The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-04-27
UNDER THE SOD AND DEW
MEMORIAL DAY WIDELY OBJ
SERVED IN TRR STATE.

ems Participated IN Dy ule students.
The College Boys in Line at Mluedge
Vile.
MACON, GA, April 26.-Memorial day in
Macon was never brighter than to-day.
Thousands of people were on the streets
when the companies OF the Second regiment
and the troop of Macon Hussars formed
square around the flower-wreathed confed-
crate monument. Three hundred men
were on parade. The address at Rose Hill
cemetery was delivered by DR.. J. P. Nc
Ferrin of the Methodist church. 1t was
grand oration, eulogy and tribute. The
graves were decorated aftesward and "a
grand military parade took place on Sec
ond street.
AT ATHENS
ATHENS, GA, April 26.-This afternoon
the new opera house was crowded to its
utmost capacity with citizens to attend the
memorial exercises. Such crowd has never
before been seen in the building. Tie pro-
gramme was as follows:
Prayer by Rev. DR.. Q. w. Lane.
Recitation, "Music on the Rappahan-
mock" Miss Erskin Richmond.
Song, "Tenting on the Old Camp Ground, -
by the vocal class of the Lucy Cobb Institute
Recitation, "Furl That Banner" Miss
May Hull.
Song, LET Us Pass Over the River and
Rest Under the Shade OF the Trees"
Recitation, "Cover Them Over With
Beautiful Flowers" by Charles Nesbit.
Song, ut Is Well With My Soul"
The exercises closed with prayer by
Rev. DR.. Gwaltney.
The line of march was then formed as
follows: Ministers Of the gospel, Confeder-
ate Veterans Association, pupils of Lucy
Cobb Institute, pupils Of the home school,
pupils of the city schools, University bat
TALON, Col. Snellings In command citizens
on foot and in carriages.
1t is said the crowd ct tbs cemetery num-
bered 5000 people
The exercises at the soldiers graves we're
very impressive. Each pupil OF the Lucy
Cobb Institute carried a floral tribute
which was placed on the green mounds of
our unknown heroes. The songs "Shail
We Meet Beyond the River" and "Gather-
ing Home" were sweetly sung, after which
Rev. T. r. Kendall closed the memorial
services with prayer.
The grave of Gen. T. r. R. Cobb was also
handsomely dressed by the Lucy Cobb
young ladies.
AT MILLEDGEvILL9.
MILLEDGEvILLE, GA, April 26.-Mem-
procession was formed on the campus OF
the Middle Georgia Military and Agri-
cultural College by Maj. j. Cotton Dimes,
marshal of the day, as $3.50 o'clock sharp.
1t was formed as follows: The Oconee brass
band, the marshal Of the day, Middle
| Georgia College Cadets, orator Of the day
and chaplain in carriage, the
White Cross young ladies, Middle Georgia
Military and Agricultural College. Baldwin
Blues. young ladies Of the Georgia Normal
and Industrial College, students of the
Middle Georgia Mechanical and Agricult-
ural College, and citizens. They marched
up Green street to Liberty street, thence to
the cemetery. The exercises were as fol-
lows: Music by the Cecilia Club, prayer by
the chaplain, Rev. A. G. Thomas Col
Miller Grieve then introduced the orator of
the day, Prof J. G. Derry Of Macon, after
which he made the memorial address, psys
ing high and glorious tributes to
our dead heroes, who fought, bled and died
for this glorious fair southland and our
liberty. He also paid tribute to the sur
vivors Of the oonfederacy. He commended
the ladies Of the memorial association in
the highest terms for their uutiring
devotion and fidelity to the men,
ory of the lost cause. At the con-
clusion of the address the people proceeded
to the confederate monument, where Miss
Eva Perry delivered recitation in honor
of the noble cause. The ladies chen deco
rated the graves with floral offerings The
military then closed the exercises of the day
by firing the accustomed salute Of three
volleys over the graves.
AT HAwKINsvILLE.
HAwKINsvILLE, Ga, April 26.-The
citizens of Hawkinsvilie and vicinity cele-
brated Memorial day here to-day in an ap-
propriate manner 1t was a general holi-
day and all the stores were closed, and the
people, to the number of 1900, assembled
in grove near the cemetery to hear the ad-
dress Of Hon. L. G. Bryan, who de-
livered an eloquent speech. Rev. j. w.
Simmons delivered very interesting talk.
After the speaking the graves of the con-
federate dead were decorated by the school
children. When the exercises at the ceme-
terry were over the veterans adjourned 20
the court house and organized q Pulaski
County Confederate Veterans Association.
The memorial exercises were in every way
successful. Much Of the credit is due 60
Prof. N. E, Ware, principal Of the Pulaski
schools.
AT MADISON.
MADISON, GA, April 26.-Madison cele-
brsted Memorial day most worthily At 3
o'clock every business house was closed.
Escorted by the Home Guards,
in full uniform, the Confederate
Veterans Association repaired to the
court house. The music, inspiringly beau-
t1ful, was presided over by Miss Florence
Burney. Capt. w. A. Wiley. presented as
chaplain one who, as major OF a Florida
regiment, had fought yankees as we'll as the
devil, Rev. Simon Peter Richardson, who
prayed that the south might be delivered
from her political enemies Of thirty years,
and that the Lord would forgive them If
they would repent. Hon. John G.. Nc
Henry. the orator, delivered an address full
or patriotism and eloquence, and was often
interrupted by applause. His apostrophe
to the confederate soldier was worthy of
Patrick Henry. Ben Hill or Henry Grady
AT AMERICUs.
AMERIcUs, GA, April 26-Memorial
day was this afternoon observed by gen.
eral closing of business houses and largo
procession Of children, citizens, veterans
and the Americus Light Infantry in uni
form. Tho gathering Of people at Oak
Grove cemetery and the floral offerings
were much larger than for many years.
Harry Edwards, who promised TO deliver
the memorial address, declined by wire Rt
the last moment. l. r. l. Smith, brilliant
young attorney Of this city, with only
twelve hours notice, delivered an eloquent
impromptu address that captivated the vast
assemblage. Altogether to-day has proved
the most satisfactory memorial occasion
Americus has known for many years.
AT ALBANY.
ALBANY, Ga, April 26.-Memorial day
was flttIngly celebrated in this city to-day.
The gallant confederate dead were honored
hv the closfncr of averv husinsss housa in tha