Rensselaer Republican, Volume 13, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 May 1881 — Memorial Exercises. [ARTICLE]

Memorial Exercises.

At the suggestion of Mrs. M. L. Spitler an impromptu meeting of the Ladies’ Literary Society and others was held in Starr’s Hall, on Tuesday evening, May 25th after the adjournment of the meeting called to hear reports from the various committees appointed to assist on Decoration Day (Monday, May 30th). ; '• 1 The following is a synopsis ofthe evening’s entertainment to be given in the Opera House, under the control and management of the Ladies’ Literary Society of Rensselaer: PROGRAMME OF EXERCISES. Music, speaking, select reading, essays and declamations. Principal speakers on this occasion, Hon. R. 8. Dwiggins and Frank W. Babcock. Speeches limited to from 15 to 20 minutes. Closing song by Miss Hattie Coen. “Star Spangled Banner,” entire audience expected to join in the chorus. F. J. Sears, Chairman. Noble J. York, Sec’y.