Evening star., 1924-10-04

than any one else the measure of
their deserts when he said;
The comma nder- in chief has noted
in this division special pride ol
service and high state of morale,
never broken by hardship. nor battle.
Pledge Is FULFILLED.
To-day We have fulfilled the pledge
made to our fallen comrades. Let US
not hereafter fail to keep the falth
for which they died. May the infinite
God IN the mysteries of His grace
watt to their spirits the message that
their sacrifices have not been forgot
ten and that their deeds will live to
strengthen the hearts of all who
come after them in whatever hours Ct
trial may yet await our beloved lana.
The winds blow in from eastward. mst-laden,
reeking brine.
And our o the oceans ending-uplifting line
ou line
All faint at FIRST. but nearer-though naught Of
Roll forth the proud battaIions, who nevei
met peer.
The tread of tramping thousands falls Gentl!
as the dew
The great guns luDge triumphant IN. menaclna
review:
This is their only homing to those they loved
the most
Each brow aelow and following where high the
Great Flag flies
But oh. the wondrous fires that light the
ghostly eyes
Infrangibie. intangible-ss serried northern
pines.
Horizon to horizon proud lift tn" far hung
lines.
Earth Of the earth in power sir.o Of tn" air in
Sweep ON in blaze Of glory the ranks of the
deathess dead.
And heritage Of valor. of faith and loyal
flame
Shall wrap in a cloak of honor Lands i'm
mortal name.
written by Erwin CIarkson Gsrret 60. q.
18th Infantry. l>t Division y. +. F.
Message From Pershing.
A message from Gen. PershIne
was then read
Gen. Pershing's massage follows:
Dear Gen. Parker:
1T is source of deep regret to me
that | am unable to be present at the
unveilir of this monument to our
fallen comrades of the LIST Division
But my heart is with you in these
services, as the ties that bind me to
that division are eternal. Its com
ponent units were selected by me
when but one division was to he sent
many of its regiments goes beyond
the memory of most of those who are
present here today.
With d background of tradition
from the old Army and an early OPP
pcrtunlty for special training in
France, the lst Division rose to a
height of eificieLcy never surpassed
It's officers and men faced the re
quiremenls of battle with a sublime
spirit that recognized neither hard
ship nor danger. 1t met most deter
mined opposition with dash and cour-
age that nothing could withstand. OF
the distinguished leaders of this won
uerful organization, no greater tribute @
can be paid them than to saw that
they were worthy of the men they
led
The memory of tn. Sc heroes Will
fade IS those who love them ioin th.
great majority, but their heroic. deyo-
tlon to humanity will live in Tho
peaceful homes of world saved from
obstruction. At the foot Of This
beautiful memorial. with its dignity
and impressiveness, future genera
tlons VIII pause and with bowed heads
do them honor.
John J. PERSHING"
AS the generals message WAS hetne.
completed the President arrived .and
soon afterward started his address
Ihe exercises closed by a choir
singing Only Remembered BY What
we Have Done" and the nronounra
ment of benediction by DR.. Murray
bartlett, secretary Y NJ c. A. at
tached to the lst Division in France.