Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-14
FRENCH POLITELY WAIT
UNTIL FOURTH BPAST
CELEBRATE HOLIDAY
Courtesy of La B ellie
France Asserts Itself in
Placing Fete After Amer
ican Natal Day-or Was
1t Chance?
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time win he found on back page.

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French people are noted for their po-
liteness. That undoubtedly is one of
their many charms Even in America.
French men and women retain their
innate courtesy--an example of 1t can be
| seen in Philadelphia today.
Nine days ago French residents In
this city sat on their porches-or went
to the shore--at all events they heard the
all-day salutes of cannon, firecrackers
and fireworks given in honor OF Old
Glory, and with enthusiasm kndled by
friendship watched the celebration Of our
national Fourth OF July. Today when
the clamor and noise of the Fourth have
subsded, French men. women and chill
dren. residents OF the City OF Brotherly
Love, turn to their American cousins
and say, "Apres vous, Messieurs, you
have had you celebration; today we have
ours"
The goddess Of pollteness undoubtedly
was pleased that the old walls Of the
Rastille did not see At to crumble until
July IA, or 10 days after the American
Fourth.
MARK BAsTILLE'S FALL.
Liberty, equality and fraternity is
| indeed the spirit OF the celebration being
held in Central Park, 9th and Cayuga
streets, today, under the auspices of the
Association Rationale Franchise of Phil
adelphia to commemorate the fall Of the
Bastilie.
Today is the national holiday OF all
TF-a ia national holiday Of all
the French, no matter where they may
be.
The scene at the opening of the cele-
bratlon today was one which will remain
long In the hearts OF the loyal sons and
daughters OF France, Some had come
ON foot, others in street cars and auto
mobiles, but they mingled freely. rich and
poor alike. Friendly handshakes were
seen on every side, anecdotes were heard,
while many hesitatingly and fearfully
asked tldings OF mutual friends on the
other side. The murky clouds OF the war
threatened to dampen the ardor and Joy
of the day.
Old gray-haired men were there. their
eyes kindled with enthusiasm; there were
dark and vivacious French girls wearing
trlcolored bouquets in a way known only
TO French women, and there was a small
army Of the younger generation who
needed no urging to have a good time.
Only the stalwart young men were miss
ing. All present knew they were en-
gagged elsewhere.
THREE THOUSAND ATTEND.
In all more than 5000 were there to help
to make the day an enjoyable one. The
guests were received by Paul Glouton,
president OF the association. and by Ca
mile Dehm and Leon Gourtin. The days
program includes races, a large assort-
ment OF games and dancing.
Another proof Of the gallantry Of
Frenchmenl Each lady entering the
grounds was presented with a number
hundred OF these numbers viii be
awarded prizes before the day is done
How many times the red white and
blue flags were saluted It would be i'm
possible to tell.
In addition to the "fete" at Centred
| Park. French men and women here will
demonstrate their love for France by
contributing to the relief OF war sufferers
| IN the republic, II is expected that hun
| dreds OF French sympathizers will have
/ sent contributions 10 the chairman OF the
French War Relief COMMITTEES, Emer-
gency Aid. 1923 Walnut street or to the
French Relief Fund headquarters, 1910
Chestnut street.. before the sun sets to-
night at the close OF a memorable, pa
triotio and inspiring 18th OF July.