St. Paul daily globe., 1888-05-31
UNDER THE GARLANDS.
The Ceremonies of Decoration and
Volley Salutes at the Cemete-

Ine ceremonies OF decoration ana
VoIley Salutes at the Cemete-
ries.
Under the programme agreed upon
for the general observance of the day,
the morning was devoted to the cere-
mony of decorating the graves in the
various cemeteries. The various posts
were assigned and began their labor of
love at o'clock. The largest attend
ance at that hour was at beautiful Lake
wood, where Morgan, Schaefer, Plum
mer and Bryant posts were detailed,
with their several Women's Relief
corps, Sons of Veterans and drum corps.
The motor line carried out a special
train for them and the line marched
over from Calhoun station. Three
graves received special hOnors-thoSe of
Gen. Morgan, Col. Plummer and Col.
Butler, buried side by side, and Col.
Schaefer. The general distribution of
flowers occurred first, afterward the
detail dividing and forming in cir
cles about the graves mentioned, with
a guard of honor in advance. Rev.
j. NJ. Bull, Rev. L. S. Field
and Rev. Pillsbury, respectively.
conducted the religious exercises,
while the several post commanders
read the ritual prescribed for the oc-
caSlon. Gen. l.. w. Grant made very
touching address over Gen. Morgan's
grave. Commander Eye ofliciated at
the graves of Coils. Butter and Plummer,
and Rev. Field delivered an Grafton.
Col. J. II. Stevens spoke very feelinglv
over the grave of Col. Schaefer. The
guards were withdrawn and three sa-
lutes fired over each grave, and one for
the unknown dead, which completed
the services.
The central location of T.Gyman's
cemetery. and the large .nber of
soldiers graves it contains. GREW the
larger attendance there about 10 O'Clock.
WaShburn, Morton and Rawlin's posts
had charge of the exercises, and were
assisted by volunteers from other posts.
The formal exercises preceded the
decorations, and were conducted at the
Lake street stand. Sidwell's band fur
mshed music, to which was added a
,y1 vocal seXtette. After the song, ITO
This Hallowed Spot We Come" Rev. S.
NJ. Campbell delivered the oration.
which was short and full of feeling.
"Father'' Egan, one of the oldest of
local veterans, made a short address.
and the song, Cover Them Over" was
sung. Richard Reals touching poem
on the death of Arthur Ladd. was read
by Rev. S. V. S. Fisher, and the exer-
clSeS concluded with mass singing of
1.-The Star Spangled Banner; The
posts then entered the cemetery. deco
rated the graves and fired the customary
SaluteS.
Dudley P. Chase post conducted the
very impressive ceremonies at Maple
Grove cemetery, on the East side. the
large concourse of people assembling
about the grave of Lieut.. A. p. McKin-
ney. q. w. Colborn, chairman of the
committee, read the general orders and
the programme opened with the singing
of My Country 'Tis of Thee" by the
children. Rev. Horace Worden. chap
lain of the post, offered prayer and Rev.
George r. Merrill delivered an inspir-
ing grafton. The memorial ritual was
read by H. E. Blaisdell and the flowers
were distributed by the children. max
a pretty and touching sight. The sa-
lutte was fired and the procession re
formed and left the ground.
At the Catholic cemetery. in New
Boston, special services were held in
honor OF Co. K, of the Seventh Mime
sofa. Downs post was in command. as
sisted by delegations from other posts.
and the Hibernian Rifles and A. o. H.
Nearly 600 school children were also
present. The flowers were distributed
and three volleys were fired by the
HIbernian Rifles. Father Daniel
OReIlly delivered a patriotic address
and the exercises closed with the reel.
tatIon by Miss Tiny Burns, "The
Angels OF Buena Vista"