Memorial Day

Saturday, May 30, is Memorial Day, aud the ooiurades of Welob Post, No. 137, 'i. A. R., have made arrangemeuts to fittingly observe it. Iu accordance with this faot Mayor Walker has promnlgated the following request to the business rnen of Aun Arbor to close their places of business on that day and join in the exercises: To the Citizeus of Aun Arbor: The committee qn invitatons froui Welch Post, No. 137, G. A. R., has inforuied us that Memorial Day exercises will be observed on May 30, 1896, at the Fifth Ward Cemetery at ] :30 p. ra., and at University hall at 8 p. m., and that appropriate addresses will be delivered at each place. This calis to our mind the fact that another year has passed away, and with it many of the old soldiers whoru we all love to honor aud respect. Let us not forget that 35 years ago, dispatches were flashing over the wires informiug us that rebellion had broken out, aud that certain of our states were in opeu revolt ; that armed men were in the field, aud that our govermueut, of which we are all so proud, was threatened with destruction. We closed our places of business aDd assembled at the oldcourt house. S-peeches were made urging the yonug rueu to go tothe front and defend ourcountry's honor and our homes. How nobly they respouded to this cali, the thousands now lyiug iu the several national cemetories adjaceut to the battle flelds ou whioh they gave their lives will attest. Í Remember we have a duty to perform, a service to reuder. Let us in honor of their memory agaiu close our places of business, lay dowu the implements of labor, aud join hauds with the survivors iu paying proper tribute to the silent. comrades of that heroic band, who 35 years ago so nobly responded when our country was in danger, and gave up their lives in its defense, that you aud I might eDjoy the blessingsof oue of the best govevuiuonts the suu ever shone on. Mayor. Dated May 20, 1896.