Evening star., 1897-05-31
OAK HILL AND HOLY ROOD
Exercises Had Under Auspices of George q.
Morris Post.

George U. Morris Post. No. 10, C. A. r.,
of Georgetown, had charge of the decora-
tion of the graves of the Union soldier
dead in Oak Hill and Holy Rood cemeter-
les. On account of this detail, the post did
not march in the regular parade to Airing
ton. but assembled at tine headquarters in
Stohlman's Hall. on n street near 32d
street, shortly after o'clock. and marched
to the two cemeteries named, where the
special services were held.
Last evening the post assembled at its
headquarters, and marched in a body and
in full uniform to the Gay Street Baptist
Church, corner of 31st and n streets, where
Rev. w. S. o. Thomas. the pastor, de-
Evered an appropriate memorial sermon.
The post this morning started on its
march, headed by Caldwells full band
The champion Company II of the Western
High School followed, and acted as an es-
cort. Then came the post. The march was
made to Oak Hill cemetery first, where the
special exercises Were had. committee
OF the organization, consisting of Messrs.
b. L. Janney, chairman; ]. w. kirkiey,
George w. Fletcher, Martin b. Lichty and
Henry Williams, was In charge of the cem-
etery, where there are. in all, go graves of
known soldiers, and about 100 unknown.
Quite number of distinguished survivors
Of the war rest In the beautiful place, and
not one grave was neglected.
The wives of the members of the post
turned out, and assisted IN the decoration
of the graves. In all of the public schools of
this section a special collection of flowers
was made for the purpose, and several
wagon loads of floral tributes were sent TO
the two cemeteries.
The post entered the grounds by the east
gate, and proceeded first to the grave of
Commodore George U. Morris. after whom
the organization is named. While the band
side q har nf ha
post were on the other, and the Star
Spangled Banner" was played. II is related
that the deceased, when he commanded his
boat at Hampton Roads, Just before going
into action. hoisted the American flag, cali
ed the crew together, and all sang that in
spring battle hymn.
The main services of the cemetery were
held in the chapel, with a large throng on
the outside The opening remarks were
made by Mr.. b. T. Janney, the chairman
Of the committee and past commander of
the post. He stated that this was ,he free
dem day of a race redeemed from bondage,
and that the grand army of immortals.
whose graves would be remembered. made
precious the Grand Army medals that were
worn on the breasts of the survivors. He
hoped that our Memorial day may be 10
the dead their coronation.
At the conclusion of his remarks he read
the celebrated address os President Lin
coin, delivered on the fieli of Gettysburg.
The band played the hymn Sweet Land
of Liberty" after which Rev. w. s. o.
Thomas offered prayer. A quartet, con-
sisting of MIR. Keppler, Mrs. keiser. Miss
E. Nj. Chase and Mr.. Jones, sang ''renting
on the Old Camp Ground" the band played
Nearer, My God, to Thee" and a bass
sdIo Zone Sweetly. Solemn Thought" was
vary effectively rendered by Mr.. Jones.
lrhe grafton was delivered by Representa-
Il fe w. H. King of Utah. The address was
purely extemporaneous. and exceedingly
well delivered. He greeted his audience an
u representative OF the west though on an
kccasion like the present there was no
rest. no east. no south. no north, but cns
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