The Commemoration of the Lincoln Centenary By the Ohio Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, at Their Headquarters, February 12, 1909 (Classic Reprint)

Before partaking of the dinner which preceded the formal exercises of the evening, Commander Kilbourne requested the company to join in singing The Star Spangled Banner, after which grace was said by Chaplain Thayer: INVOCATION. Oh, Infinite Father! In whose keeping ever we are, we bless Thee for all hallowed and tender associations that draw us to this hour, and especially for the gracious memory which now overshadows us. We thank Thee that in all times of trial there are loyal, faithful souls who arise equal to the call of duty; and in our day and generation that light has failed not. Hallowed be all the memories of those who have proved faithful and true; and with him who is most honored and sacred to us to-night come to us in thought, and deepen all the associations of this hour. And so let Thy peace go with us always, and evermore, A men. Mrs. Charlotte Callahan Nees sang a beautiful Scotch ballad Over the Sea. Other selections rendered by her during the evening were: Red, Red Rose and the Flower Song, from Faust. COMMANDER KILBOURNE: Companions, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am sure I voice the sentiments of every Companion here in expressing pleasure at having with us so many of our wives and daughters. It is an innovation here, but a very delightful one, which I trust will become established custom in the future upon occasions of this kind. Our rules, ladies, do not permit us to have the pleasure of having you with us at our regular business meetings, but I wish to say for all of us that we are extremely glad to have you with us here to-night. (A pplause) The first and chief object of our Order, as named in its Constitution, is To cherish the memories and the associations of the war waged in defense of the unity and indivisibility of the Republic.
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