Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-11

pose in the Soldiers Cemetery near this place
was paid by the ladies and gentleman of this city
and county. The procession was formed on
Main street at half past 10 o clock, and marched
to the Cemetery in the following order
1st The band of the D., D. & B. Institution
discoursing good music under the direction of
their skillful teacher-Prof. A. j. Turner.
2nd The Fire Company Of the d. d. & b
Institution in their uniform.
3rd. Members of Charity Council of the F. of
T. with their banner, regalias and insignia of of
fee.
4th. Members of Staunton Council of the F.
of T., with their banner, regalias, &c.
9Th. Members of U MON Hall Council of the
F. of T. on horseback with regalias, insignia of
Office, and garlands of flowers and evergreens
| across their shoulders.
9th. Members of Middle River Council of the
F. of T., also on horseback and likewise with
regalias, insignia of Office and garlands of flow
ers across their shoulders.
18th. Citizens of city and county on foot.
The Friends of Temperance added very much
both to the numbers and appearance of the pro-
cession. The members of o niOn Hall and Middle
| River Councils who turned out so we'll on horse
| back deserve praise, and set an example which
| we would be pleased to see followed in future by
| all the Councils in the county.
| On arriving at the Cemetery, the floral votive
offerings of affection and love were placed upon
| the graves of the soldiers buried there who Of
| fered their lives as sacrifices upon the altar of
| patriotism. They fought, bled and died for us,
and they should be held in grateful remem-
branc e.
1t is matter of great regret that, so far, so
little has been done towards putting the Soldiers
Cemetery in proper condition. 1t is, we are sor-
~ to say. discredit to the city and county
The Memorial Association has determined, as
we think wisely, not to spend any of the funds
on hand until a sufficient sum shall be obtained
to put the Cemetery in good condition. 1t has
now about ST., 100, and at least So 500 needed.
1t is the purpose OF the Association to get the la
dies to hold Fair in September-the proceeds
OF which to be appropriated to this sacred pur-
pose. A considerable sum can be obtained in
this way, if the Fair be gotten up on scale OF
sufficient magnitude. We hope that the ladies
In every part of the county will unite in this
laudable project with zest, and make the Fair a
success worthy of its sacred object.
After the flowers, wreaths and garlands had
been placed upon the graves, Capt. JAS Bum
gardner, Jr., in the absence of Col. JAS. III. Skim
ner-the President of the Augusta Memorial
Association" who was too unwell to be present
delivered brief address setting forth the OBJ
ject of the Association, the condition of its nan
ces. the mode by which it was hoped its funds
would be increased, and the manner in which
they would be expended.
He remarked that it was matter of deep re-
greet that Col Skinner, the President of the AS
ISOLATION, was prevented by illness from partici
pating in the services of the day, and rendering
his able assistance upon the occasion, and spe-
cially in performing the duty that the speaker
on the spur of the moment, had undertaken In
his absence
That it must excite painful emotions in the
breasts of all present, to observe to-day that the
graves of our fallen and heroic dead, of our COM
rades in arms, of our friends, our brothers, hus-
bands and sons of our native and distant States,
who died in battle on our fields in defence OF
our homes, were still in the same condition of
nual day of decoration.
That while the Association, since its organlza-
ton, had done nothing in the way of actual i'm
proyement of the graves, that its members had
been far from idle.
That the Association had determined from the
outset to waste no resources in temporary. 1mper-
feet and partial Improvements !; that they would
not expend their resources in insufficient sums,
as they were collected, in labors, the effect OF
which would be destroyed by time, long before
a sufficient aggregate amount could be realized
but had determined to accumulate a sum sum-
cient to do the work in hand-to do it thorough
w. permanently and well-and then, with the
means in hand, to secure its effectual perma-
nance
That they had steadily adhered to this plan,
and had labored steadily and earnestly IN It's
prosecution and would continue in unceaslng ell
forts until their purpose was accomplished
That it was estimated that the sum CT twenty
five hundred dollars would suffice for the pur-
nose. and that sum the Association intended
to raise before commencing actual work IN The
Cemetery.
That of that sum they had already accumula-
ted over eleven hundred dollars, leaving about
fourteen hundred dollars still to be acquired.
That the Association had projected and were
preparing for grand Fair, to be held in Staun-
ton during the latter part of September next, IN
which scheme they invited the cooperation and
assistance of all.
That Mrs. NJ G. Hartman had on hand large
quantity of material for the Fair, which she
would supply to all who were willing to lend
helping hand
That it was hoped that each lady present, and
each and every lady in town and county, would
contribute something of the labor OF her HANDS
"a labor of love-in aid of this effort.
That if the Association in this enterprise re-
ceived the assistance and met the co-oper&Sltn
thew anticipated, and which they had reasonable
grounds to expect, the results of the Fair WOULD
,lafin IF hn fund
nearly approaching the sum required, and this
deficiency, the Association would find means to
| supply.
That if then, all who feel sufficient interest
in the purposes and success Of the Association to
| contribute to this enterprise and who have the
| ability to contribute, will render, in this way,
he help that it is believed all will cheerfuliy
II der when the way is indicated, it is CONT
rem, expected that when we assemble here ON
IDENTITY Memorial day. the work to be done Wiii
the next been accomplished or in progress,
either hav, ion guaranteed by sum in hand
with compiler 20 the purpose; and that this hal
fully adequate spot will be resting place.
lowed and sacred cd heroic dead who here re-
worthy of the below, N>1tiful and lasting monu-
pose, and green, be- W of the fallen of the
ment of how the memo w their surviving CO.
Lost Cause was cherished
%l.hat the usua
The speaker then announce ,s.a as the mo
ool1oo+ion would be taken at the { ~