Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-26
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM.
Issued by Commander Robbins

MLMOtIhL Dh1 fhOGnAM.
 Issued by Commander Robbins of
 Wadhams Post, c. A. R. E. The following order was issued by Commander Robbins of Wadhams post, c. A. R., yesterday. regarding the observance of Memorial day: Headquarters Wadhams Post, No 49, ! c. A. R.,
 Waterbury, Conn, May 24, 1906. < General Orders No ?:
 Comrades: Memorial day, sacred to the memory of all those departed who in life wrought in their coun- try's cause from 1776 to 1898, is at hand. Let us honor the dead heroes who have answered the final roll call and are fast swelling the ranks of that great army who, on fame s eternal camping ground" are being mustered under all the great cap tains of the war.
 The memorial committee, Chaun- cey Seeley, chairman; George l.. Platt, secretary; w. I. Tysoe, Will liam Milton, John T. Egan and w. w. Munson for the post, and Edward Croft. J. Lynch, N. Czmanski, w. Sa- gendorf, w. P. Chase, c. K. Loomis and w. P. Loomis of the Sons of Vet erans, realizing that the veterans of the civil war will soon be mustered out" and that the glory of the fathers" should be priceless heri- tage to their children and all who come after them, and that the lesson of patriotism, love for the flag, and all for which 1t stands, can best be taught by active participation in the exercises of Memorial day. have, with the hearty cooperation of Superin- tendent w. B. Tinker, secured de- tail of fifty boys and fifty girls from the eighth and ninth grade of the public schools to act as aides to the G. A. R. in the decoration of soldiers, graves.
 To each of these will be given a distinctive badge. and to the wearers of this badge only will be entrusted the privilege of assisting the c. A. R.
 The program will be as follows:
 |. Comrades will assemble at c. A. R. hall at o'clock D. m. Sunday, May 27, to attend divine service at the First Congregational church to listen to an address by the pastor, the Rev Charles A. Dinsmore, D. D. The regulation dress will be dark clothes, white gloves, each wearing his membership badge on the left breast. The ladies of the Relief corps and the Sons of Veterans will accompany the post.
 2, Comrades. Sons of Veterans and the fifty aides designated for duty at St Joseph's cemetery. will assemble at c. A. R. hall, 10s Bank street, at S:30 a. m, Memorial day. Line will be formed at o'clock sharp to march to St Joseph's cemetery, pre- ceded by martial music. conveyance being furnished for disabled com rades. All soldiers and sailors whether members of the G. A. R. or not are cordially invited to fall in." and 1t is the earnest request of the commander that all who can, join the column. both In the morning and af- ternoon. The marching time will be slow, with frequent halts for rest.
 3. Introductory, George Robbins, commander; prayer, the Rev William J. Slocum, pastor Immaculate Con ception church; remarks, comman- der: singing. quartet. address, the Rev William ]. Slocum: singing, quartet; benediction by Father Slo- cum: decoration of graves by aides. directed by comrades and Sons of Veterans; return march to c. A. R. hall.
 {. Comrades will reassemble at 12:30 o'clock to escort the young la dies designated to deposit flowers at the monument.
 5. At 1880 D. m.. comrades, Sons of Veterans and the fifty aides desig- mated for duty at Riverside cemetery will assemble at c. A. R. hall, and at 2 p. m. sharp. line will be formed for the march to Riverside. where the aides under the direction of com rades and Sons of Veterans will de- posit the floral offerings. each de- l tachment on conclusion of their de- ! tail. reporting to the commander at l the Urn.
 6. Opening. Commander Robbins: prayer. the Rev Ira r. Hawkes.. rec ! tor of Bunker Hill church: remarks. Robbins: singing. quar- ] tet: address. the Rev Ira T. Hawkes.: singing. quartet: wadhams Relief corps. No i. ritualIstic service in honor of The UnknoEn Dead" con- rluding with singing of America. In which all present are invited to join: benediction. the Rev Ira T. | Hawkes..
 The thanks of wadhams post are rendered 10 the young ladies. the | aides. to Ralph \. Blakeslee. to the sIergymen and to the ladies Of the quartet for their hearty response to he calls made upon them for assist | snce.
 GEORGE ROBBINS. Commander.
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