Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-05-30
MEMORIAL DAY, 1881.
THE DEAD HEROES HQNoRED.
DECORATING THE SOLDIERS GRAVES,
EXERCISES AT ARLINGTON.
THE SERVICES AT OTHER CEMETERIES


most OF the business population suspended their
usual vocatioDs. The markets were opened but
few hours. The statues of military and naval
heroes about the city were all decorated with
evergreens and flowers, and flags were displayed
at half mast from all the government buildings,
the hotels and other prominent places. The
morning parade Of the military and the g. A. r.
was witnessed by large crowds Of people along
the route OF the procession. The day was
opened by the firing OF salute at sunrise at
Fort Myer by detachment OF the signal corps
under Capt. r. z. Strong.
AT ah early hour the streets were full OF ex-
cursion1sts and pdcnickers bound to Harpers
Ferry, to Richmond, down the Potomac, and to
various points In the surrounding country,
while fishing parties were numerous. AT Whit
field near Lanham's, some ten miles out), on
the B. & P. r. r., the Sunday school at that
burg and Bennings. plcnicked. The Midland
train took about $50 eXcursionistS to Luray.
the washington Excursion Co. took nearly 400
Carlins Spring. Va, and about 1880 went to
Harper'S Ferry.
The Procession.
The organizations participating In the parade
assembled In D street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue., right resting on 9th street, and at 10
o'clock the order was given and the line OF
march waStaken UP as follows: Detachment of
mounted police.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND VOLUNTEERS
Brevet Maj. Gen. r. B. Ayres, post /. Mary
land,) grand marshal; 1st Lieut. Geo. Mitchell,
adjutant, and 1st Lieut.. SeDree Smith, r. q. NJ.
Band Of ID Us. artillery. Light battery A. 21
NJ PennlhgIoe and au Lieuss D. etssse scSensK HI
E. S. Dudley and W. p. Edgerton. Batteries b,
c, D and II, Us. artillery as infantry, COM
manded by Brevet Maj. Graves Capt john Gill
Vray, 1st Lieut.. j. c. Scantl1ng aud 81 LeutS
E. NJ. Weaver, Hamilton Rowan and Frank E
Hobbs. The colOrs of the regiment, borhe by
''B" battery attracted much attention, its folds
hnty 6rrffh hO of hat
which the regiment had participated.
U. s. Marine band, 40 pieces. under the lead
ersbip Of Prot. John F. SOusa; battalion of U. S.
Marines, Capt. Charles +. Williams, command.
Mercer.
Washington Cadets. Capt. c. A. Fleetwood;
dark blue cutaway coats, white and gilt facings
AID trimmings, light blue pants, infantry caps
Capital City Guard. Capt. T. s. Kelley 1st
Lieut.. Chas. Douglas, I'd Lieut.. John Marshall.
trimmings, blue pants OF a darker shade with
broad buff stripes and Infantry cap With white
and blue pompon.
Lincoln Light Infantry of Georgetown, Capt.
with white faciDg5 and shoulder knots sky blue
pants. infantry caps with white pompon
Mss1 pd GaP Thomas
jacket and red cap, making brilliant appear
aIce.
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC;
flags OF the @. R; marine field music; L lOn
Veteran corps, Capt. s. E. Thomasou; Depart.
nent Commander VIM. Gibson and staff; past
department. commanders; posts OF the or md
Jonn A. Raw Inns, Post No. /, 2. D. HaInes, com.
manding; Kit Carson. Post No. 2, Jas. NJ. Ell
gar. con manding; Lincoln, Post No. 3, B. F.
Gaase commanding; o. T. Morton, Post No. 4,
Post No. 5. Thos. 6. Allen. commander; John
F. Reynolds. Post No. c, L B. Parker, com
mandeT; G Ar. Cadets, Stanton Weaver, C Jm-
,Hnr Mt
ber attired 10 the uniform OF the order-M;-
Clellan caps and blue blouses-and marching
by fours, made fine show. Nearly every one
IN this division carried boquet, and there were
many flags along the line. Tine q. A. r. Cadets.
small boys, by their fine marching, attracted
much attention.
street on the north side of Pennsylvania ave-
nue., and through Bridge street, Georgetown,
to the Aqueduct bridge, where the parade was
dismissed, most OF those participating In it
services there.
At Arlington.
GEN. GARFIELD THE FIRST DECORATION DAY
ORATOR.
The first day that there was an organized
decoration OF the graves at Arlington with an
orator and the other accessories was May 80,
1865. The orator on that occasion was Gen.
States. To- day the ceremonies were as ella oo-
rate as they were then, If the attendance was
not as large. There were many more
PEOPLE AT ARLINGTON TO-DAY
than those who paid any attention TO the cere-
monies. The grounds, romantic and plctur-
esque In the extreme, make one OF the best
places In the neighborhood of Washington for
purposes OF outdoor enjoyment. Many parties
went over to-day Simply to picnic and have a
good time. They were scattered everywhere
over the green grass and under the grateful
shade of the Old oaks The grounds, except
" 80 q darsr yr,1-
what rank. were In the finest order. The
bright red or the circuitous drives contrasted
very we'll with the green everywhere elsa. IL
was warm at times. Generally, however, q
cool breeze famed the cheeks and made com
fort one OF the features OF the day.
SCENES ON THE ROAD.
By Q O'Clock this morning people began to
get across the Aqueduct bridge, Arlington bent
Folks went in stages, buggies, carriages, and
everything with wheels that horse could be
attached 10. Many walked. Ladies and child
rem were among the latter. The long tramp
was hot and dusty, but the laughter which rang
out along the road testified that the pedestri ans
rather liked 1t than otherwise. They took the
dust OF the carriage or buggy philosophically,
and trudged On with baskets and holiday out
nt. The Herdlcs and wagons took over crowded
and Jolly loads lt was sight TO see these We
hlc!es getting their loads where the street cars
stop at Georgetown and on the other side OF the
bridge, and then putting out for Arlington. The
toll tend at the Aqueducr had to ave assist
ants. They gatnered In the ShekelS 0rtSkly.
THE ENTRANCES TO ARLINGTON
are very pretty, but as usual on Decoration
day they were made hideous by vans and
| wagons and booths parked on either side. Ice
cream sour lemonade and bad luncheon were
hOWled by the venderS In voices anything but
melOdious. 1t was noticed with much salts
faction that trade seemed to be rather dull.
BOYS with buckets OF water Sprang from the
side OF the roads now and then and offered to
water the horses as carriage or buggy
passed by.
THE OLD MANSION
was an object of much interest, and its vener-
able halls were crowded with interested sight
seers. The view from the porch In front was
much enjoyed. The city Is In the distance
Elth The beautiful grounds for a front1spiece.
bes"een, the Potomac was like broad stream
THs TOMB OF THR UNKNOWN,
| was also visited by large numbers. 1t was
| drared as to base and top with flags. Hanging
Just below the top was garland OF eyergreens
| and bright roses. The graves In the cemetery
| each had small flag at Its head with Wrearh K
| or green resting on The headstones. The prass
| over the graves was In excellent keeninp
| The hills and valleys in the splendid old estate
| were swarmed over by children and by fathers
| and mothers. You could not 60 anywhere but
/ you ran upon party Ia some cool nook par.
taking OF the solids and liquids OF this life
I t~z.