The herald., 1894-05-30

The custom OF strewing the graves OF
soldiers with flowers was first practiced
by those whoae hearts were still sore
with grief for father, husband, son or
lover who had laid down his life for his
country's sake. Later these were joined
by others, whose patriotism compelled
them to some public recognition OF deeds
of heroism, and at length whole loyal
community. under the formal sanction
OF the law, unites to pay its debt OF
honor to men whose efforts brought
only suffering or death to the men
themselves, but made possible and per-
manent that boast OF the union "a gov
eminent OF the people, by the people,
for the people," AS the years pass, as
the ranks of the veterans grow thinner
and the eteps OF the survivors more
hating and feeble. the feeling OF indebt'
edness grows stronger and men come
more and more to appreciate the value
OF the sacrifice which was made, as an
inspiration to generations coming after
and other generations yet to come.
Decoration day will be fittingly OBJ
served in this city today, as we'll as at
nearly every town throughout the land.
An appropriate programme has been ar
ranged for the exercises.
The exercises OF the day will be COM
menced by the decorating OF the SOL
diers' graves at 8 o'clock this morning.
Frank Bartlett post and corps will
have charge Of the ceremonies at Ever
green cemetery, Stanton post and corps
at Rosedale cemetery, Kenesaw post
and corps at East Side and Evergreen
cemeteries, John A. Logan post and
corps at City cemetery.
The post and corps will be assisted at
the cemeteries by other organizations,
including the school children OF the pub
lie schools.
In the afternoon the services will be
held at Simpson tabernacle and the fol-
lowing programme will be given:
THE PROGRAMME.
Bugle calls, Assembly, Attention-Comrade
Lorelei quarlette. Lead Kindly Light-Misses
Elizabeth H. Kimban, Mary L. Young. Alice
III. Eaton. Edith Gardiner.
Reading of general orders, by Comrade DAN
Tel Jones, president OF the day.
LoIelei quartette, Arrow aud the Song.
Invocation by Will A. Knighten.
Address to the Boys OF "a About the Boys of
61-Mrs. Kate Topper Galpin.
sony, Bal bara Fretchie-Mrs. Modini Wood.
introductory remarks - Comrade Daniel
Jones, president OF the day.
Grafton, Monumental Days-Comrade Henry
A. Pierce.
Lorslei qusrtette--o Vert Thou in the Cauld
Blast
Benediction- Comrade Will A. Knighten.
Bugle, OBJECTIONABLE o. T. Thomas.
Prior to the opening OF services at the
tabernacle there will be parade OF q.
A. r. posts and invited organizations.
The g. A. X. posts and escorts will as
sembie promptly at 80 p. m., taking
position on Main street. right of column
resting on Fifth street. as follows:
Chief of police aud force.
Grand martial and staff.
Seventh regiment N g. c., Maj. M. L. Starin
ommanding.
Boys brigade, Col. Il. e. Danforth command
ing.
Stanton post, J. A. osgood commander.
Kenesaw post N. d. Munsey commander.
Logan post j. G. Walsh commander.
Frank Bartlett post, Il. w. Stern co nmander.
Sons OF Veterans, J. G. Kolff commander.
Ladies of the Woman's Relief corps
and u. A. 2. circle will form on Sixth
street, right resting ON Olive. When the
column reaches this point halt will be
made, and they will take position in rear
of the &. A. h. The posts will form in
the order above named on Sixth street,
right resting on Main street. Sons of
Veterans on Main street, right resting
on Sixth street.
The column will move promptly at 2
o'clock. The line of march will be on
Main street to Fourth street, on Fourth
to Spring street to Second street, ON
Second street to Broadway. on Broad
way to Sixth street, on Sixth
street to Hope street, on Hope street 10
Simpson tabernacle, where memorial
services will be held.
After the services the parade will re-