Daily Kennebec journal., 1921-11-12

7 OF the day. In the center of the
stage background was large Ameri-
can flag, surrounded with the flags
OF the Allied Nations, while all
around the hall flags and red. white
and blue bunting gave the hall the
atmosphere of patriotism.
Reservation was made in the hall
for the members of all of the pat
riotic bodies in the city. together
with the auxiliary organizations. In
the center Of the hall the members
of the Legion Post were seated. The
auditorium was well filled at the ex-
ercises.
The meeting was presided over by
Commander Frank E. Southard Of
the James Fitzgerald Post of the
Legion and others seated on the
stage were Major Francis B. Far
mum, Captain Donald c. Metcalf: the
speakers of the meeting. Hon. Frank
G. harrington, Hon. Charles S. Hich-
born, Rev. A. Francis Walch, and the
color bearers.
Messages filled with the spirit Of
the day were given by the speakers,
! and were listened to most attentive
ly. Patriotism, eloduence and SINGER
| ity characterized the addresses Of the
hour.
The Augusta Cadet band led by
Frank A. Dennis played a number
of selections. including "Tipperary"
and "Over There" following which
! the meeting was called to order. In
vocation was pronounced by Rev. A.
| Francis Walch.
Commander Southard gave short
address in which he pointed out that
Armistice Day at the present time is
day that looks both ways. We
| look back to three years ago with joy
to think that the struggle was over,
| but now the struggle for the future
has just begun. The past is some
thing to be joyous about; the future
! is something to look forward to and
make plans for. The Disarmament
Conference at Washington is look
| into the future in order that the hor-
rors of war may be dissipated and
may not happen again.
Inc IlESC speaker OI tilS pI OSl dii,
Hon. Frank G. harrington was then
introduced by Commander Southard.
Hon. Frank G. Harrington
Mr.. Harrington in opening his ad-
dress stated that three years ago the
heart of the world was filled with joy
for then the death dealing engines of
| warfare We're silenced and in the
hearts arose hope and cheer. To-day
is particularly significant for it marks
the beginning of the Disarmament
Conference at Washington and the
burial of the Unknown Dead" he said.
We ought to come here as to a
sanctuary with gratitude to the boys
who fought for the flag that it might
not be swept away and to the Ever
lasting God who brought just cause
to final victory. we should now pledge
and consecrate ourselves anew that
this unutterable suffering of eur boys
NAV not have been in vain and that
the unspeakable agony they suffered
for You and me may not have been
without purpose. Unless we come to
this meeting with a feeling like that
the spipit of the dav is lost.
The parade of the rs Division at
Boston was then referred to by Mr..
Farrineton. who pointed out that the
boys. disfgured and wounded, and
riding in automobiles. had smiles up
on their faces: and that in the issues
that America must face. we should
have the courage of those lads. which
is tvpical Of that of thousands of 9TH
er lads who were in the training
camps. In the solving of the great
problems OF today we need some Of
that bravery and self-sacrifce. He
stated that he believed there Is no
basis on which to solve these prob
lens, except through the teachings OF
the Man of Galilec who walked this
earth 1000 years ago. Greater love
hath no nan than this. that he lay
down his life for his friends" .
The speaker stated that he believed