The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1883-06-14

and audience Theprocession then formed and
marched 60 the cemetery IN tbs ,ilOwiar esre.sr.
Sixth regiment band company &, Sixth rsrf-
ment o. n. G.. John w Bell Post, No 11s, led
by our own martial band, with over enc han
dred uniformed comrades in line Wm AnGer-
son Post (eoiored), No. pa. IN uniform; large
decorated wagon with little girls; flower wagon,
citizens IN carriages. &C. for the purpose OF
decorating the graves. Our Post was formed
IN five platoOns. each platoon escorted by of
company h and accompanied By adetachmeutof
WU. Anderson Post and squad Of boys with
wreaths and flowers, proceeded with the dseora-
ton, after which both Posts were formed
around a een0taph in the grove of the cemetery,
and the ceremonies then concluded bv deeora-
ting the eenotaph and firing over it a salute in
honor OF our unknown dead.
Comrade Morris Burns, Gallon. o.. who sends
Us five new subscribers, writes rs az follows:
Memorial Day proper May 30th, was observed
here with more than usual p0mp and eere-
mony, under the auspices of Dick Morris Post,
No. 130. The G. A. r. paraded in full uniforna
at o'clock, headed by the Gallon CITY band
and delegation of little girls marched to the
cemetery, where large number Of people as
sembled through drenehing rain to witness
the ceremonies, which were Of an impressive
character. The little girls assisted BY the
members Of the Post. strewed the flowers upon
the graves of our fallen heroes. After the Ger
emonies were concluded q detachment from
Dick Morris Post, under command of Comrads
Angel, fired three rounds over the soldiers
lot. line of march was then formed for the
City Opera Hall. where the ceremonies Of the
g. A. r. were concluded. Prof NJ Manley su-
Perintendent of Gallon public schools, and Rev.
Z. A. Stone delivered appropriate and eloquent
addresses. The singing was conducted By the
Gallon male Chorus, and was very high order
of excellence. The exercises closed By all sing
ing America
G. P. E. writes US from Leesburg, o.. as fol-
lows: Jee Heniy Post, No. 800, decorated the
graves of fallen heroes for the first time IN this
(Fairfeld) township. There were universal
regret that the weather was so unfavorabIe for
carrying out the extensive arrangements nsade
TO observe Memorial Day by the old soldiers
and citizens. Our memorial services were
grand success In every particular. The Post
decorated the soldiers gTaves IN the forenoon,
marching to the cemetery in body We were
furnished with elegant music by the LeesbuTg
brass band. At p. m we marched TO the NJ.
Z. church, which had been handsomely decor
ated by the ladies of the village where We
listened to q splendid speech from Mr. Sloan,
OF HillsbOro- Our Commander, p d. Matthews,
deserves great credit for the successful manage
ment of the Post on Memorial Day.
Memorial Day was observed at GiIboa, Ohio,
the surrounding country to participate in deco
with appropriate ceremonies. NOtwithstand-
ing the rain large numbers of people came from
rating the graves. In the afternoon exercises
were held IN the church, when, after music by
the PendletOn cornet band services according
to the g. A. r. ritual were held. Then followed
prayer by chaplain, music by Gilboa Vocal
Club, very able speech By T.. c. Kipkins, OF
Ottawa, and recitation of one Of VIM. Carl
etOn's poems by Miss Ida Vaughn. After the
exercises in the church an adjournment was
had TO Harmon cemetery, where the decorating
services was performed by a number Of little
girls, and volIey fired by the gun squad Of
the g. A. r. of that place. A number of dis
tinguisAed gentlemen were present, among
whom was noticed Gen. A. v. Rice, OF Ottawa.
COmrsde B. F. RidgeIy, Post Commander,
Jeromeville, Ohio, writes Us that Elliott Post,
No 255, on the 9th ult. attended divine serv-
ices at the Presbyterian church, Rev. Mr. RaIs-
ton, pastor, and also properly observed Memo
rial Day at a. m. on that day details deco
rated the graves in the outlying cemeteries,
and reported at the Post room at 10 A. m. In
the afternoon procession was formed, consist
ing Of the Post, young ladies, children, ex-
soldiers and others, and proceeded to the town
cemetery, where the G. A. r. ritual was gone
through with, and Mayor Jsnson, in neat
speech, introduced John MeSweeny, ESQ, Of
Wooster, Ohio, who delivered an eloquent ora
ton. Other speeches werealso made and choice
music rendered by selected choir.
Comrade J. Hunt, Swanton, Ohio, writes u
as follows: Post No 1S9 Of, this place, which
now has thiTty-six members, held its first Me-
mortal Day service on the Both ult. Notwith-
standing the rain the attendance was vary large.
Good speeches were made by the W. z. pastor;
Mr. Miller; Mr.. Scott and Colonel NJ r. Braily.
The ceremonies, according to the ritual, were
neatly carried out by Commander VIM. Geyser,
no mistakes marring the solemnities Of the Oc-
eaSion- The Odd Fellows. soldiers and citizens
joined with Us and the ceremonies were quite
impressive. Our citizens are patriotic and the
next generation is being educated to any emer-
gencies that may call for self-sacriice.
A cornrade writes from Van Vert. o., as fol-
lows: Scott Post. No. 100, having made all nee
essary arrangements, duly observed Memorial
Day. The people assembled from ali points
of the compass, and our city was crowded.
John CTOssEan Post, of Paulding Center, par
tieiPated with Scott Post, numbering over 100
members, in the duties OF the day. Hissland
band discourssd appropriate music for the oo-
casiOn- The fire company and National Guards
turned out IN full uniform and added much TO
the procession. The graves were decorated by
400 school children under the command OF the
teachers.
CoInrafe Frank J. Lovsts Wgpakoneta Ohio,
writes as follows: Memorial Day was Observed
here under the auspices of Kyle Post No. Al.
In spite o. the inelemency Of the weather, .
large gathering Of people was IN attendance.
The procession, headed by Grand Marshal Col.
G. W. Andrews. consisted of ths Wapskonsts
cornet band; company g, Eleventh regiment,
o. N. g., commanded by Captain F. c. Layton
Kyle Post, Andrew Kheler, F. c.; Deluge ire
company, No. 1; Sabbath schools, citizens on
foot and in carriages. Colonel Field, Of In
dianapolis, Ind, delivered an eloquent Grafton
az the cemetery.
The Memorial Day exercises at Springfield,
Ohio, were conducted BY Mitchell Post The
procession to the cemetery was quite imposing,
in the line. under Chief Marshal Putnam be-
ing company A, Seventh regiment, o. n G.,
the Whitley Guards, Busheel Guards, FfF5h
battery, light artillery, and a number Of ciYio
organizations. The rain poured down in tor
rents. but the programme was carried out IS
the cemetery, State Auditor John f. OgIeyes
delivering the Grafton. The AriOn Club fur
niShed the music.
Conrads j. F. Vaughn writes us shat memo
risl exercises in Gsllia county, Ohio, were con-
dueted by Blessing Post, No. i26, Of GIallipolis,
assisted by COrwin Post. No. 253. large pro-
cession marched TO the cemetery st Gallip0lis
where flowers were strewed and flags planted
by fifty little girls dressed in white Abous
4,o00 people then marched 20 the courthouse,
where the exercises consisted OF music and
prayer and a fine grafton by COmrade Col.
Coates Kinney, Of Xenia, Ohio.