Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-05-30

nag, winch Is 80 near and dear to YOU and bear IL
But may we not fondly hope that in the future
NO Sucn an emergency will ever occur, and that in
your G ,aeclnng days you may be permitted to en-
JOY tnat which you have done so much to achieve,
last, when standing on the narrow isthmus which
lingering glance Of your already dimmed vision
rest on united and happy people, and your ear
taoeh tne heavenly plaudits from the Throne OF
wants.
Mr. johnson was frequently interrupted by ap-
plause.
The choir sang the chant acome Unto Me-" and
services.
OTHER CEMETERIES.
Irish Patriots Observation-Disclosures
gufshed Dead 1t Mount Oliyet and
the Grave Of T. Wolf Tone.
Though great many of our Ish-American
citizens Joined In the general exercises at Airing
ION and other cemeteries this morning, q large
NUMBER took part in ceremonies at the graves OF
HlSn-Amer1can soldiers and patriots at Mount
Ol1vet cemetery and the old Presbyterian cemetery
In Georgetown, conducted by the Clan-Na-GaeL
The critical condition Of affairs in the House of
Representatives caused much uncertainty regard
Ing these ceremonies as well as those at Arlington
This morning, for Representatives Ford (Mo.) and
COX IN. ~ were announced to deliver addresses
A large party OF ladies and gentlemen went out to
Mount Ohvet this morning and decorated the
graves OF the late Father Boyle who delivered the
Grafton on similar occasion year ago; Thomas
Devtn Reilly, who died here In 1854; Thomas Con-
nelly, and number of0oldiers OF the Irish brigade
buried there. Thence they went to the old Pres
Dyterian cemetery at Georgetown, where the
grave OF T. Wolf Tone was strewn with flowers.
Inc ceremonies were IN charge OF a committee
Daniei 4 Cahil J 7. Coughnn, T. Haney, John
FFogarty. }. g. White. John 0Meara, James J.
Flannagan, Ed. OMeagher Condor, NJ Glynn and
sergeant Ray, OF the marine corps
On account OF the inability Of the members OF
congress who were invited to speak, TO leave their
ercises at Mt Olivet did not begin until nearly
a sr,rppa one O'Clock Then Captain Condor
Robinson, Of New York, and Ford. Of Missour,
MI. Cox not having been able to come. The peo-
pie present first gathered about the new
proiusion Of flowers were ' streW pun Wniie
the members OF the Clan-na-Gael stood
around with uncovered heads, Capt Condor made
orief address recalling the fact that twelve
month ago Father Boyle stood there and delivered
an eloquent address, and paying a tribute to the
deceased as priest, as a patriot and as citizen
He remarked that they hoped soon to have the
spot marked by an appropriate monument
From Father Boyles grave the company pro-
ceeued 10 that or Thomas Devin Reilly, which Is a
few steps away, and is made conspicuous by the
shamrock that grows upon 1t and a neat monu-
erected by the Cian-na-Gael year ago.
Here MI. Ford made a short address, in which
ne SAID ne dld not believe there ever was nobler,
purer, or more patriotic Irishman than Thomas
Devln Reilly. He then introduced Mr. Robinson.
REPRESENTATIVE RoBINsoN's ADDRESS
mr.. Robinson, after paying q glowing tribute to
the memory OF Mr.. Reilly, recalled his landing
here In New York after the rebellion OF 4S, dis
guised, ragged and tattered. and his subsequent
reception. MI Robinson recalled also the fact that
People. which failed for want Of proper business
management "We had" said Mr. Robinson.
more love for Ireland IN both our hearts than we
had money In our pockets" Afterwards the Clan
OlveL
The German Veterans.
The members OF the German veteranUnion, their
families ana friends In recognition Of the spirit or
the day, assembled this afternoon at O'Clock at
Prospect Hill cemetery, on Lincoln avenue,
and there renewed their pledges Of fidelity to the
memory OF the German soldiers who fell
In the late war, forty six OF whom are
buried under the sod Of Prospect HILL The exer-
cses were OF simple but impressive character,
the program including an address by Major Eich-
ment Of Major Hahneman's battery Twas was
graves particularly honored were those o., Of
Rifles, who were, their comrades claim, the first
men Killed in the rebellion after Ellsworth They
command OF Capt Ernest Loefier, were On duty
there.
The Decorations 1t Oak Hill Gene.
terry,
as far as the soldiers graves are concerned took
place yesterday, when a committee visited them
and performed that ONCE. To-day a very large
number Of visitors have been at the cemetery
strewing flowers over the graves OF their departed,
as the day has become national one by consent
not only for remembering the gallant men who
died for their country, but for decorations ofgraves
generally.
Incfdents Of the Day.
The excursion train to Luray cave this morn
ing took up about 800 passengera
A colored picnic was held at Beyer's park.
St Dominlc's Sunday school picnic, at the
Schuetzen park, 7th street. was largely attended.
The formal opening OF the Germania Schuetzen
seekers.
A number of religious societies held largely
attended picnic near Douglass, not far from the
Eastern branch.
The excursion train to Jackson's grove. on the
sunday school, took out goOdly number Of people
this morning.
A SPECIAL excursion train took up large number
OF people by the metropolitan branch OF the b. o.
r. r. to Harpers Ferry this morning.
The grave OF Gen. John A Rawlins, in Congress
Among the designs laid on the last resting place Of
Gen. IranCS chiel OF stan was beautiful floral
The two batteries Of artillery stationed at the
arsenal marched up through ~ street early this
morning with two companies OF infantry, and
the exercises there. The full complementef stan
Officers mounted, headed the line OF march.
The children OF Israel CINE. Sunday school as
Sembled this afternoon In Graceland cemetery
where a stone, erected to the memory OF James
Robinson FriSby, late assistant superintendent OF
the school, was unveiled with appropriate ceremo-
mics. The program included poem, read by Miss
Willie Nichols, and an grafton by Mr.. Solomon G.
Brown.
GARFIELD EKNHNBERED
Under the stone tablet placed on the wall OF the
ladies' room OF the Baltimore and Potomac depot,
to the memory OF President Gar1eld. directly
over the spot where he fell at the hands OF the
assassin Guiteau, there was an elegant noral or
nament-the gates alarm evergreen and flowers
placed This was done by the 6pencerian Bust
ness College. On the silver star placed on the
floor large star OF white flowers was placed, and
Afterwards the whole tablet was covered with
flowers, forming bank 50 inches In height
Presbytexiaa EFasesnal Delegates.
In the General Assembly at Springfield Ill
yesterday, Judge strong OF Washington. D. C.
the Rev. DR.. Humphrey. OF Louisville, and Dr..
Herr1ck johnson Of Chicago were added 70 the
list Of exchange delegates TO attend the Southern
Presbyterian Assembly next year, and Dr.. Prime
appointed saturday night a one Of the alter
COMMITTEES now stands stx principals and two al
sernates. Al 10 pm The assembly adjourned to