The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-05-31
PASADENA.
How Decoration Day Was Observed In
That Place.

How Decoration Day Was Observed In
That Place.
pasadena, May 30.-Never in the his
tory of Pasadena has the day set apart
to commemorate the nations dead
heroes been more generally observed
than today. Business houses, almost
without exception, cioaed, and after the
departure of the crowds for the Come
terry the town wore genuine Sunday
look. Decorations of the American flag
were to be seen on every hand, almost
every business house making some dis
play. Not an accident, 80 far as known,
marred the entire days proceedings,
everything going off smoothly and on
time, and rejecting much credit upon
the g. A. r. officers and others who
had charge of the arrangements.
At an early hour In the morning the
members of the various patriotic orders
and citizens generally began to gather
at the G. A. r. headquarters on East
Colorado street. 1t was, however, 80
O'Clock before the procession was ready
to move down Colorado street to take
the Terminal train to the cemetery.
The boys fife and drum corps in
handsome costumes OF red, white and
blue led the procession, followed by the
Sons of Veterans firing squad In regu-
lation uniform, the company numbering
in all 81. Mr.. Howard of Throop cadets
acted as bugler.
The Boys brigade, 26 strong, under
command of Captain Sedgwick, made q
fac showing.
The Ladies' Aid society turned out in
full force. attracting much attention
with their costumes of white with sashes
of red and blue.
Mrs. Jarvis was in charge of the
Woman's Relief corps which came next
to the g. A. R. In point OF numbers, over
go ladies being in line.
Over 100 of the old soldiers were in
line when the procession headed down
Colorado street.
One Of the prettiest sights was the 300
or more school children, all carrying
flowers. in charge Of 6. A. K. officers.
Captain Drake acted az marshal OF the
day, with @. @. Brown in command of
the G. A. R., and o. E. Mendenhall at
the head Of the Soma of Veterans.
The exercises at the cemetery were OF
q very interesting nature, consisting OF
music and speeches. The Sons of Vet
Grams firing squad was on hand, and at
the close gave the usual salute of three
rounds.
The singing by the Harmonic quar-
tette. consisting OF o. w. Kyle, M. E.
Wood, Miss Peck and Miss Stoutenburg,
was excellent.
The usual short but impressive ritual
of the G. A. r. was gone through with,
after which the graves OF the soldiers
were decorated.
AT THE TABERNACLE.
The exercises at the tabernacle in the
evening attracted very large audi
enee. An address Of welcome by @. O.
Brown, post commander, was listened
to with much interest. He reviewed
the works of the local organization
briefly and extended a cordial welcome
to all in behalf of his comrades. Amer
lea, by the Harmonic quartette, fol-
lowed, after which tine divine blessing
was invoked by w. g. MCGOWAN, post
chaplain. The quartette then rendered
another selection. A recitation by Miss
Glennie Pearl, The Battle OF Lookout
Mountain. was much enjoyed. being
delivered in an excellent manner. The
address OF the evening was delivered by
Mai. j. A. Donnell. A recitation by o.
w. Kyle, Liberty Bell, was we'll re-
ceived. The programme closed with a
selection by the quartette, song by
Prof. James Clark and bsnediction by
Raw Taater Ionaa