The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-05-31
DECORATION DAY.

MAY Both, the day on which the nation
| houors the men who preserved 1t by decorat-
ing the graves of the soldiers. was observed
| in this city by larger numbers of citizens than
usual, owing to the beautiful weather.
Memorial services were held at Odd Eel
lows Hall in the afternoon by Burns Post,
G. A. R. The remnants of the Post marched
into the hall in their uniforms of blue, and
carving flowers for untorgotten comrades.
The school children and Loyal Temperance
Legion. in all about IT'S, followed with flags
| and flowers.
The program was begun with music by the
First Regiment Band, stirring war songs and
the national airs, made even more inspiring
by the children waving their flags.
Rev. DR.. Greenfield lead in prayer, after
which memorial service was ready by Captain
james S. Baer with the records of three
comrades who had died during the year,
draped chairs bearing their names on the
stage showing that they were hot forgotten
though absent. Wreaths of flowers were
placed on the chairs by the following girls:
Misses Margaret Herring Lizzie Geiman and
Josephine Reifsnider. Mrs. S. h. Herr then
very feelngly read the poem, bring Fadeless
Laureis." A quariette composed OF Misses
Eva Herr and Bessie Armacost and Messrs
F. H. Herr and George Armacost sang Safe
at Home" Taps were sounded by the bugler,
Mr.. Arthur Sronesifer. Lincoln's Address al
Gettysburg was delivered in an impressive
way by Mr.. Alan Tull O. Western Maryland
College. Hail to the Star gemmed Flag"
was then sung by the choir composed of the
following: Mrs. B. F.. Grouse, Mrs. Will
hanson, Misses Katherine Slagle, Bessie
Armacost, Helen Armacost Bessie Herr,
Eva Herr, Blanche Williamson, Manahan;
Messrs. f. X Herr, Armacost, Zepp and
Keefer. Miss Teste Buckingham pianist.
Miss Eugenia Geilnan in very spirited
manner recred Whttier's barbara
Frietchie," and Miss Katharine Slagle sang
''The Star Spangle Banner" very expressive
ly, The audience standing during the singing.
The address of The afternoon was delivered
by DR.. o. E. Tiffany. OF Western Maryland
College. whose subject was Our Soldier
Heroes" Alter paying high tribute 10 the
heroes that died that our country might hive,
and particu arly TO the women OF The civil
War to whom a monument. the finest that
sculptor could conceive, should be erected.
DR.. Tiffany spoke of some of the problems OF
the day which the present generation and the
coming generation. represented by the chlld
rem, have to solve, and expressed the hope
that all would resolve, like the brave Men
of Maryland" to do their best. DIR. Tiffany
spoke in glowing terms of Marylands part
in forming and preserving the nation. Asa
closing anthem the choir sang NEARER My
God to Thee"
Rev. Mr.. Rider expressed for Miss Mary
Shelman her appreciation of those taking
part, the musicians, and the good order OF the
children. Rev. ID. &. Miller then pronounced
the benediction.
Much credit is due Miss Shellman for her
work in getting up the excellent program and
drilling the children.
The school children. led by Miss Mary B.
Shellman, assisted by Mrs. Laura Sellman and
Mr.. u S. Brown, as drummer, followed by
the Loyal Temperance Legion with its drum
corps of small boys and white dressed girls,
all wearing scarfs of red and blue and carry
ing flags and flowers. under the leadership of
Miss Helen Northrop assisted by Miss Blanche
Baer, Miss Forrest, Miss Lizzie Herr and Miss
Blanche Williamson; and the First Regiment
Band escorted the Post to the cemetery. On
reaching the cemetery the soldiers passed
through the ranks of the children, and the
children then passed through their ranks
After singing by the children, The Battle
Hymn of the Republic" and reading "We
Come Today with Flowers by Miss Blanche
Williamson the memorial service of the Post
was read by Captain Baer and Colonel Herr.
After singing Nearer My God to Thee and
taps by the bugler. the soldiers decorated the
graves of their comrades with flags and flowers.