South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-26
OUTLINE PROGRAM
FOR CELEBRATION
Peace Parade is Suggested as
Feature of July FOurth-AlI
Organizations VIII Be Asked
to Participate.

Plans for the proposed Fourth Of
July pageant and celebration were
discussed AT the second regular
smoker and luncheon OF the Chamber
OF Commerce held at the headquar-
tiers last night r. B. Barnes, head
OF the cit. recreation department, eN-
planned the suggested program for the
celebration of the 50th anniversary OF
south Bend outlining the various
events which might be included in the
occasion.
A. II. Heller acted as chairman Of
the meeting. the principal speaker be-
ing W. 8. McInerny. who explained
some Of the measures passed at the
recent session of the legislature and
the operations of that body In his
talk Mr.. McIneTny dwelt largely upon
me bills which originated from 81
Joseph county and the part taken IN
the legislature Iy men from South
Bend The principal laws taken up
we're those relating 60 the 10 years
property Improvement assessment
plan. the lewiston Of the school
teachers examination law and the law
permitting the sale Of Lincoln nigh
way bonds.
Barnes Tells OF Plans.
Following the talk by Mr. McIn-
ernv. Mr.. Barnes explained the sug-
gested program for the Fourth OF
July celebration which had already
been distributed i'm printed form TO
nose who were i'm attendance The
suggested program opens with
peace parade at 10 O'Clock on the
morning OF July 3. 1t is suggested
that all OF the organizations of the
city be invited 20 participate IN the
parade including fraternaL labor, ma
tional. military and religious bodies.
Each organization under the plan fur
nishes its own equipment. floats and
other features The parade as suS-
gested viii lead TO Howard park
where addresses can be made by some
Drornfnent speakers National airs OF
the different representations can be
played by the bands during the pro-
posed parade and morning program
in the afternoon it IS proposed that
a historical pageant of South Bend
history be held at Howard park. The
Historical society could arrange the
outline of the pageant The after
noon program under the plan Will
start at o'clock. At the same time
an athletic meet would be held at
T,eeper park under the direction Of
the Amateur Athletic federation of
st. Joseph county. Mr.. Barnes stated
this meet would probably be con-
Quoted i'm any case. Baseball games
will also be held at Kaley park. Pot
other places.
Water Carnival ut Night.
Starting at s o'clock the proposed
program calls for q water carnival on
the river opposite Howard park. The
water carnival includes an Illuminated
naradc on the river with decorated
boats and boat races under the
auspices of the Canoe club. Swim
ming events may also be held under
the direction Of the Amateur Ath-
letic federation A fireworks display
would close the evening program.
The suggested celebration was APP
parentIy greeted with favor by those
present at the smoker Following
the program each man stood up, told I
his name, business and place of resi-
dence for the purpose of better ac-
ouafnting the members of the organ
ization. Merlin Guthrie gave some
readings and songs and luncheon was
served.