The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1893-05-30
FIFTH EDITION.


4 L.
The old soldiers were astir AZ an
early hour this morning, and the nm M
Der OF blue uniforms on the etroeta
combined with the strains or ntisic.
were a reminder OF the DAYS whaH
men were leaving their homes to Tight
and many TO die In defense OF .heir
country. A number OF members OF
lSmyth Post No. / met at their head
quarters about o'clock. and headed
by their band proceeded to Asbury
,burying ground, Old Swedes, River.
view and Wilmington and Brandywine
Cemeteries, and decorated the graves
of deceased soldiers lying In those
places. Upon their return they were
served with lunch at their headquar-
tiers.
DUPONT Tosi No 2, accompanied by
Garfield Camp, No. 9. Sons OF Veterans.
made fine appearance as they march,
ed through the streets, headed by
Hyatt's Military Band. on their way to
the W. n N. Railroad station to take
the train for Admiral DuPont's grave.
Upon their arrival they strewed flowers
around the monument and held very
impressive service, during which an
afterwards taken to the club house
and served with splendid COLLATION.,
provided by the Afessrs. DUPONT.
They returned to this city about I
O'clock, In time to take part In the
parade.
Sumner Post, No. 4, composed of
,''colui cd veterans, met Mt their head
quarters and headed by HnrdIng's
Band. visited the colored cemeteries
and placed flowers on the graves OF
the brave. who have pissed away.
i Grant Post No. IS, headed by fife
m x.iaf oil N frto tn
several OF the cemeteries, and held the
usual ceremonies.
1 Sheridan Post. No. 90, turnedl out
with band accompanied by mum.
Der OF children from school No. 90.
visited the Wilmington and Brandy
wine and RiYerview Cemeteries, where
tho children .strswed flowers over
the graves. Upon their return they
made a short street parade and pre-
sented fine appearance.
Tie ladies' were busy this morning
In receiving flowers at the headquar-
tiers of Smyth Post. DUPONT Post, q.
A. r., and Garfield Camp No. 9, Sons
iof Veterans. At the latter place the
! Woman's Relief Corp were In charge,
and carried quite number OF bou.
quets TO Smyth Post, while tho others
Posts.
Many stores and dwellings on Mar.
ket and other streets were handsome
,ly decorated with flags and bunting.
causing the city to have holiday ap.
pearance. All the streets wore filled
with people. many OF whom were
from places outside the city.
| THE PARADE.
| The line was formed on Fourth
street, right resting on Lombard. at 2
O'Clock, but long before that time
Fourth street was noisy mass OF
humanity. The parade started at $50
O'clock. sharp, and although the line
was not as large as last wear. owing
to the absence OF the military, 1t made
an Imposing appearance.
/ Past Post Com. jacob Sllfer OF
ISmyth Post was chief mat shall. ard d.
rected the movements In an admirable
manner. A number OF the veterans
who cannot stand tho fatigue OF long
march on account OF wounds, disable
lily or the inlirmlties OF age, rode In
carriages.
The weather was delightful, and
constituted one of the finest Memorial
Days that has been for several years.
THE KNIGHTS DECORATE.
The members OF Drandywine Com.
mandery, No. 81. Ancient and Illus,
itrious Order knights OF Malta, strewed
tile graves of their deceased compan-
ions this morning with flowers apd
performed the ceremonies required by
that organization.
i II would indeed BIO beautiful GUS
tom II all the orders in this city would.
In the years to como, follow the ex-
a m Dle Get by the knights of Malta