The Press., 1892-06-02
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C1blAoIS duu VI. a. IG. uou uultCou lOI marching (the number of these increases steadily year by year) followed in car riages. The whole made g procession of notable appearance. Arriving at the cemetery the exercises were like those of the others, varying chiefly in that here was delivered the address of the day by Rev. A. J. Mcleod. Rev. Dr. Harris offered prayer, and the graves were dec- orated at the sound of the bugle. Rev. T. c. Druley, an active officer and mem Der of the post, introduced the speaker. The address gave much pleasure to all who heard it, and by desire of the mem- bers of the post will appear in next week s Press. Next the Catholic cemetery was visited, and the graves of veterans be- decked with usual ritualistic observances. Rev. Father Coyle was to have assisted here, but was unexpectedly detained away.
 An incident of the decoration at Staf- ford Street was the special bedecking by members of Horton Camp, s. of ", oi the grave of Lieutenant William Horton, for whom the camp was named, with many boquets. also fine floral anchor,
 At the different churches on Sunday the morning services were preached suit able to the day, the chosen texts and topics suggested by it.
 The usual custom of inviting some one of the village clergy to preach before the post on the Sunday before memorial day was followed, and this year the veterans in a body attended at St. Edwards church in the afternoon, when Rev. John D. Coyle delivered stirring and patriotic sermon, his theme being the services rendered the republic by the soldiery, anc the deeds of heroic daring which are mat ters of historical chronicle. Fine music by choir and organ added to the deep i'm service.
 The veterans particularly feel grate full for the pains taken by the w. R. c in providing the collation. after theil
 
 and the tired veterans partook of the spread at their ease. This involved, fol so large number, much labor. All who contributed food and flowers, the com mittee of young ladies, and all who assist ed in any way, are included in their grate full acknowledgement.
 "A member of Winter Post writes The Press: The members of the post were very glad that the day was so favorable for they find that little marching is get ting to be very hard for them. All were very tired at the end of the long days ob servance. They are, therefore, exceed ingly grateful to the taxpayers of tho town of Stafford for making them tht grant which enabled them to get to tho graves of theil comrades to decorate them, which would not have been possi ble without this assistance It also en- abled them to have the band, so that 6 fitting parade could be had, and they are we'll satisfied with it's services. They highly appreciate the compliment of the ffremen and the borough officers and the $. of V. in parading with them. Nc words of compliment can be too high ir praise of the bountiful collation. the Re. lief Corps spread in the post hall for the veterans and those who were with them The post also takes this opportunity tc thank Rev. J. D. Coyle for his eloquent and fitting sermon on memorial Sunday, and to extend it's thanks for the fine scholarly and eloquent address of Rev A. J. Mcleod on memorial day, to whicl the members of the post listened witt close attention and highly appreciated The post feels that it has had most sue cessful day.