The Press., 1893-06-01
nfemorial Day in stafrord.

Memorial Day in Stafford.
 On Sunday, at p. m., the 0. A. k. veterans and others gathered at Grace church, where sermon preached by Rev. E. R. Brown was heard with the deep in- terest it we'll merited. The origin of me- morial day and it's significance were dwelt upon, and references made to biblical al- lusions to the soldier, and his important place in the world and his oft use as 8 type of the earnest worker for good.
 ON TUESDAY
 The weather was perfect; warm, but not too warm; sunny, but not glaringly so. Interest in the day and it's object was manifested by the presence of many sub- urban people not often seen in the bor- ough on holiday. Decoration day is 8 day of days to many an parent, sister, brother, widow, who see in the day much to recall sad memories, yet tempered by joy at the sight of honors paid the fallen. Many of these have an interest in one particular grave. The glorious outcome of the war stands with them for tre- mendous price paid for the victory. Hon. ors belong not only to the dead, but to the living, who consented that their dear ones should go to the battle-a most fear full sacrifice for them.
 At about 2. 30 p. m. the procession start ed from c. A. R. hall for the village cem- eteries. Citizens Band, the fire depart ment, Sons of Veterans. G. A. R. post and veterans, W. R. c. in wagons, car riages laden with flowers, and many peo- pie in carriages, making up a fine appear ing procession. The Stafford Springs cemetery was first visited. Here prayer was offered by Rev. A. J. Mcleod, after which detachment of the post and the band made the rounds of the graves and decorated the same. After this an ad- dress was made by Dennis J. Mccarthy i; a fine effort, patriotic, sensible, just suit ed to the occasion, and most favorably commented upon by those who heard it. Rev. Dr. Harris, the chosen orator of the day, was then called upon, and gave the fine, scholarly, patriotic address ex- pected, rising fully to the occasion, and bringing home to the people the objects of the gathering, the lesson of the graves about them, and of the sacrifices of their silent occupants. Next the Catholic cem- etery was visited, and the graves honored by remembrances. St. Edwards choir sang two selections, and prayer and f1t- ting remarks by Father Mccarthy en- phasized the work of remembrance.
 The post reached West Stafford, the Hollow and Staffordville almost on the advertised time. Beside the ritual ser vice of the c. A. R. at West Stafford, Rev. MT. Aver made a short address that was highly appreciated by the comrades. The s. of V. had here special service at the grave of their brother, A. F. Patten, as also at the grave of Lieut.. Horton at the Street. At the Hollow and at Staff fordville school children assisted in the decorating of the soldiers graves. This was done at the sound of the bugle, and the presence of the children added to the beauty and significance of the occasion. In the absence of Rev. A. J. Mcleod, who was prevented by railroad wreck from being present at the Hollow, the con- mander made a few remarks. Rev. Mr. Adams made short address at Stafford vile, and Rev. MT. Batchelder was pres ent as usual at the Street to add his fervor and devotion to the exercises. The att tendance was large and gratifying at three of the burying places that the post visited in the morning.
 In the absence of Commander Druley, who delivered the oration at Monson, Vice Commander Nichols had charge of the afternoon proceedings.
 George D. Shaw, member of Winter Post, No. A, G. A. R., and Go. E, Beth regiment Mass. Infantry, placed a beauti- full wreath of wild flowers upon the grave of Dwight Colburn, an old comrade of his company, one he had marched, fought and slept with, and "drank from the same canteen" during the dark days of the re- bellion.