St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-05-31
MEMORIAL DAY.
the Day Observed Locally.

proved DeduIiIuHH "'N'
somewhat warmer than was desra'
bic. During the morning the SOL
d;ers' graves. and the monument IN
the square, were decorated with
Aowers, according to custom, and
The afternoon was devoted to the
usual exercises. At 100 p. m. the
nrocession formed on Main street
and marched through the principal
streets in the following order:
detachment OF Police, D. M. Miller,
Chief o,.-r,t,.t
The St. Tohnsbury Band, j. Wesley
90 First 'l, Divisional. W, Adams, Mar
shall; st. Johnsbury Guards, C. NJ
Bonett. Captain; Canton Crescent, NO.
., c. W. Beck, Captain Commanding
Second Division Lyndon Arnold,
Marshal, Chamberlin Post, No. /, G. a.
R William II. Ward, Senior Vice Com
,randcr, Teachers and Students OF st.
Tohnsbury Academy; Carriages with
disabled Soldiers; President and Orator
Of the Day, Clergy and Invited Guests
The band PLAYED d number OF selec-
tons along the route, and the pro-
cession marched in good form. Spec
tators were numerous at all points,
and there was a fine display OF bunt-
ing and flags.
In monument square the process
sion drew up and short commem-
oratiye service was held by the Post,
assisted by the band, after which 1t
reformed and marched to Music hall,
where the exercises began at 2,3O.
AT Music Hall.
Music Hall was well filled, even
though the thermometer registered
11s in the sun directly outside the
door. The people were called to or
der by Marshal Montgomery, presl-
dent of the day and commander OF
Cbamberlin Post. The band under
the direction of w. A. Barringtonf fur
pished excellent music both at the
halland throughout the day. Prayer
was offered by Rev. DR.. Heath. Com
mander Montgomery preiaced his
introduction with criticism on our
American histories because they did
not explain which side was right IN
the great conflict. He then introduced
Mai. Woodruff of Washington, CIV
ing brief history of his military
career.
Major Woodruff gave an eloquent
and polished address and was ire
quently interrupted by applause
He said that this was fitting time to
impress upon the young the Importance
of this day. 1t is dedicated to the
nations dead In few years the vet
Grams will be gone. The perpetuation OF
these ceremonies will then devolve on
those that never saw the war. Unless
they are filled with patriotism the day
will boone of Renaissance only. In these
days of cheap sneering at the veteran
Lincoln's address at Gettysburg vii
bear repeating and remembering.
There was powerful influence beyond
the perpetuation of the union and that
was the overthrowing OF slavery. Slav-
cry was legally right, but the conscience
of the people of the north told them it
was wrong. 1t was this active moral
force that inspired the victories OF the
Union armies. That which was worth
fighting for is worth talking about-not
boasttully but reverently In the name
of honor and American patriotism we
ask Americans to perpetuate TINS DAY
Today we are one people, honorlne
one country. If our swords are ever
drawn again it will be totight common
foe, The everything principles tor which
the government contended the herolsn1
of our soldiers and sailors, the sacrihces
of those who stayed at home and helped
those at the front, these are all history
and should ever be cherished. Every
American should glory in this day. 1t is
a Memorial day for the dead, the rea
saviors of the nation.
Our past history has been glorious
but the future has its tasks. See that
YOU perform them with the same nationa
patriotism that our heroes had in thu
civil war Our wealth is temptation
to other nations. The ocean is no bar
rier to the great navies of Europe and
transcontinental railroad can transport
troops to any part of this country
Another danger confronting us is unre
strictedl immigration. The professional
agitator, the criminal and the pauper i
not needed here, though Europe il
anxious to get rid of them. Patriotism
is the only ism that we should cultivate
Only one flag should be flown to tn
breeze. Let that flag float over ever,
polling place. every school house ant
every church, for it is emblematic Of a fire.
vote, free!schoos and free churches.
After more music by the band TIL
audience sang America and the exer
cses closed.
The Evenings Concert
A good programme was prepared
for the concert given in Music Hal
last evening under the auspices c
Chamberlin Post. A chorus of i
voices, adult singers, chorus of 2
girls voices, the Imperial quartett'
H. H. May, chorus director and vocs
soloist, Willis J. Cunningham, piat
list, and Miss Carrie S. Woodruff
reader, formed an attractive array {
talent, and the following programm
was wellc arried out:
"New Hail Columbia" Chadwit
Chorus.
Reading-"The Eve OF Waterloo" ByrC
Miss Woodruff.
Lullaby, Brain
Children's Chorus.
Song-"The Vacant Chair" Ro
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