This practice is still performed on the second weekend of August, although no longer solely an Odd Fellows' event.
The following articles from the Evening Guide describe the activities of the day, as well as listing the departed brethren being honoured.
- 64 Oddfellows Graves are Decorated (26 Aug 1918)
- Decoration Day — Oddfellows Lay Flowers on the Graves of Departed Brethren (12 Aug 1921)
- Decoration Day — Oddfellows Will Decorate Graves of Departed Brethren (22 Aug 1923)
- Hundreds Attend 49th Annual I.O.O.F. Decoration Services Sunday (03 Aug 1926)
- Large Crowd Attended Decoration Day Services at Union Cemetery (11 Aug 1939)
Peter and Barbara Bolton - Port Hope, Ontario
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