The Black range., 1895-06-07

Of Pytheas on the north, aud the
Kingston choir and band on the west
the entire enclosure being surrounded
by citizens. The beautiful and touch
ing service Of the Grand Army ritua
was here carried out, but owing to tn,
high winds but little OF il could bs
heard any distance Col. G. t. Bari
and Hon. Richard Mansfield White
both made short and excellent speeches
FOR the occasion, elthoUeht not expect
lug To be called upon at the cemetery
as other arrangements had been made
The Kingston choir sang as they never
sang before, The selections were en-
iirely new, being from the special Ne
mortal songs for 1895. The singers
we're equal to the day, and they threw
their whole souls into the songs. and
the universal verdict was that It was
the best music ever heard on memorial
day in Kingston.
After the stTewiDF Of flowers by the
children and people, tie bugler sound
cd assembly, the column was again
formed, the iaes and banners unfuIled
to the breeze, aud the imposing strains
of~Marehing Through Georgia" the long
column returned to the church, when
the order 10 "break ranks was given,
and ali went home to prepare for the
more extensive meeting in the evening
IN the church.
Seven thirty came. and with it the
steady peal Of the church bell, few
minutes later the sbrill blast Of the
bugle. sounding assembly, reyeberated
up aud down the canyon, followed by
out door music by the band at S p.
u. the church was full Of loyal and
patriotic people of Hillsboro and King.
ston. Promptly, on time, Commander
Honsiuger called the meeting TO order.
The band gave a patriotic selection Of
music, when John N. Cam, OF King.
ston, who had been pushed into SER
vice to deliver the introductory, step
ped to the front, and in a manly and
able manner delivered an excellent ad-
dress pertaining 10 the duties Of citizens.
His address was followed by one of the
cholI's best Efforts, which sent the,
thrill of loyalty through every listener
Master Harry Roach and B0bt Hon
singer each gave a superb recitation in
unity with the hearts of the large audi
ence. The choir again came forth in
pe~fect melody, receiving large and
continued applause. Hon. Richard
Mansfield White, Of HeTmosa. who had
been selected the by Grand Army as the
orator for Memorial Day, was now in
Air. White was at his best, |
and his heart was in the oration he
was delivering. His language was pol
ished, bis appeals tempered with the
hindliest words. his defense Of the
veterans was gorgeous and Just, and .
met with their fun appreciation, His
large, cnticue, but appreciatiye audi
anCe was with him from start TO fin
ish. and rola single thought but fra
,ernity. charity and loyalty permeated
his speech from beginning TO end. Mr..
White spoke one hour and ten minutes,
holding his audience withOuta mur-
nur OF discomfort, and at the close old
veterans hobbled to him, grasped HIM
Dy the hand and congratulated him
upon his address. and urgently invited
lin to come again. II is the concen-
,us Of opinion among all classes that
Ar. " hite delivered the ablest, pure
st and most suitable memorial ad-
Iress ever Leard in Kingston, and
lOrihen Sierra may well feel proud of
laving Mr. White asa permanent cIti-
.en. During Mr. Whites address he
vas often interrupted by applause, and
TITS close the applause was long and
and lie can conscientiously
eturn to his home knowing that the
e0ple Of Kingston fully appreciated
lis well timed, concise and historical
ration. The Kingston choir again
with a most beautiful song
which was loudly cheered. They were
by tie band with choice
election, when Commando Honsinger
rose and thanked the people, the band,
he choir. and the speaker for able
ssistance rendered. Tatoc Nwas then
0unded by the bugler, when the people
aose and dispersed to their homes
ceiling better, more loyal and devoted !
0 Memorial Day than ever before. {
Thus the day and evening passed !
nd the festival to the dead in 1895. !
larks period the years observances. :
a Missouri paper is authority for the
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