Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-10-30

was brought about as a result of a
baptism of blood and fire and the
sacrifice of much life, and so in our
recent wars it took the best we had.
also very well remember my
! aged mother who was with us a few
years ago when my son volunteered
/ and enlisted. How her bosom heav-
ed as almost in the throes of death,
the scenes of her early life seemed
| to return to her and other mothers
and fathers wives and sisters and
sweethearts and relatives had sim
liar experiences.
Who are the Sons of Veterans?
They are sons of those noble ances-
tors who sacrificed or we've willing
| to sacrifice and did so much for our
nation. Why should we be inter-
ested in the organization of the
| Sons of Veterans? Because they
perpetuate the knowledge of our
noble ancestry who so unselfishly
did so much for our nation and the
cause of humanity.
Because they can teach and keep
before this and as much as possible
before the future generations the
meaning and spirit and sacred rights
of our nation.
Because they can correct false ideas
of patriotism and show an intelligent
| Christian patriotism and loyalty, but
also spirit that will reach out its
arm of beneficience and helpfulness to
| the needy all over the world. In
| the spirit of the good Samaritan and
do the whole world good, not Eng
| land, France, Belgium and Italy, only
but Armenia and others if need be.
In this reconstruction period they
can use their influence to avoid mob
| and violence and stand for the fear
of God as did our old Pilgrim fathers
| George Washington, Lincoln and 9TH
ers of our nations great and pray
| and help hasten the time when there
| will be no more war and encourage
the league of nations and the golden
rule idea that should perpetuate not
only our citizenship but fill the entire
world"
Comrade McGinnis gave Short
talk on the same subject in which
| he said he had hoped that there
might be Sons of Veterans camp
which would carry on the work of
the Grand Army Of the Republic af-
| ter they would be gone. He also
made mention of the disgraceful oc-
currence at Omaha in which mob
| law took the place of constitutional
law He said ii people would read
the law and study the constitution
there would be fewer cases of this
kind. He gave his opinion that all
foreign citizens should be taught to
Nspeak and read the English Ian
/ ouona fraa nf oxnapCa IN than,
A motion was made by Mrs. Moy-
| ed and seconded by Mrs. Fisher to
| adjourn. Carried
| Dinner and supper was served to
all those in attendance by the local
Corps in the dining hall.
The tables were prettily decorated
| in our national colors and filled to
overlooking with good things to eat.
At 1880 p. m. the convention was
| called to order by the prssid ent,
Celia Rice and Mrs. Weber was es-
corted to the platform and presented
to the convention as inspector of the
work. Then came Scripture read
ing and the Lords Prayer, and the
| singing of America. Officers du-
ties related by each officer, after
which the regular ritualistic work
was exemplified and inspected by
Mrs. Weber.
She praised the Corps on the al
most perfect manner in which the
work was done and said that only
one other Corps out of eleven that
| she had inspected this year had done
better.
Mrs. Marie Wolf, of Odebolt, the
fifth member of the executive board
was escorted to the platform on her
arrival and introduced to the con-
| vtntion. Comrade Cousins gave a
talk on Obedience to the Constitu-
! ton" and was followed by Com
rade McGinnis. Both were full of
good thoughts. A flag salute by the
color bearers.
For the good of the order, Mrs.
Reed gave a very beautiful reading
| entitled Mothers Flag"
| motion was made, seconded and
carried that we accept the invitation
to hold the convention of 1920 at Sac
City.
A motion was made by Mrs.
Chandler and seconded that we ac-
cept the resolutions as written. 1t
was carried.
The resolution as adopted read as
follows:
1--WE the resolutions committee,
wish we were silvertongued orators
so that we could in a beautiful and
impressive manner express our APP
probation in a delightful manner in
which we have been entertained by
Allison Relief Corps No. 3S of Au-
dubon, for the lovely meals and the
drive through their city. Especially
do we appreciate the presence of
our departmental president, Clara c.
Weber, and the able and proficient
manner in which she inspected the
work of our order.
Resolved, that we express our
appreciation and admiration of the
almost perfect manner in which the
ritualistic work was exemplified, and
the Corps should be complimented on
having a president who was able to
preside over the convention in such
a capable manner.
mo words of welcome wei really
needed for we felt that we were well
coined by the number of automobiles
waiting at the depot to convey us to
the Relief Corps headquarters and
we were again welcomed by the cor
dial handshake and pleasant smile
of the entertaining Corps. We were
glad to welcome the comrades of tn,
G. A. r. whose presence added much
to the meeting.
The camp fire in the evening was
fitting climax to a perfect day"
ia S. BOSLEY,
ELLA r COE