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The Washington times., 1914-05-24
COMPLETE
FOR MEMORIAL DAY

ALEXANDRIA. Va. May 2i.-The
program for the observance of Memorial
Day, next Saturday mas been prepared
and interesting exercises will he con-
Quoted at the United States National
Cemetery. near this city. The ohscrv-
anCe is being arranged bv John 4.
Reeves. superintendent OF the cemetery.
The exercises will begin promptly at 4
o'clock.
Following is the program: Bugle call,
Miss Dora Varney; call to order, Past
Commander +. II. Holbrook, presiding
music; How Firm a Foundation = chill
dren's chorus, conducted bv Miss
Blanche RotchfOrd: Invocation. the Rev.
Charles r. Strausburg. pastor of the
Methodist Protestant Church; music,
America" by the ch.ldren's chorus
reading. Lincolns Gettysburg address,
Commander Holbrook: music, duet. Miss
Blanche Rotchford and Mr.. Solomon
address. Capt. Thomas II. Mckee; mu-
sic. Nearer. NV God. To Thee" by
the children's chorus: address, the Rev.
J. W. Duffey. d. D.. pastor Of the
Washington Street NJ =. Church,
South; salute fired by the Alexandria
Light Infantry; music, Abide With
Me-" by the children's chorus: taps,
Miss Dora Narney; benediction. the Rev.
John Lee Allison. d. D., pastor of the
Second Presbyterian Church.
TGneral services FOR the late DIR.
LauncClot Minor Blackford, for forty
tlIee years principal of thu Episcopal
IiiGh School. near this city, who died
yesterday afternoon, will be held on
Tuesday at o'cl:Ick from the Episcopal
Chapel near the high school. DIR. Black
fnId was seventy-seven years old, hav-
ing been born in Frcdcri cksburS Va,
February .. 1897. He served in the Con-
fcderate army, and at the close of the
war became a teacher IN the Norwood
School, Nelson county, Va. A wife and
five SONS, DR.. Iohn Blackford. Roches-
ter Mimi; Amber nnj RAM lolph. Fair
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Senate to Shape Bills.

But In the Senate there probably Will
''' a mech better chance to pass leg
islstlsn with teeth In 1t. The Senate
ras shaped nearly all the important
measures in recent gears, including
'arin. railroad, and currency legislation
n the same way, Il probably Will shape
rust legislation:
once the trust question is raised in
the Senate, no matter what bill OF bills
may Be reported from committee pro-
ETessiNe members, With little regard for
psrtg, are se!ns to enter inte consid-
,rUtiOH Of the whole field of trust lesis-
istien The bills that pass the House
VIII be made ever: Indications are that
he situation will closely parallel the
nentsst over railroad legislation I'm 1913,
"hcn the Senate teeA a bill urged by
NJ. TAFT which tTas full Of defects
and made II over Into a great statute.
Except among the Ultra-TeaetienarIes
IN the Senate, little sentiment can be
fgURd which will stand for any Iegis-
lsien on the trusts which does not
mark distinct advancement. The House
interstate Trade Commission measure
which has been shewn to fall far short
81 being the SeFt Of trade commission
bill the progressive sentiment OF the
rountry has been talking about, ap-
pareHtlr stands small show I'm the Sen
ate. At least IL will never pass without
the most strenuous opposition frem pro-
EressiNe Republicans, progressive Dem
ocTats. and Progressive party Senator'S
who want strong commission with
real powers or meme at all:
Moreover there is much talk already
OF Jokers' In the Clayton trust bill,
which will operate to weaken the Sher-
man law. 1t is doubtful whether the
Senate viii consent 10 be party to
Sherman law weakening
ne whole trust situation points 10
prolensed and interesting debate. 1t
"iil not be lacking In bitterness, es-
peclaIiy u an attempt Is made to pass
rust legislation by use of the caucus
method. Many weeks seem sure TO be
,ensumed and the summer will doubt
less b. far gone before the fight is over.
lie controversy over repeal of free
'0Hs has lasted much longer than first
kpecten: A vote on this will not be
mad until close to June ].
The Washington times., 1914-05-24
RexaII Foot Powder 81
and KOrn Paint x

A small amount Of Rexall Foot
Powder shaken in the stocking or
shoe will soothe and heal soreness
and prevent excessive persp!ration.
Korn Paint is effective IN curing
corns and removing bunions or cal
louses. BOTH FOR PIC. CSC value.
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BUGLER OPENED SERVICES.

| The program included the sounding of
the assembly by Bugler R. L. Oakley,
| a salute to the flag, a solo by Albert
Lang. the memorial Sunday sermon by
the Rev. F. w. Johnson, pastor of the
church, and an obituary reading by W.
Z. Garlick.
Memorial services also are being held
today at the Lincoln statue in the ro-
tunda of the Capitol, under the aus
pices of the Lincoln Circle, Ladies of
the G. A. r. Members of Congress have
been announced to speak. The services
are under the direction of Mrs. Winnie
Ream Hoxie, president of the circle.
Memorial services also are being held
at the Government Hospital for the In
sane, under the auspices of Miles Camp
No. l. United Spanish-American War
Veterans.
Senator James X. Vardah1an of Mis-
sissippi, Gen. Nelson A. Miles, u. S. A.
retired; DR.. J. X. Gleeson, department
commander. Grand Army ofSthe Repub-
lie: John Louis Smith, commander-in-
chief, Spanish War Veterans; J. A
costello, department commander Span
ish War Veterans. and DR.. William A
White, superintendent of the institution,
are announced to deliver addresses. A
section of the Marine Band will accom-
pany the parade of the veterans. Miles
soldiers and sailors on the morning of
May so.
The Department of the District of CO.
!Imbia, Army and Navy Union, will be
in charge Of the services to be held to-
night in Metropolitan NJ Z. Church
c street and John Marshall place north
west. at memorial for the sailors and
marines who fell at Vera Cruz.
Department Commander John NOEL
roy will be in charge. Senator William
y r1f I1ll h. TOD to ~.A-z.
an address. The Rev. James Shera
Montgomery will preach sermon.
while Department Commander McElrOy
Will deliver memorial address.
Troopers to Parade.
Delegations of uniformed troopers
ard artillerymen from Fort Myer and
sailors and marines from the marine
barracks and navy yard will participate
in the military feature of the program.
the presentation of, and salute to the
colors. a parade will form at John
Marshall place and Pennsylvania avenUe
at 7:3O O'Clock. The service will be
the Presidents Own Garrison, will be
in charge of the uniformed ushers.
members of the Army and Navy Union.
The Memorial Day program has been
completed by the committee OF the G. a.
r. and its affiliated organizations. An
outline of the arrangements for Satur-
day has been given out by DIR. J. X.
Gleeson.
The procession will form ut 10 o'clock
at G. A. r. Hall, 1872 Pennsylvania ave
nue. northwest. and will march around
the Treasury building and down Penn
sylvania avenue to Twelfth street,
where cars will be taken for Arlington.
On arrival at Arlington the procession
will again be formed and marched to
the amphitheater. where services !. i'll be
Senator Reed Smoot of Utah ,
will make the chief address. Addresses
also will be made by many prominent
G. A. r. men. Cabinet members, Con-
gressmen, and others.
To Decorate Graves.
As a new departure this year. there |
will be an attempt TO decorate the |
graves of all soldiers without reference |
to whether they fought in the civil war, |
and with this end in view the G. A. r. !
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Sons of Veterans
PayHonor to Dead
William B. Cushing Camp No. 80, Parades to Grace
Baptist Church for Memorial Services-Exer-
cises in Rotunda of Capitol This Afternoon
as Tribute to Lincoln.

Marching to Grace Baptist Church, Ninth and D
streets southeast members of William B. Gushing Camp
No. &c. Division of Maryland, Sons of Veterans u. S. A.,
today observed Memorial Sunday the first of the memorial
services that will culnae with the celebrations at Airing
ton and other cemeteries by the Grand Army of the Re-
public next Saturday.
The parade formed at Ninth and Pennsylvania avenue
southeast and consisted of members of the Gushing Camp
The Thomas and Lincoln Camps, Sons of Veterans the
Daughters of Veterans and the Auxiliary of Gushing Camp,
the Burnside Grand Army Post and its Wonans Relief
Corps Sheridan Post, Farragut Post Thomas Post and
their several relief corps in attendance at the
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To Decorate Graves.

AS a new departure this year. there
will be an attempt 10 decorate the
graves of all soldiers without reference
to whether they fought in the civil war;
and with this end in view the G. A. r.
The Washington times., 1914-05-24

fax: LauncelOt Minor. ir. and Starge
Blackford, Of Seminary Hill, survive e
The Washington times., 1914-05-24
Cigars, Cigarettes and
Tobacco Reduced

ROSA TROPICAL PERFECToS.
This high-grade Porto Rico cigar
specially selected for A. Schultz.
1Oc straight. Our price. &c; for sc;
box of 25, SIPS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-29
TURN HAIR DARK
WITH SAGE TEA
II Mixed With Sulphur 1t Darkens
So Naturally Nobody Can Tell.

The old-time mixture CT Sage Tea and
Sulphur for darkening gray. streaked
and faded hair is grandmother's treat
ment, and folks are again using 1t to
keep their hair good. even color.
which is quite sensible. az we are living
in an age when a youthful appearance
is of the greatest advantage.
Nowadays. though, we don't have the
troublesome task of gathering the sage
and the mussy mixing at home. All
drug stores sell the ready-to-use prod
uct called .'Weyth's Sage and Sulphur
Hair Remedy for about so cents q
bottle. It is very popular because no
body can discover it has ~een applied.
Simply moisten your comb or a soft
brush with 1t and draw this through
your hair. taking one small strand at
a time; by morning the gray hair dis
appears. but what delights the ladies
with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur is
that, besides beautifully darkening the
hair, after a few applications. it also
produces that soft lustre and appear
ance of abundance which is SO attrac-
tive; besides, prevents dandruff. Itch
ing scalp and falling hair.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-29
GIRL IS ALONE.
Mother of Ruth Giles Arrested for
Alleged LIFE With Man.

Ruth Giles. a winsome s-year-old. has
been ordered by Judge Hugh McFar-
land OF the juvenile court placed In the
ucstody of the Topeka Orphans Home.
The district court will investigate the
charge against her mother. Mrs. Halle
Giles who was arrested at the same
time with George w. Taylor with whom
she IL alleged to have spent the night
at the Chesterfield hotel.
Taylor, who operates q grocery store
at the Rock Island wye, had previously
been arrested with Mrs. Giles on COM
plant Of Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Giles had
been engaged by Taylor as housekeeper
while Mrs. Taylor was in q local hospital.
Returning home Monday night she found
the couple together, 1t is said, and they
were arrested on her complaint. Tuesday
they were arrested and the same day
released. That night. according to the
register of the Chesterfield Taylor land
wife, were lodged there. Officers hand
ling the case found the little girl and
applied to the juvenile court for her re-
moval from the mothers custody.
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EAST SIDE NOTES.

Utems for this column may be
phoned to 1915 or the State Journal Of
f1ce.)
Mr.. and Mrs. 1. r. Rethbun have re-
turned to their home in Sedan. Kan.
after spending this week at the A. A.
Hope home, 202 Davies street. and at
tending the Memorial services
w. M. Hayes Of 312 Laurel street and
Mrs. w. p. Brockett of Kansas City.
Kan, have gone to Los Angeles. Cal,
called by the death of their brother.
Ed p. Hayes, who died May II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Harris enter
tanned number of guests Sunday at
dinner at their home in East Hill in
honor of the birthday anniversary OF
Mr.. Harris mother, Mrs. F. c. Harris.
Miss Della Hughes will move within
a few days from 1923 Madison street to
900 Quincy street.
Mrs Ella Costello was pleasantly sur
prised last Thursday afternoon at her
home, 1925 Quincy street, the occasion
being her sixty-f1fth birthday ami
ated in garden flowers and the follow
ing were in attendance: Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Plamondon, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Devlin, Mrs. w. J. McNeill, Mrs. E. M.
Gregory, Mrs. John Ryan, Mrs. Broug-
den, Mrs. b. Donohue, Mrs. Joseph
Marshall. Mrs. Staples, Miss Louise
Donohue, Mrs. Wright. Mrs. T. A. Beck.
Miss Katherine Hayden, Mrs. George
Manahan, Mrs. J. L. Crook. Mrs. M.
Ragovitch, Mrs. George Metzger, Mrs.
A. Costello, Miss Bertha Downs. Miss
! Marie Plamondon, Miss Yegella RaEo-
witch, Mrs. John Downs, Mrs Curry,
Miss Margaret Mellin. Messrs. Andrew.
Joseph and Louis Costello.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. s. Clelland have re-
turned to their home in Jewell City
| after spending the past week with
their daughter, Mrs. James Cornish.
and family. IT'S East Sixth avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs T. r. Westervelt, who
have been in Emporia the past three
months, have returned to Topeka.
Six room bungalow for rent, 1910 East
Third. Mrs E. B. Jolley.-Adv.
Mrs. M. Dills entertained the men,
bers of the L. A. H. club this afternoon
| at her home on Reno avenue.
| Mr. Castor of 301 Davies street, who
| has been in the Santa Fee hospital the
past seven weeks receiving treatment.
, was brought to his home a few days
ago much improved.
| Petitions are being circulated on the
/ East side for a new school building to
be erected at the corner of Fifth and
Madison streets. in the place Of the
old Lincoln school building.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-29
OAKLAND NOTES.

The annual school picnic Of Oak
land was held all day today at Gar
field park.
Miss nellie Shehi will spend the
weekend with friends at Wamego.
Mrs. Cassie Taylor and Mrs. Rich
Coffeyville, Kan, to visit a short time
with Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Lingo.
Mr. and Mrs. G. H. CLANCY of Mer-
iden are visiting for a few days this
week with their daughter. Mrs. ]. b.
Hoag, and family OF AFTER avenue.
The regular monthly business meet
ing of the Oakland Veteran club will
be held next Monday evening at the
Thomas Busby home on Kellam ave-
nue.. 49,
Mrs. w. F. Fisher of Kansas City
is visiting for a short time with her
mother, Mrs. L. N. Lewis, Of Oakland
avenue.
Lost-Gold stickpin. letter G. at
Oakland school. Phone 2229K2.-
Adv.
Mrs T. J. Nichols of AFTER avenue
is spending this week with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. E. Galyean. of East
Fourteenth street, Topeka. Mrs. Gal
yean is reported seriously i'll.
Will Hurley Of Nortonville is the
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs G. F. L. Brit of
Green street this week.
Mrs. E. Dryer of Lawrence is
spendin, d few days this week at the
w. E. Dryer home on Chester avenue
Mrs. NJ. -. Kelsey has returned
from Illinois, where she was called by
the death of her father, Mr.. A. e.
Jenkins. Mr.. Jenkins made his home
with his daughter part of the time
and was we'll known in Oakland.
The meeting OF the Young Peoples
society of the Oakland Presbyterian
church will not be held tonight on ac-
count of the school picnic
Mrs. James Gallagher has gone to
Denver. Col. where she will make her
future home.
Miss Goldie Conoway. a graduate
this year. who has been making her
home this winter with Mrs. Clara
johnson, has gone to her home north
Of Topeka
Mr.. and Mrs George Forney of
Miltonvale, Kan, spent the week here
attending the memorial exercises and
are the guests of their daughter. Mrs.
H. p. Carothers, and family OF Win
field avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-29
MOTORS SPEED UP
Speed Demons in Last Practice
Before 500 Mile Race.
Thirty Best Pilots Of Motor
World to Start.

Indianapolis. May ,2s.-Thirty auto
mobiles. the fastest of Europe and
America hummed around the two and
one-half mile brick track at the In
dianapolis motor speedway today in
their final practice spins in preparation
for the annual 500 mile race which will
be run Saturday. The track will be
closed tomorrow and hundreds of work
men will scrub it clean of weeks
accumulation of oil.
Five nations, the United States, Great
Britain. France, Germany and Belgium.
will be represented in the race and the
drivers will include the pick of the
racing pilots Of the world. among them
being Goux, winner Of last years race;
Dawson. winner Of the 1912 contest:
Boillot, three times winner of the
French grand prix: Tetzlaff. Christiens
Burman, Oldfield. Chassagne. Wilcox
De Palma, Disbrow, and Grant.
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Items for this column may be te1e-
phoned to 1915 or the State Journal office. ]

Items for this column may be tele-
phoned to 1915 or the State Journal office.l
Frank O'Brien Of st. Louis, travelling
passenger agent for the Toledo, St.
Louis & Western railway. was calling
on Santa Fee friends here the first Of the
week.
Mr. Castor Of the machine shops. who
has been in the company hospital the
past two months, is reported improving
nicely at his home, 3O1 Davies street.
The movement Of the people to at
tend the G. "A. r. memorial exercises
has been as large as we could handle"
The remark was made by Santa Fee Of
ficials at the depot yesterday.
Robert Norris, travelling passenger
agent for the Missouri Pacific, has re-
turned to his home in Kansas City, be-
ing here a few days this. week on bust
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wilson Of Law
renee are spending few days here with
Engineer C. E. Jewell and family.
An extra switch engine from a. m.
to p. m. has been added which shows
the much needed increase in work..
D. M. Lane has returned from a short
business trip to Olathe.
Miss Alta Amos, who has been ill the
past week, has returned to work in the
freight auditors office.
]. r. Kountz and E. L. Copeland have
returned from a short trip to Kansas
City.
Miss Anna Erickson of the treasurer's
office will return Sunday from Los An
geles and various points in California,
where she spent two weeks vacation.
Mrs. Amos. wife of William Amos OF
the bonus department. who is in st.
Francis hospital, is reported improving
nicely.
Miss verna Tobias, daughter of En-
gineer and Mrs. B. A. Tobias, is report
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-29
FRENCH TO DUBUQUE.
Pitchers FatrclOth and McGrath h
Topeka to Await Team.

ST. Joe. May. 2s.-7Manager Dale
Gear of the Topeka Western League
baseball team today announced the
sale of Joe French. shortstop, to the
Dubuque club of the Three Eye
League. French came to Topeka from
the Sioux City club in a trade during
the 1912 season. see-s
French and Pitchers McGrath and
Faircloth left the team at st. Joseph
and came to Topeka today. French
will leave here today in time to join
the Dubuque team tomorrow and the
two pitchers will remain in Topeka to
await the arrival of the club.
Pitcher Black. recently bought
from the Texas League, was due to
report today and will be given a trial
during the series.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-29
TELL HOW THEY SAVED
THEMSELVES FORTUNES IN HEALTH

feeling better than for years, but that
is nothing to what it has done for my
wife. Her complexion has cleared
and she no longer has those dizzy
headaches
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy
clears the digestive tract, removing
mucoid accretiOns and poisonous mat
ter. 1t brings swift relief to suffer-
ers from ailments of the stomach.
liver and intestinal disorders. Many
declare it las saved them from dan
gerous operations; many are sure 1t
has saved their lives
The wonderful success of the rem
edy has caused many imitators, so be
cautious. Be sure it's MAYR'S Go
to Arnold Drug Co., 523 Kansas ave-,
and ask about the wonderful results
1t has accomplished-or send to Geo.
HI. Mayr, Mfg. Chemist. 154-156 Whit
ing ST.. Chicago. I'LL. for free book on
stomach ailments and many letters
from grateful people who have been
restored. Any druggist can tell you
its wonderful results.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-29
Topeka RIFLE CLUB.
C. C. Trimmer Won Season Trophy
with Three Consecutive Victories.

C. C. Trimmer won the season
trophy Of the Topeka, Rifle club at
the regular meeting of the club
Thursday night with score of PAT
under a handicap OF 9. This is the
third consecutive time he has won the
trophy and now becoms permanent
possessor Of the silver medal John
ME Strickrott. without ahandicap, won
the medal two times consecutively
and lost in his third attempt. The
following is the scores:
C. c.. Trimmer. 247:s handicap 9.
HI. B. Howard, 245; handicap 9.
J. Strickrott, PASS handicap o.
L. c. Bell, 24O; handicap 5.
]. Pontee. 239, handicap T.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-29
Saturday Morning
Specials

New Potatoes, ID A.; peck. .4Of
Pineapples, 15c size, each. 12t
Halibut Steak, cut from fresh
caught fish, Id. .15t
White Laundry Soap, a good
one, priced 8 bars. .25f
Lemons, 25c value, doz. 100
Lenox Soap, 10 bars. 800
Shoulder steak, cut from
young quality beef, Id. :. 15c
Creamery Butter, best quality,
Gin plain wrapper), Id. Csc
Canned Corn, 15c quality,
Sour Pickles, gal. 800
Regal Flour, fancy Kansas
Wheat Flour, 48 lb.sack $1.15
Boiling Beef, fancy quality,
10. .1Of
Syrup, 1O-lb. can, yellow. $50
Tomatoes, No. 3 large size,
3 cans for ............. $50
Tomatoes, No. 2, smaller size
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afternoon. The soldiers graves VIII
be decorated and other exercises held
George Osherman of Elmont has
returned to his home after spending
two weeks in Louisiana Mr.. Osher-
man is another of the many who say
Kansas looks good to them.
Mrs F. A. Finney and family are
spending a short time visiting at the
J. e. McGrew home, 1871 North Har-
risOn street.
Robert ..iIlard has left for Indian
apolis where he will attend the In
ternational sweepstakes races On
his return Mr.. Billiard will drive
through to Topeka in q new car
which he recently purchased.
Lon Berry has returned to his
home in Elmont after q business trip
to the North Side
Frank Gilbert of Rossville has re-
turned home after a business trip to
the North Side.
". E.. Bigham will run his large
wagonett from end Of Shorey car line
to Rochester cemetery gate. Decoration
day, leaving car line on the hour, GEM
etery on half hour. Phone 70. First trip
8 q. m.-Adv.
haitian are spending q short time in
North Topeka on business.
e. s. Gresser, cashier Of the Citf-
zen'S State bank, and family will
spend Decoration day in Volland.
One and two dollar sale on hats at
Mrs. Browns, S31 N. Kansas avenue.
ADV.
J. K. McClair Of Alma has returned
home ate. a brief business trip to
the North Side.
J. K. Ward has returned to his
home in Elmont after business trip
to the North Side.
J. M. Priddy has returned home to
Elmont after a business trip to the
North Side.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Martin have
left on q trip to Kansas City where
they will spend a short length OF
time.
J. S. Coffman has returned to his
home in Granville after a business
trip to the North Side.
H. G. Short of WamegO is spending
a short length of time in North To
peka on business.
Carl Sawin Of Salina spent the day
Thursday with relatives in North To-
peka.
Miss Pearl Mccain has left for
Butler, Mo-, where she was called by
the serious illness of her mother.
Frank O'Brien has returned to st.
Louis after a business trip to North
Topeka.
And again, it has been reported
that the Western Union offices in
North Topeka will open Monday.
A meeting Of the Parent-teachers'
association of the Quincy school dis
trict will be held this afternoon.
Memorial day will be observed at
the Boys Industrial school with spe-
cial exercises in the chapel. After
the exercises the boys will march in
body to the school cemetery and
decorate the graves.