In Memory Of The Brave

Last Monriay more nearly approached the ideal Memorial Day here in Aun Arbor, tbau has ever been known before in the city. Tke day, although a trille chili)1, was clear and bright and one in which the old soldiers could proceed to tlfeir annual ta.sk of love with a comfort arely eujoyed. The stores aud places of business were generally closed, so that all might be jermitted to pass the day as its founders ntendeil. The program published was substantially followed. The parade, eonsisting of Welch Post, O. A. R., Co. A, M. X. G., and J. T. Jacobs' Camp, S. of Y., 'orrned at about 1 oxlock, and these were followed to the city cemetery on the Northside by carriages contaiiiiug city oiHcials aud prominent citizens. At this cemetery the graves of all soldiers resting there were decorated, as well as the Soldiers' Monument. Upon returning the marchiug members of the procession boarded the electric cars wben they arrived at Detroit street, and thea all pnx-eeded to Forest Hill Cemetery, where a large crowd was in waiting. Here the O. A. R. ritual was followed, and the open air services conducted at the grave of Col. Welch, for whoiu the Post is named. The fjring squad was iurnished by the S. of V. AT UXIYKKSri'Y I1ALI,. ïhe literar_v exercises, il that is the right term, were held at University Hall at 8 o'clock p. m. Seats ere reserved for the Veterans and the Relief Corps, and neaily every rueuiber was present. The S. cf V. furnished the usfiers, the atteudants at the doors and the necessary pólice for the meeting. The evening's exercises were opened by Prof. Albert A. Stanley, at the organ, who rendered " Tlie Star Spangled Banner," " Marehing Through Georgia," and Tenting on the Old Camp Ground," in a way that thrilled every person in the hall. especially those who used to heai' tbose solios in the days when grim war lent their melodies a peculiar significance. Prof. Stanley played them as il' he had imbibed some of the old war spirit. Rev. W. L. Tedrow read a portion of scripture and offered prayer, followed by ''America" on the organ accompanied bjttheeongregation. Oomrade Vm. K. Childs read a portion of Lincoln's fainou.s oration at Gettysbnrg, in amanner very creditable to himself and pleasing lu the eongregation. Th is was followed by a well rendered solo by Miss Eiizabeth Campbell, entitled "ïwo Fallen Braves." This preceded a rendition of Kiley's famons poein by Karl E. Harriman, of '"Good Bye, Jim ; ïake Care 'o Yourself." The audience liked the interpretatie of the poem so well that they gave him an encoré and wonld not be satisfied until he responded witb another of Riley's, "I AVant to Hear the Old Band Play." Mr. Harriman did himself a great deal of credit, and displayed a dramatic talent that if properly cultivated will bving him fame some day. ?iliss Clara J. Jacobs sang the "Red, White and Blue," in a clear gweet voice, and the audience made the song very impressive by joining in on the chorus. Miss Jacobs gave evidehce of carefnl training, and her effort was complimented on all sides. Mrs. Adelle M. Hazlett then gave the audience the flnest j Memorial Day address that has ever been heard in Anu Arbor. She did what has never been done before, she held the large audience that nearly I fllled the 2,500 in üniveréity lJall". ïhe sentinients Bhe uttered were true i patriotism, and they were apoken, not I read. Some of her descriptions were so j realistic and Üirilling that the old sol; diera, for the moment, lived over again i the marches and the battles of the war, and even those who had never known service could in iraagination see tlie majestic and awful scènes, and realize the truth of her statement, that for au ofticer to brave the danger of battle for his country was indeed brave, but for the private soldier, it was heroic. Mrs. II azlett gave the older people in the audience many thin-rs to tliink about, and impressed upon the younger minds a love of country. "The S word of Bunker HUI," by Mr. R. u. George, of Ypsilanti, was beautifnlly rendered, and after singing the doxology the audience was diamissed by Rev. J. ï. Sunderland pronouncing the benediction.