Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-06-01
THOUSANDS OF VISITORS
An ENJOYABLE Evening at the Opera
House,

heavens were covered WIN llgnu
fleecy clouds that seemed to absorb
the suns heat while refreshing
breeze from the south west acted as a
substitute for fan. 1t was indeed a
pleasant afternoon to be out and
Salemites made the best Of the oppor-
tunity.
Friday evening and early Saturday
morning people were to be seeen wend-
ing their way to the different Gem
eteries, heavily laden with flowers
and other emblems, symbolic of their
honor and reverence for departed
loved ones. Although but few roses
were used in decorating the graves,
the cemetery presented a most beauti-
ful sight Friday evening. Some Of
the decorations gave evidence Of much
work and were quite tastefully
arranged on the graves.
The street cars were taxed to their
utmost capacity in transporting
the immense throng to and from the
cemetery. However, the crowd was
handled without the least accident
whatever, which seems remarkable
when such crowd is about.
The possession was we'll carried out
by Chief Marshal ID. G. Sherman and
+. A. Leeg, Geo. II. Burnett, w. II.
Downing. and Chas. Robin. The
march began about G45 p. m. and the
column was formed as follows;
Chief Marshall and Aids, Second
Regimental Band Companies band,
Battalion, Second Regiment, Gov.
Lord and STAFF, Indian War Veterans,
Sedgwick Post, G.. A. r.
Sedgwick Relief Corps, Woodmen Of
the World, Chemawa Training school
band, Chemawa Training school
cadets, citizens in carriages.
Arrived at the cemetery, all assem-
bled at the G.. A. II. lot, where impress
sive services were conducted by Sedg-
wick Post No. 10, G.. A. r., Comman-
der j. Q. Barnes acting as master of
ceremonies. Mr.. Barnes spoke Of the
impresslveness Of the occasion, and
privilege and duty of doing honor to
the nations dead. Selections from
the Second Regiment band we're in
terspersed throughout the exercises.
The Chemawa Training school band
also played a selection. Although
this band has only recently been or.
ganized, they made fine appearance
and played remarkably we'll. Com.
pany |, gave the usual salute over the
graves OF the unknown dead. Ralph
Matthews, son OF ID. w. Matthews,
gave an appropriate recitation, and
the exercises were concluded with q
benediction by Rev. j. p. Farmer OF
the First Baptist church.
The members Of the G.. A. r. and
their families repaired TO their hall In
the State Insurance building, anC
partook OF refreshments that had beer
prepared by the Woman'S s Relief Corps
NOTES.
Salem Camp No. lls, Woodmen OF
the World, was the only fraternal soci
ETY. that was represented in the pro
cessiOn. II was out about 100 strong
The Chemawa Indian boys band
numbering seventeen pieces, made a
very favorable impression. The boys
played very well for musical com,
pany OF so recent an organization.
The Indian school cadets, number
ing sixty, made good appearance.
Their behavior aud marching was all
that could be asked.
AT REEDS OPERA HOUSE.
AT s O'Clock Saturday evening,
with the exception OF those seats that
had been reserved for the G.. A. r.
aud w. II. c., every seat both In the
large auditorium and gallery was
taken. Standing room was at a prem.
ium and hundreds were turned away.
being unable 20 obtain admission ow-
ing TO the immense throng. When
commander j. .. Barnes stepped up.
ON the platform shortly alters O'Clock
he was greeted with a perfect sea OF
faces.
Much credit is due the decorating
committee, consisting OF +. X. Hall,
III. l. Brown, A. w. DoaRer. IA
Briggs, DIR. t. c. Smith, Mrs. Al
Dickey, MH. Frank Davey and Miss
Ida Bennett, for their good work
Red white and blue bunting had
been artistlcally adjusted about the
opera house. To the rear OF the stage
was beautiful silk nag which form.
ed most appropriate and lovely back.
ground. AT a point In the center M
the woodwork enclosing the stage
Was placed portrait OF Washington
while ON either side OF him were also