The Copiah signal. (Hazlehurst, Miss.) 1882-1883, 1882-04-28
Decoration Day In Crystal
Springs.

doruiug w iih flowers tho graves Of
our heroic dead was duly observed in
Crystal Springs. and with more than
usual oclat. For days, tho ladies
have been gathering the lovlies,
and sweetest flowers Of the season.
weaving them into garlands and Va.
rious devices suggested by their taste
and skill. Our noble Governor, ev-
or in sympathy with the people by
whom he is so beloved, hal signified
his acceptance Of an invitation to do
liver an address. The day and the
man developed the warm.hcarted pa.
!riotism OF Crystal Springs to its
fullest extent. At twelve O'Clock,
Gov. Lowry, accompanied by C,l. A,
j. Franiz, the veteran editor OF the
Brandon Republican, and other gen.
tlemen from Jackson, arrived and
was received by the committee ap-
pointed for the purpose. After re-
cciving warm greeting from many
veterans OF tho Conicderacy. who de-
sired to grasp the hand Of their old
friend aud former comrade, tho Gov.
ernor was escorted to the residence
of Mr.. J. G. Smith, whcro he WAS
the recipient OF tho graceful and elo-
giant inequalities dispensed by the
charming ladies OF Mr. Smiths
household.
At three o'clock, oil Crystal
Springs assembled at Kendall Hall.
A procession headed by the Cornct
Band was formed. tho children OF the
various schools, public and private.
being 10 front. A handsome cabri-
olet containing tho Governor. Col.
Frantz and Mr.. ]. G. Smith came
next, then followed q long line Of
CARRIAGES, the whole procession being
, half milo in length. Arriving at
the cemetery tho exercises OF the
day began with a song suitable to
the occasion, rendered by the pupils
Of Rev. o. Newton's institute led by
Mrs. d. 0. Stackhouse. After an
impressive prayer By Row. G. A.
Munroc, tho orator OF the day was
introducei:in most graceful mali
ner by DR.. T, p. Lockwood. 1t
would DO impossible for us to give
ove2 q synopsis Of the Governors
address. Rich in historical reminis-
censes, Astounding in sentiments OF
tho lofties! patriotism, interviewer
with melting pathos, it charmed the
ear and melted The hearts OF all
present. It carried many back with
throngiIg memories TO those days
when the banners OF the C,niedcra-
cy were "held full high advanced"
AS u committee was appointed to
wait on tho Governor to ask that a
copy be furnished for publication, We
presume that the readers OF tho SIo-
SlL who were not fortunate enough
to hear it will have nm opportunity
Of reading the able and soul-stirring
address. We can ouly add that thu
eloquent orators words were listen
cd to with attention, and made o
deep impression on all present.
More singing. prayerby Rev. W.
d. Lewis and bcnedic:ion by Rev.
A, J. Miller, closed the formal oxcr.
cises Of tho day.
The handsome mound on which
stands the marble shaft erected to
tue memory Of our Confederate dead
was then decorated with flowers; the
graves Of soldiers who were inferred
since the war, wero honored in like
manner. Many Of tho decorations
were Of exquisite design. dsftly wo-
ven by fair and skillful hands
prompted by willing hearts.
The committee of arrangements. Of
which DR.. 7. p. L lockwood WAS the
efficient chairman, deserve praise for
admirable manner in which the exer-
cises OF the day wero conducted. DR..
Robt E. Jone-. as Chief Marshal
performed his arduous task like the
good soldier no was and tho true pa
triot he 10.
On the whole, Crystal Springs,
which never does things by halves,
may we'll be proud OF the noble man
ner in which on this anniversary she
honored the memory Of tho fallen
braves, whose remains arc commit
ted to her care. So may it ever DO.
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