The Press., 1885-05-28

market, will not fade nor spot with water, for 58 cts. Some of these silks are worth o5 cts, yard, and none have been sold for less than 75c.
 -G. A. R. Button, Cords, and Wreaths at the Central.
 STAFFORD.
 Il. Symonds lost $150 horse by lung fever last week.
 The W. c. T. U. will meet in the M. F. vestry next Friday at 3.3O p. m.
 The Girls Library Clubs strawberry festival will be held at Oronoco Hall on Friday evening of next week. In connec- ton will be an art loan exhibition, beside other attractions, fancy articles on sale, and reasonable refreshments.
 Memorial Day.
 Headquarters Winter Post, No. A, c. A. RI
 Department of Connecticut,
 stafford Springs, Conn.,. May 26th, lSsa)
 Circular No. I In compliance with Gen. eraI Order No. Department of Con- necticut,- Saturday, May 3Oth, will be ob- served as Memorial day Winter Post No. Al will observe this day with appro- priate ceremonies at Stafford Springs, Stafford Street, Staftordville, Sandy Knoll, West Burying Yard and the several bury ing yards in West Stafford. Let every comrade participate, in this labor of love, thereby keeping fresh in their memories the noble deeds of our dead heroes.
 A cordial invitation is extended to every soldier and sailor in this vicinity to join with Winter Post in making this day one always to be remembered.
 As spring advances, and the fresh beau ties of nature unfold, we are reminded of sacred duty to onr sleeping comrades. It was fitting that this season of the year should be chosen, in which to deck with garlands of beauty the graves of the fallen heroes of our nation.
 .@' We gather around their resting places, not to mourn their loss, but rather to call to mind their gallant deeds and rejoice in country, saved by the shedding of their blood, whose future prosperity largely de- pends upon the same spirit which inspired them. It is 8. sacred duty to keep fresh their memories; Q duty which we should mphasize-Fidelity. It is the rallying word of our whole Order. It is written upon the grave of soldier, which is an al- tar of patriotism. Itspeaks;to us in the honorable scars, which wounds, disease, or the wasting hand of Time have made on those, who, in the fulmess of manhood, went forth to battle for the union. It is woven in every thread Cred, white and biue,) of onr glorious banner. It shines in every ray of light that gleams from the stars which brighten and glorify our flag. It is the one word which is above the taint of partisan life, and which seals our alle- glance to "One Country and one flag. Let it be written upon the forehead of every comrade. Fidelity to our comrades gone, and to the trusts left to our care and protection. Their records have been writ ten upon the pages of the nations history l,l< aH .r,1r their blood the pens their bayonets and sabres; the spirit which beats in the heart of every soldier the temper of the steel which toughened every muscle and thrill ed every nerve.
 Resting securely in the peace and hap piness that smiles upon our land to-day, let us keep them ill remembrance, strew- ing. flowers with lavish hand upon the graves of those who bought a nations unity and prosperity with their lives, to ,;fhe end that afar down the misty vale of the future, our children and children's children will also hold our graves in fond remembrance. By command of
 D. H. PARSONS Post Commander. H. c. MoLAUaHEn, Adjutant
 Comrades will meet at o'clock in the morning at G. A. R. hall for the purpose of decorating the outlying graves. At ? D. m, the procession will form at the Con- gregational church and start immediately for the Stafford Springs cemetery, where the exercises will take place. The Citi- zens' Band will furnish music Members will meet at the G. A. R. hall again at 2 D. m. and proceed to Eaton's Hall, where the address will be given by Rev. MT. Taylor.
 In addition to the oration in the even- 5 ing, there will be singing by qnartette, recitations, and other exercises. . All schools and societies will report to A Adams, marshal, at 1.30 P. m. at Con- gregational church.
 All places of business are requested to close their doors at p. m. and remain ! close1 tae rest of the day.
 The ladies are requested not to forget to :, een tho howelz to the G. A. R. hall on or ; bl l6fe 9 o'clock on memorial day also the 2 same commiffee of young ladies to pre- 1,2ye tho sd0E6rs that were kind enough last year to fc the same service.
 All old Soldiers in this vicinity are cor dially invited to meet with Winter Post.
 ORDER OF EXERCISES.
 1st Decorating graves of comrades by details of members of, Winter Post as fol lows
 Sandy Knoll, Stafford Hollow, 10 a. m.
 StaHordville, 10.30 a. m.
 Stafford Street, 10.30 8. m.
 Vests cemetery, 10 a. m.
 Catholic cemetery, 10 a. m.
 West Stafford Hill, 9 g. n.
 West Stafford Center, 10 8. m.
 Wilmington Center, g R. m. Comrade Judson A. Potter is detailed in charge Contributions of flowers is solicited, to be left at his residence
 Moose Meadow 9 a. m.. in charge of F. s L. Barrows A ].
 It is not intended by Winter Post to in. : terfere in any manner with any arrange mehts being made, or to be made, by ex. soldiers or others. Comrades detailed to these several burying grounds are simply responsible for the proper decorating ol every soldiers grave in town, to the end that not one be overlooked. = Citizens and all ex-soldiers or theii friends are cordially invited to be present ok &ke..h oI,