Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-06-06
DECORATION DAY.
MEMORIAL OBSERVANCE UNDER THE
AUSPICES OF STANNARD
POST G. A. r.
of Veterans Graves in the
Morning-The Parade and Services
in City Park Rev. Mr. Carter's Adj
dress-Post Meeting and
Reception.

Bright skies smiled upon the veterans OF
the Grand Army Friday, and their Me
mortal day observance was n gratifying
success in every particular. Less time was
devoted, on the whole, to the decoration of
public buildings and residences, but there
was liberal display of flags and bunting
in the business portion of the city and
along the limo of march, and number of
residences were profusely decorated. Inc
mills and factories were closed during the
day, and stores and other places of bust
ness were generally closed in the afternoon.
The decoration of veterans graves in the
various cemeteries occupied the forenoon,
followed in the afternoon by the parade
and services in the City Park The APP
pearnnce of school children in the parade
added new interest to the occasion, and the
procession made a credltabe appearance.
The veterans enjoyed their usual after
meeting in their hall, and the day was
brought to a successful close by the reception
and banquet at the Y. NJ. e. y. rooms.
DECORATION OF GRAVES.
At little after 10 O'Clock the details
formed at the G. a. r. rooms, and rode to
the several cemeteries. At Lake View Gem
etery and Green Mount, the special services
were read by Junior Vice Commander j.
H. Holton and Post Commander f. II.
Trick, and prayer offered by Comrades \.
p. Waldron and W. \. Bush, after which
! the graves were decorated. Comrades j.
| l.. Barstow and NJ. d. l.. Thompson decor
ated the graves at the Eldridge School
| House cemetery, and j. L. Scully and detail
performed this duty at Mount st. Joseph
| cemetery.
The supply of flowers was larger than
usual, owing to the interest that the school
children manifested in the exercises. The
| Adams school sent large pillow of green
with "Our Soldiers formed of white flow
ers in the centre, which was placed on Cen
STANDARDS grave in Lake View.
At ! O'Clock p. m, Stannard Post march
ed to Elmwood cemetery, and the usual
services were held, after which the graves
of the soldiers of the war of the rebellion
! were decorated.
THE PARADE.
Soon after noon residents in holiday at
tire began to flock to the City Park to see
the parade, while here and there were to be
seen members of various organizations in
uniform Fastening to their rendezvous.
| Promptly at , p. m, the column was form
ed on st. Paul street with the right resting
on Main street, under the direction of Sup
erintendent II. O. Wheeler, assisted by Com
rade George W. Austin, representing Stan
nard post and Comrade John f. Fox of the
Sons of Veterans
The line was long one and presented
fine appearance. The Shermans new uni
forms We're the subject Of general admira-
ton and the pupils of the public schools I'M
der the charge of Principal Landon added
materially to the procession. The boys
were literally supplied with flags and they
to "A gratifying degree. The participation
of the children of the public schools in the
Memorial day procession is to be commend
cd on account of the lesson of patriotism
thts inculcated and it is to be hoped that
the precedent will be followed in this city
annually hereafter.
The Burlington Cadets reflected credit
upon themselves as well as their efficient
commander. The members of the Stan
nard Post and Camp William Wells turned
ont in fun numbers and the parade was in
very respect success.
The line of march was up Main to
Church, through Church to Pearl, up
Pearl to Prospect, through Prospect to Col
lege. down College to ST. Paul, down ST.
Paul to Main, where the column dsbanded
the other organizations acting as escort
while the veterans filed into the seats about
the band stand in the park.
SERVICES IN THE PARK.
Upon the platform were Rev c. F. Car
ter, speaker of the day; Rev. f. W. Ohm
stead, chaplain of the day; President Buck
ham of the University; Rev. DR. Edward
Halves, Rev. II. A. Starlis, General W. L.
Greenleaf, President E. II. Trick, of the
Board of Aldermen; Aldermen Brown. Ly-
man, Severson and Hayes. while a large
congregation was assembled The opening
exercises included a selection by Sherman 5
Military band; prayer by the chaplain of
the day, Comrade Rev. +. W Olmstead,
and selection, Nearer my God to Thee, -
by the Dartmouth Glee club. Rev. c. F.
Carter then give the address of the day.