The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-04-27
HONORS TO DEAD HEROES.
Memorial Day Generally Observed in
the State.

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Atlanta, Ca, April 26.-Two especially
interesting features characterized the OBJ
servance Of Memorial day in Atlanta.
The Ladies Memorial Association unveiled
a beautiful monument to the unknown
confederate dead in Oakland cemetery,
and carload of flowers was received
from the ladies OF Brunswick in acknowl-
edgement of the sympathy and help At
lanta extended to the city by the sea dur
ing the yellow fever plague last year.
BY order of the governor the capitol
was closed all day The city Offices, post
Office, banks and most of the business
houses observed a half holiday.
The procession to the cemetery was
composed of the local military and sew
eral visiting commands the governor and
state-house officials, the mayor and city
council, civic societies and large line of
confederate veterans, and sons OF veter-
ans. 1t was the largest memorial day
demonstration in years.
---- Hon. ii, ii. Carlton, Of Athens, deiiv-
cred the Grafton at the cemetery in the
presence of 5000 people
At the conclusion of this address, Mrs.
John Mtlledge, president of the Ladies'
Memorial Association, unveiled the monu-
ing was the signal for a salute of thirteen
guns fired at intervals of two minutes by
the Atlanta artillery. The new proto-
type of the famous ''Lion of Lucerne,"
was dedicated as 'The Lion Of Atlanta -
The figure of the lion, which is of brass,
rests upon massive pedestal cut from a
single piece of pure white marble The
carload of flowers from Brunswick ar
rived at $50 O'Clock in charge of John S.
I I'D e IL
filled to the top with a profusion of de-
signs and cut flowers and evergreens. 1t
was also decorated on the outside and
bore streamers with the words "A Trib-
ute from the Ladies of Brunswick - A
special delegation from the Ladies'
Memorial Society met the car at the de-
pot and received 1t in appropriate manner.
AT vALDosTA.
Valdosta, Ga, April 26 The hon
ors paid to the confederate dead
here today were the most extensive
and impressive ever given by the town.
The programme consisting of singing,
recitations and speaking, was carried out
to perfection and each one performed his
part well. Robert +. Ously, the orator
of the day, delivered an eloquent address
and his speech was J ighly enjoyed by all.
There was large attendance of old vet
erans in the parade. The Valdosta
Videttes acted as their escorts. The
Videttes fired the usual military salute.
AT sANDERsvILLE.
Sandersville, Ga, April 26.-Memorial
day was appropriately observed here to-
day by exercises held in the Methodist
church. Stores were closed at 70 o'clock
and there was an entire suspension of
business in honor Of the day. Al o'clock
the church was filled with people who
all r.fz ,f
Mayor Harman, of Tennille, was the
orator and delivered an address of the
highest order of patriotism
Recitations by several young ladies
were charmingly rendered. interspersed
with music that thrilled the vast au-
dience.
On behalf of the confederate veterans
Col. Evans feelingly thanked the Ladies'
Memorial Association for the interesting
and appropriate exercises commemora-
tive of the valiant deeds of the boys who
wore the gray. At the conclusion of the
exercises the people marched to the ceme-
terry, where the graves were decorated
with flowers and evergreens beautifully
arranged. The exercises were the most
interesting and entertaining ever held in
Sandersville.
AT BRUNSWICK.
Brunswick, Ca, April 26.-Brunswick
appropriately observed Memorial day, all
business being suspended, and an i'm
mense audience congregating in L'Arioso
opera house TO listen to Col. e. II. Jones,
of Albany the orator of the day, who
delivered an eloquent and inspiring ad-
dress, after which the exercises were con-
cluded at the cemetery.
AT MILLEDGEvILLE.
Milledgeville, Ca, April 26--Perhaps
a.
memorial exercises ever held in this city
were observed to-day. All the people
were out to do honor to the heroes of the
late war. The procession was formed on
the campus of the Middle Georgia Mil
itary college, and contained over 700 col
lege students. The address made by Pres
ident j. Harris Chappell, OF the Georgia
Military and Industrial college, was
the finest ever heard in this city. He is
true southerner and although too young
to take part in the war, always has
word of praise and honor to say for those
who gave up their lives for southern
right The small number of confederate
veterans in line shows that they are fast
passing away, but the love and honor for
them can never pass from the hearts of
the people.
AT ALBANY.
Albany. Ga, April 26.-Memorial day
in this city was appropriately observed
by general closing of business houses
and an outpouring of the people to the
cemetery, where the services were held.
Col. j. L. Boynton, of Calhoun county,
was the orator Of the day, being intro
duced in a very felicitous manner by
Capt. John T. Hester Col Boynton's
address was a magnificent effort The
local military also turned out and fred
salutes over the graves Of the confederate
dead.
AT GRIFFIN.
Griffin. Ga. April 26.-Memorial Day
was observed here to-day by suspension
of all business from TO D. m. Col. j.
ID. Boyd was master of ceremonies, and
Capt ID. J. Bailey, Jr., was marshal. The
Griffin Rifles lead the large procession,
followed by the Confederate Veterans,
Col. Robert Whitfield, orator Of the day,
Ladies Memorial Association, citizens
and school children. Mrs. Hasselkus and
Mr. Wright opened the service with de-
lightful music, followed by opening prayer
by Rev T. w. O'Kelly. Music was rem
dered also by the Misses Patterson and
Uismuke. Col. Whitfield then made an
eloquent address, handling his subject in
a mastery way. He paid high compii-
ments TO the fallen heroes, whose memo
ries will ever be chrished. Rev II. w.
Anderson pronounced the benediction.
The procession was the largest ever wit
messed on such an occasion.
AT AUGUSTA.
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