The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1876-06-01
Decoration EkHy,

Last Tuesday, the day set apart for decor
ating the graves of our dead soldiers and sal
lors, was observed by one of the largest dis
plays ever made here on any similar occa-
sion. All the principal business places with
one or two exceptions, were closed, thus
giving there employees an opportunity to
join the ceremonies. As Phoenix Fire Com
pany had accepted the invitation of the Com
pany to take part in the parade, early in the
morning, committee, consisting of Miss
Sue Van Buskirk, Miss Alice SchooroYer,
Mrs. Capt Coombs and Mrs. Jas Sanford,
could be seen in the Engine House busily en-
gagged weaving large heap of evcrgreens
into beautif u wrcaths, festooning, &c, with
which to decorate the Engine and Hose Car
riagc for the parade. In few hours THEN
task was completed, the apparatus complete
ly covered with wreaths, festooning and bo-
quets tastefully arranged, presenting beau
tiful appearance. At half past l clock the
Stroudsburg Cornet Band, in their new and
elegant uniforms, proceeded to the Engine
House to escort the Fire Company to the as
sembly grounds which was Seminary Green.
The Hose Carriage, mounted by Mamie Bur
nett, Eta and Clara McIlhaney and May
Brown, was drawn by the members of the
Company, followed by the Steamer, drawn
by four splendid black horses belonging to
MIR. David Keller and Mr.. j. H. McCarty,
who kindly placed them at the disposal OF
the Fire Company, headed by the Stroudsburg
Cornet Band, then marched to the Green and
there awaited the arrival of the NJ. f. Sun
day School and citizens of East Stroudsburg.
In short time the East Stroudsburg del
egation headed by Beethoven Cornet Band
arrived, bringing with them an abundance of
wreaths and flowers and carrying banners
and flags bearing appropriate inscriptions.
Before taking up the line of march for the
Cemetery. District Attorney, d. S. Lee, de-
livered a stirring and patriotic address, after
which the procession, headed by Beethoven
Band, followed by the surviving soldiers and
sailors, East Stroudsburg Sunday School,
Cornet Band and Fire Company, moved tc
the Cemetery where an eloquent speech was
delivered by Rev. Mr.. Howell, of the East
Stroudsburg NJ. f. Church, prayer offered
by Mr.. Wilson Peirson, and dirge played
by each band, when ranks were broken and
the graves of the soldiers there prolusely
decorated with evergreens and flowers
From here the procession headed by the
Cronet Band visited the various buria
grounds, both bands discoursing excellent
music along the line of march After the
ceremonies were completed the East Strouds
burg delegation were escorted home by the
Cornet Band and Phoenix Fire Company, tho
Band enlivening the march with patriotic airs
Arriving at East Stroudsburg, Rev. Mr.
Howell in behalf of the citizens made nea
little speech thanking the band for the excel
lent music they furnished, and the Fire Com
pany for their courtesy, when the band anc
company returned to the Engine House anc
then dispersed, thus closing the ceremonies
of the day. This was by far the larges
demonstration of the kind ever had here
and we hope next year o,r sunday schools
will consent to take part and increase til,
franks IL point Of numbers and attraetiveness