Evening star., 1898-05-21
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES
Graves of Soldiers in the Various Cemeteries
to Be Remembered.
Grand Army of the Republic Prepar-
ing It's Progrnm-OratOrs mt Ar
lington-General Orders.

The committees of the Grand Army of
the Republic having in charge the usual
preparations for Memorial day, the Both
instant. are busily engaged in perfecting
their work. Services will be held at Ar
lington. Soldiers Home Congressional
cemetery. st. Elizabeth, Oak Hill and Holy
Rood, and at all the cemeteries in the
northeast section of the city. The orators
at Arlington will be Senator J. NJ. Thurs
ton of Nebraska and Mr.. J. c. CLANCY of
Indiana. Mr.. D. ]. Evans of Kansas will
read an original poem.
1t is proposed to repeat the special ser
vices at the tomb of Admiral Porter. Mr.
w. ii. Michael, chief clerk of the State De-
partment, has his program we'll in hand,
but Is not prepared to announce the names
of those who have been selected to speak
Chairmen of committees having charge of
the ceremonies at other cemeteries are pre-
pairing programs of more than usual inter-
est and the prospects seem fair for large
attendance at all places where services Will
be held.
Scarcity of Flags.
The War and Navy Departments having
used all their bunting in the equipment of
the new grand army and navy at the front,
the committees are without flags for dec
Grating speakers stands at the several
cemeteries. Comrades and others interest
ed are therefore earnestly requested to loan
for that purpose all flags that can be con-
ven1ently spared, attaching name and resi-
dence in each case. MIR. NJ. NJ. Lewis,
chairman of committee decorations If
notified, Will send for them, or they may
be left for him at G. A. R. headquarters, al
l4l2 pennsylvania avenue northwest. He
will see that they are properly cared for
and promptly returned.
General Orders.
Arthur Hendricks, commander ofsthe De-
partment of the Potomac, has issued the
following general orders:
L. The Department of the Potomac will
as Is Its custom. parade on Memorial day,
the Both instant. The line will be formed
on the north side of Pennsylvania avenue,
right resting on 18th street; will march in
sections Of eight and will move promptly
at 10 am.
The route will be up 18th street to Penn
syiVanla SYN avenue; along Pennsylvania ave-
nue. TO jackson place; up Jackson place to
II street; along Fl street to 18th street:
DOWN 18th street to Pennsylvania avenue;
theEce to 1312 street. where those partici-
pating in the parade will take the electric
cars to Arlington special rates having
been secured by the transportation commit
tee for those in line.
Post commanders will report with their
Respective posts at department headquar-
ters III $50 am. Comrades should appear
In uniform or dark clothing with white
gloves and wearing the badge of the order
members Of other departments are cordial
~ invited to participate in the parade and
other ceremonies of the day.
=. Lieut.. Michael Mahany Old Guard is
appointed officer of the day and post com
manders and others in charge of oreaniza-
lions Will report to him for assignment to
position. Lieut.. A. j. Cunning Old Guard
IS designated officer of the guard and as
signed to duty at Arlington.
Contributions of Flowers.
3. Contributions Of flowers from the va
rious schools and the public generally are
solicited and will be highly appreciated
ComrGde NJ. M. Lewis, chairman of the
committee on decorations and grounds will
De on duty a department headuuarters
l4i2 Pennsylvania avenue northwest on the
18th. 10Th and Both instant to receive such
contributions. or they will be called for at
any designated address,
II. There will be appropriate religious
services at the Luther Place Memorial
Churcn. 1fth ard N streets northwest Sun
ady, May - at pm. Comrades and their
families. the Woman's Relief Corps and
kindred organizations. Sors of Veterans
ana all others Interested in the objects of
these associations, earnestly invited to
attend.
1t Is recommended that memorial sery-
ices be held In all other places of Worship
IN the city, and 1t is hoped that all who
revere the memory of our dead comrades
VIII make an effort to be present"