The morning news., 1889-04-27
FLOWERS FOR THE DEAD.
TIE DECORATIONS AT THE NoNU-
MENT AND THE CEMETERIES.


Confederate Monument with
Wreaths of Laurel and Roses-The
Soldiers Lot at Laurel Grove Bed
of Flowers-The Veterans Military
Escort and the Salute at the Monu-
ment - Gen. Henry r. Jackson's
Grafton at Catholic Library Hall.
There was more general Observance of
Memorial day in Savannah Yesterday than
there has been in many years. The banks
and exchanges and city aud county Offices
were closed The city aud superior courts
were adj burned, and the United States court
was the ly court in session. The post
office was closed and there was a general sus-
pension Of business during the afternoon.
u has been many years since there has
been a formal observance Of Memorial day
in Savannah. The customary observance
has been the decoration Of the confederate
monument and the graves IN the soldiers
lot at Laurel Grove, by the members Of the
Ladies Memorial Association and by
individuals. Until toe Organization of
the Confederate Veterans Association tne
decoration Of the monument and the graves
was done entirely by the ladies. This wear
the exercises were more elaborate and in
keeping with the day.
THE VETERANS NETTING.
Theanniversary meeting Of the Confeder-
ate Veterans AssocIatiOn was held al noon
In the Georgia Hussars' hall President
Gen. l.. McLaws presided Ninety four
members were present. The committee APP
pointed to nominate officers and commit
tees to Sc We during the ensuing year made
the following report, which was adopted:
Presldent-Lafaye,te McLaws.
First Vice President Henry r. Jackson.
Second Vice President william w. Cor
don.
Third Vice Prosident-John r. F. Tat
nall.
Secretarv-T. Z. Beese'lieu.
Treasurer-James X. =. Carr.
Sentinel-W William &. Workman.
Committee on Membership A. Silva,
Robert H. LOWS, j. J. McG Jwnn. Charles
White, John II. Wright, e. F. Neufville
and II. @. Black
Auditing Commttee--P. McGlashsn, W.
P. Schirm and T. g. Caba iss
Visiting Sick Committee Peter Reilly,
J. G. PoIruele, J. G. Connel, Patrick
Buttimer.
1--WE deem it proper to state that our
faithful and efficient secretary, f. A.
Silva, ca nestly requested that his naLe
should not be considered by your committee
for renomnaloun
Eleven new members were elected after
which Veteran Scnirm offered a resolution
which was unanimously adopted that the
thanks of the association be tondered t.
Secretary Z. A. Silva, a d Treasurer J. X.
p Carr, f their faithful services.
The following resolution was offered by
Veteran +. A. Silva and was unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, The American flag was made the
emblem Of liberty by our Revolutionary sires,
and made ever glorious since in wars engaged
IN against foreign 20 5ers; and
WHEREAS, II can be truthtully claimed that
at least 70 per cent of its historic glory was
contributed by the blood aud yalor of southern
soldiers. and tue matt mai hymn written by
southern patriot and inspired as he witnessed
the brave ueteuse Of Fort Mchenry by south
ern troops; therefore, be it
Resolved That as Appropriate ending and
Immediately before the dismissal OF the parade
this day of the Confederate Veteran Associa-
tion Of Sava nah. tho Land be instructed to
play the star Spangied Banner
AT THE CONFEDERATE MONUMENT
At o'clock t1e veterans, l63 strong,
wearing felt hats and carrying canes and
wreaths Of magnolia, assembled at Bull
aud South 3 Dad streets, and esco ted by
the Irish Jasper Greens and the Savannah
Cadets marched TO the park extension.
The military escort halted on the west side
of the confederate monument and the vet
Grams passed in salute a d formed SOU re
round the monument. Cant John r.
Dillon was marshal = the day, and at the
head Of the veterans, with Gen McLaws,
marched the ass cations orator, Gen
Henry r. Jackson. Upon their
arrival at the monument
committee of veterans placed tbs
decorations upon its lase. Pillows Of roses
were placed on each front and on the
copings were laid the memorial wgcaths.
The regimental uand played while the
decorations were being placed on the monu-
ment. Tie park was filed with people, and
thousands crowded about the monument
during the ceremony.
SALUTE FIRED.
At It's close the veterans formed one side
Of hollow square on the left Of the mill
tary, aud saute Cf three voileys
was fired. After that the band struck up
"Tbe Star SpaHgled Ban4er,N ami the vet
Grams were escorted back to their rendez-
vous and were dism ssed, after passing in
salute before the military escort.
Last night Cen. Henry r. jackson deliv-
cred n memorial Grafton before the veterans
at Catholic library hall. Tho hall
was we'll filled with the vet
Grams and their friends, among whom
was a large number of ladies. On the
the Veterans Association; Mavor Sch "arz
Capt. w. W. Gordoo Col Pete Reilly.
Capt. j. h. F. Iattlall, Col. ). II. Estil
Alderman r.. + Harmon, and Mes,rs j. X.
p Carr, T. L. Besseheu and w. c. Work
man. Gen. McLaws introduced Con. Jack
olis WIN l)NAe tNl over hWb lbhlss ne Hab
frequently greet d with applause.
AT THE CEMETERIES.
Fully 5000 people visited Laurel Grove
cemetery during the afternoon. The West
Broad ST. eet cars ran up to the cemetery
gate. and eight cars were IuJ On the special
schedule to accommodate the crowds. Mrs
Williamson and Miss Holmes cf the Ladies'
Memorial Association, had charge uf the
gate boxes, o conieHts of which will 20
to place headstones at the graves Of tie
Georgians who are buried 10 Hollywood
cemetery in Richmond, and Ueonle con
tributed mcre iberaily than ever The
graves were eaborAteiy decorated, nearly
every grave IN the cemetery having IA
cluster OF roses or a floral wreath on it,
The soldiers graves were de GRATED wi
wreaths OF Magnolia leaves on tho head
stones. Bouquets Of rose, were piled about
each store, aud some were arllsticauy
decorated with ieautilul crosses OF roses
and Other Aorol designs. The monument
was almost hidden under a profession ot
sweet flowers. A large wreath Of mag pola
leaves draped about tse statue, underneath
which was "a lovely wreath " roses.
small cross cf white roses as arranged in
side OF tie wreath against "A tack ground
OF green. mound around the IA no
laeDt was a bed q roses Of all ColJ.s. Re
clinlug against tie base OF the monument
aud restl z D1 tie he'd II rosa. WAS a f,ap-