Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1912-06-21
Memorial Services At Monocscv
Cemetery.

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II on June 3rd, jefferson Davis birthday
Z the frst and only President of the clever
u seeding States that composed the Confed
eracy, the Memorial Association. orsanize,
by K. P. Hays in 1907, although the YEA
previous they met then as handful moi
organized met. coming from far and neal
;, 10 DO homage to our honored soldiers who
l wore the gray, to strew flowers on their
graves and it is fitting that so many lie
buried in this old historic spot, known as the
mohocacy Cemetery, near Poolesville, Md.
on TINS ground. through the untirine love
ana devotion of Mrs. Benjamin Jones, a
WIDOW OF gallant soldier who sleeps here
tablet bearing the names of more than
score of the old Confederate soldiers
buried in this cemetery has been erected.
and to her we extend the thanks of the
families and community at large for carry
ing this tablet through to completion.
The memorial services were opened with
prayer by Rev. VIM. R. Bushby, then singing
Maryland, My Maryland, by the choir of
the different churches, and an address by
Judge Chambers. telling why these bows
left home to battle for home and rights,
and the many whose bones lie at Manas-
sas. at Gettysburg, Corinth, Shiloh and An
tietam. and the very few now left, and ere
long the latter will have Joined their COM
rades on the other shore; a recitation by
Miss Aline Crowel. and poem, composed
for the occasion. by Mrs Randolph Hail.
Jr' OF Poolesville, Nd. entitled Memorial
Day" and reads as follows:
They are not dead those who sleep here.
They shall arise some day,
Those for whom we've shed so many tear,
Those men who wore the gray,
Full half century's past since wars dark
cloud
Hung Ger us and in grand array
Our men marched forth so brave, SO proud
To the wearers of the gray.
The mists of years have dulled their shin
ing eyes.
Instead Of stalwart forms I'VE see thin
gray line."
For the boys are passing home beyond the
skies.
Leaving only their brave deeds on earth
to shine.
And so we bring these flowers year by year,
These tokens of Our tender thoughts and
Alas we count new graves, one there, one
here.
They are gathering slowly in Our Fathers
home above.
Dear Father, may we prove ourselves so
brave, so true
In keeping faith with right as we live
day by day,
That when the summons comes with naueht
to rue.
Again well Greet our men who wore the
gray.
Singing by the choir. Were Tenting To-
night"
The distributing of crosses of honor was
done by the President of the u D. c., Miss
Mana P. Hays. daughter of an old veteran
who left us in April to answer the last roll
call. Crosses were given to Charles NJ
Butler, an old veteran, and to the widows
of old soldiers Mrs Edward Chiswell, Mrs,
Edward Wootton. Mrs. Collision White and
Miss Elizabeth Chiswell, daughter Of the
Captain who commanded most of the SOL
diers buried here.
Recitation by Miss MedOra Jones, 1.-THE
Conquered Banner"
Then flowers were strewn on the soldiers
graves-a memorial to their valor that we
trust will be held every year, as the one
we miss today asked when he was gone
to have this custom kept to their memory.
Mrs. E. W. White. daughter of noble
soldier buried here and secretary of this
association, read piece in memory of r.
p. Hays, as follows:
"A year ago we met in memory of our
loved ones who have crossed over the river.
and in that period another has been added
to our list. and at no other time have we
felt his loss more deeply than today, for
it was his devotion to his comrades that
instituted this beautiful memorial service
in this The Silent City and as he led the
little band for five years from grave to
grave he recalled in tenderest sympathy
some brave deed each one had done. Now
he too sleeps. Gods omnipotent hand
covers these and His arm protects even
unto eternity.
I'VE live in deeds not years. in thoughts
not hearts. He most lives who feels the
noblest, acts the best. No love than theirs
was greater to serve their beloved Southland.
They, strong, faced death. Always true to
its principles. no wonder that they should
espOuse her cause and for four years battle
for her and bear the privations and hard
ships of active campaigning. But at last
they met the summons in land of peace.
among those they loved.
The last roll call has sounded,
And the soldiers under Lee
! Have heard the sweeter music
OF the Heavenly reveille.'
An address was delivered by Rev. For
rest J. Prettyman. who spoke Of the valOr
of the soldiers who wore the gray. He said.
as heroes they will ever be known. battling
for the right, and as heroes because many
became soldiers of the Cross.
Singing. For All Thy Saints Who From
Their Labors Rest" Benediction by Rev.
W. r. Rushby.
The occasion afforded a sweet converse
with friends, many coming from distance.
The u d. c. and the d. A. r.. Of Rockville.
were represented and cordial welcome
accorded them.
Thus this assemblase is now numbered
with the past. Joy and sorrow mingle to-
eether. Joy that we were left to honor