The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-31

Memorial Day is Celebrated WIN Imposing
Ceremonies.

Memorial Day Is Celebrated Win Imposing
Ceremonies.
Confederate Memorial dag, as observed by
the Ladies' HOLLYWOOD Memorial Association,
assisted by the solder, and veteran troops yes
terday. was q magnificent rlbuio 10 the de-
parted Confederate dead.
Year after year. whether IN SUNSHINE OF ram,
tim, custom has been observed and the graves 81
the known and unknown have been covered Win
floral emblems by loving, womany hahusi beau-
tifal Hollywood never looked more lovely imam
IL did under the bright rays OF yesterday sun
The cemetery had received careful attention
In anticipation OF tins impor amt occasioil' aiu
from every standpoint pretty pictures i feiuHlo
aud beautiful yI@tas could De seem Inc heay
sylvan shade. the closely-irimmed grass tho
Well-kept walks and the neatly-tendea lo"cl-
beds all enhanced the atlractlFene1s OF inc ell
On account OF the extended programme of tho
fore part Of the day, a committee from me
Ladies HOLLYWOOD Association repaired 70 lho
ground IN the morning and decorated the
graves. Notwithstanding the duties anI attfac-
tons elsewhere, the cemetary was thronged 40
aB early hour. and the distribution ot tho
flowers impartlally over the graves oi the silent
soldier sleepers was witnessed ny large hHh-
her OF visitors. Many OF ines remain,
throughout the day and participated Ia the
more formal ceremonies OF the afternoon
TRE AgIENDANCE.
The crowd rapidly increased I'm size as the al
ternOOn advanced and tho lines OF street cars
wagons. buses amt private CONVEYANCE, Weie
running 10 their full carrying capacity The
weather which hal been superb 1872 20
O'Clock. changed az that hour aud So Yeral llght
showers fell. the latter being sniiclent 10 slst-
Us Wet those who We're not prcparel Win ulu~
Lrellas. Notwithstanding this. move
ever no diminion ~ tho crowd
could be observed. and by the
time the marital strains OF the Blue
band announced tie cuproach OF me marching
soldiers and veterans all OF the available space
in sight of The speakers stand wa occupied
and from that vantage ground Resented
bright aad eyer-changns picture VI many
cOl0rs.
The ladies' Of the Hollywood Memorial Assoc
citation and the junior ORGANIZATION WHO TOOK
Conyeyauces M front of Or. h0ges church
about clock. awaited the military on
Laure street near !he man ms.n en a.aaeg
yesterday for tie nfst Tune occupies lno
centre of Gettysburg HlU, and the space
/ surrounding 10 was dlideo lom the outer sialp
by wires dressed WITH bunting anu fe'tffet
for the ladies and veteran organizations.
At "a o'clock the head OF tho line ente.ed
through the stone arch 20 the main gate. ahN lo
q funeral march and with reversed arms
the military, preceded by the cariasr
containing the ladies and distinguished
guests, marched around me ul1e"@l 10
the soldiers section, ahl, passing lIouu"
the stand the carriages anu lnonntea loop'
passed out at the tF-Duf- gate. Ice NeiHp
] Of Confederate Veterans. Who had charge OF the
refeuopie-: A = HlH Camp of Petersburg, uu-
! der command OF Colonel Gordon Mc1aNe Hul
| other veteran Organl atlOns occupied no re
A..
| 10 the right Of this space.
spEAKERs STAND.
The speakers stand was file with the officer
! of the Ladies Hollywood Association ana dis-
tnguished guests. among Whon "fio 1lis,
Car. and Miss ncy lee Hil the daughters OF
! General g. HILL who attracted mucu reel ect-
frl attention from me crowd. Among M iis-
/ tingHished gentlemen on the st0nH were C'l",
/ moi Archer Anderson MAJOR winners, 'ehtraI
! John II. Nor an, "a utant general Or, rs. VI.
| Slaughter, # Missouri nls honor inc mayor
| and several others,
! ,ions had stood the fatigue Of hot and long
] march thew turned ont In nearly tuu force. ami
although weary and tired PAID the deepest Zee
! spect to the ceremonies or tho OCCASION
DIR. TUDOR.
Mayor Fllyson presided on behalf Of Lee
| Csmp The exercises opened with prayer by
| Row W Y. Tudor. -. De- pastor OF BrOad-street
! Methodist church. With bare head and up-
! lifted ewes and voice he ohered tho lolo"ins
/ L.autfful uetlflOu 20 me Most High.
| o God. III thy hand our breath 3D. and thine
are all our ways. Above me 'on where sieep
/ the brave the patr Otto ami the beloved w0
/ wonN remember thee and Thorn together this
! dav. Thou, o hrl.t, diist know he Sc iuing
/ OF love when sought so be remembered b{
! those for whom thou Ladst suffered, bed and
| died AT tho table Of The at supi or thou dIdst
| say This % IN remembrance OF me- IL 8 ot
! thee therefore, ana according 20 ING love
| which thou hat taught u, and according %
| the human love winch We take from the Dlfiuc.
| that We this day honor and cherish IN memory
| the heroes who fell IN The battle which we
! thank thee now is long past We do fn1nh thee
/ that We are not today Durylng comrades and
| friends on o fresh battlefield. May our
| generation have tie grace 90 appreciate the
| llessedne,s OF national peace, 70 reallIe
| he inestimahle boon of 10 and % inn
| Prove u equally 90 the grave responsibility.
/ May TINS nation learn War no moro. Nepfay thee
bless our country, our naive Ianl. bless the
! President of these United states; ami we Bray
| thee bless with thy continued favor ny ser
| want. the Governor, and all the people OF our
I.H d l.. OF IaIHf liza
| thou diist raise up Ia the state men eQua. 70
| the task and duty Of the hour, men or wisdom,
men of yalor, Z rank anu hle than whom no
| truer. Drawer ever were and WITH them great
! lenders and the leader OF all. We thank thee
| for the record AMI that thou dost give rs hearts
aud minds 20 hold tie past IN reverence. ahec-
/ ton and memory. We pray thee 90 raise up IN
| our time OF peace men. statesmen and citizens,
who shall fear thee and work ughieousness as
we'll and faithfully a. tho men OF thirty years
! ago served their homes. their country and
| their God. We pray thee be very gracious still
| INTO any who may yet survive and have not
ceased % mourn ior their brightest and best
! slain in cruel war May thy comforts abound
| unto them BE mercitul unto Ms. q God, pardon
| our sins prepare mr. 10 meet our last enomy
with triumph already on hand and dying TO
| say. 20 Death. where IL thy sting q Grave.
/ where Is thy victory t' All ~ which VIC ask IN
| Christ Jesus name our Lord. Amen.
IKE ORATOR.
One Of the most beautiful and impressive
| features Of tie occasion was the singing OF tho
hynn Coronation by captah rank tunhins-
| the chorus by the fhroug. Following the
thrilling rendition Of this grand sacred
| song Mayor Ellyson introduced the ora.
| tor OF the occasion as member of
| one of Richm0nds famous battcries n tho
late war and distinguished lawyer OF Washing
| ton. who had now returned % do honor 10 those
| by whose side he had stood in sangulnary con-
fiict This gentleman. Mr.. Leigh Robinson
| spoke for a brief time, and his address was fire.
! quenfly interrupted by demonstrations Of ap.
! proyal OF the sentiments uttered His words
| were as follows:
] am here to speak brief word on this Memo
rial dry. Many words were out oi place. The