. Souvenir of the unveiling, dedication and presentation of the Abraham Lincoln G. A. R. memorial monument dedicated to the veterans of the civil war, 1861-1865, at Long Beach, California, July 3rd, 1915 . e angels stand .sentinels till the reveille of theresurrection morning. Protect it and let it endure, and unto the latest generation may itsbenign influence be for the education of the citizen, for the honor of civillife, for the advancement of comforting peace throughout all the earth,for the blessing of humanity and for the furtherance of Thy kingdom uponthe earth. Hear us, 0 God, and may
. Souvenir of the unveiling, dedication and presentation of the Abraham Lincoln G. A. R. memorial monument dedicated to the veterans of the civil war, 1861-1865, at Long Beach, California, July 3rd, 1915 . e angels stand .sentinels till the reveille of theresurrection morning. Protect it and let it endure, and unto the latest generation may itsbenign influence be for the education of the citizen, for the honor of civillife, for the advancement of comforting peace throughout all the earth,for the blessing of humanity and for the furtherance of Thy kingdom uponthe earth. Hear us, 0 God, and may the abiding presence of the Dear Redeemerabundantly bless and cheer us, forever and forever, AMEN. Remarks by Major John S. Hair, general manager: Comrades, ladies and gentlemen—Veni, vidi, vici. The unexpectedhas happened. The nine-year-old foundation has really been utilized, andas a thing of beauty is a joy forever, hereafter Memorial Day will havethe inspiration of this mute tribute in everlasting rock, for an abidingcomfort and soothing consolation. The state, the city and the people us with their money,and the accounting is this beautiful structure. Beautiful, historical, sub- 26. p. E. HATCHTreasurer Citizens Monument Association stantial. Worthy memorial to the man, and lasting tribute to the Vet-erans of the civil war. The multitude of duties devolved upon the management of this greatundertaking, made a detailed report simply impossible. You have a briefhistory of events printed in the program; read it and be satisfied. I simply desire in this public manner to extend to the members ofthe committee; to the lady members of the Auxiliaries and to all who con-tributed to the success of this enterprise, my sincere thanks of apprecia-tion ; and may we all live many years and feel glad that our names are onthe roll of honor and that we aided in building the ABRAHAM LINCOLN,G. A. R. MONUMENT at Long Beach. Presentation of the Monument to the Municipality of the Ci
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