El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-04-27


/ T. r owen and Capt H f. Stacey,
Z whose crosses. presented at former
times, had been lost The color bear
ers for the occasion were Knox Gil
letts and Adeibert O'Keefe. Of the
high school cadet corps, and other
members Of the organization present
included Logan Waterman R. Wini-
ker, h Beutell, r Webb, c. Atkin-
son, 5. Lucy, G. Gordon. D. Harding
and W. Main Maj Ben Howell. Of
the cadet corps, was in command and
Capt. W H Ayers. commandant OF
corps. was also present Taps were
sounded by Logan Waterman The
G.. A. R. commander was Mai. F. T.
Tusten and the Confederate comman-
der Capt. H F. Stacey The veterans
were taken 10 the cemetery in a
car provided as a courtesy by Hrs.
Farrar. Mrs. J. H HurxthaI was
chairman OF the floral COMMITTEES and
was assisted by Mrs Edith c. Lane,
Mrs. Bertha Thornhiu and Mrs.
Martha Phelan. who made the wreaths
for decoration. Among the many
beautiful offerings Of flowers were
boquet OF roses presented by Mrs.
Joseph Spence regent Of Rebecca
Stoddert chapter. OF the D A r. on
behalf OF the chapter. and beautiful
gift bouquets from Miss Jennie Pot
ter and a A. Potter.
At 4 o'clock Monday afternoon Wade
ElallN Lll GLaAL OF the u u - Win
Cornelia Branch Stone chapter OF the
Children OF the COnfederacy, gathered
at Cleveland Square TO do honor to the
south's dead heroes. A procession
formed on the west side OF the square
thence 10 the east, where 1t grouped
about the steps leading 10 the grand
stand TO hear the program First IN
line were the officers Of Wade Hamp-
ton chapter and those OF Cornelia
Branch stone chapter. Following
came the Eighth cavalry band and
then the Spanish-American war
guards. The pupils OF Grand View
school, carrying ropes OF red and
white carnations and singing. were
next IN line, marching under the d.
recion Of teachers from the school,
MIS-. Fannie Culligan. Miss Evelyn
Payne, Miss Elizabeth Barnes, Miss
Laura LOTett, Mrs. F. s Buck and
Miss Eula Strain The pupils sang
at the conclusion Of the march. with
Mrs ". Underwood DaughdriH play
ing a violin accompaniment Next IN
line were 50 cadets from the high
school, commanded BY Capt H ".
Ayres, and following we're pupils OF
Villas school, marching and singing
under the direction Of their teachers
Misses Alicia Swami, Nina Dennison
and Margaret Bryan Next came the
G. A r veterans
The program was opened with the
singing Of America" followed by a
prayer by Rev Mo Atkinson sam
3. Gillette gave a talk in touching
tribute to the heroes OF all Americas
wars and Col. George 7. Langhorne,
in an eloquent address, paid tribute
10 the men who lost their life in the
world war and spoke in appreciation
Of Mrs. c E Bryan president OF
Wade Hampton chapter. for her zeal
in helping TO perpetuate patriotic
memories BY promoting celebrations
and other affairs IN which remem-
brance OF Americas heroes IS kept
bright He said in part:
What a glorious and halloWed
pride the fathers and mothers OF
such men feel The yearnings OF the
mother-heart and her sadness at her
great loss are more than repaid By
the precious memories that time
hardship and sorrow can never etface
as she thinks Of her son from the
babe IN the cradle TO the man IN the
trench She viii rejoice even in her
sorrow and know Ihat through ner
and through her alone. By her eL-
ample. her tears, and her prayers this
son grew into manhood with the
splendid body. noble heart chiTalrous
spirit and courageous mind, deter
mined 10 see justice done his fellow
man, these worthy instincts so deep
" imbedded into the very liore
OF his very being that he gall
lantly laid down his life IN proof OF
his Convictions
May America be guided BY the
example OF mercy. loyalty, patriotism, I
devotion and bravery shown by our
own beloved ones who have answered |
their last roll-call, and may our
memories Of them linger with US,
squirting US on that we may be able F..
to equal their sacrifices Il occasion
should arise, and grace 70 Us be
given 70 follow in their train"
John n. Harris. who has recently !
been appointed aid 10 Nathan Bed !
ford Forrest commander Of the Sons ]
Of the Coincidence gave a talk in ]
which he paid tribute 20 the memory I
Of Mrs C. c Crews. who recently l
passed away, an honored member OF /
the chapter. J. c. Rosenboroughs a I
visiting veteran made a short talk /
paying tribute 20 the south and 70 I
the men who were IN the war between I
the states.
Salutes were fired By the cadets Z
and by the Spanish-American veterans I
followed by the playing Of ''The Star l
Spangled Banner" by the Eighth cav I
airy band, and. as a closing number, I
the band played abide With Ne"
The garlands and ropes Of flowers /
used in the ceremonies were pre- ]
sented TO the Epanish-American /
veterans. who used them for decora- ]
ton Of the graves Of their dead, and I
flowers were also sent TO sick mem I
oers OF Wade Hampton chapter