Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1922-11-17
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER II. 1922

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER II. 1922
Richmond, Va, Nov. 11.-At|
the personal invitation of those
in charge of the Woodrow Wilson
celebration at Washington, held
at the home of the former Presi-
dent on this, Armistice Day, Lit.
tie Helen Sue Trinkle, six-year-
old daughter OF the Governor of
Virginia, accompanied by her
mother, visited the national cap
itol and presented Mr.. Wilson
with a bouquet of Virginia flow
ers. Contained in the blossoms
was the following communication
10 the War President from Gov
ernor Trinkle, who found him
self unable to be present at the
ceremonies
Richmond, Va,
Nov. II, 1922.
On this occasion. the anniver-
sary of what is known to the
world as Armistice Day, it seems
peculiarly fitting that the lead
ers and representatives Of the
people. and that the populace as
well. should make pilgrimage tc
the shrine OF your home, there t.
do homage to our great Wal
President.
Not yet has the thunder of bat
tie entirely subsidized, nation be
ing still arrayed against nation
and kingdom against kingdom
Not yet have the war drum.
ceased their tlrobbings, nor thu
battle flags been furled The
whole earth remaining still in
state of feyered agitation, fol
lowing the mighty conflict O
the peoples.
The old order changeth, giving
place to the new, and God reveal:
Himself in many ways. Nor i;
it too much to express the con
viction that, out of that cata-
clysm of battle which swept Eu
rope like tornado of death GU
Of that era of destruction which
men term the World War; out o
that period of devastating ant
unreasoning wrath which, Xix,
a bloody scourge, dashed til,
Western nations into frenzy
Jehoyah raised up over the black
ness of chaos one silver star o
hope-whom men call Woodrow
Wilson.
And though clouds of factiona
political strife, like low-hangins
vapors, may, for a brief period
seem to obscure the rays of tina
planet, yet, we are taught tia
prejudice is ephemeral, while W,
know that the stars burn forever
Having fought the good fight
having upheld the faith, it i
we'll that the Crusader of Truth
the Leader and the Friend of til,
People, should withdraw for ;
time from the conflict. Blinded
by party iealousies, circumscrib
ed by a narrowneSS of vision bort
Of small party ambition, mer
called to guide the natiops in hi.
era of transition. stumble like
children wandering in the dark.
It is comforting to the soul oil
men to realize that, in the midst
of this tumult, that guiding stat
which God Himself set with His
own hand in the armament oil
fate, still CLEANS in Washingt ton
Time will vindicate your memory
and your fame, like truth, will
be eternal.
Among other States Virginia,
your home, desires to be foremost
IN presenting its tribute. Its
people love you their leaders
honor you.
And SO, on this occasion. l, as
Governor of Virginia, send to
you my little daughter, Helen
Sue, laden with flowers from
this, the Commonwealth of your
nativity. Accept, on behalf of
the people of Virginia, this fra
grant tribute of affection. The
love of a child, the honor of the
people of great and sovereign
State, the fragrance and the pur-
ity of f1owers-such are the sym.
bols with which today we seal
our allegiance to the greatest
man the modern world has
known.
(Signed) e. LEE TKINKLE,
Governor of Virginia.