Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-05-30


bridge to Arlington.
Preparing the Flowers.
The preparations for the decorations were
commenced on Saturday, and the depot for the
collection OF the flowers, under the Young Mems
Christian Association, building 9th street, was
soon filled with rare and fragrant nowefs. The
committee in attendance was kept busy in re-
ceiying and asserting the many flowers received.
Wagon loads were constantly arriving from
every garden and hot house within the District
Ine Botanical. Propagating and Agricultural
Gardens All furnished rich supplies, which were
forwarded to Arlington early this morning.
A number OF ladies', under directions Of Col.
Luby and other officers OF the Grand Army of
the Republic, were actively engaged Yesterday
in the arrangement of these flowers. The store.
room in the Young Mems Christian Association
building was busy scene throughout the day,
ladies being employed in arranging the floral
offerings Some Of the baskets and wreatbs
showed great taste in their preparation. A two
horse wagon load Of these flowers was dispatched
to Arlington yesterday evening, and several a,I-
ditional loads were sent this morning.
Business Suspended I'm Washington.
The day was strictly observed as holiday,
all the executive departments of the govern
ment being closed, and both Houses OF Congress
having adjourned over TO participate In the
decoration. AL of our banks and great ma
jority OF the business establishments on our
principal thorougbtares were closed, while the
national colOrs were displayed from many
prominent points throughout the city, In fact
de day was strictly observed as a holiday, and
The streets were hlled with people in holiday
attire.
From Washington TO Arlington.
The grand chorus met this morning. at halr-
past Q O'Clock, at Lincoln Hall, and, after about
an hours rehearsal, took passage for Arlington
in thirty-six vehicles, including onnibuses,
ambulances and wagons, engaged for them and
the Marine Band. The members Of the chorus
we're all provided with tickets, and none with
vehicles. Arriving 'at the ground, they pro-
ceeded at once to the stand prepared for them
Carriages and omnibuses were in attend
Orphans Home, on G street, at II
O'Clock this morning, from whence the
orphans were conveyed to the grounds.
Beyond that for the orpans, the grand chorus
and Marine Band, and the ladies assisting the
finance and decoration committees, there was
no free transportation furnished. The commit
tee, however, made ample arrangements for the
the livery stable men of this city and George
town to carry passengers from the other side of
the aqueduct bridge in omnibusses to the ceme-
~ and return for hfty cents each, or twenty-five
each way. The Washington and Georgetown
horse railway Company placed all their stock
that il was possible to spare on the Georgetown
road, in order to be able to transport 500 pas
sengers every thirty minutes. Cars left the
Navy ard every seven % minutes, and the
west capitol gate about every two (2) minutes.
the Aqueduct bridge, vehicles entered the Gem
etery by the two gates nearest the bridge, and
thence proceeded by the road leading to the
mansion, passing around by the officers graves
down the main road, and parked near the
Arlington Springs. Persons remaining In their
carriages took positions In the woods on either
side OF the space allotted for the stands and
public, so that the grounds about the stands
were kept entirely clear.
The Preparations at Arlington.
The rain yesterday prevented the extensive
Preparations from being made in advance at
Arlington which were intended. A large force
OF workmen were on hand YESTERDAY morning
but could not get to work till afternoon. Tie
lumber and other material being on hand tbougl1
u was but the work Of a few hours to get things
near the entrance to the Cemetery. and
IN the rear of the Arlincton
NJ Mansion, and WAS large enough to accom-
the principal ceremonies took place. Near fhe
main stand, and i'm full view oft, strong plat
form capable Of holding 500 persons was erected
ior % the Grand Chorus and the Marine Band.
Both OF these stands were tastefully decorated.
with nags and evergreens, the accommodations
on the main stand, together with the seats pro-
yided In eligible places near by, being ample
for LOCO persons. Both OF the stands were
by canvass, looped up with aags, and
presented q very beautiful Appearance in con.
uast with the dark green foliage and other
sombre surroundings.
THE CEBEM0NIES AT ARLIyGrON.
The ceremonies at Arlington commenced at
one O'Clock, when q national salute of 2f guns
was fred by Dupont'sLi Battery +, stationed
near the cemetery. The Marine Band. stationed
on large stand erected for the music. near fhe
main stand, then performed q solemn diroe 4
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the occasion. The assemblage was then ca,Ied
TO order at the main stand, which was fiIIed win
visitors who were admitted tbereta
by tickets, and the space In front was filed win
persons for whom seats had been erected
Major Timothy Lnbey, department commander.
called the assembiage 10 order.
Prayer by Rev. DE. Newman.
Prayer was offered BY Rev. DIR. Newman,
chaplain Of the Senate, In which he returned
thanks to Almighty God for the heroic virtues
'f the dead, for the vicarious suferinRs In camp.
On the held, in hospital and In prison, which
1od accepted as the means Of salvation of the
:ountry. He then prayed for the widows andor-
hans Of deceased soldiers, and after invocation
or Divine blessings on the President and gov
'rnment Of the country; on the army and navy.
md upon the Grand Army OF the Republic. He
arnestly duplicated blessing on the whole
,ountry; that its rulers may be pure and patri- !
'tc; that the people may become Intelligent ana |
-irtuogs; and that I'm the future, as in the p~st
he God Of our fathers may still be our guide.
The grand chorus, consisting OF five hundred
ingers, then sang GA strong castle Il our
.ord,' the full Marine Band accompanying