Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-07-02
Memorial Day at Staunton.
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY.

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Memorial Day at Staunton was sue
cess. The decorations were elaborate
the military display grand, the crowd
immense, and the hospitality Staunto.
nian.
The CharlestOwn Brass Band must
have put in some demi-semi-quavers as
| it put on airs during their excursion to
| StauntOn last week, for its music has
been very highly complimented, and it
was accorded the second post of honor
in the procession. Prof. Turner, the
leader of the old s'sStonewall Band" and
Nestor of Band music in old Virginia,
was profuse in his commentators of
it's performances. The members of the
Band, by anybody. who does not know,
as we do, Staunton hospitality, would
be regarded as extravagant in their ex-
pressiOns of praise of the bounteousness
of the provision made for the enter
tainment of the military and musicians.
We are sure, as was once remarked by
Sheba's queen, "the half has not been
toId.U
From the Charlottesville Chronicle.]
Last Friday was observed in Staun-
ton as Memorial Day." and the pro-
ceedings on the occasion were most in
teresting. The streets were elaborately
and beautifully decorated with flags
and evergreens, and the military display
was very imposing. The oratiOn on the
occasion was delivered by our old friend,
Captain Henry L. Hoover, and the
service was most acceptably performed.
His address was in fine taste and ad-
mirably delivered Thousands of the
citizens of the city and county were
present to unite in honoring the memo.
ry of the braves who are buried in
Thornrose Cemetery.
From the Danville News.l
So pleased were our boys with Staun-
ton and its good people they were 10th
to leave, and several of them remarked
them wanted to stay there always.
From the Winchester Times.1
The decoration of the city was gen
eral, evergreen arches spanning the
streets being handsome feature of it,
An address was delivered by Captain
Henry l.. Hoover, of Staunton. The
Light Infantry were entertained at the
American Hotel, kept by our towns
man, Mr.. Cartmell. They met un-
bounded hospitality at every hand, and
arrived at home about midnight, tired
but happy party of excursionists as ever
left the city.
from the Winchester News.]
The w. L.. 1. had pleasant trip to
Staunton, to attend the memorial SER
vices last Friday. All the boys are ex-
travagant in their praise at the hospi-
ttailty at every hand, and arrived at
home about midnight, tired but happy
party OF excursionssts as ever left the
city.
[From the Shenandoah Herald.l
The hospitality Of the citizens of
Staunton was most cordially extended
to citizens and military. The visiting
bands were entertained in the most hos
pitable manner by the StoneWall Band.
from the Shenandoah valley.1
We had the pleasure of being present
on this occasion. We were well pleased,
and appreciated the kind treatment we
received at the hands of all whom we
met, whether in the private family or
the public throng.
[From the Rockingham Register.j
Friday last was day long to be re-
membered by our sister city of Staun-
ten. 1t was day sacred to the memory
of the Confederate dead, and was SOL
emnly observed as flower memorial
The outpouring of the peopleto witness
and participate in the ceremonies was
simply immense. Thousands visited
Staunton. The trains on all of the rail-
roads came filled to overfowing with
passengers.
There was no Elar nor no jar, nor no
accident to make the least unpleasant
ness to the days proceedings, and upon
all sides we hear of nothing but praise
of the whole affair.
From the Lynchburg News.]
Later in the evening the old Stone
wall Band discoursed sweet music to a
large assemblage ON Main street; con-
spicuous amongst them was the gallant
captain of the Blues, who being so in
fatuated with the sweet strains of that
grand old band, that he extended them
a cordial invitation to visit our city at
the approaching Fair, and be the guests
of his company, which was accepted
This is one of the finest bands in the
State, and will doubtless attract large
crowd. The military are also expected.
At night the city was handsomely illu-
minated with calcium lights, and fire
works were in abundance.
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