The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-31
IN MEMORY OF
HEROIC DEAD,
Flowers For Their Graves and EuIO-
gies For Their Deeds.
GOV. TYLER'S STIRRING ADDRESS
vhe Dowupour Of Rain intcricrcd
with the Exercises at the Cemetery,
But They Were Held In the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church.

Yesterday afternoon. the idea Of having
the usual memorial exercises at Holly
xooa had 20 be abandoned. and were. in
stead. conducted in the lecture room Of
the second Presbyterian church. CLOUDS
OF very threatening kind began TO gath
er some time before the carriages let'
the church. and the procession moved out
Franklin street in storm Of wind ana
rain. which. however, did not quench the
enthusiasm along the line, handkerchieis
being waved from very nearly every win
dow on Franklin street, and by many
hundred patient people gathered on the
sidewalks. determined 10 view the march,
In spite Of weather. Many houses en-
roufe were decorated, and others showed
single flags The entrance 10 Mr.. Johh
". Hsrrison's residence. where large
party were assembled on the steps was
brilliant with the Confederate colors, as
we'll as the national ones. The common
wealth Clubhouse. too, was bright with
haes. and its gallant membership were
finely represented In the throDg on its
steps and terrace. The responsive faces
aid waving handkerchiefs all along the
line were beautifully significant"
LINE OF MARCH
General Phillips as chief marshal, had
precedence in the long line. Next came
the military proper. consisting Of elgh-
teen companies from the Second. Third
and Fourth Regiments. under command
Of Col Baker. These included all the
Richmond companies. The veterans of
r. r. Lee and Pickett Camps wers next
in order. the carriages following. In the
FIRST Of these sat Governor Tyler, the or
ator Of the day: Rev. DR.. Moses Hoge.
who made the prayer. and Mr.. Joseph
Bryan who introduced the orator. In the
second were Mrs. Hoge Tyler, the Misses
Tyler and Mrs. W. w. Henry, ex-Gov.
and Mrs. O'Ferrall also occupied a car
rage. The ladies' of the various Memorial
Societies-OakwoOd, Senior and Junior;
Hebrew. Senior and Junior; Daughters of
the Confederacy. and Hollywood Senior
and Junior-all in carriages. completed
the long line. all others taking precedence
Of the Hollywood, according TO its cOur-
locus rule.
Judges r. C. Minor. and George T.
Christian directed the formation Of the
line with signal efficiency, and although
both were thoroughly drenched long be-
fore the cemetery was reached, abateI
none OF their certainly most successful
effort for effectiveness and propriety in
the spectacle. The veteran camps joined
the line at Monroe Park. and thence.
along Floyd avenue 10 Cherry street, the
carriages proceeded two abreast As the
approach to the main gate of Hollywood
was made. the ladies passed the military
IN review. and many were, through the
connection of present war with past suf-
fering. moved to tears as the
brave boys. muskets in hand, stood erect
in the pouring rain with grave faces, as
: the carriages passed on their way TO
} the graves OF other brave boys. The dig
nifty and seriousness Of the men generally
was remarked upon. 10 seemed TO mdi-
cate a sense on their part OF what war
might mean 10 them and theirs. At
this point. the military were ordered
back to Camp Lee. Secause Of the still
pouring rain. and the tact that all we're
dripping wet. The veteran camps and
memorial societies only continued into
the cemetery and up to the stand
BEAUTIFUL DECORATIONS.
Here a halt was called until the band
had rendered appropriate music, and the
0ecision was made to return TO the Sec
and Presbyterian church. The necessity
e was especially regretted because OF the
beautiful decorative work done through
out the cemetery by both the Senior and
Junior Hollywood Associations. The large
lt1yramidal monument was decorated with
Dhields in the Confederate cOlors, each
Bearing the name Of a Southern State.
ghe Otey monument was festooned with
Cunning cedar and pink roses. The Off
GERS section was a conclusive testimOn-
ial to the faithful and loving work Of the
juniors All OF the tOmb-stOnes were
beautifully white and clean. Each grave
was marked by a battle flag and a large
flag and crescent Of flowers especially
marked tho section
The Lee Monument was also effectively
decorated by the Juniors As the car
riages left the cemetery. a lady deposited
at the base Of the Soldiers Monument
mammoth cluster Of roses. pinks, hello
trope and other spring flowers.
AT THE CHURCH
The exercises at the church were not
largely attended. owing TO the unfavor-
able circumstances, but were exceedingly
Interesting.
Mr.. Joseph Bryan announced that they
would be opened with prayer by Rev. DIT.
Hoge whose prayer seemed as usual, to
smbody most beautiful whatever was in
each devout heart. 1t was - follows.
DIR. HOGES PRAYER.
"Asmight God. we would consecrate this
memorial service with the reverential and
sdoring homage which we render TO Thee,
che greatest and best Of beings. the high
and mighty Ruler Of the universe God
over all, blessed forevermore.
'Since last we met i'm this hallowed
place we recognize the mighty change
which IN Thy mysterious providence has
come TO our Commonwealth and common
country. A year ago We gathered here
10 the tranquility ana quietude OF a long
peace: now we meet amidst wars alarms,
and as We once more part from our sons
and brothers we are reminded OF the sep
aHations OF long years ago; separations
from so many dear 10 our hearts who de-
parted 10 return no more. separations
from those who fell in defence OF kindred.
and home. and all that made life desir-
able and happy. They died committing
their souls 10 Thee and their memories
40 us who survive them. BY Thy help.
Lord God OF truth and justice, we viii
be faithful TO the trust. we will per-
petuate the history OF their deeds in story
and In cong. we will return with each re-
Solving year 10 deck the green tents Of
turf beneath which they lie with flowers
which remind as OF the unfading verdure
OF the paradise Of God; we will come to
Ymbalm their memories in our hearts with
n yenerstiOn two high FOR words and with
a tenderness too deep FOR tears.
'.Once more we make this memorial ser
Wee the pledge Of our undying love for
those who sacrificed all for us. and though
the cause for which they contended IS
lost. we leave 10 impartial time the vim
dlcation Of their principles and the per-
petuatlon Of their fame.
"And now, Lord COD OF Hosts, remem-
Der the young men who are filling our