The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-05-31

George T. Roberts, James Foster, Isaac
Race, Samuel Stocker, @. p. Rising,
Henry Dorance, George Elliott, Edward
Hinckley, Henry A. Smith, L. 8. Kellogg,
John Derrigo, Isaac Kelley, Samuel 2.
Bailey, John Hance, Charles @. Backus,
Charles Q. Root, John Austin, Henry
T. Barker-18.
CATHOLIC CEMETERY.
Thomas Harvey, Henry Bailey, John
Edward McGinniss, George GUILTY, Martin
McManus, Timothy Shenehan, Thomas
Haley, John Riley, James Burns, Timothy
Sulivan.-10.
ArriAed at Evergreen cemetery the i'm
pressive ritual of the Grand Army was re-
cited over the grave of Comrade Christie
pher Hathorn, by Commander s. Ii. Kelly,
Chaplain J. X. Richardson, and Comrades
E. M. Edgerton and d. E. Chittenden, after
which the graves of the following soldiers
were decorated
Willard Campbell, William Slayer,
George Slayer, Gardner Brown, Edward
Coppins, Reuben Field, Christopher Hath
James Keyes, II. w. Lindsey, Lyman A.
Mcclure, Levi Pierce, w. II. Spires,
Ethan A. Bailey, George Ray, Leander
Hodgkins, James Hardy, Elisha Haskell,
John Broadwell, Horace Barney, James
Knowles, Daniel Danforth, Supply Minis,
W. II. Parmeter, 8. G. Staley, Nathaniel
B. Lewis Charles Staples-2S.
An unusually bountful supply of how-
ers had been contributed, amoLg them be-
ing many choice varieties. Among the
gifts of flowers was large number of bou-
quets from Mrs. j. B. Harris, the card &C
companying them stating that it was the
request Of Mrs George Mather that her
wedding flowers should go to decorate the
soldiers graves. There were also many
special offerings and the floral carriage pre-
scented beautiful appearance. The floral
committee and the ladies having the ar
rangement of them in charge deterve much
credit for the good taste displayed. Among
the offerings was one from Mrs. VIM. Y.
Ripley to be placed on Sabbath day rock to
the memory of the unknown dead. This
offering has not been omitted since the
first observance of the day.
One incident of the day was especially
touching. The Rutland light guard has
lost in the last year two members, Charles
II. Staples and Charles F. White, both
soldiers. The company had provided
handsome special offerings for each grave.
They marched to the graves and stood with
uncovered heads while Captain Kinsman
lead the widow to the center Of the circle
and with few fitting words laid their
tokens of remembrance on the last resting
place of their comrade.
After the exercises at the cemetery were
concluded the procession returned to the
town hall and disbanded.
The music of the Sherman band through
GU the day was excellent and added great
ly to the enjoyment of the exercises. The
band consists OF sixteen pieces, under the
direction of Geo. fisherman. They are old
favorit 8 in Ru l. nj where their welcome
notes had often been heard and where we
hope TO have the pleasure of often listen
ing to them her after. Every visit adds
their reputa ion with Rutland people.
The volunteer hose companies were all
out with early full ranks and pre- ,el ted q
fine appea ance. The Crsmtons had twen-
ty-four out of TWEEN y-fve men and ap-
peared in their new uniforms for the first
time, and prestn med an att active appear
ance. The Bakers had twenty-one men
out Of tweniy-taree, while the Sheldons
and Kingsleys showed quite full ranks.
Altogether the celebration in Rutland
was successful and one of which Roberts
Post and those having it in charge may
feel proud.
Wallingford.
The observance of Memorial day at Wal.
lingford was among the most interesting
events of the year in that pleasant village,
which had put on its summer apparel in
richest hue, as II to join in the sacred re-
memberance of the heroic dead. The cere
monies were carried out under the direc.
ton of Fletcher Post of the Grand Army
of the Republic, Capt. f. II. Hoadley, pos
commander.
At o'clock the procession was formed
at the town hall under the charge of Har
Ian Strong, the efficient Marshal of thu
day, and proceeded TO the beautiful GENE
tey on Main street, escorted by the Mid
dlebury brass band, where the exercise
took place.
The comrades of the post, escorted b,
the band, went to the various soldiers
graves which were marked by small flag
The ritual service Of the Grand Army O
the Republic was read by Prof. Edward J
Hyde, the president of the day.
The following is list of the soldiers
graves decorated.
J Michael Mcmahon, - Mcmahon, Johl
8. Cook, Charles p. Tufts, William Foster
} Loyal Allen, Alex X. Young, Daniel G
: Hill. Jeffrey b. Hart, Henry Culver Chas
} NJ. Edgerton.
On arriving at the speakers stand Rev
Mr.. Huntress of the Congregational church
briefly and pleasantly addressed the com
rades of the Grand Army.
The president then called the assembl,
, to order, and after the rendering of hymn
by the choir, Miss Ballou at the organ, Rev
Charles e. Hewes, who was chaplain O
the 18th regiment of the New York stat
volunteers, proceeded to the delivery of a
q earnest addr IS upon the soldiers services i
e the war, and the general c)nGition of tn
!. country at the present hour and its pros