Show MEMORIAL M DAY OBSERVED D the program outlined lor for decoration day was prat practically leally abandoned due to the steady falling of 0 rain tuesday night and wednesday however in a downpour of 0 rain wednesday forenoon the members of the american legion and troop F cavalry marched from the armory to the cemetery and decorated the graves ot of the ex soldiers A salute was tired fired at the cemetery and taps sounded by the servicemen many of 0 our citizens went to the cemetery in the morning and amid the tailing falling ot of the rain decorated the graves of their departed loved ones others waited until the afternoon and visited the cemetery during a short break of 0 the storm and decorated the graves it was a disappointment to many and especially the Leg Legio loners ners who had prepared an elaborate program tor for the day to have to abandon it on account ot of the storm but on the other hand I 1 I 1 a feeling ot of gratitude was felt by all interested in agricultural pursuits to have the beautiful rain storm come at a time when it did as the farm la lands Is were much in need of water the st storm m was general and reached out over the vast area of 0 farming lands in northern utah and will prove invaluable in maturing ther the grain beets and other cap Cr comin coming ning g as it did the storm was just ahead of hay cutting time and the farmers state that the rain could not have fallen at a more opportune time the cemetery had been thoroughly I 1 cleaned of rubbish and weeds preceding decoration day and presented a most beautiful appearance last season the trees were trimmed of all dead limbs and surplus growth many beautiful lawns have been planted many handsome monuments erected the new addition plowed and cleared of 0 sagebrush and trees planted never before has the brigham cemetery been so well cared tor for the flowers this year were beautiful and numerous and in passing through the silent city of the dead on wednesday evening the clean yards and beautifully decorated graves presented an inspiring picture the observance of decoration day Is most worthy move and as each year goes by more interest Is manifested in improving the resting place of those who have gone before |