Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-09-28

flowers, and surmounted by gilt eagle with
Grape gracefully arched depending upon his
Ibeak. Woodcock's window with its deer
gilt and walnut framed portrait of Garfield il
front of tastefully disposed background
|was much admired SO also was Jane,
INash's of a similar character, and man,
others. These few instances, selected a
random from great number. furnish tol
|erably accurate idea of many others, who's,
efforts we have not space TO record.
The Procession
started at o'clock P. NJ, from near the new
library building. and was witnessed by 5
large assemblage of people. 1t proceeded
through Water street. thence up Brunswick
|hill through Lincoln to School, up Dresden
The follow ing is the order
City Marshal.
Miller's Band J. +. Miller. Leader.
Chief Marshal, Maj. +. p; Haley.
Aids Capt. j. W. Berry, Geo. W. Gardiner.
Nv. H. Moore, Capt Jas. W ,lker, James Potter, T. F.
Russell
First Division.
Richards Light Infantry Capt. G. VI. Drake.
Cathoic T. A. b. Society John Cunningham, Pres.
continental Hook and Ladder Company, j. Il. rs.
mond, President.
Maine Comms ndery, No. 7, W. J. Landers, +. C.
City Government and Clergy in Carriages.
Second Division.
Heath Post, q. A. r., VIM. Wiley, Post Commander.
Alert Hose Co. z; q. Jordan, Foreman
|iardinerLodge ]. q. O. F.. Samuel Weymouth \ G
Gardiner Lodge h. of T., Ansy Booker, &C
The inspiring strains of Miller's band
greatly enlvened the occasion. About four
hundred men were in line. and the brilliant
uniforms of some of the higher orders of
Masonry formed an imposing spectacle. 1t
|was not difficult to realize, when the column
was marching up Brunswick hill, that it was
one of the grandest pageants witnessed in
Gardiner for some time. All along the route
various private residences were draped with
emblems of mourning. The scene was rem
Flered still more imposing by the uninterrupted
tolling of the church bells. The procession
passed in the above order on the common
and formed about temporary stage artistic
ally decorated with flags and bunting. The
snowy uniforms, FURNISHED guns and swords
and bayonets flashing in the sun presented a
rather warlike appearance. Upon the stage
were the honorable Mayor and city council
with generous representation Of the city
clergy. Mayor Ladd presiding, in few
brief remarks explained the object of the
assembly and after prayer by Rev. Mr..
w oodbury, Judge Harrington offered the fol
lowing resolutions which were approved.
RESOLVED, That we deplore the death of Presi-
dent Garfield an irreParable loss to the nation and
an occasion of grief 10 the whole world.
RESOLVED, That we unite with the sorrowing
millions Of our counrymen in extending TO the mem
bers of his family our heartfelt sympathy and sincere
affection.
RESOLVED. That we recognize in james A. Gar
field the highest type of an American citzen; one
who by the union of sound scholarship, brilliant
achiev ement, exalted patriotism and Christian vr-
tue, has won for himself an enduring place in the
history of his country
RESOLVED, That the memory of his life is the
priceless heritage of the people and by II we should
all be inspired with more fervent love Of country,
more patriotic devotion to her welfare, and deep
er sense of our duties as American citizens.
The Mayor then called upon the clergy
men for speeches and the following gentle
men responded: Rev. Messrs. Bradley of the
Episcopal church. Woodbury. of the Congre-
gational, Vail of the Unversalist Hutchins of
the Methodist, and Minard of the Free Bap-
list. These brief speeches were eloquent,
patriotic, very appropriate for the occasion
and being delivered for the most part without
the use of notes, were well received. The
vast concourse of people assembled about the
stand preserved excellent order. At the con
clusion of the services the pageant took up
its line of march to Water Street, via. Lin
coin. School and Vine streets. Here the
procession broke up, the companies proceed
ing to their respective halls. The days pro
ceedings may be considered as eminently
successful, and when they
BRoKE RANKS EA t
Everybody seemed satisfied. Indeed, it was
lone Of the finest displays that Gardiner has
seen for long time. When our citizens de-
determine to make any undertaking of this
sort imposing they are sure to succeed