The daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1884, 1884-05-31

Commander Balderston then introduced
the orator of the day, Hon. j. Jay Buck, OF
Emporia. Col. Buck was in good voice,
and delivered his address without notes.
1t was devoid of any political aliusion
whatever, but emphasis was given to the
sentiment that the grand army having risk
ed their lives in the defense of the law
must be loyal still in the enforcement OF the
law. lie stated the origin OF Decoration
Day, which was news to many, that lit
tie girl at Alexandria Va, was observed by
an officer of the army strewing the graves
of soldiers with wild 1owers-it was re-
ported to others, and from this small be-
ginning, he stated, sprung the day We cele-
brated and which had become legal
holiday in ten States of The Union and he
hoped that Kansas would follow in the same
line. The speech throughout was listened
TO with a marked degree of interest and
was frequently interrupted with bursts oil
applause. 1t had less Of the spread eagle
ring than is usually heard where the sol
der makes up the bulk of an audience. 1t
was instructive and mpressive-further-
more, ii was appropriate to the occasion.
At the conclusion of Col. Bucks address
Mrs. Russell's class filed in and sang 1.-The
Star SpangleG Banner"
At the request of Prof Arbuckle the audi
ence joined him in singing the ''Sweet Bye
and Bye"
The benediction was then pronounced by
Rev. II. +. Guthrie, Sr.
Many of our citizens, with large mum.
Der of the Post, then proceeded to the Gem
etery where the ceremony Of strewing flow-
ers on the graves was administered.
The floral display at the Post room was
profuse; some of the floral offerings were SUI
perb, notably a star and anchor, the handi-
work of Mrs. Charles +. Warmer.
We subioin a list of donors who will
doubtless secure vote Of thanks from Gar
field Post, as well rs the ladies who turned
out through rain and mud to participate IN
the exercises and in the preparation OF
wreaths and bouquets:
Mrs. I. +. Preston, ten bouquets of flow-
ers.
Mrs. Charles LuelIiEg, one bouquet OF
flowers.
NH Wrougton, one bouquet of flow ers.
J.C. Mossman, one bouquet OF flowers.
Miss Ida Clark, three bouquets Of fow-
ers.
Miss Mabe Maud Muller, two bouquets
of flowers.
Miss Salie Mcneil. one bouquet Of fow-
ers.
Mrs. Rodoph Hatfield. five bouquets OF
flowers.
Mrs, ID. a. Mitchell. one basket of fow-
Mrs. William Gray, one bouquet of tiow-
crs.
Mrs. c. +. Warmer, one basket of flow.
ers.
Mrs. c. Il. Dennison, one basket Of flow.
ers.
Master Clarence Wilson, three bouquets OF
flowers.
Mrs. l.. b. Terrell, one basket of flowers.
Hattie Simpson, one bouquet of flowers,
Mrs. c. T.. Warriuer, star of hope and
anchor of faith.
Mrs. M. Stewart, two bouquets Of flowers
Mrs. j. L. Allen, four bouquets Of flow.
ers.
Master Clarence Sluss, one bouquet o
flowers.
Master Roy Allen. one bouquet OF flow
ers.
Miss Kazie Tuders, one bouquet Of flow.
ers.
Miss Minnie Ross. Miss Belle Ross, Mis-.
Emma Reiman and Miss Lucretia Scott, one
basket of flowers.
Mrs. NJ. l.. Carver, three bouquets o
flowers.
Mrs, Amos Harris and Mrs. Kos Harris
one basket of flowers.
Mrs. Charles L. Rodgers. Miss Elite Gar
rison, one basket of flowers.
Miss Elite Bays, one bouquet OF nowers
Mr., II. Shuman. one bouquet Of flowers
Miss Lola Teter, six bouquets Of flowers
Miss Eva white, one bouquet OF flow
ers