The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1893-06-03
MEMORIAL DAY.
Fittingly Observed By Citizens and
Soldiers.
A MOST GORGEOUS PARADE.

The Populations Of Beth Post and Town
i Were In Line.
The observance of Memorial Day in
this city was one OF the most successful
efforts of the kind ever ATTEMPTED i'm
this section Of the country. The people
of CGur d'Alene and Fort sherman
joined together in the celebration, which
was conducted under the auspices of
A. T. McIseynolds Post, G. 4. II. The
merchants closed their stores at 1870
o'clock, and before noon a large number
OF people from the surrounding country
had arrived to take part in the exer-
cises. Promptly at l O'Clock Major
Bisbee formed the troops of Fort Sher-
man on the parade ground and took up
the line Of march to the city in the fol-
lowing order: Major Bisbee and staff.
composed of Lieuts. Leyden, Browne
ard Puryiance; Fourth infantry band,
sergt. John Smith and firing party of
~ men. companies +, A, ii and ID.
Fourth infantry; troop g, Fourth cav
airy, mounted. At the junction of
Cnur d'Alene avenue and the road
leading TO the post the members of the
G. A. r., in charge OF Commander Bud
long, were drawn up in line, and after
the troops had passed between the col
/ umns they joined in the rear and the
march was continued to Fourth street.
T down Fourth TO Sherman. where mem.
bers of the |. o. o. f. and other secret
societies, Womans Relief Corps. school
children and citizens Joined the column
in the order mentioned. The line of
march was then down sherman street
TO Second street, up Second TO the GENE
terry road and along the road to the
military cemetery.
\ speakers stand had been erected
on the grounds and was occupied by a
number of officers and prominent PEG
pie. After music 10y the band Col Bud.
long, master of ceremonies, announced
the program.
The exercises were opened with prayer
by Rev. Watson. after which Rev. Her
man Page took a position on the stand
and delivered the Grafton of tie day.
His talk was logical and well received |
by the audience. After reviewing the
causes that led TO the war he referred !
TO the great problems that were con |
fronting the nation Ia day, prominent |
amorg them finances. immigration. the /
conflict between capital and labor and |
the sectional strife so manifest when |
local interests were az stake The solu-
uon Of these questions called for greater
patriotism, greater devotion TO the in
tereSts of the country and more self
sacrifice than did the civil war in which
the noble soldiers set an example worthy
OF emulation. Tie Grafton was mas 1
terly effort, and one of the best ever
delivered in this city.
At its close the band played My |
Country. It's of Thee" after which the
tring party was drawn up in line ana 1
fired three volleys over the grave of n I
departed soldier. The impressive /
memorial services as laid down in the |
G. y. II. rituals were next in order. then /
followed the decoration of the graves /
by members OF the Woman's Relief /
Corps, who literally smoihered them ,
with flowers. Among The decorations
that attracted universal attention were /
two shields Of red. white and blue |
flowers representing the badges OF the /
6. \. Il. and W. Il. C.. and war shin. |
the work Of Edward Nastoa. of Port I
land, who is here building TIE Peoples |
Transportation Co.'S new steamer. The /
ship was about three feet in length. 4 /
fine piece Of workmanship and beaUii- (
fully decorated with flowers. \ monu- /
ment had been erected in honor of the
unknown dead, and it was completely /
covered with flowers. The odd Fellows +
also held appropriate services and decor
atcd the graves of departed brothers /
according to the custom Of the onior
Wreaths forming the esahlematic three
links were the principal decorations.
EVENING PROGRAM.
The exercises OF the evening We're
conducted at Post Hall. Fort sherman.
10y the W. Il, G.. Mrs. II. IL. Budlong
acting rs president, and We're opened by I
prayer by Rev. Henry, followed 10y n !
SpouSive reading 10y members Of the
W. II. {. The audience then sang
Hold the Fort" after which Com
maU3er II. L. Myrick. of the II, \. \
y. T., delivered an address. containing
principally 10 the regular army
soldiers and the part they took in the
war, as well as the Valuable services
they have rendered since in the numer-
ouS Indian wars. which severely tested
their bravery and devotion 10 duty, a
recod of which they may well feel
proud, He was frequently applaudcd
during its delivery. Miss Grace Empey
followed with 4 notation. Cover Them
over" which met with a hearty re |
Spouse from the audience. The audi i