The Somerset reporter., 1906-05-31
Memorial Observance.

The customary ceremonies in honor
of the veterans of the war of 81 TO '85
were observed, yesterday afternoon, IN
der the auspices of Russell Post. as has
been the custom in Skowhegan for many
years. The first two days of the week
had been exceedingly unpleasant and
yesterday forenoon was cold and dis
agreeable to such degree as to decrease
slightly the number to come out in the
afternoon, bot the clouds dissipated and
the sun warmed the air toward noon SO
that the hours after dinner were really
almost ideal for q Memorial Day pro-
gram such an important part of which is
out OF doors.
The members of Russell Post and the
organizations who were to unite with
them met at Grand Army Hail. shortly
after one o'clock and formed in line to
march to Grange Hall, where the meet
Ing of the afternoon was held Com
psny K military band, wearing their
neat new uniforms for the first time,
headed the limo of march, followed by
Company K, Russell Post. members of
Camp Wildes, Sons of Veterans and
Russell Relief Corps In the order named.
On arriving at Grange Hall the band and
Company K defiled and the members of
the Post and Relief Corps were allowed
70 RI 70
reserved for them on the stage.
Jefferson Savage, commander of Rus
sell Post, presided over the meeting and
under his direction the following pro-
gram was carried out, the audience,
which comfortably filled the hall. giving
close attention and showing sympathetic
interest with every portion of it.
Music, Co. F Military Band
Song, awe Gather here in Reverence"
(Messrs Nye, Navin, Watson, White.)
Prayer, Rev. George Merriam
Address of Welcome, Post Commander
Response, Hon. Geo. w. Cover
Lincoln's Address at Gettysburg,
d. H. Perkins
Poem, Original, Remembering Day."
Miss Lillian c. Smith
(Read by Mrs. Belle y. Small)
Song. I'VE Scatter Flowers" Quartet
Reading "The Bivouac of the Dead"
Mrs. d. II. Bartlett
Memorial Address, Hon. Augustine Simmons
Recitation, "The Dandy Fifth"
Miss Frances B. Adams
Closing Ode, "America" Audience
Benediction, Kew. II. +, Iuse
Mr.. Savage served very acceptably as
presiding officer and all taking part in the
program acquitted themselves in high.
ly creditable manner. Those present
will retain a memory of an afternoon
beautifully designed to carry out the
thoughts and inspirations of the day
and all must feel that the hours were
pleasantly and proftably spent. A
more extended report of Judge sim
mons able address is to be found in an
other column.
Following the close of the Grange Hall
meeting the members of the Post and
Sons of Veterans proceeded to the North
Cemetery, divided into details and plac
ed a wreath upon the grave of each sol
der there Inferred. From there all
went to the South Cemetery where the
graves were decorated by details in the
same manner. Company E and the band
did escort duty at both cemeteries and
in each case musicians from the latter
organization, at the proper time, gave
the enclosure with beautiful and impress
sve effect The ceremonies at both
cemeteries were Witnessed by large
concourse of people who bad proceeded
thither in carriages and ON foot to be-
come interested spectators of the scene.
The regular ceremony as prescribed
by the ritual of the Grand Army of the
Republic, was carried out at the South
Cemetery and not the least impressive
thought, for those who mediate soberly
on the day and its significance is asso.
ciated with the fact thar identically the
same ceremony as witnessed here was
performed in all the important towns
and cities of the North on yesterday
afternoon.
The following is a list of the soldiers
whose graves were decorated those fol.
lowed with star being names added
since Memorial day, 1905:
NORTH CEMETERY.