Observation Of Memorial Day

Commander W. K. Childs has issued the following general order, relative to the observance of Memorial Day to the members of Welch Post, No. 137, G. 'A. R : 1. In obedienoe to genera) orders from national and department headquarters, Memorial Sunday, May 27, and Memorial Day, May 3( , will be properly observed by Welch Post. 2. The comrades will assemble at the Post Room on Sunday morning, May 27, at 10 o'clock, sharp for the purpose of attending a. memorial service at the Congregational church, In oompany with the Sons of Veterans and the military eompanies of the cltyi 3. All members of the post and comrades will report at the Post Room at 1 o'clöck P. M., on Wednesday, May 30, 1864, for the purpose of visiting the cemeteries of the city and decorating the graves of all deceased soldiers and sailors. 4. From the cout-t houSë a dotachment will be conveyed to St. Thomas' cerne, tery, who will properly decórate the graves of our departe d comrados there and on their return the post will pro ceed to the Fifth Ward and FpreBt Hill comotaries, where services will be observed in accordance with the ritual. i. The comrados will assemble in the Post Room at 7:00 o'clock P. M., sharp and march t? University Hall to take part in the public services to be observed thcre. . All old soldiers and sailors of the late war aro cordially invited to join with us in the exercises of the day. Let us show by our presence that our fallen comrades are still held in grateful remembrance as martyrs to the cause of liborty and the preservation of the union of all the States.