those who so nobly fought and gave their lives for freedom have not been forgotten, and never will as long as these shafts of memory dot the various communities in which we live. Our people should feel proud of their accomplishment as it speaks well for the American spirit shown. Fully three thousand people witnessed the unveiling ceremonies, and it was the largest crowd that has ever been out on an occasion of this kind in our city. The parade was fully five blocks long and made a very fine appearance. HOME FOR THE AGED One of the institutions of which the citizens of Pella are justly proud, and that has more than justified the judgment of those who were instrumental in its erection, is the Home for the Aged; or as it is commonly named, "The Old People's Home." From information that we consider reliable, it is evident that the credit for originating the plan that finally led to the building of this splendid and useful addition to the comfort and well being of so many of our citizens, belongs by right to our public spirited townsman, T. T. Bakker. Not only did the thought originate with him, but he took an important part in the preliminary work that is always necessary to promote any improvement of that nature. The Home is under the control of an organization known as the Christian Benevolent Association, which was incorporated on April 30, 1907. Article three of the articles of incorporation sets forth that: "The object and purpose of this incorporation shall be to erect and provide a comfortable house, which shall be named 'Home for the Aged,' and to that end it shall have power to raise money by subscription, and to acquire title to real estate and personal property of whatsoever nature, by gift, purchase, bequest or devise, and to hold and dispose of the same for the benefit of the corporation and to borrow money and execute notes and property therefor. The object is Home for the Aged