The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-05-31
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MATTERS IN MAINE.
Memorial Day at waterviIIe.

WATERvILLE, May 30.-The ceremony of
decorating the soldiers graves was performed
this afternoon by number of little girls under
the direction of Col. Bangs The Roll of
Honor, numbering seventy-four, was read by
E. R. Drummond, ESQ.,, and an address deliver
ed by Prof Edward w. Hall, of Colby Univer-
sity, and singing by the College choir.
Services mt Lewiston.
LEWISTON, May 3O.-Impressive decoration
services have been held this afternoon by the
Knox and Folsom Rosts G. A. R. of this city
and Auburn. The City Governments and pub
lie schools participated The procession was
escorted by the Auburn Light Infantry. Gen.
Selden Conner, of Augusta, delivered the ora
ton. The attendance was large.
Services at Augusta.
AUGUSTA May 30.-Decoration services were
performed here in quite an enthusiastic manner
A procession was formed under the escort of
the Capitol Guards, headed by band of music,
and composed of delegations from various or
CARNATIONS in and about the city and citizens
and children. The graves of those who gave
their lives in our defence were beautifully deco
rated with appropriate ceremonies An inter-
esting address was delivered by Col j. M.
Haynes of this city, and remarks by several
citizens.
Change of Place.
The next session of the Grand Division of
Sons of Temperance will be held in Augusta
June 4th, instead of Dover as reported.
The Day mt RoekIand.
RoCKLAND, May 3O--Memorial day was OBJ
served here with appropriate ceremonies A
M xuaSf for OF 1o,o LII
Thomaston Band, consisting of the veteran as
ISOLATION with carriages containing disabled
veterans and a choir of fifty young ladies from
the Sunday Schools, and with Defiance and
Dirigo Engine Companies as escort, which pro-
ceeded to the Jameson's Point and Achorn
Cemeteries and paid the customary floral tribute
to our fallen heroes. At the Achorn Cemetery
memorial wreaths were deposited at the base of
Gen. Berry's monument in honor of Rockland
soldiers who fell on the field of battle or were
buried elsewhere. Addresses were made by
Gems. j. P. Cilley and David Tillson and r. l..
Fogg, Esq f
Exercises at Bangor.
BANGOR May 3O.-Memorial day was OBJ
served here to-day under the direction of Post
No. II G.. A. r., the Jameson Guards, Can't.
White, and the Bangor Cadets, Capt. Hathorn,
with the Bangor Cornet Band, acting as escort.
In the forenoon the Post with escort, proceed
cd to Brewer where appropriate services were
held, an address being delivered by Capt Otis
Gilmore, of Brewer. In the afternoon a pro-
cession was formed, consisting of the companies
named as escort, Post No. 10 G. A. R.. the
members of the City Government and invited
guests, and proceeded to Mt. Hope via the E. &
N. A. Railroad, where an address was delivered
by Rev. F. I. Hazlewood, of this city. The
day was very fine and large attendance was
on the ground.
AT Kenduskeag services were held this after
noon under the direction of Post No 10 G. A. r.
Eastern Normal school.
The fifth annual examination of the Eastern
Normal School at Castine took place to-day in
presence of Gov. Perham, several members of
his Council, State Superintendent johnson, and
others. The graduating class numbered sixteen
and acquitted themselves finely. The school is
making good progress under the efficient man
agement of the Principal, Prof. G. 7. Fletcher
Services mt Skowhegan.
SKowHEGAN, May 30.-The services of decor
ating the soldiers graves in this town was OBJ
served to-day with more than the usual inter
est. Coburn Hall was filled to hear the Grafton
of G. w. Bicknell, of Portland, and interesting
exercises took place at the cemeteries. There
was quite general suspension of business