Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-31
WILL .I..MAN MTG,

band marched into the cemetery to the music of The Eternal Hope. AL though early in the day there was a large number gathered there. The grounds presented a handsome ap- peaxanco,e Fragrant flowers were laid upon each soldiers grave by the com- radea assisted by the Spanish War Veterans Following this there was a selection by the band. Rev. Raymond M. Plumb then offered prayer. Rev. Robert s. Moore, pastor of the local Methodist church, delivered a. short address. He said: This is no un- meaning service, these. rites and cere- monies have great value and meaning for us. We celebrate, we commemo- rate, we hold in fadelesS remembrance the brave men, living and dead, who gave themselves for the service of their country, who at the call of duty. were not found wanting. So gladly and with love and with admiration in OUT hearts we strew flowers of our remembrance over their graves and we thank God, for their service and for their lives This is hallowed ground, consecrated ground, for here sleep the men who counted not their lives as dear to themselves but laid all they had ion their country's altar.
 Following the address taps was sounded by Bug1er G. D. Richards of Company L.
 
 The company formed in line and marched from the cemetery and took their places in the bilsses and pro- ceeded towards North AWindham. At the Windham Inn a short stop was made and the band played several numbers.
 The trip to North windham ceme- tery was made in quick time. They rode until within short distance of the cemetery and marched the re- mainder of the way. At the cemetery flowers were placed on the graves and prayer was offered by Rev. MT. Moore, who also made a brief address. This service which we render today is a service not only of sadness, he said, but service of pride and joy. In grateful recognition of their sacrifice ard toll we strew their graves with 1 flowers to the eternal memory of the dead. Taps was sounded by Bugler l Richards.
 Following the exercises coffee and doughnuts were served through the l kindness of William Silbley. MT. Sib- | ley has done this for q number of years and it is greatly appreciated by 1 the veterans.
 St. Joseph's Cemetery.
 The journey was then resumed and l the next stop was at St. Josephs cem- etery. Here the largest crowd of the morning was assembled. The party headed by the band marched into the cemetery and assembled around the | fountain in the center Of the grounds. Flowers were placed ca all soldiers | graves. After a selection by the band Patriotic Instructor Thomas Ashton | spoke briefly. He said: Those were l trying times, our memories bring back, 1 of that struggle we participated in fifty $ears ago. The leaving of home, 1 of our fathers, mothers and wives and | PbildrpT FThnGn frxyi nj comrades, and they can not be real 1 ized by any one today who dId not take part in the trouble and strike | The weary marches, the sickness, and | death, and starvation, all these we re- l aliZe who participated. Today we commemorate our fallen comrades in 1 battle. Comrades who took part in the great Civil War, who helped to make possible what we enjoy today the blessings of a country united, with the best government in the world. I trust that our rulers may have strength to keep our country in peace God forbid that we may ever see any more war!
 Rev. p. J. Mooney's Tribute.
 Rev. P. J. Mooney offered prayer after which he paid a, glowing anG eloquent tribute to the living and dead heroes, saying: Soldiers and citizens on this day our nation desires to hon. or it's dead soldiers and offer much o1 praise to it's living soldiers who have so renewed sentiment and patriotism in our hearts. We honor the deaG soldiers, their names will never be forgotten. Their example will shine as long as the stars in the Heaven. above. Let us then offer to them oul gratitude and praise. Today we honol the living soldiers who defended oul country. When soldiers were sen out, Connecticut sent its regiment t Washington fully armed and equip ped. If New New York and Penn sylvania did as much for the Uniol as this state, then Sherman would have had five times as many men il