The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-05-31
The march was then taken up for Ever
green cemetery. which was reached at FIVE
o'clock.

The march was then taken up for Ever
green cemetery, which was reached at FIVE
o'clock.
EVERGREEN CEMETERY.
At this point there was large assemblage
Of people, gathered to witness the solemn
and interesting services incident to the |
occasion. In Evergreen cemetery are de- |
posted the remains of thirty-two soldiers. |
The exercises were strikipgly impressive. |
A hollow square having been formed
around the grave of christopher uathron
of twelfth Vermont regiment marked by
simple head stone, erected by Roberts
Post. Ritualistic services of the Grand
Army of the Republic were recited by Com
mander Samuel II. Kelly, Comrades Ed
win M. Edgerton and Daniel Chittenden,
Rev. J. X. Richardson offering prayer.
After music by the band, the exercises
were concluded with prayer by Clark L.
Long, chaplain Of the post.
Tho decoration committee then visited
and " covered over with beautiful flowers"
the last resting place of the following COM
rades:
Willard Campbell, William Thayer,
George Thayer, Gardner Brown, Edward
Coppns. Reuben Field, Christopher Ha-
thorn, Francis Litcbfeld, John Savoy,
James Keyes, ii. w. Lindsey, Lyman A.
Mcclure. Levi Pierce, w. II. Squires,
Ethan C. Bailey, George Ray, Lesnder
Hodgskics, James Hardy, Elisha Haskell,
John Broadwell, Horace Barney, James
Knowles, Daniel Danforth, Supply Minis,
w. II. Parmenter. S. G. Staley, Nathaniel
d. Lewis, Henry Downs-2S.
The grave of Vermont's honored
senator, Solomon Foot, whose patri-
otto services for the nation and
the soldier will ever lpger with grateful
recolections in the memory oftbe people, re-
ceived testimonial, by fitting decoration
Of flowers. A detachment of the Nick
wackett engine company also decorated
the grave of Capt. S. G. Staley.
The procession was one of the largest
that Rutland has witnessed on similar oc-
casion, extending nearly three-fourths of a
mile. The members of the post, the ca
diets of the Rutland military institute, the
military company, the Nckwackett and
Hook and Ladder companies, and the Hi
bernians with their neat and appropriate
regalia, made a very creditable appearance.
The line was kept in good order through
the admirable management Of Captain J.
II. Goulding, the chief marshal, and his
assistants
At the grave of Col. George T. Robert,
there were several beautiful special offer
ings-in addition to the tribute of the
post
Gen. Edward II. Ripley presented {
wreath of flowers for each soldiers grave
Commander Kelley and the officers ant
members of the post have reason to con
graduate themselves upon their success il
honoriDg the graves of their dead com
rades. All in all, Rutland has rarely wit
messed more imposing display, a NOR
chaste or eloquent Grafton, and impressiv
services, than those of memorial day il
the centennial year Of the Republic.
sERENADEs-gvENING.
, The drum corps of the Rutland Militar
: Institute visited THE GLOBE office, tn
: Herald office, the officers of the post, Col
Veazey and Gov. Page, giving most CT
celleut serenades, which were we'll recelv
ed, and gave the young gentlemen grea
; satisfaction.
, The Sherman band delighted our cit
e zens with an open air concert, the must
being charming addition to the pleasure
p of the beautiful moonlight evening, dil
coursing sweetest music. After which the
visited The GLOBE office, also the Herah
! the Paige and Bardwell houses; they the
/ proceeded to serenade several of our prom
il nent citizens.
L The band departed for home on the nigl
!, train, expressing much satisfaction wit
s their visit here, and feeling assured they wi
!, be always most cordially received in Ru
e land
At Brandon.
Is The day was observed at Brandon with
}, great deal of interest. A large number
people attended. The town hall, whe
a 'no 'No'oos "''o N'N'
II trimmed with nags, eVergreens ana now
n by the ladies of Brandon in the morris
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e. Kelley leader escot'eu inc president Oh u
day, orator and invited guests to the tow
ID hall. where the following programme W
Of carried out:
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