The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-05-31

squad. At Calvary Father Mannix said
mass and $50 graves were decorated.
Comrade J. Sullivan commanded the
squad.
Squads from Thatcher Post and Shep-
ley Camp, under command of Vice Com
mander Runnells of Thatcher Post, visit
ed Eastern cemetery, the Lincoln and
Garfield trees. At Eastern Sc graves were
decorated, and Rev. Mr. Cate offered
prayer. At the Lincoln tree Rev. Mr..
House offered prayer, and Rev. Mr..
Aver at the Garfield tree. A pretty
feature of the observance at the latter
tree was the singing by the Smaller
school,
The Parade.
The procession was made up in the
following order and marched promptly at
100 p. M:
Platoon of Police, Officer Firth commanding.
tChief Marshal and Aids.
American Cadet Band.
CayalrysCompany. Capt. Butter. 1e men,.
tiers Woodbury. and Dallas, command of
Lieut.. X. W. Perry.
Co. A, 80 men from the Dallas, Lieut.. Colon S.
Craig, commanding.
Co. B, 30 men from the Woodbury., Lieut.. John
q. Berry, commanding.
Montgomery Guards, "a men.
Portland Cadets So men.
Sheridan Rifles. SO men.
Co, A, High School Cadets, 80 men.
Co. B, High School GGadets,iao men.
Prof. Barrael, drum major.
BosWorth Post, NO; 2, Department of Maine,
G.. A. R.-Commander John Williamson.
IN rim nj 0f Moi,
G. A. R.--Commander VIM. H. True.
Shepley Camp Sons Of Veterans, No, A. Capt.
Wesley l.. Gribbin.
Guests in carriages.
The procession moved over the pre-
scribed route and marched to Monument
Square, which was quickly roped off by
members of the Fire Department.
Atthe Monument the various compan-
les were drawn up, the military COM
panies and Chandler's Band directly in
front of the Monument, Thatcher Post
to the right, Bosworth Post and High
School Cadets to the left. and the Son S
this order was formed the leaders of
Bosworth and Thatcher Relief Corps
marched to the front of the Monument
bearing large wreath and the Ladies'
Aid of Sons of Veterans marched to, the
rear. Then whilst Chandler's Band play
I'd Peace troubled Soul'' committees
placed the wreaths at the base of the
monument. This was done by Miss
Maud Simpson and Miss Lizzie j. Bert
IN part of the Relief Corps and Mrs Gil
man assisted by Waldo Perry on behalf
Of the Ladies' Aid. Members of the
two posts then performed similar services
at the sides of the monument.
The column then reformed and passed
over the rest of the route. The various
companies looked exceeding we'll and
marched with great steadiness. The
cavalry company that led the column,
was under Capt. Geo. W. Butler, and
was composed of members of the
Mechanic Blues Association. They wore
the uniform of the United States cavalry,
blue trimmed with yellow. The blue
jackets from the Woodbury. and Dallas
had the swing and dash so marked a
feature of the naval service and wore
their blue hats and shirts. The Dallas
men had yellow leggings aud the Wood
bury's white. Lieut.. r. w. Perry of the
Dallas commanded with Lieut.. Craig of
the Dallas and Lieut.. j. G. Berry of the
Woodbury. as assistants. The Sheridan
Rifles and High School Cadets made a
fine appearance and the battalion from
the LIST Regiment showed the excellent
effects of careful drill. OF course great
interest conferred in the Grand Army,
and the Sons of Veterans, their descend
ants, for to them we owe united country
and the right to be here today. The
bands, and drum corps made stirring
music. Prof. Barrael twirled the. drum
majors baton for the. Cadet Band, with
great precision.
In The Afternoon.
After the parade Bosworth Post pro-
ceeded to Evergreen Cemetery and
Thatcher to Forest City Cemetery. At
Forest City 175 graves were decorated
The choir sang ''Lonely Hearts to
Cherish, = "Call the Roll,'' and "Ameri-
ca" Miss Evangeline Pearson played a
cornet solo beautifully, Mrs. Nettie
Blake sang solo with great taste, Miss
Geneva Libby gave recitation, and
Rev. S. F. Pearson and Mrs. Pearson
both spoke to great effect
Bosworth Post decorated 394 graves at
Evergreen. They bore a magnificent
wreath with the name of the post, for
the soldiers lot, and choice memorials
for Past Commanders Winsor B. Smith
and George H. Abbott, ex-Mayor Nc.