The National tribune., 1884-06-12
MICHIGAN.

Comrade A. VI. Holt, Detroit, Mich, informs
us that Memorial Day was appropriately OBJ
served in that city. Nearly all the business
houses were closed at noon, and the flags
hung at half-mast. The members of the
G.. 4. Z. and the local military organizations
turned out in full force, and their appearance
did themselves and the city great credit The
Grand Army of the Republic formed on Mon
roe avenue about 0 o'clock, with the post of
honor on the right, occupied by Fairbanks
Post, No II. On the left was F. g. Farquhar
Post No. 162, while the members of John
Brown Post occupied the middle place The
elegant stand of colors Of Farquhar Post ex-
cited much attention. On either side of the
standard bearer two old veterans carried q
superb floral shield to be placed on the graves
of Colonel F. Z. Farguhar and General VIII
liams The Montgomery Rifles aud the Detroit
Cadets escorted the veterans, the column being
headed by j. l.. Hudson's band The process
sion marched to the soldiers monument aud
formed square in front OF it. During the
playing of dirge by the bands the ladies of
the Auxiliary Corps decorated the monument
with flowers made UP into designs representing
the badges of the respective Posts When the
decoration of the monument was completed
Ccmrade James w. Romeyn, of Fairbanks Post,
delivered a brief address, which was replete
with eloquence, after which the column moved
on to the cemetery, where an able address was
delivered by Ar. William z. Wells, at the con-
clusion of which three yolleys were fired, and
the procession returned to town. In the even
ing an entertainment, consisting of songs, reel
tations and addresses, was given at the Opera
House.
Comrade George w. Wellman writes us that
at Grand Rapids, Mich, Memorial Day was
very generally observed. Business was almost
wholly suspended during the greater part OF
the day, and the town was crowded with visit
ors from the surrounding country. Champlain
Post, No. 29 and Custer Post, No. s. turned
out with seyenty-fve men each.
Comrade Mart Westcott, Gobleville, Mich,
writes us that memorial services were very inn
pressiyely observed by the Post, assisted by the
citizens, who turned out en- masse and WED
with the boys in blue in their efforts to do honor
to the soldier dead
Reporter" Wayland, Mich, writes us that
the town presented very pretty appearance on
Memorial Day with its flags and floral decora-
uons, and that the exercises were held under
the auspices of Sterling Post, No. "a, Comrade
Peter Ross, commander.
Comrade Solomon Armstrong North Adams,
Mich, writes us that Theodore S. Meade Post,
of that place, decorated the graves of twelve
comrades who lie buried there, and that the ex-
ercises of the day were attended By persons
from every section Of the county.
Conrade W. p Ward, st. Joseph, Mich, sends
US the following: Memorial Day was observed
here in much better style than usual. Fifty
five comrades were in line, and the Patriarchal
Circle, Odd Fellows, St Joseph (Catholie) So
ciety, and the school children took part in the
exercises. Colonel L. W. Perez, of Chicago,
delivered the address, which was grand one,
and was well received by the large audience
present.
Comrade C. W Rodecker, Constantine, Mich,
informs US that Decoration. Day, which was
very generally observed at that place, was held
under the auspices of John G.. Joss Post In
the evening q banquet was provided by the
ladies of the place to large number of veterans
and their friends.