The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-05-31
Memorial Day Is Observed With
Dignity in Keeping With
the Occasion.
Graves Decorated in All Cemeteries
General Parade Services
at the Auditorium.

Memorial day observance. more than
has been customary for some years past,
was characterized by quiet and dignity,
in keeping with the purposes to which the
day is dedicated. There were but few
Of those entertainments which often tend
to distract attention from the Memorial
ceremonies, and the populace gener-hIy
jointed in paying becoming tribute to the
solder dead. Large crowds flocked to the
cemeteries during the morning, and the
transportation facilities Of the street. rail
way company were taxed to the utmost.
In the afternoon the streets in the down
town districts were thronged with equip
ages and pedestrians, but order and de-
corum prevailed.
In the morning the graves of the SOL
dters in the various cemeteries, IN so far
as 1t has been possible to locate them,
were lovingly decorated by their surviv-
ing comrades-in-ar and appropriate
exercises were held at each cemetery un-
der the direction of the g. A r.
The afternoon was devoted to a general
Memorial service, at the Auditorium
which was preceded by a parade of the
G. A. R., in which the various military
semi-military and civic organizations of
the oity Joined.
AS the hour for the procession ap-
preached the streets along the line of
march took on a very busy and active
appearance. The sidewalks along the en-
tire line on both sides Of the streets were
occupied by crowds which in places ex-
tended out onto the pavement; windows
in stores, residences and office buildings
were filed and steps and verandas were
eagerly utilized. The entrance and steps
Of the unfinished portion Of the new fed
eral building afforded an excellent view
point for a large gathering of spectators,
and windows of the Grand opera house,
New York Life and other large office
buildings appeared to be favorite posi-
tons
The parade formed at the corERs OF
Of march was down Sixth street to
Sibley, to Seventh. to Minnesota and
thence to the Auditorium.
The column moved soon after 2 o'clcc ok,
preceded by e detail Of ten led
police officers, under command of Lieut.
Budy.
DIVISIONS OF THE PARADE.
Gen. J. W. Bishop, as marshal of the
day, led the parade attended by ]. j.
McCardy, M. D. Flower and M. s. Mead,
aids The first division, which was com
manded by Capt W. H. Hart, and led
by the Minnesota State band, comprised
the following organizations: Acker post,
G. A. r., J. P. Larl1in, commander; Gar
field post, w. w. Hills, commander;
Gettysburg post, 3. H. Wood, comman-
der; Ord post, ]. P. Lyon, comman5er;
Gen. Merritt garrison, Army and Navy
union, William Budy, commander; St.
Paul camp Sons Of Veterans J. F. De-
vore, commander.
The second division was led by Gen.
e. c. Libbey, assistant marshal, march
ed to the inspiring martial music of the
Gen NJ D. Flower drum corps, and con-
sisted of the Third battalion, First in
fantry, N. G. 8. NJ, under command OF
Maj. G. T. Spear. The following COM
panies were included in the command;
G, D and E, First regiment, and e, Third
regiment.
The third division was made up entire
ly Of civic societies, and was under cOm-
mand Of M. n. Goss, assistant marshal
Seibert's Great Western band furnished
the music for this division. which was
made up as follows: Junior P1onee, s
Modern Woodmen Of America, st. PAU
letter carriers, with Postoffice hand, and
St. Paul postal clerks
One Of the attractive features Of the
parade was the fine appearance Of the
various uniformed degree teams Of For
esters from the different camps Of Wood
men. Each team had Its distinctive uni
form. all Of which were handsome and
attractive. Canton Apollo camp was at
tended by a small boy, Harold Olson
who in full uniform attracted a great
deal of attention.
CROWDS IN THE AUDITORIUM.
The parade was followed Immediately
by the memorial exercises at the Audi
torium, that being the objective point Of
the line Of march. The bare and un-
finished appearance Of the interior Of the
building was relieved by festoons and
draperies OF bunting, flags tastefully ar
ranged and pictorial representations OF
the American eagle.
Even before the arrival of the process
sion the immense audience hall mad be-
gun to fill and during the few minutes
which followed, vast thronss OF people
entered through the many entrances, all
of which were thrown wide open But,
although the gathering was probably one
of the largest that has ever attended
Memorial day exercises in this city, there
were still vacant chairs in almost all
parts Of the building.
The Minnesota State band entered the
hall playing "Rally Round the Flag,
Boys'' and the members Of the various
posts Of the G. A. R. followed and took
seats in front Of the platform which had
been reserved for them. AS the color
bearers ascended the rostTun the flags
which they bore We're greeted with
cheers, in which the entire audience
joined.
Soon after the entrance Of the Grand
Army posts Hon Alexander Ramsey, the
war governor of Minnesota, ascended the
steps Of the platform and his appearance
was nailed With an outburst of applause
and cheering which lasted for some min
utes. Capt. Henry A. Castle, the orator
Of the day, who came soon afterward
was also heartily cheered. Beside the
gentlemen mentioned and ]. ]. McCardy,
who presided over the meeting, there
were on the platform, Gen. John B. San
born, Hon. E. A Jaggard, Gen. ]. w.
Bishop, Gen NJ. D. Flower, Hon. W. P.
Murray and number of ladies Of the
W. r. c. and other auxiliary associations
of the c. A. r.
After selection by the Minnesota
State band, which had been stationed in
the gallery just above the platform,
Gen. Libbey stepped forward and sound
ed tho Assembly bugle call The Me
mortal dlrge was then played by the
band and prayer was offered by Rev. A.
d. Harmon. A vocal selection, "Care
For Them Tenderly," was enjoyabiy