Arizona weekly citizen., 1886-06-19
General Thanks.

 on Memorial Day was unanimously adopted by the Post June 12tb 1SS6.
 The members of Negley Post No. 8 at this its first regular meeting after Memorial Day, desire to express their profound grstifi cation, ct the successful ard highly creditsble manner in which the exercises of Memorial Day were performed. They desire to return their sincere thanks to all who assisted on that occasion in the solemn festival of the dead" They desire especially to re- turn thanks 10 the ladies and gentlemen and the little girls who furnished the charming vocal music for the occasion, which added so much to the entertain ment, and gratefully remember the ser wees rendered by Mrs. A. V. Grossetts in training the chorus Of the girls, and for the able manner in which she per formed at the organ. To Rev. F. W. Downs and U. Gregory, D., D. who off ciated in sv eble q manner during the ceremonies of the day. We return our s ncere thonks to NJ es MsggIe Hughes anu Bessie TevIs for theIr excellent recitations winch deserve special men ton. We desire also to return thanks 10 Nm. Reid for the use of his Opera House, and bis kind and efficient assis- tauce during the day. To the Pioneer Hose Com panY and society of Arizona Pioneers who assisted by their presence in the parade and at the Opera House
 
 Our kindesf remembrances are also due to the following ladies who so gen. ,yously furnished flowers for decorating the graves of our deceased comrades: Mesdsmes Glsscott, kean. Brichia, II. E. Smith, 4. Lynn, A. WIlkin, J. $. Wood. Ochos, Harding, Whipple and Zibriskie
 We desire also to thank Mrs. Hard. ing, Mrs. Freeze, Miss Annie Hughes and Miss Mary l.. Budd for their kInd services in decorating the Opera House so beautifully with flowers and flags.
 We feel grateful also to the communi- ty generally for the respect shown to the orders issued from their Headqusr. .ers as to the general obseryGooes of the day.
 To Lieut.. Brsnt, Commander at Fort Lowell, We return thanks for the loan of U. s. Flags for decoration purposes. We feel specially grateful to the little girls who accompanied us to the ceme- tery and there assisted in the decors- ton of the graves. As this IS the first occasion upon which We have been as sisted in tbis sacred duty. we are more than ever impressed with the peculiar appropriateness of this source. thus teaching the rising generation by this example the solemn obligations which they owe to the defenders of their coun- try, and impressIng upon them the i'm portRnce of cherishing m their hearts loyal devotion tO the national flag.
 Last, tut not otlesss, our sincere thanks are due to Rev. H. Hammond Cole for the very interesting discourse delivered by him at the Union Memorial services held at lst Congregational Church on Sunday night. This address was able and eloquent a2d its many pointed al- lusious and pithy illustrations excited m the hearts of all the members of the Grand Army the most generous enthu- siasm and appreciation. In conclusion we cannot forget our diminutive drum mer and hercu'esn fifer who after all other efforts had failed. offered them selves as volunteers to furnish the music for the procession which enabled the Grand Army at the conclusion of he ceremonies at the Opera House to escort their friends to their respective posts with martial music to the inspir- iug tune of "The Girl left Behind Me"
 All of which is respectfully submitted.
 ]. A. ZABRIsKIE, Chairman.
 GBo. F. FOSTER, Com. ARTHUR BoRTOS,
 E. l. MEEKER,
 CHAs. J. FREEsE.