The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1896-05-28

for them at the front.
The music was by especial chorus, includ-
ing the regular church choir, led by Chas.
NJ Craig, and all the pieces were finely rem
dered.
The Memorial sermon, by the pastor, Rev.
Geo, S. Mills, was highly appreciated by all
who heard it. 1t was thoroughly patr-
otl. and at the same time a spiritual dis
course. The subject was "The Inspiration
of Patriotism" and the text, Hebrews 11th
chapter, 33d to Both verses, inclusive. Fol-
lowing is the order of service:
Voluntary and doxology.
Invocation.
Anthem, 80, be Joyful, Danks
Chorus.
Responsive reading.
Gloria,
Hymn, eye Servants of God,'
Chorus and congregation.
Scripture, Hebrews II :33 to 1872
Prayer,
Responsive song "Here and There" Winch
Mr.. Parker.
Notices and offering.
American Hymn, Kellar
Hymn, Lord of all belng.''
Chorus and congregation.
Sermon by pastor,
Prayer,
America,
Chorus and congregation.
Benediction.
After returning to Memorial Hall the Post
raised SO to be presented to Mr.. Mills.
THE POSTS GENERAL ORDERS.
J. W. Wilkins, Commander of Thomas Fl.
Marshall Post, G. A. r., has issued his gen
era orders as to the observance of Memorial
Day, as follows:
Geueral orders No /.
Headquarters I. II. Marshall Post No. ~.
Grand Army Of the Republic
Belfast, Maine, May 25 1896.
In accordance with the honored custom of
the Grand Army of the Republic, and pur-
suant to General Orders from the National
and Department Headquarters, Saturday,
May 30tll, will be observed by Thomas II.
Marshall Post, No. 10, Memorial Day in
honor of our fallen comrades.
Officers and members of the Post will
meet at Memorial Hall at / o'clock p. III.
The line will form on Church street, right
resting on Market street, at 1.:0 o'clock, in
the following order:
Capt. Charles Baker, Marshal
James H. Stinson and G. p. Lombard, Aids
Belfast Band.
Belfast Division, Uniform Rank, X. of p.
Canton Pallas Patriarchs Militant, L. o. @, F.
Thomas Fl. Marshall Post, G. \. r.
Orator of the Day and Chaplain.
Co. B, Boys Brigade.
Disabled Soldiers in Carriages.
City Government in Carriages.
Citizens.
The line of march will be as follows ;
Down Market street to High; down High to
Church; up Church to Grove; up Grove to
Congress; over Congress to Main; thence
up Main to Grove Cemetery, where the
usual Memorial exercises will be held
ia rpunpSta0 that t13pS all Sh DnjIp
public buildings and residences be placed at
| half-mast during the day and that a sports
and pastimes not in accord with the spirit of
| the day be discountenanced.
| Citizens are cordially invited to ioiu in
| the parade.
| Supper will be served to visiting COM
| rades and ladies at Memorial Hall at s
| o'clock.
| The Post will re-assemble at Memorial
Hall at o'clock, p. NJ. and march to Bel
fast Opera House, where the following exer-
cises will be held:
Overture, "Orpheus," Otfenbach.
Belfast Band.
Prayer by the Chaplain.
| Welcome by the Post Commander.
Quartette, praise of Our Country" Billeter.
| Serenade, "Love's Longing" LEM.
| Belfast Band.
Exercises by Children.
Reading Roll of Honor by Adjutant.
Memorial Day Ode adapted to Kellar s
American Hymn.
! Band and Quartette.
March, Vets Reeves
| Belfast Band.
| Address by Rev. Charles FL. Wells.
| "America" by band and quartette in which
the audience are invited to join.
| Benediction.
Citizens are requested to contribute
flowers for decorating graves, and leave the
same at Memorial Hall Friday between the
hours Of 8 a. m. and l p IN.
The clergy of the city and His Honor the
| Mayor are invited to take seats on the plat
| form during the exercises of the evening.
Per order Committee of Arrangements,
j. W. WILKINS, Commander.
A. D. CHASE, Adjutant.
| GROVE CEMETERY.
The burial place of Befast's dead is finely
located and each year has Witnessed inn
| provements that add to it's attractive appear
ance City Sexton Marden has thoroughly "
removed up ali traces of winter, by clearing
all the avenues and walks of leaves, broker
branches, etc, and by moving all the lots
placed under his care. The public portions
of the cemetery are in tirst-class order, and
nearly all owners of private lots have put
them in good condition. AS the season is
quite forward the work by Mr.. Marden and
the lot owners have made Grove Cemetery d
beauty spot for the nations FESTIVAL of the