The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-01
THE RUTLAND DAILY GLOBE MONDAY MORNING. JUNE l.

was densely packed with people, who had
come out TO do honor to the gallant dead
The exercises at the hall were in accord
ance with the following
PROGRAMME.
t. Music by Brattlcboro COrnet Band.
Star Spangled Banner.
2. Song-Blessed be the graves where our
BY a chorus of twelve male voices, c. r.
SchuSter, leader.
3. Grafton by Col. W, @. Veazey of Rutland
The address by the Colonel was listened to
with pleasure and delight by the large au-
dlence that were present. He must have drawn
In from the inspiration of the day, for In clear,
full voice he told the audience that, "the warm
rays OF another spring san have brought HOW
crs to life OF beauty and fragrance, and again
are we reminded of the nobility of the lives and
the honor of those who lost II IN the duties OF Il
citizen, and which caused grief and the bitter
est sorrow to a nation. But their achievements
were perpetual in tn custom now so generally
adopted, and the great God of nature would
aid us in carrying 1t forward. The Colonel dur
ing the address was frequently applauded, and
we are sure that he VIII always be welcomed
when he may see tit to visit BrattleborO again.
At tue close of the Grafton u procession was
formed on Malu street, Ia front OF the Town
Hail, under the direction Of Maj. Il. Il. Jcnnc In
the following
ORDER OF PROCESSION.
/. Marshall, Mai. B.R. Jennc.
2. Geo. NJ. Taylor, H. shields, and c. l.. PlpeS,
Assistant Marshals,
3. BrattebOrO Cornet Band, g pieces, Geo.
w. Clark. leader.
4. Beausant Commnndcry, who have done
duty years. X. r. - men, "; II. Ninton
Commandcr In charge of Nc. sawyer.
8. co. i, lst, Reg't Vermont National Guard,
30 men, capt. f. H. Holding, commanding
9. Orator Gle gyInen and choir.
:. Sedgewick Post q. a. r., Al men, b. cannon
commanding.
S. old soldiers and sailors.
.. Boys I'm unlrOrm conveying the flowers and
boquets that were to be used IN decorate
ing the graves.
10. st. Michael Temperance and Benevolent
Society, So men, Luke Ferrlter, command
II. Wantastlquet Lodge I. o. o. f., % men,
Mason Lamb, n. g., Commanding.
IL. Oasis Encampnent ]. O.. O. f., i2 men, G.
r. Briggs Commander. Where all did SO
well 1t may seem partial to mention any.
THIS part Of the procession was the most
admired and presented the finest aspear-
ance of any organization in the line. they
appeared in their new UNIFORM OF dark
parts and black gloves, aud by the splen-
did marching ana fine appearance, were
the object OF much attraction.
IL. citizens on foot ana in carriages.
The route of march was down Main streeb TO
South Main. up South Main street to the CcmC-
terry and after the different organizations were
assigned to their proper positions the cercno-
ny Of decorating the graves was carried out as
follows:
/ Singing of the following hymn. written by
Rev Mghill especially for the occasion,
the music for the same being composed by
Mr. ShuSter:
Under the skies Of May
Keep we this penSlvc day
with hearts that forget not
Mourn we our dead.
Mourn we the tried and brave
Who died their land to save
Flowers we gently StrcW
Above their head.
over Is toll and pain
Gone is the battle-staln,
Ended the weary march -
All, all are past.
Guard we this sacred ground,
Mark we each halIowed mound,
Wei they have won Tor Us
Triumph at last
2-Serylces by the officers Of Post SedgWck
s-Dlrge by the Brattlcboro cornet Band.
4--Prayer by Rev. NJ. II. Harris.
5-Placng of the flowers upon the graves OF
the soldiers. with the ceremonies as pre-
scribed by thc'general regulations OF the
GA. X.
G-Slnging-"lloW sleep the brave VINO SlhR
-Keller's American Hymn.
7-Decoration Of the soldiers graves in the
Catholic cemetery by st. Michacl's TEN.
perance society, escorted by the band and
Il detachment of Post Sedgwlck.
At the close OF the exercise the ranks were rc-
formed and keeping step to the line music OF
the Brattleboro band proceeded back to the
village, where, after arriving IN front of the
town hall, the different organizations were dis
missed to their respective armories ana paess
OF meeting.
The streets during the time that the pro
ccssion was marching to the cemetery
were filled with people who also occupied
every available balcony and window. Al
thought it is estimated that at least 5000
people were in the village, have not heard
neither have seen one instance Of intoXi.
cation, nor has there been any reported.
The citizens Of the town, and the visitors
have endcavored to make the day what il
was first designed to be, and have succeed.
ed, by having exercises and procession
that will not be eXcelled if equalled by any
town in Vermont. Too much credit car
not be given to the organizations that ap
peared and participated in the exercises OF
the day and not only are Post Sedgwick
indebted to them but also to the ladies who
furnished the many beautiful boquets and
helped to arrange those that were not nr.
ranged before sent in.
Decorations of buildings, etc, have beer
numerous and in fine taste. Prominent
among the places decorated was the Brat
teboro House the front of which was
trimmed with evergreen and the nationa
colors. The Revere House had tie Nag
festooned over its principal entrance. The
Brooks House displayed its flag at half
mast, also had large one festooned on it,
spacious and roomy balcony. Major b. Il
jennie had the front OF his Office decorated
with national flag. II. c. Wizards drug
store prcsenteda fine appearance as die
Col, Haskins residence, also the office o
the HousehoH, the clothing store of Mr.
Taylor and many others whom we canno
mention.
Before closing this report allow me Il
return thanks to Fred. w. Chlds, Majo
b. h. Jenne, Col lIaskins, Capt. X. w
Clarke, f. w. Flint, Mr. Wilcox of tn
Record, T. X. James, and many other
whose names cannot mention, for man.
courtesies extended to your reporter during
the day, and also to Charles Lawrence am
Henry Campbell of the Brooks House, 70
the many attentions shown me by them.
AZ Grafton.
Decoration day was observed at Grafton
Windham county, with usual and fittin
ceremonies, which were participated in b.
| the returned soldiers and citizens Of tn
L tauu ,..iih u mnnnral mud LnnIlN inlnrns