The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-31
MEYERS. 9th & Broad
WORK OF LOVING HANDS
THE LADIES' HOLLFWOOD MEMO
RIdL Association.
They Decorate the Graves of Confederate
soldiers-Fiorsl Tributes on Presi-
dent Davis Mound.

The annual decoration exercises OF the
Hollywood Memorial Association were
held in the beautiful cemetery Of Holly
wood yesterday morning.
At 10 o'clock Mayor Ellyson called the
assembly together. and a prayer was Of
fered by Rev. Landon r. Mason, who
spoke feelingly and beautifully of the
Lost Cause" and the noble heroes who
persisted in the struggle.
Then the hymn. Nearer. My God 10
Thee was sung, after which the benedic-
ton was pronounced ana the decorating
Il the graves was commenced. The ex-
ercises were brief, in order to give the
ladies' time to decorate the graves and
return 10 the city 10 participate in the
unwilling ceremonies.
over twelve thousand graves of brave
COnfederates were tenderly remembered
by the noble women. and covered with n
rich profusion Of beautiful flowers. Mayor
Elyson also made an appropriate but
short speech. IN which he most fitungly
eulogized the dead soldiers and the noble
women who yearly rendered their share
o. homage.
A NOBLE ORGANIZATION.
Indeed. the praises of the Memorial As
ISOLATION cannot be too loudly sung and
DO is due 10 the energetic and unselfish
efforts Of the women who compose this
noble association that the memories Of
our heroes are annually remembered and
kept green in the hearts of the people
Of this city
The decorations were numerous and
beautiful In the extreme. a wealth Of
Gods sweet. fresh flowers were quietly
and reverenually laid upon the graves
in the silent cemetery. TO halloW the
sacred memories Of those who in the
quiet shades and shadows sleep beneath
the bosom Of the land for which they
died.
PREsIDFNT DAVIS GRAVE.
The lot IN which the remains Of Presi-
dent jefferson Davis and hose of his
children are Inferred, and which was put
IN thorough order last fail by being sod
ded and divided by circular walks OF
white sand attracted general attention
from the many ladies who assisted in
decorating the graves. as we'll as all who
visited Hollywood during the c " The
lot was covered with a carpet Of beautiful
blue grass, added 10 which were a rich
supply OF decorations by loving hands.
pr 'sidcnt Davis grave was dressed in the
most tasteful style. There was an abb
sence OF gaudinesS. which was art.cular-
y pleasing 10 all who looked upon the
last resting place Of the Confederate
At the head of the grave stood large
ana handsome Confederate flag, mounted
on vase OF exotic ferns, close to which,
IFing on the mound. was the battle-hag.
designed In carnations. red geraniums and
h-hotropes. In the centre was placed a
PAR OF handsome sage palm leaves cross
81. and attached together by wide red
ana white ribbons. Near the foot of the
erave was placed a star made Of scarlet
and white carnations. while the base OF
me mound was enriched by a garland or
laurel flowers and leaves. lnterspersed
between the principal floral designs were
beautiful little loose bouquets, making
me en- semble exceedingly tasteful and
Aot oNerdone, as IS so frequently the case.
GRAVES OF THE CHILDREN
The mounds Of the graves OF President
Davis children were also beautifully and
tls'efuily dressed with pretty floral gems
They We're covered with Marguerites, haV-
INK short stems and placed about an inch
apart Their coloTs Of mingled white and
yellow, brought into contrast with the
ies1. green grass on the mound. left q
BEAUTIFUL effect. while around the two oak
rees and at the corners of the grass
Pots, were placed handsome clusters OF
magn0lias and other varieties Of the bo-
ianical kingdom.
The decorations represented a striking
degree OF good judgment. and were great |
" admired by all who saw them.