Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-05-10
MEMORIAL DAY.
The Usual Order Issued by Command
err Rranch.

err Branch.
The following Memorial DAY order
is issued by Department Commando
G. +. Branch Of the Vermont Grand
4 Army:
The annual observance of Nav 30.
a a day Of sacred and tender memo
ries, which is very properly designated
Memorial Day. again approaches our
visions. With the return Of spring
comes "reminiscences of hurried prepa-
rations, all along the lines, for the
opening OF campaigns: we are re-
minded of the scenes and incidents of
years ago. in which we were among
the actors. While the memories OF
those days and wears of hardship and
suffering and sacrifice continue with
our life, we would remember those
who marched forth with us. but came
not back. This day, sacred more than
all others. TO the veterans Of the Tn
ion, should be more generally observed
from year to year There is scarcely
a cemetery in our State in which does
not rest some fallen comiade. whose
grave should be
Covered DER with beautiful flowers"
Ii Is legal holiday in our state, and
il should not bepermitted TO lay aside
its solemn and beautiful rites which
appeal to the kindlicr and gentler in
stincts of loyalty and patriotism. and
which deepen and solidify curl love for
our country and our flag and the
principles which il represents.
In accordance with the usages of the
day. il Is hoped that the entire people
win join in the Memorial services. Ii
is the wish of this department that
every posi- Of the G. 4. X. attend di-
vine services in a body. upon the sun
day preceding Memorial Day, where.
from previous arrangements, suitable
service NAV be rendered. Not only
members Of our order, but all who
wore the blue. as well rs the members
of Relief corps, together with children
and youth who are vet 10 be the saw
Tors Of our land, should be asked to
attend tins Memorial service.
In the afternoon of the day preced-
ing Memorial Day, il is requested that
every public school in our State dis
pense with the usual custom of recita- |
tons. and devote the afternoon TO a
study, or review, Of the causes. incl /
dents and results of the Rebellion. 1
Such an afternoon service can be rem
dered very interesting and instructive |
with little preparation, in readings. I
recitations and songs. with remarks /
from the teachers and from one or
more residents Of the district. which 1
will prove TO be a valuable lesson of /
loyalty and patriotism TO the Young. |
On Memorial Day, it is requested |
that all the public and private schools
be asked TO join in the exercises of the /
occasion, and that they may be made /
to feel that each has a part to perform;
be il only to lay wreath or a flower /
above the resting place ola comrade or
friend.
Comrades. Let Us all come together 4
upon this day Of memories and, for
getting all the animosities of the war. /
andeavor 10 prove that we are now a 1
part Of a grand citizenship, earnestly |
to advance the interests Of our |
common country, and perpetuating /
the principles underlying our govern /
ment. and that we are still loyal 10 the 4
and glory Of our repub-
lie.
Post chaplains viii report in fun /
he proceedings Of their posts in the
Observance Of May Both TO headquar-
.ers at Newport not later than June 1
10Th.