The Washington times., 1895-05-31
AT ST. ELIzNBETH's ASYLUM.

Supt. Godding Referred Feelingly TO
Secretary Herbert's Absence.
Memorial Day was, observed with appro-
pirate commemorative exercises yesterday
by the John A. Logan Post, 6. a. r., De-
partment of the Potomac, at ST. Eliza
beths Asylum. The large platform which
had been erected in the north corner of the
grounds was profusely and tastefully deco
rated with the national colors.
About 10 so a m. Logan Post assembled
at their headquarters. Masonic Temple.
There they Were Joined by the Sons of
Veterans, the pupils of Van Buren, Ana
costa and Congress Heights public schools.
The procession was soon formed, and un-
der Commander H W Emo the column,
headed by Davis Brass Band, marched TO
St Elzabeth's. There they found await
ing them hundreds of others, who had as
sembIed to take part in the exercises OF
the day.
Shortly after arriving at the grounds
the assembly" call was sounded and the
meeting was called to order by Comrade
w II. Peck, chairman of the arrangements
committee, aud the exercises begun with
prayer by Past Chaplain a. Dawson. The
| next number on the programme, "Sleep-
ing in Their Tents Tonight" was sung
by the St Elizabeth choir, composed OF
fifteen singers.
by Commander Emo, who said:
1--WE are gathered here to commemorate
the memory of our departed comrades,
aud in SO duing TO inculcate into the minds
of all the true spirit of patriotism-that
which teaches that the Union is above all
party. aud peaceful brotherhood is the
most beneficeut Of all our blessings.
"a large number of soldiers are buried
within these grounds who took an active
part Ia the war of the rebellion. The war
is over; there is but one country aud one
flag and that flag floats over each aud all
alike Comrades, what more can we say
than to express the hope that what may
be said here to dasy may still further cement
the bonds of friendship that now exist with
every true Americana
Next folio owed the Balch flag salute by
the school children, under the direction Of
Miss Bre wer, principal of Van Buren,
school, and the singing of The flag that's
waved for a hundred years" by all the
school children.
Comrade w. H. Peck read letter from
Secretary of the Navy H A Herbert, in
forming the post of his inability to be
present, owing to the death of Secretary
Gresham. DR.. w. W Godding, superin-
tendent of st. EliZabeth's, referring to
the absence of Secretary Herbert, said that
out of these exercises has suddenly fallen
the principal part, but the summons called
to hlSneT uuIy-lU was u Cdll Jnitt COulu
not be disregarded.
In the absence of Miss T. Haywood
1.-THE Soldier Sleeps was recited by
her brother, ID. c. Haywood. This was
followed by ITO Thee, Oh, Country"
sung by the Mozart Club, and a solo,
Battle of Murfreesboro, by Prof. j.
IH. Hunter. dl
A short address was made by Rev. James
McLareu, in which The referred to the
to flra nP
late war, who gave up their lives that we
might be united and free.
An original patriotic poem was recited
by Comrade D j. Evans. ITO Deck the
Graves" was sung by the st. Elizabeth
quartette, Messrs. French, scaggs, Watson
and McCabbe.
The exercises concluded with singing of
America by all present.
| Forming in marching order again, the
members of the post returned to headquar-
tiers, where they enjoyed hountiful lunch,
prepared for them by their lady friends.