Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1910-06-09
confederate MemoriaI Day.

Confederate Memorial Day.
1t i; generally agreed that last Saturday
was one of the most interesting and en-
ioyable celebrations OF Confederate men,
orial day that our town has known since
this annual custom was inaugurated.
The day was an ideal one, so far as
the weather was concerned, and the town
was filled with visitors, including large
number of veterans from other sections
of this county and from Berkeley. Anew
feature OF entertainment, and one that
was enjoyed by our home folks and Wis
itorS alike, was a most delightful lunch
served in the town hall by the Daughters
of the Confederacy II was free 10 all
friends OF the cause, and several hundred
persons enjoyed this bountiful hospitality
OF the ladies'. The hall was very prettily
decorated with flowers and bunting and
the tables we're taStefully arranged, that
set apart for the special guests and officers
being beauty OF beauty. The menu was
delicious, and was all the more enjoyed
because served so daintily by the charm
ing ladies' who had provided it. 1t was
a very generous and thoughtful procedure
upor the part of the U. D. c., and we
can assure the ladies that their hospitality
was appreciated.
At2 O'Clock the procession was formed
in front of the old college building, with
VIM. T. McQuilkin as chief marshal, Dr..
c. F. Russell in charge OF the Veterans,
and John H. Schoppert as president OF
the day. In line were the Shepherd COL
lege Cadet Corps, the drum corps, car
riageS with speakers and officials, the
Veterans and Sons OF Veterans. The
procession moved to Elmwood Gene
terry, where the usual impressive cere-
mcny was held at thesoldierS' monument,
around which were gathered the several
organizations. The responsive service
was led by Rev. Dr. H. c. HaithcoX.
The cadets fired a salute over the SOL
diers' graves, and Harris Hiedwohl ended
this part OF the exercises by sounding
taps" with the bugle.
AT the speakers stand the principal
programme OF the day was held, with
President John H. Schopper in charge
of the exercises. After music by a choir
and prayer by Rev J. Z. Triplett, the
speakers were appropriately introduced
by H. L. Snyder. Col. Robert E. Lee,
IT,, OF Fairfax county, Va, grandson OF
General Robert E. Lee, made the first ad-
dress. A great audience gave earnest at
tention, the natural amphitheatre in front
OF the stand being crowded by many hun
dredS of persons who seemed TO wish to
miss not a single word OF the eloquent
and inspiring address. Col. Lees speech
was splendid one-indeed seldom has
one so acceptable been delivered on such
an occasion in ShepherdStown. II was
entertaining and instructive, while the
speakers eloquence thrilled the people
as he paid tribute to the soldiers OF the
Confederacy and the women Of the South
No memorial day address has ever been
more enjoyed than was the eloquent Ell
fort of Col. Lee. II was tactful, in the
best of good taste, earnest, and altogether
acceptable.
Congressman John Lamb, OF Virginia,
who holds such warm place in the
hearts OF our people, made the second
address. 1t was a Characteristic heart-to-
heart talk with his old comrades, and he
got right next to the boys who had worn
the gray. Captain Lamb is always enter
tanning and our people are ever glad to
hear him. His is a standing invitation to
memorial day in Shepherdstown and we
have no more popular visitor. The ex-
erciSeS were concluded with benediction
by Rev. w. A. Lyle.
The day was one enjoyable in every
respect, the services being carried out
impreSSively and with dignity. The large
crowd present was altogether orderly and
no unpleasant incident Of any sort maned
the occasion.