Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-05-31

of the Republic and citizens in general. A
multitude of people assembled at the cenle-
! terry to participate in the solemn cere-
| monies and by their presence to attest their
| sympathy with the plan of paying proper
! respect to the memory OF our silent heroes.
The soldiers graves had been decorated
in the forenoon by committee appointed
for that purpose.
Commander ]. w. Reeves of the Summer
| Post, first read the General Order relating
| to the observance of Memorial Day, after
| which the beautiful and imposing MEM
orial service of the G. A. r. was rendered
interpreted with appropriate music by the
band. The services were listened to by the
large assemblage with the closest atten-
ton, and at their close the crowd moved
hither and thither to view the flower
decked resting places of the honored dead.
Beautiful sight, which told of the gener-
GUS heart of the people, What, though
quarter of century had sped since some
of those graves received the honored clay
the mortal remains of martyrs 10 noble
cause? The burden of personal sorrow yet
remained, albeit leavened with the glori-
fication of the soldier-hero who had lain
down his life in our country's darkest
hour that his nation might endure. Frag-
rance of sweet flowers commingled with
peans of praise over the graves of our ma
tons dead-what lesson for the rising
defender of our homes, the soldier of our
countrys tomorrow! 1t told of honor
and glory to the loyal heart, of highest
need of praise for patriotic devotion. of
everlasting fame for those who hold no
sacrifice too great to lay at the altar of our
nation veal.
EVENING EXERCISES.
The memorial services held at the Clunie
Opera House in the evening drew a large
attendance. The stage was handsomely
decorated with flowers and realistic prop
critics of the tented field in the way of
stacked arms, etc.
After the opening overture by the or
chestra tableau, Weeping Columbia
was presented, Columbia being represented
by Miss Mabel Boyd. Following this
beautiful scene came the invocation by
Rev. A c. Herrick and the address of well
come by Comrade A. T. Needham.
Next on the programme was a chorus,
Evening" by the Fair Oaks Glee Club.
The selection was an excellent one and the
execution superb.
The recitation, Memorial Day. by
Miss May Powers, of Woodland, was yery
effectively rendered, and was greeted with
hearty applause.
Miss Esther Needham won applause by
her singing solo, Bright Star of Love-
with flute obigato, rendered in a faultless
style by Chas. A. Neale. In response to
the enthusiastic demand of her auditors.
Miss Needham sang The Star Spangled
Banner" as an encore
The recitation " Mustered OUT by Mau.
rice Hageman, was delivered in an excel
lent manner. This was followed by q
quartet. Rest, Comrade, Rest bv Messrs.
Cohn, Kidder, Genshlea and Crocker.
The tableau America Surrounded by
the Sons of Veterans" formed a yery at
tIactiye picture by Miss Mabel Boyd and
fifteen of the Sons of Veterans.
The Grafton by Rev. Comrade E. r.
Ollie, OF Oakland, was full of patriotic elo-
quence, and interesting "reminiscences of
the war for the Union. The speakers
words were intently followed by an au.
dlence thoroughly in sympathy with the
noble sentiments with which they abound
ed.
Mrs. Addie Carriers song, The Vidette,"
was very fine feature of the programme,
and was greatly enjoyed by the audience
Albert NJ. Harris recitation, "The Ameri-
can Banner" was rendered in spirited style.
The thrilling lines were delivered with fell
ing effect. At the conclusion of his recita-
ton Mr.. Hart was recalled. and recited
" The Defenders"
MISS Maud Il. Noyes sang " My Country,
| Prize Thee" with artistic effect, her beau
tiful voice charming the audience. who
would not be satisfied with but one song
from the gifted young lady, and as an en-
core she sang Love Comes Like Sum-
mer Sigh"
After chorus, Rest Soldier Rest" by
the Fair Oaks Glee Club, the audience
Joined the vocalists of the evening in sing
ing that grand old song SO dear to every
loyal heart, America" with which the
excellent programme closed.