Otis, who gave so many of us that little bag containing needles, thread and thimble, pins and darnings, when we marched to the front, but also the graves of two Confederate Veterans, John Buck, of the Virginia Black Horse Cavalry, and John F. Pullen, of the 15th Virginia Cavalry, who came among us, died and were buried here far from their homes in the Southland. They faced and fought us, for a principle which they believed to be right, with all the courage of the American soldier. We shall remember and decorate their graves so long as we survive as a Post of the Grand Army of the Republic.

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“We recall many noteworthy events and distinguished orators on our Memorial Days of the past, orators from the South as well as the North, and it is with great pleasure that I refer to Gen. John B. Gordon and Gen. Joe Wheeler, and Mrs. Pickett, the widow of Maj.-Gen. George E. Pickett, who thrilled us with her eloquence from this platform on our Memorial Day of 1909.

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To-day we have with us, as our escort and honored guests, a military organization from the South, representing the South of 1861 and of 1913, the Old Guard of the Gate City Guard, of Atlanta, Georgia, having in its ranks representatives of the best intelligence and citizenship of the most enterprising city of the South. On its rolls are found

old Confederate soldiers, who fought for their cause, and the scions of these worthy sires.

"As Commander of Edward W. Kinsley Post No. 113, Dept. of Massachusetts, Grand Army of the Republic, it is the honor and pleasure of my life to greet and welcome you here on this Memorial Day of 1913. By your presence here with us this day, you have surely filled our hearts with the highest degree of confidence in your patriotism, devotion and sincerity to the unity principles of our forefathers. Your mission of peace and good-will is appreciated, not only by the citizens of Boston, but by the whole people of this Commonwealth."

LINCOLN'S GETTYSBURG ADDRESS

A pleasing inovation was introduced in the recitation of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, which for several years had been repeated by a young school lad, but which was this year given by little Miss Julia Landrabbe, apparently about ten years of age, a pupil of the Abraham Lincoln School. She performed this service in a most admirable manner; her voice was full and clear; her enunciation was perfect, and rhythm, pitch and manner were a marvel for one so tiny.

She could be distinctly heard throughout the large auditorium, and was enthusiastically applauded.

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ORATION BY HON. WILLIAM A. MORSE

The formal exercises of the day were concluded by an oration delivered by Hon. William A. Morse of Boston and a Kinsley Associate.

He referred at some length to the "Heroes of the War." In eulogizing the deeds of the men of the South, he welcomed the members of the "Old Guard," saying:

“Your first courageous visit of peace in 1870 elicited the admiration of the cities through which you journeyed to us on your brotherly mission. It was as brave as it was noble. You who had suffered most coming into the heart of New England to show us your good-will, only five years after the war was over, but your call came none too early and most happy and pleasant were its results.

"I offer you the heart and good wishes of not only every Union soldier, but the sincere compliment and regard of all our citizens. As they admired your courage on the field of battle, so they are proud of the energy and success with which you have rebuilded your country. The South went back to homes, sorrowful in defeat and surrounded by destruction and desolation. The North came home, the pride and joy of victory sobered by the sable emblem of woe they found in almost every home, but you were once again their fellow-citizens, and even in that hour they reached out their hands to help you to your feet. "To you more than to us has been given the problem of the colored race; to us has been given the problem of dealing with many races. One question must be settled now, and in a new way; it is the same question of 'but one flag.' We want every human being, no matter how poor or how ignorant or how unfortunate, to receive the fullest measure of every good thing that they can achieve or to which they are entitled.

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"But the red flag, the signal of danger, must not be carried through our streets in a spirit of ridicule or bitterness, or as a menace to our consecrated emblem that stands for liberty, law and order."

At the close of the Temple ceremonies the members of the Post and other organizations retired, quickly forming on Tremont Street, and marched to the American House.

RECEPTION AND LUNCHEON

After a very friendly and social hour together, all repaired to the "Mahogany Banquet Hall," each guest being escorted by and seated at the table with a member of Post No. 113. A handsome and unique booklet was distributed, which contained the menu and also, among other things, a short sketch

of the work of Post No. 113 in the past in inculcating unity of feeling and harmonious citizenship between the estranged sections of our common country; and as illustrating the "113 Idea," were added short extracts of patriotic letters and speeches from prominent men of both sections delivered in connection with former similar occasions. It formed a neat and suggestive souvenir of this very notable Memorial Day. The music was furnished by Daggett's Orchestra.

POST-PRANDIAL

Commander Ferris opened the after-dinner festivities with a brief address of welcome and then presented Hon. Samuel L. Powers as toast-master, who brought to the position a learning, subtle wit, eloquence and charm of manner peculiarly his own. In the absence of the Governor, he introduced LieutenantGovernor Walsh, who responded in an eloquent speech to the toast of the "Commonwealth." In the absence of the Mayor, Councillor John J. Attridge, representing the city, ably spoke to the toast "Boston."

COLONEL BURKE DECORATED

Captain Morse, the orator of the day, was then delegated by the Commander to apprise Colonel Burke that he had been made a Life Honorary Member of the Kinsley Associates, auxiliary to the Edward W. Kinsley Post No. 113, by a unanimous vote of the Post, and to present and pin upon his breast the gold badge of an Associate member. In graceful and fraternal words the badge was presented and pinned upon the breast of the white dress military coat of Colonel Burke, amid the greatest enthusiasm. The ex-Confederate officer was deeply affected and said, "And but fifty years ago the strong men of the South and the North waged bitter war against each other."

SPEECH OF COLONEL JOSEPH F. BURKE

In responding to the honor conferred upon him he said, in part:

“Why was it, gentlemen, that the Gate City Guards of Georgia came to Boston thirty-four years ago? Was it because we were cringing to a victor in order that thrift might follow folly? No,