The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1895-05-31
HOW THE DAY PASSED
The Various Ways in Which PeO-
pie Observed Decoration
Day.
SCENES AT THE CEMETERIES
THE GRANT BAND DISTINGUISHED
ITSELF BY DISCOURSING SEVERAL
VERY BEAUTIFUL SELECTIONS.
The Evangelical Festival and Picnic OF
the Gymnasium Club Attracted
Large Crowds in the After
noon and Evening.

The observance of Decoration Day
brought thousands of visitors to town
and the route of the parade was lined by
spectators 10 a depth of several rows. The
town presented gala appearance and
many prominent buildings were elabora.
tely decorated with flags and bunting. In
many parts the reports of cannon were
heard, some people having become i'm
bued with Foruth of July spirit.
In spite of the scorching rays of the
sun hundreds of people wended their way
to the cemeteries. They were well repaid
for the visit The cemeteries never looked
more beautiful. 1t seemed as if ali the
conservatories and gardens of the land
had been taxed for beautiful flowers. The
ceremonies at the g. A. r. plot were of a
very impressive character and among the
old "vets" observed in attendance were
John Gather, Sr., of Bluefeld, West
Virginia, ard DR.. J. B. Davis, of Cramer
Hill, n. j. Both travelled to town for the
express purpose of joining their comrades
of Wetkin Waters Post and former
townsmen in the observance of the day.
DR.. Davis was the master of ceremonies.
Rev. John Bath, of the Primitive
Methodist church, offered prayer and the
Grafton was delivered by Rev. j. F. Mere.
dith. A squad of the Sons of Veterans
fired the salutes over the graves.
At the close of the ceremonies the
Grant Band played paraphrase entitled
How Gently Gods Commands" 1t was
very touching selection and well
rendered. The band then went to the
grave of Frederick Hafner and played
Nearer my God to Thee" in a manner
that moved many who assembled at the
place to tears. Mr.. Hafner was the
original charter member Of the band. He
died in April 1894.
The VIM. Penn Band appeared in the
| parade yesterday, although it was not
announced in the program. There was
some misunderstanding about notifying
the committee Of arrangements that the
band would participate in the parade.
The band spent the afternoon serenading
several of its friends.
The Young Peoples Working Society
of the Evangelical church held very
successful ice cream festival in Robbins
opera house last evening. 1t was excel
lently patronized and all the visitor:
were we'll pleased.
An immense throng of people attended
the picnic of the Gymnasium Club al
Colu mbia Park yesterday afternoon anc
| last evening and the proceeds Of the day
swelled the exchequer of the club con
8 derably. Everything passed off very
smoothly and the dancers enjoyed them
selves to their hearts content, while the
Schoppe orchestra discoursed excellent
music The members of the Gymnasium
Club know how to manage a picnic ant
any future event of the kind they may
have will be we'll patronized.
The streets of the town were very lively
all day and until long after midnight. i
was remarked that although there was 8
large consumption of liquid refreshments
in all parts of the town the services of thu
police were not required to quell any
disturbance, and not an arrest was made
during the day, or least not for drunken
ness.
Michael Hefron's local base ball clul
and the Lost Greek team played game
at the Trotting park yesterday Afternoon
and the former won by score of II to Z
Hefron was obliged to retire in the frs
inning on account of receiving blow OF
the elbow of his left arm by pitched
ball when he was at the plate.