Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-06-06
MEMORIAL DAY EXERCISES,
Indictment Weather-Large Turn
Out-An Able Address.

Elaborate preparations had been made
for the observance of Decoration Day
with fair prospects the day previous of
pleasant weather and large gathering.
But alas the morning of Decoration op :
ened with gentle ram which continued
until the veterans In despair of fair
weather, rallied at the Opera House at
II o'clock where the order of exercises
were carried out.
In spite of the inclemency of the wealth
er, the hall was filled with an expectant
multitude, though composed mainly of
the members of the various societies of
the city. Mcintyre Post, No. 66, G. A,
r., r. P. Moore Camp, s. Of v, McIn-
tyre w. R. c., Co. G. End Regt, NJ. N.
G., st. Bernard Commandery, Austi n
Lodge I. O. o. F., Austin Fire Depart
ment and others were out in good num-
beers.
On the stage was placed monument
dedicated to the memory of John A. Lo-
gan.
The exercises were opened by song
Brave Battery Boys" by male quar-
tette, followed with prayer by Rev. w. E.
Stanley, Department Chaplain. Song,
''Sleep Sacred Dust of Noble Dead"
J. s. Anderson then introduced the
orator of the day, Hon. J. A. Leonard,
of Rochester. The distinguished gentle
man, himself loyal soldier and off Ger
in the Union army, then gave one of tn e
most able and finished orations ever de
livered in our city. 1t was filled W it'll
grand and suggestive thoughts, who Sc
sterling sentiments often stirred the audi
ence to applause. AS it would be unju st
both to the speaker and the public to at
tempt an outline from memory, we for
bear. Suffice it is to say, however, it
was rich treat, and all who listened
through the noon time hour felt amply
repaid.
O. w. Shaw followed in brief and
impressive speech. exhorting the young
to emulate by their noble deeds the hero
ism of their fathers.
Miss Alexander played march while
procession of young sons and daugh-
tiers of veterans; marched across the stage
decorating the monument with wreaths.
The double quartette then sang "Cover
them over with beautiful flowers
After several announcements the pub
lie exercises were closed with the singing
of America" and the benediction by the
Chaplain.
The graves at the cemetery were deco
rated by detail of veterans.
At regular meeting of Mcintyre Post
No. &c, G. A. r. held in their hall Satur-
day night, June I'd, it was unanimously
voted that the thanks of the Post be
extended to all who assisted by their
services and presence in the proper OBJ
servance of last Memorial day, especially
to the Mayor and members of the City
Council for provisions made for erect
ing stand on the cemetery grounds
and the scraping of the roads to the
cemetery grounds, to the ladies OF the
Mcintyre Relief Corps for floral deco
rations, to O. W. Shaw for his address,
to the double quartette for the music,
to the Sons of Veterans, Co. q, Second
Reg't, M. N. G., for escort duty, to the
St. Bernard KIT, Austin Lodges I. 0.
o. F. and 1. .. G.. T., Austin Fire De-
partment, and all other organizations
participating, also to the M. E. church
for the use of their building
and the service of the choir on the Sun
day preceding Memorial day, and to
Rev. d. P. Grosscup for the sermon on
that occasion.