The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1922-05-31
Fallon Pays Tribute
To Memory OF Dead
Impressive Memorial Services Held
Tuesday Morning; Lay Tribute of
Flowers ON Graves

day set apart to glorify war, to cele-
brate military achievements, or to
keep alive animosities among men.
We're that the case its observance
Lad better cease. This day has be-
come one of our sacred institutions,
expressive of our national spirit. and
1t stands for all that is beautiful and
worthwhile in our national life. The
Gay brings with IL a larger and new
er experience of interest. since new
ly made graves have been added to
those that we're dug during the Rev
olutionary war. in the civil strife of
the sixties, and in the Spanish
still the appeal of the day to our
patriotic impulse and appreciation.
As to those lost in the recent world
war, the fact that their bodies lie
in the shell-torn fields of France,
far over the sea, and beyond the ten
der ministrations of this day, so far
as we are concerned, adds an extra
degree of pathos to our observance
of the day. Nearly all the veterans
of the Civil war are gone; and the
few that still remain are largely too
feeble to participate in the services
of Memorial Day. These thoughts
add another solemn sadness to the
day. However, from this time for
ward the boys in Khaki will be in
evidence, some of them for a half
century to come. on Memorial Day,
which should be made increasingly
patriotic and religious, so that the
sacred memories cherished may be
translated into life and character
crystalized into the type of manhood
in which shall be assembled all the
pure and patriotic impulses exempli-
fed in the lives of those who went
forth in the defense of justice and
truth. law and liberty, God and hu-
manity.
The Memorial services for Fallon
and Churchill county were conduct
ed under the auspices of the local
Post of the American Legion The
solemn yet inspiring services were
held at the Rex theater at 1890
a. m with a well arranged program
and Post Commander. A. j. Reed in
charge Rev Edw. A MeGowan OF
the Episcopal church made the inyo-
cation and pronounced the benedic
tion. The Lineoln's Gettysburg Ad-
dress was read with pathos and
charming expression by Miss Mary
Browder Her Introductory re-
marks gave a beautiful setting TO
this masterpiece of eloquence. The
vocal selection by Miss Evelyn Cirac
was a star number on the program.
She has a sweet voice, a good range
and an exceptionally fine express
sion. The piano accompaniment by
Miss Drusa Bingham added much to
the splendid effect of this well rem
dered song. The new male quartet
composed of Harvey B. Foulkes, A.
E. Luke, J. b. Laveaga and H Bel
linger received hearty applause.
Mrs Foulkes at the piano revealed
another musical talent of our COM
munity. Prof Earl Wooster gave a
very touching tribute to the memory
of the much beloved poet, Allen
Seeger, who died in France The
pathetic poem written shortly before
the tragic death of this noble man,
was read with such impressive effect
that the audience was greatly moved.
The Memorial address given by
the Hon George J. Kenny was the
HA1fnht Of anA
eeiyed with deep appreciation. tt
brevity, its depth of excellent senti-
ment, that charming and exquisite
tribute to the heroes who went down
into silence and pathetic dust, his
sublime and magnificent portrayal
Of the heroism and unselfsh deyo-
tion of our brave soldier boys and
the high esteem in which they are
held, his splendid presentation of the
teroic deeds and undaunted spirit
of the women of America made this
an address that will linger long in
the hearts of the people and give
them thoughts for serious medita-
tion and renewed devotion The
singing of America and the Star
spangled Banner under the master
full leadership of Prof. Forsythe was
very uplifting.
But the most superb moment of
the whole service was experienced
when the large audience stood in ST.
lenee as our noble heroes marched
down to their seats This was the
thrill of the day. We are rightly
proud of them, they are worthy OF
our highest and most profound ad-
miration, may God forgive us II we
should ever forget their valor and
gallant deeds May their sacrifices
inspire us to a resolute purpose to
maintain the national character for
forbearance, for the fulflllment OF
national duties, for respect of the
right of others and for frmness in
the insistance of our own For mem
ory functions powerfully in the life
of a nation.
Shortly after the parade at 1870
in the afternoon impressive services
were held at the Fallon cemetery
Hundreds of people stood in deep
reverence as the beautiful services OF
the Legion was rendered over the
graves of the slumbering heroes Ev-
cry gave was decorated and at each
resting place few words were
spoken.