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1916-06-01
MEMORIAL DAY
Is OBSERVED
EXCELLENT WEATHER PREVAILED
Memory Of Soldier Dead Of Country Hon.
orsd-Wilbur and Clark Address
Crowds Children Take Part

Wniie the Dreexe that came tanning
up the Columbia was still cool, but not
uncomfortable, the sun shone brilliantly
on Tuesday and conditions for local OBJ.
servtion Of Memorial Day were excel
lent. All business houses land banks.
Of course. were, closed in honor of the
nations soldier dead.
Many citizens Joined with fraternal
organizations. Candy Post, G. A. R.,
the Woman's Relief Corps and veterans
OF the Spanish war In the
-annuI journey to ldlewilde cemetery,
where flowers were strewn over graves
of. departed comrades. Following the
services at the cemetery, the G. A. r.
vetsrans. Spanish War veterans and
members of Candy Corps and their
families repaired to Chautauqua Park
for m open air picnic.
On Sunday the patriotic organiza-
tions attended in body Memorial ser
vices at the United Brethren church.
where an appropriate sermon was de-
livered by Rev. Morris Goodrich.
The scene at Chautauqua Park in the
open air theatre Tuesday afternoon
wss such 40 to inspire patriotism. The
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flowers, and ripping flags. big and lit
tie. The program rendered was such
asito arouse appreciation, not only Of
the veterans grouped in thin rank In
front rows, but to the entire assem-
blage as well. Notes for prepared.
ness" were struck in the addresses of
Newton Clark and Geo. R, Wilbur, the
two chief speakers of the day.
''For the first time, said Mr.. Clark,
I'VE have held our program outside of
ldlewilde cemetery. This was occa-
stoned because of the failing strength
in the rank of US veterans. Every 80
days we are getting reports telling Us
that an average of 5000 names are be-
ing dropped from the honor roll. The
Old Brigade is dropping of. We did
not feel equal to the task Of erecting q
stage at the cemetery this year.
"You have heard of that woman who
did not raise her boy to be soldier.
| don't think she is in this crowd today.
In fact, she has made the supreme mis-
take Of her life in that resolution. No
greater privilege is given any man than
that Of fighting for his flag and the
rights of his country"
Nr. Clark paid thanks to the Knights
of !Pythias, the children of the schools
and to Prof. 10. Mclaughlin for their
services in making a success OF the
days program.
The address Of Mr.. Wilbur was a
masterly one. the speaker paying q
tribute to Lincoln, whose life had pre-
pared him to solve. even with his
death. the great problem of the civil
war, and to preserve the union. The
great European war, Mr.. Wilbur said,
has taught America to realize the ne
cessity Of preparation to perpetuate
right. ''Let future Memorial days."
he said, ''be held to pay tribute not
only to great sacrifices for country, but
to acts Of preparation to prevent sac
rifce.''
Other parts of the program were as
follows:
Prayer, Rev. W. B. Young; singing
of "Ameriea," school children; "The
Recessional, Miss Louise Jenkins |;
flag salute drill, children OF the school /;
Lincoln's Gettysburg address. by school
children in unison: solo,: Miss Gladys
Reavis: reading, Mrs. J. H. Gill.
The children participating in the ex-
exrises were of the sixth grade, taught
by Miss Margaret Reilley. Prof. Nc
Lauehlin presided at the meeting.
At the close Of the meeting rising
vote of thanks was given Prof. Nc
Langhiln and the school children by
Candy Post and Corps members.