Graves are
Decorated…Several Good Speeches Heard…Good Crowd Present
Grandview, June 4—Considering the muddy roads and rainy
weather, what is general conceded to be the greatest celebration ever held here
was participated in on May 30 when the people of this community and many parts
of the county gathered at the Hangingdog Church as is their custom on memorial
day. Although the crowd this year was not as large as it has been at times in
the past, yet a very interesting program was rendered and memories of the
departed friends and relatives revived again as the people found their way
among the white sentinels on the hills nearby and placed flowers on the graves
of those who have gone before.
The formal exercises began with the welcome address by Mr.
W.A. Adams, who in well-chosen words forcibly uttered, made everyone feel that
he or she was indeed welcome. Following the address was a song, “Jesus Lover of
My Soul.” Following this Chairman H.L. Mulkey, of the committee on
arrangements, spoke interestingly, his subject being “Decoration.” After
another song, Prof. R.F. Hough, principal of the Sylva Collegiate Institute,
being present in the audience, was called to the stand and asked to make an
address on education, which he did with rare ability. Prof. Hough is one of the
leading educators of his day and this community was more than glad to have him
with us. Following the singing of a song entitled “Live On,” Rev. J. L. Mulkey
made an interesting talk. The people then assembled in the cemetery and
decorated the graves of more than 800 dead lying there, following which they
reassembled at the house and dinner was spread in picnic style and enjoyed by
the entire assembly. In the afternoon there was another short address, much
talking and handshaking, the benediction by Mr. Hough, then the separation
until next year.
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