Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-05-31
IN THE EVENING.
Orations, Songs and Music at the Clunie
Opera House.

orauohs, songs and Music at the Clunie
Opera House.
An immense crowd attended the G. A.
r. cereii"nies at the Ciunie Opera House
last evening. By 40 o'clock there was
not vacant seat in the house, and stand.
ing room was at premium.
The stage was handsomely dressed with
Amer lean flags and floral pieces.
Promptly at So'clock the orchestra struck
mp medley of national airs.
Rev. W. G. Merrill then invoked the
blessing of the Almighty upon the assem-
blage, and ". B. Maydwell followed with
brief address of welcome to those pres
ent He said that Memorial Day should
be as sacred to every loyal citizen as it is TO
the Grand Army veteran, and he hoped
that those present would appreciate that
fact.
Miss Nina V. Lyon of this city was then
introduced. She sang "Giume Alfin il
Momento" in Italian, and sang it superb.
ly. The young lady possesses a rich,
round soprano voice, full of power and
sweetness, which, with her dramatic gest-
ures, pleaSes an audience. She received an
ovation from the audience and gave an
other selection for an encore.
Mrs. r. P. Pedlar's recitation of a me-
mortal poem followed, and was well re-
ceived.
After fine rendition of Hail Colum.
bia by the orchestra, quartet composed
OF Mrs. Percy Ross, Mrs. Addie Carter and
Messrs. Milliken and Crocker, gave some
good selections aud were encored
Hon. Jud {. Brusie, Orator of the Day,
was then introduced by Mr.. Maydwell. The
latter called attention to the fact that this
was the first time in many years that a
Memorial Day Grafton would be delivered
by one who was not a veteran-one who
was, in fact, too young, one who was
baby when the war closed. But this gen.
tleman had an illustrions father in the
war, and was himself a prominent men,
Der of the Order of Sons of Veterans.
Mr.. Brusie was received with cheers.
He spoke as follows.
In manner becoming the dignity and deyo-
ton OF grateful people, and at a time when
nature can contribute its beautiful offerings TO
the sacred memory of an American soldier our
beloved nation annually reserves the day that
has just closed for the purpose of not only dec
Grating the graves with flowers, but to revive
the leaves of memory's garland, and keep the
greatness Of their names. the greatness of their
deeds, fresh in the mind of the American peo-
pie.
What more fitting tribute could be conceived,
By what ceremony could you give expression 70
so sacred and impressive sentiment? What
better time could be chosen than when nature
to every form Of life new enargiasS a1 ei'e'
What fonpue can nnsrd sroh a1oo,a,oa
as Is contsined i'm s,ynne Iyrea.b ~ sogar. ~,
a soldiers crayep What snhiim,ty If ,oesr
what eoneeption of genins ,yhat poes =;
song could be more apnronriata Than thasa
floral offerings TO the fond memory Of fhoss 10
whom they are dedicated?
IL there is ever a time when the human voice
should not disturb the silent. eleouent force Of
nature, it is on Memorial Day. 4 time when
she does more to accomplish that for which we
strive than can such puny morals as onrseIves
for while we have today marched 10 the time
of martial strains, foated our banners to the
breeze and chosen flowers for their beauty and
perfume to place on the sepulchres of those we
love. while we have resssembled to night TO
close the occasion with music and song away
on many an ancient battlefield there Is a lonely
blossoms. while the winds sing sad requiem