Evening journal., 1919-02-05

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into the army. The military dlseiR-
line made them physically more NJ
the spdial life and entertainments were
good for them mentally, and the spirit
ual care they got in every camp made
them better morally. There was one
lesson continually installed into their
minds, the dignity and responsibility
OF their calling. the necessity OF sac
Fiilee, the importance Of victory. When
Il tended 10 the sick and wounded on
the other side, what a wonderful ex-
ample they were Of patience; they con-
sidered it an honor 10 suffer for their
country America has reared an altar
in The heart OF the world, where all
countries are coming on bended knee
10 pay her homage. The brains OF the
country may lie in the hands OF her
statesmen, her heart in The hearts Of
the mass Of her people, but her blood
courses through the veins Of her sel-
dliFs"
Father Louis lacquer who wears
seven gold stripes on his uniform. and
is a native Of France, gave q speech Of
special siCnifieanee, as a message from
france lie said:
''Twlee, the peace celebration has
been an inspiring sight on Market
street, but there was something Miss
ing-the triumphant march Of soldiers
and the thunder OF cannon In France
and Belgium the celebrations continued
for weeks When your soldiers come
back, il is just that you should Femem-
her the events OF the war and renew
your gratitude for all that the men
have done. / hope we will guard
against enc possible mistake. Il will
be an Injustice 10 discriminate between
those who fought and those who did
not. They all wished 10 pitch In with
the same ardeF and al made the saeri-
fee OF their life. II was chance not
choice that spared lives.
"FFiends especially my pupils have
asked me n / killed any Germans.
never had a chance although for one
year I shared all the dangers OF the
lighting men. ] am rather sorry not 70
have had a chance. II you are SUR
prised at such an ulteranee from a
priest / would invite you 10 go to de-
vastated France and Judge for your
selves. | would quote President VIII
sons remark when he saw the ruins
over there, No human word can ex-
press it,
whenever recall the striking events
I'm my three years over there, | pie
ture vlvidly Verdun, Three years ago
after the big drive. as we were entering.
we met the bishop, the last civilian %
leave the city. He said; Courage, my
brave lads. Defend our city we'll
There was not a human being In Yer
dun, only a few soldiers TO guard the
bridges. There was an ominous ST.
lenee, broken by the tFamping OF our
feet, the crashing OF enormous shells
the rumble OF falling Of houses. Dur
Ing four months II was continued
vision Of hell. There were four hun
dred thousand men lost in the defense
Of Verdun, but We said. They shall not
pass and they did not pass.
"You may imagine the enthusiasm
with which we greeted the American
army. Their coming meant the turning
Of the scales. inexhaustible resources,
certain victory. ] was placed where !
could Judge Of the magnitude Of the
American resources. as ! had the trans
latlon Of Official documents The
American soldiers showed dauntless
valor. America has handsomely paid
her debt Of gratitude to France. and
France will not forget. But 1t was
something moro universal than grati-
mde that called America. God be
blessed that at the greatest hour Of
danger the mighty voice OF America
was heard
The next address OF welcome was
given by former Senator Thomas NJ.
Monaghan, who said.
REV. Chaplain, the privilege is given
me 10 extend greetings and welcome
on behalf OF Santa Maria Council.
need not tell you the pleasure II gives
US TO have back one whose inspiration
contributed so much 10 our success in
the past. From the arst day you
donned the uniform or honor, as a SOL
we followed you with anx-
lOus Interest, and our prayers were
Joined with yours.
I'VE will try 20 show our spprecia-
tion OF your services IN many ways.
The knights OF Columbus war work
merits the confidence OF citizens OF
every creed. The services given by the
Catholic boys viii rebound 10 the last
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They ought 10 be q reminder 10 other
creeds never again 10 tolerate the un-
fair. untrue attacks made against us IN
the past, because the flag OF all 1sgs
Is our flag, and in its honor, thou
sands OF our boys have died. Long
indeed may II wave over men Of every
creed and race. May It's power for
good never grow less.
REV. Chaplain, the presence Of this
gathering Of friends Is
proof Of our appreciation Of your se--
vices. II we could hear from the boys /
you have worked among, we know the |
words Of appreciation they would give.
God bless you and grant YOU a long
md happy l.fe."
Grand knight Z. Toy. OF Santa Ma
ia Council. closed the exercises with
lew words OF appreciation for the /
splendid audience present
After the reception last night, nearly
IN hour was left Of the time for which
he orchestra had been engaged. The .
'oung people present cleared away the /
hairs in the hall and danced the hour |
rvay. George Finnan and Thomas
flynn were in charge OF the dance.
DIDN'T KNOW HE BROKE HOUSE. 4
Andrew Watson. CHARGED with disor- /