The morning news., 1889-04-27
H0NORS TO OUR HEROES.
MEMORIAL DAY GENERALLY OBJ
SERVED IN THE SOUTH.

Business Suspended at Albany and
Hundreds Go to the Gem etery -
Harry Edwards the Orator at Macon
-0en. P. M. B. Young the Speaker at
Atlanta.
MACON, GA. April 26-The memorial
services to-day at Rosahill cemetery were
attended by thousands, and business in the
city was almost entirely suspended.
Harry Edwards was the orator. He de-
Iivered a feeling tribute to the confederate
dead. The military companies took part
in review aud parade, aud at the close of
the Grafton tired military salute over the
graves of the soldiers. The occasion was
revival of the customs of Memorial days in
the past, and was never more universally
observed.
AT BURNswICK.
BRUNSWICK, GA, April 26.-The me-
mortal exercises here to-day were far pret-
tier than any yet held. Col. A L. Grower,
the orator, was introduced by Col. Edwin
Brobston, after which Col. Groover made
one of the most appropriate addresses ever
delivered here. Flowers were showered on
both speakers.
AT ALBANY.
ALBANY. GA, April 26-Memoral day
was celebrated here this afternoon at
o'clock. At the tap of the bell on Broad
street all business houses closed their doors,
ann the entire city turned out to honor the
confederate dead. The orator Of the day,
w. w. Turner, made a splendid speech and
he was congratulated on all Sides
AT ATLANTA.
ATLANTA, GA, April 26.-There was
fb of al
the public Offices were closed and private
business was suspended. The mounted
police, the Veterans Association, all the
local military and several uniformed orders
joined il procession. A stirring address
was delivered by Gen. F. NJ. b. Young
who spoke brave aud eloquent words in
praise of the dead soldiers, and made an
appeal for the living and needy veterans
the usual salute was fl ed by the Atlanta
Artillery during the decoration of the
graves.
AT COLUMBUS.
COLUMBUS, GA, April 90 Memorial day
was appropriately observed here. There
were large crowds at the opera house and
the cemetery. The address by Charlton E.
Battle was a most excellent one.
AT AUGUSTA.
AUGUSTA. GA, April 26.-Memorial day
was observed here by a military parade and
the delivery of addresses appropriate to the
occasion. Business was generally sus'
pended.
AT BAINBRIDGE.
BANBRIDGE, GA, April 26.-Hon. F. G.
! duBignOn addressed the Confederate Me-
mortal Association here today. One of the
largest aud most appreciative audIe lces
ever assembled here greeted him with
| cheers, and every demonstr ition of the
most enthusiastic appreciation on every
hand. The hearts of the patriotic people
| have voiced the enthusiasm his most elo-
quent speench inspired. One hundred dol
lars was PROMPTLY subscribed a d paid in
| to the Soldier Home. This was the amount
asked, or more would have bee givenn. Mr..
| duBlgnon is favorite here fro n this hour.
An appropriate private greeting was ten
dered him at Judge O'Nellps office on his
| arrival, and "A few friends entertained him
at the hotel after his speech. Mrs. Desver-
gers was enthusiastically thanked for her
past devoted and efficient services as the
president of the association. Miss Cenilla
Bower was elected president for the next
year, Mrs, r. A. Lytle, vice president, and
Miss Aunie McGill, secretary. By a rising
vote Mrs. John Z. Donaldson and the choir
we're thanked for their splendid aid to the
exercises by the rendition Of most excellent
and appropriate music.