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Each young lady was attired in white, with a broad red sash, on which, in white letters, was the name of the State represented. The float was the most effective feature of the procession.

Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Carnages with Governor W. D. Bloxham and Staff. Col. R. H. M. Davidson, Orator of the Day.

Miss Sarah Elizabeth Call and Escort.

Hon. Noble A. Hull, Commander R. E. Lee Camp U. C. V.

Officers of the Daughters of the Confederacy.

Sponsors and Maids of Honor.

Distinguished Visitors.

Fire Department.

The line of march terminated at St. James Park, the site of the monument.

EXERCISES AT THE PARK.

The assemblage was called to order by Hon. Noble A. Hull, com- manding R. E. Lee Camp, No. 58, U. C. V.

PRAYER.

Commander Hull introduced the Right Reverend Edwin G. Weed, S. T. D., Bishop of Florida, and Chaplain of R. E. Lee Camp, No. 58, U. C. V., who made the following prayer:

O Almighty Lord, who fashionest the hearts of men and considerest all their works, grant, we beseech Thee, to us and all the people of this land, the spirit of obedience to Thy commandments; that, walk- ing humbly in Thy fear, we may, under Thy almighty protection, continue to dwell in righteousness and peace. Defend our liberties, save us from lawlessness, dishonesty and violence; from discord and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Continue Thy goodness to us that the heritage which we commem- orate this day may be preserved in our time and transmitted, unim- paired, to the generations to come. Grant this, we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

HYMN.

Our Father's God to Thee, Author of Liberty, To Thee we sing: