The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-06-11


DECORATION DAY AT srorsTowS--In
accordance with the programme previous
Is adopted to decorate the soldiers graves,
the procession was promptly formed on the
diamond, at 8 o'clock p m, in the follow
ing order
LIST. Soldiers, commanded by Captain
Adam Grim, assisted by Lieutenant Chas.
ii. Ferner, and Orderly Sergeant G. w.
Pugh.
Cd. Committee of young ledies and
gentlemen, with wreaths and bouquets,
including the choir, under the efficient
direction Of Prof. VIM. Brubaker.
81. Children Of the different Sunday
schools-the girls in front bearing flowers
-Superinjended by Mcssrs. j. Ii Snyder
and +. Swank.
4ih. Citizens.
AT $50 the procession marched TO the
Odd Fellows Cemetery, proceeded by
Chief Marshal J. Ii. uite: martial music
under control OF j. III. Custer: colors car
ried by WIN. Wilson.
Soaps Is a veteran who always loved
the old Tag. and carried it upon this occa-
sion with a steadiness and soidierly pride
that tended TO inspire each heart afresh
with devotion to the emblem OF our Ma
lion. On arrival at the cemetery, the
Marshal introduced and showed the object
of the exercises in a short but neat address,
followed by a beautiful and impressive
prayer by Rev. j. S. Wagner.
The choir then sang the National air
America, " after which an Grafton wss
delivered by Rev. J. F. Sirayer, which
was remarkably appropriate, and contain
cd many fine sentences and comparisons of
nations. ancient and modern. with reasons
why these memorial ceremonies should be
kept alive.
After again singing. the graves were de-
corated. the name, company, and history
OF each soldier being given, The process
sion tben moved TO the grave yard west OF
town, where the ceremonies were opened
by a very solemn and BETTING prayer BY
Rev. J.. j. WEIGH, followed by singing by
the choir; and, after decorating The graves
here. the procession moved to the grave
yard east OF town. where the ceremonies
were opened with prayer by Rev. Strayer,
followed by singing. At this point the
Rev. J. b. Shoup arrived. aud Was called
upon Tor an address, which he promptly
delivered, in an Off hand but mastery
manner. Having been There himself
Ac hLo tuC ufSto4g Vi thC So.uAta anu,
while he, like the other ministers and
speakers, advocate peace in eloquent terms;
believed also in honoring the fallen heroes,
who fought to ecure peace and the unity
of the nation. The graves al this place
being then decorated. Rev. j. J. WEIGH,
at the request OF the Marshal. thanked, in
his usual pleasant manner, The different
persons who took an interest in the pro-
ceedings. The exercises were her con
cluded by singing the doxelogy and a ben
ediciion by Rev. Shoup.
Much honor is due the committee ap-
pointed to prepare the wreaths. etc, and
especially the intelligent and patriotic
young ladies', who deserve more praise
than we have the ability, or the room 10
besiow. for the taste and efficiency dis
played in their work.
Sixteen graves were decorated. including
OF the Rebellion, the Mexican
War, the Blackhawk Wa. and the Revo-
lutionary War, embracing that of Daniel
Stoy, a Revolutionary soldier, and founder
this town.
There was no attempt 10 make any use
less parade, or empty show; but the car
nest and efficient manner in which each
division of the procession did their part,
and the well chosen language, as well as
music used, through the entire ceremony,
as beautiful a. il was appropriate.
NJ. V. SoRBER,
Moan BOWMAN,
AUG. HEFFLET,
Committee.