The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-27
FLOWERS ON THE GRAVES
,,EMoRIAL DAY OBSERVED ALL
OVER THE SOUTH.

OVER THE SOUTH.
The Exercises a. Atlanta Especially
Noteworthy-Tearsa and Cheers Mark
the Proceedings at Newnan-Quit-
man Paws the Usual Tribute-Rally
of the Veterans at Waycross.
ATLANTA, April 26.-Probably never
hefore since the war has there been such
Gathering of confederate veterans as was
bore TO take part in the Memorial day exer-
cises to-day. The special attraction was
the presence of a large number of ex-con-
tolerate generals. Among these were JOS
onh f. Johnston and E. Kirby Smith, two
Of the three full generals, Gen. Beauregard
having been compelled to decline at the
last minute; Maj. Gen. P. Ii. B. Young,
BRIG. Gems. Lige Anderson, L. ]. Gartrell,
r ] Henderson, Holtzclaw, Lawton, Bell,
Robertson, Sorrel, Vance, NJ. j. Wright,
W s Walker and others.
Hon. J. C. C. Black of Augusta was the
orator of the day.
To-day's exercises consisted of laying the
corner stone for the confederate veterans
home by Grand Master Davidson, of the
Masonic Grand Lodge of Georgia. These
exercises were attended by the visiting gen
erals and veterans.
DELIVERY OF THE GRAFTON.
AZ 8 o'clock the grafton of Mr.. Black was
delivered in DeGives' opera house. From
here a procession of veterans from all parts
of Georgia and some other states, military
companies, and carriages containing gem
erals and members of tho soldiers memorial
association marched to Oakland cemetery
where the graves of the confederate dead
were strewn with flowers. The ceremonies
here were brief.
WENT WILD OVER GEN. JOHNSON.
The special incident of the day was the
wildly enthusiastic reception given Gen.
Johnston by his old soldiers. When his car
rage first appeared there was snout. and
probably 5 900 veterans crowded around to
see "Old joe" He and Gen. Kirby Smith
were in the same carriage. The old soldiers
cut the horses loose and dragged the car
rage up and down for several blocks, which
were crowded with veterans. There were
many touching incidents during that ride
illustrating the deep love of the old soldiers
for their great leader.
AT NEWMAN.
NEWMAN, GA, April 26.-Memorial
exercises were conducted in this city to-day.
The streets were crowded with veterans
and sons of veterans. The orator of the &C.
caslon was Col. I. c. Nolan Of McDonough.
His address was thrilling and patriotic
from beginning to end, aud elected the APP
plause of all who heard him. Col. Nolan's
tribute TO the Ladies' Memorial Association
was very pathe ic, and caused large por-
ton of the audience to shed tears.
Mrs. Mamie Sue Hill recited Father
Rvan's Conquered Banner" in an eloquent
STYLE. A large confederate flag had been
procured, and when MISS Hill waved it
with graceful gestures her hearers inter
rupted her with cheers.
Miss Pauline Faver, a highly accom-
plished elocutionist of this city, recited
THE Sword Of Lee" in a very effective
manner, and was the recipient of many
congratulations and flowers.
James B. Hunnicutt of Twin made few
appropriate remarks, after which a process
son was formed, led by the Mechanics
cornet band. The usual ceremonies were
conducted at the graves or the soldiers.
AT ATHENS.
ATHENS, GA, April 26.-Memorial day
was celebrated with great pomp here this
afternoon. Every store in the city was
closed and Athenians turned out to make
beautiful the graves of the confederate
heroes.
At o'clock the military of the city and
confederate veterans assembled at the
monument and marched to the university
chapel. The memorial exercises were opened
with prayer by Rev. DR.. Lane, which was
followed by an address by Rev. Mr.. Ander-
son, who told in q pathetic manner of the
confederate soldiers hardshipS during the
war. and the great trials of laying the dear
ones in lonely graves far from home. He
closed with a beautiful tribute TO the
Veterans and Ladies' Memorial Associa-
ton.
Chancellor Boggs made the closing adj
dress. He said that the confederate heroes,
whose graves we decorate to-day, died in
the same cause that glorified the name OF
George Washington and secured home rule
for the colonies. His remarks were eloquent
and appropriate. A procession for the
cemetery then formed in Broad street in
the following order: Veterans, Clark Rifles,
university battalion and the pupils of the
various schools of the city. Col A. S.
Mitchell was marshal of the day. The
column marched to the cemetery, around
the soldiers graves and thsn back to the
city. The graves of the heroes were one
bank of flowers.
AT MACON.
MACON, GA, April 26-Memorial day
was celebrated here with appropriate SER
vices. F. II. Richardson of the Telegraph
delivered an Grafton. The Second Georgia
Battalion fired military salute over the
graves of the confederate dead. All bust
ness was suspended during the services.
AT oUITMAN.
QUIrMAN, GA, April 26.-Quitmau cele-
brated Memorial day this afternoon in be-
coming style. There was large gathering
Of the people and more attention was paid
TO the day than has been the case in years.
The opera house was crowded with an
audience which gave close attention to an
eloquent Grafton from Prof. n. W.
Cooper. principal of the Quitman
graded schools. After this the crowd. pre-
coded by the Quitman Grays i'll full uni
form, marched to the cemetery, where the
ladies' decorated the graves of the dead
heroes with beautiful flowers.
AT WAYCRoSS.
WAYcKoss, April 26.--The Confederate
Veterans Association observed Memorial
day here to-day. Hon. j. L. Sweat, presi-
dent, presided.
A resolution was adopted indorsing the
scheme set on foot at the last anniversary
to form the South Georgia Confederate
Veterans Association, and that Gen. Lees
birthday be observed as the anniversary
occasion of the association. The next ami
versary celebration is to be held at Bruins
wick Jan. l, 1891.
:, After the regular business President