The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-06-01
OUR NATIONS DEAD.
MEMORIAL DAY IN PORTLAND AND
VICINITY.
A List of the Special Contributions of
Flowers.
An Historic Day and Its General OBJ
seryance.


that can be remembered in connection witt
Memorial Day. 1t was just warm enough 70
marching, and at the same time agreeable +
the vast crowds who visited the cemeteries
Flags were displayed everywhere. Many YES
sells in the harbor and at the wharves, made
display of bdnting with the American flag a
half mast and steamers of the Portland Steam
Packet Company were beautifully decorated
The flag of the 18th Maine, and the regimen
tai standard, were displayed from the window
of the surgeon of that command, DR.. S. G
Gordon at Congress Square.
The contributions of flowers were very lib
eral. In accordance with the request of ths
Post there were very many gifts OF small hou
| quets by those who had not the opportunity tt
| contribute largely. The backwardness of the
season caused a lack of outdoor flowers, bu
large numbers of people cut their house plant;
generously. Mrs. j. B. Brown contributed
nearly bushel basketful of choice roses.
The forenoon was devoted to decorating the
| graves in ali the cemeteries except Evergreen
Commander John Williamson, with seven
comrades and twenty-three young girls pro
| ceeded in barge to the Lincoln Tree-where
Rev. f. E. Clark made prayer and the tree
was'decoroted land thence to Eastern Cemetery,
where the graves were decorated, special con-
tributions of flowers were placed on the graves
of Commodore Prsble, Captain Edward E.
Preble DIR. S. G.. Hunkins and DR.. Charles
Thomas, and Rev. T. E. Clark delivered a
short address to the children
The dedication of the Garfield Elm in front
of the Smaller school occurred at 1880 a. m.
The services were conducted by Rev. A. H.
Wright Of st. Lawrence street church, who
first offered prayer and followed with brief
but eloquent address.
squad from Bosworth Post decorated the
tree with an elegant wreath, during the re-
marks of Mr.. Wright
Rev. Geo. d. Lindsay of Congress street M.
E. Church also offered interesting remarks and
Mr.. George G.. Burgess addressed the children,
specially in his remarks directing their atten-
ton to the man to whose memory this tree was
dedicated, and also read the following original
poem written by himself for tie occasion.
To haliow every power to highest use,
To gather strength that he might aid the weak,
To train his thoughts in loftiest paths to move,
And only nobest impulses to speak
To feel the fatherhood enthroned above,
Which holds, as children all beneath the sun,
To count too costly any mean deceit
Though by its aid victory might be won.--
To live life whose path should ever show
A line of duty filed along its way
These were the aims that stirred the heart of him
Whose well-loyed name we consecrate to-day.
AS to these roots the soil gives life and strength
His teaching and example strength impart
Green as the leaves which summer suns caress
His memory shall remain within each heart.
Stand here Tree with thy now hallowed name,
And be to all who pass beneath thy shade
A fresh memorial that all lives are grand.
Which have for noblest use their purpose made.
Portland, May 80, 1882.
The idea of this memorial was originated by
Mr.. John FL. Dennison, janitor of the Smaller
school, and he was ably assisted by citizens of
Munjoy in making the services success.
After singing the Doxology the benedction
was pronounced by Rev. Mr.. Lindsay, and the
people dispersed.
Western Cemetery had 81 graves decorated
by the squad of six Comrades and thirty boys,
under Comrade F. W. True, who proceeded
thither in barge. Prayer was offered by
Rev. Mr. Southwortb, and the graves were
decorated. Among the special decorations
were flowers for the graves of VIM. l.. Hurd.
George Hurd, VIM. B. Small, Samuel Huff,
Jr., James Riggs, William Leggitt, George
Trask, Charles Carruthers and Lizzie e. Rob
erts.
The squad for Calvary Cemetery consisted of
sixteen Comrades, under command of Com
rade D. E McCann. The Montgomery Guards,
Father O'Dowd made prayer and very ap-
propriate remarks. after which eighty-four
graves were decorated. Among the special
contributions we're offerings for the graves of
John Fitzsimmons, Cornelius O'Neil and Tim
othy Mccarthy.
Twelve Comrades, under command of Com
rade John Evans went to Forest City Gene
terry. Here the Sunday school children of dis
tricts and u of Cape Elizabeth, assisted in
the memorial services There were recits-
tions and literary exercises by five young la
dies and two young gentlemen The greatest
credit in training the children is due to Mrs.
Raymond and Mr.. Nutter. Comrade Knight
made remarks, and Mr.. Pendexter offered
prayer. Fifty-eight graves were decorated,
and there was special contribution for that of
John Farmer The graves on Browns Hill
were also decorated.
In the afternoon line was formed for Ever
green Cemetery, in the following order:
Platoon of Police-1o men.
Chief Marshal-W. H. Sargent.
Aids-Geo a. Poor. George M. Seiders.
Drum Major Bean.
Collins Band-24 pieces.
Capt. Chas. w. Davis Battalion Commander.
Adjutant SWEET.
Portland Mechanic Blues-First Lieut.. E. c. Milf
ken, communicate men.
Portland Light infantry-Capt McDonald-36 men
Portland High School Cadets-Capt. Richardson
"a men.
Portland Cadets-Capt Winslow 80 men.
Portland Montgomery G saun Hartnett-
Chambers BANDIT pieces.
Bosworth Post-Commander q. ii. Abbott-9S men
The procession proceeded over the published
route, looking finely and marched with stead
iness and good Arguments. The new helmet
hats were great improvement. The bands
played we'll, and the colors waved in the light
breeze. AT City Hall Mayor Libby, Aldermen
Thurston, Tnkesbury and Winslow, Council
men Mari, Kicker, Smith, Hawkes., Kelsey
and some of the city officers. were received,
and, at the foot of Chestnut street, fifteen cars
were quickly filed for Evergreen Cemetery.
Upon arrival at Morrill's Corner, the line
was again formed and the procession moved to
Evergreen Cemetery. Marching on Memoriai
lot, squads were detailed to decorate the graves.
After the graves, the soldiers monument was
decorated. Special contributions of flowers
were placed on the following graves:
Lieut. Sam'l Fessenden, Chas w Meserve,
Adeline Walker, Capt Frank Jones,
Lieut. Josiah Remick Chas Young,
ID E Moantfort, ID Ii Stevens,
j B York, Torreen Jones,
John f Palmer, III A Gray.
Ruel d Chase, Geo Hanna,
Capt ID Clark, Chas Kennard,
Samuel Clark + A Bacon,
Sidney f Downing, Lieut. w Durham,
Edward A Roberts, Lieut. Grin b Stevens.
Rev N w Taylor Root, Chaplain L L Record,
John Forsyth, w Chase,
Nathan Barker Lieut. A Lyons,
John e Bernard, James S Roberts,
Chas f Ian, John Dodge,
Chas Falby, Capt W Thompson,
Chas r Todd. Lieut. HI Cummings,
George Chamberlain, w Dolley,
DIR N A Hersom, j Waterhouse,
w A Conant, Albert w COPY,
| w L Gerrish, Capt Jos E Walker
| Chas Y an Horn, III W Allen,
| Moses S bennett, Almon Grover,
| Samuel HUFF Alpheus Grover,
| Benz Pennel, Albion Cross,
| Capt Joseph A Perry, j E Strayton,
| Sergt Joseph "A Lake.
Bosworth Relief Corps decorated the graves