Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-05-29
DECORATION DAY.

Flowers Strswn Over the Graves OF the Dead
misunderstanding Ceremonies.
Decoration day opened gloriously. The
weather was delightfully."- balmy, COO
zeyphr tempering the atmosphere which
for some days previous had been uncom-
fortably hot.
The forenoon passed quietly, and there
was little seen upon the streets to Indicate
the approaching ceremonies, except that
men and maiders might now and
tren be seen hurrying towards
Grant hall with bouquets, wreaths,
crosses, and other floral tributes with
which to deck the graves of the fallen
heroes. Flags in various parts of the city
were to be seen floating at half-mast, and
the banks and public Offices were closed.
Bands of music promcnaded the streets
playing military airs, and firemen in gay
equipments hurried hither and thither
getting ready for the parade.
At noon the postofice and most Of the
stores were closed, and soon after o'clock
the associations intending to participate in
the ceremonies of decoration began to as
scmble in Centre square.
Flag Presentation.
The Shiffler steam fire company, 4S men
strong, marslaled by Reid Fisher, assisted
by Chas. FIanciscus and George Wall, and
having The Mannheim band at the head of
the column. were the first to put in an ap-
pearance on the square. They were
dressed in their beautiful new uniforms.
consisting cf fine red flannel shirt,
trimmed with blue braid. dark pantaloons,
black belt and regulation hat. On the
breast of the shirt is u monogram contain
ing the letter "S," in FURNISHED gold,,
united with the figure "7" in silver. The
design is very pretty and was much ad-
mired. The fire hat is of the usual pat
tern, cardinal color, the shield in front
being nickel plated, and having the legend
in gilt letters "Shifiler s. Fire Co." On
the back of the brim of the hat are the
figures "1S52," the year in which the
company was organized.
Forming ON the south side of the monu-
ment the company in two ranks fronted
north, and were addressed by Maj. A. {.
Reinoehl, who, OH behalf of the citizens,
presented the company with a beautiful
silk American flag with yellow fringe.
Mai Reinoehl's address contained many
patriotic sentiments eloQuently expressed.
The flag was received on the part of
the company by J. n. Goodman in
a very felicitous address, thanking the citi-
zens. for the beautiful emblem, and promis-
ing if ever occasion required to do so, to
fall in its defense as had done tho brave
men whose memory it is proper to-day to
honor.
The Shif1ier boys then moved up to Duke
street, and took their place in the line OF
parade which was formed under the dircc
tion Of Commander McEiroy, of Post 81,
&. 4. r.. assisted by Major Fasnacht as
aid, and moved off in the following order
Commander McElroy and Maj. Fasnacht.
Two hcarscs laden with flowers with winch
to decorate the graves.
Citiz rs Band of Lancaster.
Post 81. G. A. r.. 81 men IN fatigue dress.
Col. Ii. \. IambriSht, in cab.
Three coaches containing disabled soldiers.
Seven members of the Monumental Asso-
citation.
Eden Cornet Band.
brotherhood of the Union. 40 men,
equipped.
sun Fire Company. 20 men. equipped.
Amcl lean Fire Company, 16n 9 1, eluippe Z
Mannheim BRASS Band.
Shiiler Fire Company, IS men in their
equipments. carrying their silver
horns, decked with bouquets,
and bearing in line their
splendid new flag.
Drum Corps.
Wnrkinmmen beneficial association
(colored) 2f men.
The Column moved over tho route pre-
vi"us y agreed upon, visiting in turn several
cemeteries and decorating with flowers each
soinicrs' grave-al of them having been
previously marked by small American
flag.
Fol'owin- is the programme for tt
evening Post "a will parade to the Penn
sylvania railroad depot to nee. the 7:3O +.
IN. train and act rs escort to Orator W. ii.
Lambert to the court house, where the
following programme will be observed
Music By NJ. +, church choir.
Prayer by Eev. Y. l.. Houpt.
Musi 10y choir.
grafton by ". II. Lambert, of Post ,, G. a.
T.. Philadelphia
Music by choir.
BencQ iciiOn.
Post S4 will also attend divine services
at Grace Lutheran church, when 4 sermon
suited to the occasion will he preached b.
the pastor tomorrow evening.
The principal ceremonies, including the
decoration ritual of the G.. A. r., were
performed over the grave of DIR. A. F.
Herr. late of the 9th Pa. Cavalry, in pres
ence Of great throng people gathered
there to witness them.
All the cemeteries were crowded with
visitors, a majority Of whom were ladies,
and many of whom bore with them bcauti-
full bouquets to decorate the graves not of
the soldiers only, but Of other loved ones.
TeleSraphs and Telephones.
The work of erecting telephone wires to
connect with the central Office in Bowers S |
building, Centre square, is progressing |
rapidly under the efficient engineering Of |
MIR. Jacob Hatz, the experienced builder |
If telegraph lines who has been about |
years in the business. Already |
bout thirty wires have been or soon will
De connected with the central office. The
proper erection Of these wires requires
.reat care and not little courage
IN the part of Mr. Hatz and his assist
lnts, as in some instances, for distance
If several cortinuOuS SuuareS the wires are