(_^OJu KJ'J'-.t ^ %,rm\j aijil jjjaiii <|iiai!(l emotiai ^iJH- ip^cruf ct, r;OliUMBlA>j^ 1 ARMY AND NAVY GUARD Memorial Service. DEDICATED TO THE YOUTH OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THE HOPE OF THE NATIONS. / BY Joliii MeCnrtliy, ^^T-^y LATE PRINCIPAL MUSICIAN OF THE 14th REGIMENT. C. V. I C^ Copyrighted JuinaiT, 1C93, by JoiiH McCabtdt. New Haven, Conn., November 14th, 1893. Jo5N McCarthy, Esq. : My Dear Sir arul Comrade: Permit me to thank you for the pleasure of witnessing your " Columbian Army and Navy Guard Memorial Service " last evening. I came away convinced that you had indeed, struck not only the key note, but the full choral harmony of a service wliich will commend itself to present and future genera- tions as a fitting exjiression of the very soul of patriot devotion. A service which must prove a potent factor in perpetuating the sweet and gracious teachings of Memorial Day so long as American institutions are chei'ished, so long as our Flag remains the chosen symbol of a free and enlightened people. In the name of the Grand Army of the Repnl)lic, the Military Order of Loyal Legion, the Sons of Veterans, and the Sons of the American Revolution, those organizations in which I feel the greatest pride of membership, I thank you. WILLIAM H. PIERPONT, Ma). General Sons of Veterans, U. S. A. ^.^^ Past Dept. Commander G. A. R., of Conn. \ ^ ' ^ , >^ New Haven, Conn., November 16th, 1892. John McCarthy, Esq.: My Dear Sir: Permit me to thank you for the pleasure which I enjoyed in wit- nessing the presentation of your "Columbian Army and Navy Guard Memorial Service." From the examination I had given the manuscript I had formed a high opinion of your production, Init the actual presentation of the Service very greatly increased my interest in it and confidence tliat it will awaken a new and greater interest in the history of the times which, by the most momentous events, cemented our Union and gave the world the great men whose names your production perpetuates. With kind regards, I remain. Sincerely Yours, LUCIUS P. DEMING, Past President General, Sons of the American MevohUion. Heapquarteks National Association of Navai, Veteuans 01' TiiK Unitri) Status. Heak-Aomiral (Hctiui-d) WILI.IAM S. WELLS. Ni:\\ irwKN. Conn., .\ii\etiilier lolli, li^02. Dear Sir mxl Comrade : It \va.s my good forliine to Iiave l)uen one of tlie large gathering of [leople at the Cliiircli of the Messiah, on the eve of November 13tli, to enjoy the " Columbian Army and Navy Guard Memorial Service." Allow me to congratulate you on the com- pleteness in wliiili you roprosonted all tlio chief incideiit.s "f Army and Navy Service. And the character, and sentiments to which we are indebted for the development of our country from the days of Washington. The re])resentations were forcible object lessons, and could not fail to arouse patriotic pride, and love of country, and also brought most forcibly to our minds the marvelous development of this government since its establishment. It was a representation that could not be repeated too frequently. As an influence to inst'H into the minds of the new generation that appreciation of country which is absolutely required for our future security and our stability as a nation. Fraternally, W. S. WELLS, Rear Admiral {retired.^ FromthedddresaofXWsx^KB.'E. Smith, Dcpitrlmcnt Commandtr of Coritiecticitl, G. A. E., at the Department £ncampment, Willimantic, Conn., February 15, 1893 : " It would be a grand thing if we could have one day each year in which we could join with the school children of our State in patriotic service, wliich should servo to deepen in their minds a feeling of veneration for the Hag of our Union, and inij)ress them with the value of a free government. I am glad to say in this connection that Comrade John McCarthy, of Post 17, of this Department, has arranged a service for the young which has this result in view." New. Haven, Conn., February 3, 1803. Mr. John McCarthy : Dear Sir : I have looked over the pages of the "Columbian Army and Navy Guard Memorial Service," which you handed mc yesterday, and I sliould think it would be an interesting form of Service for every Sunday School for Memorial Day. Yours Very Eespectfully, TIMOTHY DWIGHT, President Yale University. Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C, March 2d, 1893. Hon. Joseph Sheldon, 17tli and F. Streets, N. W. City. Sir : * I have read the proof sheets of the " Columbian Army and Navy Guard Memorial Service," by John McCarthy, received from you some days since. I find it a very patriotic and elevating service, and trust that it will find favor with the patriotic citizens of the republic. Very Respectfully, JOHN W. NOBLE, Serrrlary. New Haven, Conn., February 21st, 1803. John McCarthy, Esq. : Dear (Comrade : Your " Columbian Army and Navy Guard Memorial Service," is a most excellent arrangement and reflects great credit upon your patriotism, ability, and ingenuity. We have long needed something of the kind for the use of Schools, Churches and Societies, and you have filled the long felt want. I recommend it most heartily, and trust that you will have it complete in time for the coming Memorial Day. Truly Yours, in F. C. and L., WILBUR F. ROGERS, Department (Jommander of Connectieiit, Grand Army of the HejMblic, COIvUMRIAN ARM\ AND NAVY GLARI) MEMORIAL * SERVICE. DEDICATED TO THE YOl'TII OF THE UNITED STATES Ol' AMERICA. Tim IfOr/i OF THE NATION. JOHN MCCARTHY, Late Principal Musician of the 14//1 Regiment, C. V. MOTTO. "With Mallee lo-vvtirds* i"»oiic-, -^vitli Clif^irity for all. Bqualltjr, Fraternity, Loyalty. FORMATION. The Columbian kxnvj and Navy Guard shall consist of the Sunday-School and ten officers, (five boys and five girls,) the latter chosen for meritorious conduct by the Pastor or Superintendent of any Sunday-School in the United States, on the first Sunday in May, for active service until the secontl Sunday in JLily of. each year. The Guard may aid and assist any organization to keep fresh the memory of the heroes who fought for the Union and for Freedom, in the Wars of the Republic. It shall be the sacred duty of the Guard to hold one or more public Memorial services in a church, cemetery or other public place during their active service. GUARDS EMBLEMS. Ship's Anchor, . . . . State Star, Laurel Wreath, .... United States Flag. GUARDS BADGE. The badge shall consist of a tri-color red, white and blue, and a fringed white satin ribbon, two inches wide and seven inches long. On the tri-color. the name " Columbian .\rniy and Xavy Guard," in gold letters. On the white, a bar pin, United States Shield, Union J.ick, clasped hands and the Guard's motto in blue. GUARDS OFFICERS. Commander, Vice-Commander, Herald, Quartermaster, Adjutant, Ensign, and four Emblem Bearers. (The Vicc-C.'iimniander .ind Kniblem Hcircrs shiiuUI be girls.) (The Aearer, Quartermaster and Star Bearer, Herald and Anchor Bearer, Commander and Vice-Commander. On arriving at the mound, the I^astor will turn to the left and the Superintendent to the right and allow the Guard Officers to separate and pass left and right to their places around the mound and be seated in the following order : — the Conmiander on the right, Herald, Quartermaster, Adjutant, Ensign, Flag, Wreath, Star, Anchor Bearers and Vice-Commander on the left, and the School by classes in front and centre of the church, all seated. COMMANDER. The Commander will at the close of the Voluntnrv rise and salute the Pastor or Superin- tendent presiding and say : — " Guards and friends, it is our sacred duty to hold one or more memorial public services during our active enrollment. This memorial service is dedicated to the memory of the men and women of America, who in camp, and on the field and sea, gave llieir strength, limbs or life ni defense of their country. We come with young loyal hearts to honor the memory of Columbia's heroic sons and daughters, who enriched our country's history by their noble and glorious deeds, and to encourage in all our people of everv race and creed a patriotic pride and love for our State and Country. And now in thy name, Columbia, 'land of the free and home of the brave,' we reverently raise our hearts and voices in humble supplication to Him who hath made and preserved us a nation." The Co.m.mander will say, "Guards, Attention." (.\11 will arise and repeat with the Pastor or Sui'iiKlNTENDEN'r in unison :) THE LORD'S PRAYER. "Our Father which art in heaven, liallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will he done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give ns this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us ; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from e\il ; for thine is the kini;(lom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. .Vmkn." (The CoMMANDKK will aimouncc llic llyiiui .iiul ask all to join llic Gt'AKli in singing.) GOD BLESS OUR NATIVE LAND. AMERICA. Words bv S. F. Smith. 1. God l)less onr na - tivc land ; Kirinnuiy she cv - cr stand. Tliro" storm :uul iiislit.Wlion tlif wild 2. For her our pray'rs shall rise. To Coil u - l)ovc the skies I ( iri llini we wait; Tlioii who lijist - . - - - _ J ^y-3:Jz=8^3pr=fzT=rs==t=W==ru=rz:f==r^==f=ir»r:ri±=irt==r:»=.-Fi=] lEil d=d=± I I ^m teni-pcsts rave, Rnl -er of Avinds jind wave. Do Thou our eonn-trv save. H.v Thy great iniirht. heardeaeUsigh,Watchiiigcach weeping eye, I5e Tliou for ev - er niiih ; (lod save the State. ffi^ •- -•- ■•■• •#- -»■ ^^. a 5=t ^ AnDRBSS. A short address by the Pastor or other person, on the Army, Navy or National subject. .\t the close of the address the Commander will say : " Guards, Attention." (The Gi'.VROS will arise, eyes to ihe Commaxdkr.) " Now let us all sing of the heroes who gave their lives on land and sea to establish and maintain this glorious republic of ours." ON FAME'S ETERNAL CAMPING GROUND. AULD LANG SYNE. Words by Theodore O'Hara. :4 ^—- Z±tl EEI= I I 1. On fame's e -ter - nal carap-ing ground, Their si-lent tents are spread,. -Vud glo - ry guards with 2. Nor shall their glo - ry be for-got, While fame her rec - ord keeps, Oj- hon - or points tin PS: :^1eEe -J- i;w r — \^-r =F= -4- F^?= U- i^Bs d ^ J d "1 » 1 — — 1 — 1 — • — -j'-^— 1— H — ^ — 1 — 1— sol - emu round, Tlie Ual-lowed spot, When -0-' -m- -m- '• i r biv - ouac of val -or proud • P P 4^ -•- the •ly dead, deeps. 1. — * The Nor « • muf - reek. 1 tied drum's sad nor eliange.nor ^ 1 • roll has beat, Tlie win-ter's blight, Nor C»' ■ • 1 I' • 1 1 1 * "'^ 1 • _J •■ • • 8 Ilia S'v-ti- \f P t -1 1 1- -if— 3— --t^: t lt r r >• ^ ¥ 1 — r ^ r r T ^ |— r LJ^- ^ ' — I 1 T ^ r ^ -4 ^ — I i— t-J — #—14—1 \ — t- -•- -•- I u^ -^ -4^ t "rr -I- ^ -I&-. I sol-dier's last tat -too; No more on life's times' re-morse-less doom, Shall dim one ray pa of "^ 1 I rade shall meet, That brave and fall - en few. ho - ly light. That gilds yon glo -rious tomb. ^^ --V- t.-- i 4- i --^=i -p- it=t iN=^; It: tl . -^ — r~ T — t^r — r-^^ .\t the close of the singing the Coi\im.\nder will say : — "Guards, be seated." (He will then salute and address the Vice-Commander.) '• Has our Vice-Commander a message for the Guard ? " VICE-COMMANDER. The Vice-Commander will arise, bow or salute the Commander. The Commander will then take his seat. " Commander : I have a message from one who was ' first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen,' and all who love Truth, Justice and Liberty, hear what our beloved Washington, the father of our country, has to say to us, — ' Interwoven, as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the attachment. The unity of government, which constitutes you one people, is also dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence — the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad; of your safety, of your prosperity, of that liberty which you so highly prize. For this you have every induce- ment and interest. " ' Citizens, by birlh or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections; the naine of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local dis- criminations. With slight shade of difference you have the same religion, manners, habits and political principles. You have in a common cause fought and triumphed together. The independence and liberty you possess are the work of joint councils and joint efforts, of common dangers, sufferings and successes.' — Commander, the million and more of flag and flower-marked graves in the cemeteries of the villages, towns and cities of our country, ttstify to the devotion and lovaltv of that message." 'I"lie Commander will .iiise aiifl address the llKKAi.n, saying : — "Lul ilic IIkrai.d prf>claiiii Culuinbia's roll of honor and glory." HERALD. (llEKAl.1) arises, steps to the side of tlic mouiul ami salutes llic Commandkr.) " foMMANDiiR : fohimbia has on her roll of honor and j;lory the names of men and wonien, the e(]iials of any name on Time's hiinhtest page, save of Ilim whom ihe herald angels proclaimed lo tlie watching shepherds on the plains of Jiidea, the One who 'spake as never man spake ' and who lived and died for all. . . . Yes, on that roll are the names of Soldiers, Sailors, Statesmen, Jurists and Philanthropists in legions. I can only jiroclaim a few familiar to our youthful minds. I recall from her legion of Soldiers, the names of Generals Putnam, Wayne, Greene, Jackson, Scott, Taylor, VVortii, Grant, Sherman and Sheridan. From her Sailors, Commodores Perry, Hull, Uecatur, Karragut, Porter and I'oote. From her Statesmen, Benjamin Franklin, Patrick Henry, Ale.vander Hamilton, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay and Charles Sumner. From her Jurists, Chief Justices Marshall, Story and Chase. From her Philanthropists, U'endell Phillips, Frederick Douglass and (Jeorge Peabody. " Sir, on that roll are names high in the azure above and around the pinnacles of earth's temple of fame. Like bright ti.xed stars will shine forever the names of Wash- ington, Jefferson and Lincoln, among the great rulers and benefactors of the world. In the dome of that Temple in letters of pure gold are the names of Clara Barton, Mary A. Livermore and Julia Ward Howe, the friends and comforters of the wounded, homeless, starv- ing and dving. Their names and good works will be household words as long as mercy, kindness and charity are esteemed virtues of men and of women." 'I'he Co.\i.M.\.\DER will arise and say : — " Let our .Vnchor be placed in position." ANCHOR BEARER. (The .\nchok Ueaker will step to the front of the' iiujiiiul, place the .Xnchor on the lioor, resting the bar against the edge of the mound in the centre, and bow or s.ilutc the CoMMANtiKR.) " Commander: The .Vnchor is the badge of the Navy and the emblem of Hope, the child of faith and love. The Navy has been our shield and defence on lake, river and sea. ... It has borne our starry flag in honor and triumph over every ocean. ... It has opened the gates of Eastern Nations to civilization and progress. ... It has chastised savage pirates, com- pelled tyrants to set our captive citizens free and brought them home in triumph. Our war ships have carried relief and hope from our God-given abundance to starving nations. It was Columbia's gallant tars who first taught proud ]}ritannia to lower her pennant as mistress of the seas, challerrged the admiration and homage of Christendom for their bravery, and set us a peer among the nations of the world. . . . This is the prayer of the Sailor for the Republic : — "'Thou, too, sail on, O ship of State I Fear not each sudden sound and shock, Sail on, O Union, strong and great ! 'Tis of the wave and not the rock, Humanity, with all its fears, 'Tis but the flapping of the sail. With all its hopes of future years. And not a rent made by the gale ! Is hanging breathless on thy fate. In spite of rock and tempest's roar, We know what master laid thy keel, In spite of false lights on the shore, What workman wrought thy ribs of steel, Sail on, nor fear to breast the Sea ! Who made each mast, and sail, and rope, Our hearts, our hopes, are all with thee. What anvils rang, what hammers beat, Our hearts, our hopes, our prayers, our tears, In what a forge and what a heat Our faith triumphant o'er our fears. Were shaped the anchors of thy hope ! Are all with thee — are all with thee."' The Commander. "Let our State Star be placed on the front of the mound." STAR BEARER. (The Stak liEAKEK will cunic forwunl, ami place llie Star on the fruiU of the luuiuid, two points touchiug and resting on the bar of the anchor, and bow or salute the Commander.) '• Commander: Our good commonwealth with pride and tender memory bows at this mound of our Slate and country's heroic sons and daughters ; this is, indeed, the festival of the brave and true, and our State poims with undying devotion to the names of {Heff itisert Ji~'t' or six tuiuiis of picOlic tnt'ti cr 7i'0i/uii of your To:un or Sdi/i.) wiio add luster to Columbia's roll of fame. We unite to honor the memory of our brave and beloved sons and daughters, to enrich and ennoble our lives by recalling a public heroism and a private worth that are immortal, to encourage by our solemn services a more zealous and loval patriotism. Around this mound and in this holy place let us honor those who made their breasts a living wall between our country and its foes. Let us recall their toils, their sufferings, their heroism, their supreme fidelity to the Republic, for which they surrendered home and life. " .^s we stand around this mound, or by their flower-covered graves in our cemeteries, let us recall what they and the fathers of our country held to be Freedom and the natural rights of men. This was their faith, which they proclaimed to the world. — ' We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. And, for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine I^rovidence, they mutually pledge to each other their lives, their fortunes and their sacred iionor,' — and for those principles have the good and brave Patriots, Soldiers and Sailors of (N'ame of State.) toiled, fought and died." At this point the Commanuek will say, "Guards, attention!" {.\\\ the Guards will rise, and place their right hand on their heart, eyes to the Flag. The Ensign vfill rise, float his flag and dip it three times at the " .Amens" of the pledge.) The Guards will repeat in unison,- with the Star Bearer, the Guard's Pledge of Loyalty. PLEDGE OF LOYALTY. " We, the Sons and daughters of (Name of State) by this mound and Hag, pledge our hearts and hands, to cherish and maintain the principles of the founders and defenders of the Republic, and we hail the red, white and blue Star Spangled Flag, as the emblem of Liberty, Equal Rights and National Unity. .Amen, Amen and Amen." The Commander will say : — " Guards, be seated. " Let our Laurel Wreath be placed on the tojD of the mound." WREATH BEARER. (The WKliATll liKARER will come lo lliL- Inml ol ilic muuiul, place tlic Wreatli on ihc top of the mound anil bow or salulo llie Commanhkr.) " C'uM.MAXnER : Tlic WiL-alii is tlic cinblciii of love and victory, and 1 lovingly crown this mound in memory of the heroes living and dead. (Here place the Wreath on the mound.) At this time I can only repeat to you what one of the great martyrs of our country said, as he stootl amitl thousands of flag-inarked and flower-covered soldiers' and sailors' graves: ' If silence is ever golden it must be here, beside the graves of heroic men whose lives were more significant than speech, and whose death was a poem, the music of which can never be sung. With words we make promises, plight faith, praise virtue. Promises may not be kept, plighted faith may be broken, and vaunted virtue be only the cunning mask of vice. We do not know one promise these men made, one pledge they gave, one word they spoke, but we do know they perfected by one supreme act, the highest virtues of men and citizens. For love of country they accepted death, and thus dissolved all doubts anil made mniiorial their patriotism and their \irtue. "'For the noblest man that lives, there still remains a contiicl. He must still witlistand the assaults of time and fortune, must still be assailed with temptations before which lofty natures have fallen ; but with these, the conflict ended, the victory was won, when death stamped on them the great seal of heroic character and closed a record which years can never blot. Hereto our children's children shall come to pay their tribute of grateful homage. '■ • For this are we met at this hour. Assemblies like this are gathering, at this time, in every State in the Union. Thousands of soldjers and sailors are to-day turning aside in the march of life to visit the silent encampment of dead comrades who once fought by their side. From many thousand homes, whose light was put out when a soldier or sailor fell, there come to join in these solemn services loving kindred and friends, from whose hearts the shadow of grief will never be lifted till the light of the eternal world dawns upon them. And here are little children, the representatives of the little children to whom the War left no father but the Father above. " ' By the most sacred right, theiis is the chief place at this lime. They come with garlands to crown their victor fathers. I will delay the coronation no longer.' " The CoM.MANDER will arise and say: — "Guards, Attention." The officers and scliool will arise. The Organist will play a march until all the liouquet liearers are in line in front of the mound. The class of Bouquet Bearers may be half girls and half boys, or all girls dressed in white , they will have the class bouquet and a Xational Flag in their hands. They will step into the aisle, form in twos and march to the front of the mound, and form in line /;«/«;' //;.• motiiiJ, the two smallest scholars in the centre. The ne.tt two smallest scholars will take places on the right and left of the lirst two and so on until the tallest scholais are at ihc cnils of the lines. The Adjutant will come to the front on the left, and the Quartermaster to the front on the right side of the mound. The liouquet Hearers will use the flags to wave and mark lime to the Chorus of " Battle llymn " and " Cohimbia, the Gem of (he Ocean." When all are m place the music will cea.se. The Commander will say: — " Now let the Gitard and all the people join in ^inging the Battle Hymn of the Republic." BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC. Words by Mrs. Julia AVauo Howe. :i=i; -- N- -^^^- ib. -#— *-^ -0—^- :t== fezJV: Mine eyes liave Sfeii the glo- ry uf the cuiuing of the Lord :He is traniij-lhig out tlie viiitai;e where the I have seen Him in tlie Hatch-fires of a liundred circling camps, They have 1:)iiilded Ilini an al - tar in the I have read a fie - ry jros-pel.writ in buruished rows of steel :" As ye deal with my contemners, so with He has sounded forth the trum-pet that shall never call retreat; He is sift-ins out the hearts of men bc- In the beau-ty of the lil - ies Christ was born across the sea, With a glo - rv in His bos-om that trans- ^±4-^- 1=1 =1: i^^=i ^F=P= J- i rj^rirriz: -S-0- — $» — 5.-F - -i=^ =fe grapes of wrath are stored ; He liatli loosed the fate-f nl liglitning of His ter - ri - ble swift sword :His evc-ning dews and dami)s; I can read His right-eous sen - fence by the dim and fiar - ing lamp : His yon my grace shall deal ; Let the He - ro born of wo-man crush the ser -pent with his heel. Since fore His judgment seat : Oh, be swift.my soul, to an-swer Him I be ju - l)i - lant my feet! t)nr tig - iires yon and me : As He died to make men ho - ly, let us die to make men free. While 91^ T— r ?= :|=f|^^!^|E| r-r- 9r trnth day God flod (iod -4 =i — s=r z^=t is march - ing on. is march - ing on. is march - ing on. is march - ing on. is marcli - ing on. Cuoiiis. =t P PElEE=^=^ g^^EE i=^ — I- =i(2 Glo - rv glo rv lial z^^k=:z.\rnz 1=^ le In -&- -r- -4- jah! ^ Glo -J^- fT glo hal hi jah ; -f- — l^^ -\- ~m— prar 4 m ~~H — M— — • -J- 4 d i i — i— II (ilo - ry ! — • — 1 glo - ry hal t - le -»- — iS- - In - jah ! His -* trn th is -5- • march - 1 4 -J— ing 1 if 1— <© — on. ^11 — ^— ^ 4= ¥ *• ^ t -5- r- I* r - ^ 1* t — — ii- -1 — • fi — II Tho CuiMMANDKR will say nl ilic close of tlio sinjjiiig : — "Gwakds, preseiu your lloral tributes." The two smallest centre (Uiards will step to the numiul, salute, and hand their l)un<|uets to the Adjntant and Quartermaster, who will salute, and receive the bou(|nets and place them In a circle around the base of the mound. The Guards will then take places, in the same order as before, on the right and left in front of the monnd, /iif/'/i,' the uhool. The next two smallest GuAia)S will repeat the above movements, and so on till all the classes have presented their bouquets and taken their pl.ices. The CoMMAMDER will say : — "Ension and Flag Bkarkr, take your positions." ENSIGN. (The F.NSir.N will take his place in the rear and centre of the mound and raise the flag stafi so as to let the H.ig swing over the top of the mound and remain in position until the close of the service.) FLAG BEARER. (The Flag Hkarer will come to the front of the momul. She will have a little United States Flag and staff about two feet long, in her waist or shoulder sash, bow or salute the Commander, then turn and face the mound, unfurl her flag and press the staff well down in the top of the mound, in the centre of the wreath, turn to the front and say : — ) "Commandkr : That flag is the National emblem of the Union of the United States of America. That Hag for which heroes fought, for which they died, is the symbol of all we are, of all we hope to be. It is the emblem of equal rights. It means that citizens of the Republic .... native or naturalized .... must be protected at home, and in every State .... abroad, in every land, on every sea. It means that all distinctions based on birth or blood have perished from our laws .... that our government shall stand between the weak and the strong, between the individual and the corporation, between want and wealth .... and give and guarantee simple justice to each and all. " That flag is an emblem of a supreme will — of a nation's power. Beneath its folds the weakest must be protected, and the strongest must obey. It shields and canopies alike the loftiest mansion and the rudest hut. "That flag was given to the air in the Revolution's darkest days. It represents the suffer- ings of the past, the glories yet to be, and, like the rainbow of heaven, it is the child of storm and sun. This time is sacred to the great heroic host who fought and died to keep that flag above our heads; sacred to the living and the dead; sacred to the wives who gave their hus- bands — to the mothers who gave their sons. Let the poet tell the making of that flag. " ' When Freedom from her mountain height Unfurled her standard to the air. She tore the azure robe of night And set the stars of glory there. She mingled with its gorgeous dyes The milky baldric of the skies. And striped its pure celestial white, With streaking of the morning light, Then from his mansions in the sun She called her eagle bearer down, And gave into his mighty hand The symbol of her chosen land. Flag of the free heart's hope and home ! By angel hand to valor given, Thy stars have lit the welkin dome. And all thy lines were born in heaven. Forever float that standard sheet ; Where breathes the foe but falls before us, With Freedom's soil beneath our feet ; And Freedom's banner streaming o'er us.' " The Commander will say : — " The Guards and all the people will now join in singing iwu N'erses and Chorus of" THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE. COLUMBIA, THE GEM OF THE OCEAN. Word.s and Music by David T. Shaw. y -vl — I 1 — NJ— 1-^'--# — ^-3-~ ^—\\ — ^^-1 — *-»-i — ^-\ — i-^d — *—*-*-*— ••^h' — i-S — S-r —g-' — »<-' ^ • ^^^ ' — '^== ^-^-' 1. () Ccil-iira-biii.thegcm of theo-cean, Th?home of tho bravo and the free. The shrine of eafh patriot's devotion, A 2. When warwinged its wide des-o-la-tion, .\nd threatened ihe land to deform, The arli thereof freedom's foundations, Col- isgs m i -i I .zSfe ;L-t- ■^^■^ l-y i|tiN=Ep=|ii!i:ir II I U I -*.+ ^::fti=S: ^-H■ S3 world of fers homage to thee. Thy mandates makes heroes assemhle. When liberty's form stands in view. Thy um-bi-a rode safe through the storm. With her garlands of vict'ry around her. Then so proudly she bore her brave crew, With -#, ji^pf I n I r - §iS=^=£ =cs= Its -«— •t«-*- I — if*-* — LJ4 • — » — » — » — u — ^-t-t- -• •-■•■•-•-*-L p p p_p L|_..^ p_|«_ :^: S —w-w — m—m~z — ' — ^n -I — I 1 — ^'»-g \ + Chorus. ^S^Igglg^i^S banners makes tyranny tremble. When home by the red, white and blue, her flag proudly floating before her. The boast of the red, white and blue. When borne by the red, white and blue. When sJ- ^ifci ■"^: :^i it ] — nj-X -"fcS eB 8=?=l^ I n? I Ciionus. A-N >;j— p^* l=^rf:^=i;- Hurrah, I n : , ■^ i^iSlt^^gSiH borne by the red, white and blue. Thy banners make tyranny tremble. When borne by the red, white and blue. Hur-rali, ' Hur-rali. v-r^-r-Y- -•— •- 10 The Cdmmandkk will say al the close of the singing: — "Guakus and friends, be sealed." COMMANDER. The CoMAfANDKR will then salute the Pastor or Stii'KRiNTENDENT and say: — " lioloved Sir and Friends, tlie diu\of the OrAKi) to hold a public metnorial service, to recall the lives and deeds of the noble and patriotic men and women of our coinitry, who strove and died to establish and maintain this glorious nation of ours, is about to close. We desire gratefully to thank you and our teachers and friends for \our aid and presence at this service. We trust the message of our beloved Washington will sink deep in your liearts, and the words of our Herald, .\nchor, Star, Wreath and Flag liearcrs will stir yom- souls to high and jxatriotic purpose. Again we thank you." (At this lime a colleclioii may be taken for the beiiefu of llio school. The Hoiiqiiet Hearers, carrying tlicir Flags, may pass the collection bo.ves and return to their places in front of the- nunnul.) 'I'he Commander will say : — ''Let us close this memorial service by singing 'Praise God from whom all blessings flow.' " DOXOLOGY. =? ^ .2 — .^ .zir Praisi- Ood from whom all bless - iugs flow; I'raisa liiin, all crea -turcs here bs - low. Pr.iiss r$K>" 1 : 1 > i( ^^loiv. Di^e(rioN<; FOR (GAGTeRie^ anD hall<;. The (luard, .School or Society intending to render the Service, sliouhl assemble al llie cnlr.ince of the Ceme- tery, form .IS if entering a church, and proceed to the Lot or Monnincnl, where the ceremony is to take place. (Seals should be provided for the Ofificcrs and ICmblem Hearers.) The liouquet Hearers will form in from, facing the Officers. The School or Society will form on the right and left, leaving an open square .aboul the Mound or Monument. Then proceed as in a Church. The Choir or Hand should take position in the rear of the Officers. When rendered in a public hall with a st,age. ihc Officers should enter by the centre rear entrance. The Choir and School or Society will take places in Ihc rear of the Officers. The Houquet Hearers will form on the right and left of the .Stage, or they may march in at the proper time, as in a Church. The Hand will occupy the Orchestra in front. II COLUMHIAN ARMY ADD NAYY GUARD GUARD BADGE. This service is intended for the use of Hnnday- Scliools of every sect and faith in our country. It is national and patriotic in the broadest and highest sense. It can be locally adapted to any town. city or State in the Union. This service may also be used by public or private schools. Loyal Crusaders, King's Daughters, Sons and Daughters of the Revolution, or by any civic or military organization. It is intended for use in churches, cemeteries or public halls, and will be a memorial lesson for the youth of the nation that they may keep alive and perpetuate a proper celebration of Memorial and Oommemoration Days. This service is simple, inexpensive and easily jjro- duced, recpiiring only two or three reliearsals to assure a correct and finished rendering. The music and poetry are selected American iiousehold airs and songs, and include "God Bless Our Native Land," "On Fame's Eternal Camping Ground," "Mine Eyes have seen the Glory of the Coming of the Lord," and "Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean." Ten Service Books and One Hundred foui'-page copies of the music complete, giving full directions for the rendering of the Columbian Army and Navy Guard Memorial Service, THREE DOLLARS. Elegant tri-color Red. Wiiite and Blue Satin Rib- bon fringed Guard Badges, two inches wide and seven inches long, lettered in gold and blue, TWO DOLLARS PER DOZEN. Sample copies of the Service Book with music complete, sent on receipt of twenty cents in cash or jiostage stamps. Address, JOHN McCarthy, 64 High Street, New Haven, Conn. ■k • ■k •k -k k * • • • • • • • • • * ■*- -k it ■k -k if ir ■*■ -h *■ *■ • •*■•• A i J w 1 *■ -k. MALICE TOWARD NONE. CHARITY FOR ALL. ii1Jliliitij,Ti(,iiH'i:i::'H'::r".ii,iii:ii:iti:'rii LIBRPRY OF CONGRESS III Hill llliill 013 785 265 2