Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-06-02
THE MEMORY OF TIE PATRIOTS GONE.
Memorial Day in Burlington.

| A GENERAL HoLIDAY.-INPREssIvEk EXERCISES.
ADDRESSES BY GOV. DlLLINGHAN AND
COLONEL PR0CTOR.-A LONG PROCESSION
A SUCCESSFUL CELEBR ArloN.
The observance of Memorial Day in this
city, as in many others, increases in Inter-
est and importance as the war recedes into
the past. 1t was certainly fitting that this
year it should be celebrated with especial
| emphasis. Such celebration was secured
by the care of those who took the matter
into their especial charge; and their efforts |
were seconded by the cordial assistance OF
the city authorities and many citizens. and |
by the spontaneous interest and attention
of the community. Many persons devoted
| the entire day to the celebration. In the |
latter halt Of the day. the stores and places
of business were closed; the schools had |
holiday and the whole community turned out
TO see the procession. to gather at the Gene
teries and to hear the addresses. The fneness
of the weather added greatly to the pleas
| ure and success Of the occasion. The day
was perfect one. The air was cool and IN
MIGRATING. the sky of the bluest, the sun
shine of the brightest, yet not oppressive,
the landscape everywhere fresh and lovely
as possible. In the city the national colors
waved everywhere. and the red, white and
blue seemed to take new glory from the
brightness of the sun and sky
The Hall of tho Grand Army was OF
course open at an early hour. Soon after
breakfast the contributions OF flowers began
to come in and number Of young ladies
| gathered at the Hall to lend their assist
ance to weave them into wreaths, cross
es and bouquets. The supply of flowers
was not what it W ould have been in more
favorable season ; but q fair quantity was
provided, and many Of the floral offerings
were of rare beauty.
Between ten and eleven the Committees
detailed by the Grand Army ~ decorate the
graves at Lake View, the Eldredge Gene
terry and St. Joseph's, left to perform their
duty. At eleven, the long pleasure-wagon
Adirondack. drawn by four horses. deck
ed with flags, drew up in front of the |
Hall to receive the larger detail, which |
proceeded to hold the Memorial ser |
vice at Green Mount Cemetery They |
bore the national cOlors. and an ample sup |
ply Of flowers for the thirty graves OF sold |
iers buried in Green Mount. A few specta-
tors had gathered at the cemetery. but there |
was no crowd. The solemn Memorial ser
vice of the Grand Army was held, Comrade |
T. 5. Peck taking the part OF the Post Com
marder, Comrades WarreA Gibbs and Eben
Taplin, those of the senior and junior vice
commanders, and Comrade W Ii. Root that
Of Chaplain. The scene, to one who stood
apart and took in all its features, was an
impressive one-the green and tasteful
grounds of the cemetery the tall column
and statue of Ethan Allen, recalling the
ancient associations of the spot; the wind
ing river below, and the blue range OF the
Green Mountains walling in the horizon,
with Mansfield and Camel's Hump rising in
calm dignity against the eastern sky,-al
encirciing the band Of veterans, some with
empty sleeves, laden with flowers, and
standing with barred heads and reyerent
mien, as the words Of the solemn service
broke the stiffness
We are not here to glory in victories Of the past
nor stir up hot blood BY recital OF our comrades
yalor. We have buried the aniinOsltes ana hates
Ell rendered by the War, and we desire rather 10
forget all the good In the past, while we renew
our purpose to maintain the government saved by
the devotion u our comrades. sleeping IN this
hall0wed ground. As We scatter earth's
ARREST emblems. LIES fitting symbol, upon their
graves and hedew them with tears. the world shall
Know that the humbest % our slain comrades has
! crown oi remembrance bri .hter than the diadtms
q kIuss. Hear u, God, when Ia the
presence Of these patriot graves we cry 10 Ilee,
that the brave men We mourn msy not have died Il
vain MAY their blood lmpart new llic 10 the Ma
ton Save cur beloved country thrcugh out sll the
ages Of Time and grant that Il may he ever exalted
before Thee n shteousness. May Wisdom
from on hgh shine into the hearts q our rulers,
and direct their actions that the voice o. the peo-
pie may honor them, as i ,honors the lowy beds
o. the Country e.onders. and rom THIS silent
city q the Dead may We carry L. our homes the
resolve ~ be true 10 the charges let upon TIE N-
tons EratItude-t0 care ior him who has borne the
battle and the widow and orphan @! him who have
fallen
The singing was excellent and included
America and Mr.. Gibbs Memorial hymn
our Father. take our favored land.
And Keep il in Thy holy hand
From southern gull % Northern cras,
tive al home beneath the dag.
The comrades felt the influence of the
place and time. and performed their parts
with excellent taste and genuine feeling
aud though no throng was present, there
was no more appropriate or impressive scr
vice, during the day, than this. ,
The AFTERNOON EXERCISES. /
Shortly before two O'Clock the procession
was formed by Chief Marshal T. S Peck '
and his aids, William Smith. Charles + =
spaulding and Loomis j. Smith. on the
west side of City Park, the right resting I
on Main street. The following was the
ORDER or MARCH. /
Queen City Band, preceded by detachment OF the :
City Police, commanded BY the CHEZ, v
i. \. Drew. Il
Escort u Green Mountain Boys" Gen W. ". 4
Henry Commanding. Il
oaicers and Members .; sannard Post No. ?, Grand G
Army Of the Republic, and veterans Of the e.
late war, followed by disabled soldiers 81
and soldiers Of 1872 IN carriages, COIN fl
manded BY Alex. Il. Watson. al
Post Commander. u
,hapa'n and Speakers for the occasion In car lu
riages. M
favor and Board OF Aldermen OF the City Of Bur IN
lington. IN carriages. II
resident and Faculty OF the L. V. NJ. and 5. A c. re
and Representatives Of the Press in carriages. e
Burlington Harmonic Society IA
The 81. Mays Cornet Band OF
ire Department Of Burlington. and Fire Compa- Nc
mes IN order Of seniority, under Gen. Geo. 10
Z. Foster, Chief Engineer, and wi
his assistants, as follows
Boxer glne Company No. 3.
Hook and Ladder Company No. L. AZ
kthan Allen Engine Company No. Il.
Young Ethan Hose Company. ~
Volunteer Hose Company No L. no
Young Volunteer Hose Company. -
Star Hose Company No. >. RI
Barnes Hose Company No :. A
Walter n. Greene Independent Hose Company. %
L. NJ. sutton Hose Company. .e
Howard Hose Company No. .. "a ~.
st. Joseph Society. -
Citizens IN Carriages. ~,
The column presented very beautiful ap- tai
sarance and formed. indeed. the finest We
rect parade that our city has witnessed w w
nee the dedication of the Ethan Allen col
onument, three years ago. The fremen, KIN
tired in uniform and carrying their flags w., Se
Id banners. turned out in large numbers to
ID formed body of young men of whom i
@ city may well be proud. We have never un,
ard the St. Mays and Queen City Bands tho
ay better. and the Green Mountain Boys def
ide highly creGitsble appearance. The s sg'i
Joseph's Society, some thirty strong. 7
tn their regalia and banners, formed a OH mi
choking organization. m IN
The line of march was up Main to Church spin
College streets, through College street iron iron
Winooski avenue, through Winooski "
enue to North street. down North street our
Locust Street Cemetery. The streets m ,reg
re almost literally lined with people the
,rly the whole distance, and the Gags and the
nners, with which many of the buildings ,a ~
NO tho line of march Were decorated an
ofa
titled to the renewed popular interest in eau
day. Especially noticeable for the pro- dem dem
ion or elaborateness of their decorations opm