Show conservators of peace the G A R as an organization has been one of the greatest consert acors of peace because its members realize fully than any one else could the cost of war both in blood affa treasure the wounds and dis ease contracted by them in the civil var are ever present reminders of its cost they would have been ready to have sacrificed much before edgag ing in such another struggle they have been the leaders ot all movements tending to higher patriot ism and loyal service to their country they have fostered and encouraged every effort looking to more loyal cit Iz enship they have taught the world a lesson in fraternity extending not only to their own members but to the men of the south who fought against them and they have done and are doing more to reunite the two sections of our country as patriotic american citizens than any other agency or society |