South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-11

Ringing Speeches at the High
School Auditorium by Well
Known Citizens.

An Outburst Of patriotism such as
Mishawaka has never previously ex-
perienced resulted from the big
demonstration held in the auditor
ium OF the high school last night.
The building was packed, many
women being among the audience.
The resOunding keynote of the sew
eral speeches was patriotism, and
every reference 20 this country's en-
trance into the world conflict was
hailed with marked enthusiasm.
Supt. d. w Horton was in the chair
and seated on the platform were
DR.. Lippincott. +. T. Bonds. Col.
George Freyermuth. Mai Calvert.
South Bend; Rev. G.. w. Titus, Rev.
DR. Burnett, Rev. f. E. Shoulder,
Judge Ralph Feig. III. L. Strubbe.
Hubert Nifong, MIshawaka. The
Dodge band, under the direction of
Capt. L. Eugene Willis, discoursed
patriotic airs at The News Times Of
fee previous 10 the meeting and in
the auditorium, while G.. a. Maurer
led the singing Of popular American
airs. The pOstoffice carriers with
a large American flag and num-
Der Of high school students with
drums and flutes were also in the
parade TO the school building.
In opening the meeting the chair
man stated that the object of their
being there was TO take stock of
themselves; TO find out what part
they could take in the great world
conflict. He made reference to the
presidents war message, quoting
pointed paragraphs from the docu-
ment. which he said would 30
down in history as one of the great
est messages ever written.
Col. Freyermuth spoke on the or
ganization necessary to raise $50
soldiers from South Bend and $50
from Mishawaka. He said he would
like to have the local contingent in
his regiment, a sentiment that was
roundly applauded. He also spoke
on the customs of the army and
gave much usual information to
those intending TO enlist.
Mishawaka To Do It's Bit
Maj. Calvert said that South Bend
wanted TO do its bit, and felt sure,
judging from the enthusiasm of the
meeting, that Mishawaka would not
fail in this respect He spoke of
the weakness of the country from a
military standpoint and urged pre-
paredness so that the country could
be in a position 70 repel an inva-
sion of it's shores if such should ever
ho q NTfEhn-
waka's proposed company would
quickly materialize.
Dr. Lippincott said there was just
one people in this country today
and they were all American citi-
zens. a sentiment thar vas applaud
ed. The war was one of democracy
against monarchy and this coun-
try's entrance into the conflict was
for the purpose Of bringing liberty
to the entire world. He told OF the
organization Of the Red Cross for
St. Josephs county; its purposes.
and ended in an eloquent plea for
it's enthusiastic support.
Rev. Mr.. Titus made a feeling
refe ronce to a number Of his rela-
tives in graves somewhere il
France who had gone forth from
Canada to fight the battles Of their
country. America, the great lead
ing nation of the world, he said, by
reason of it's democracy would
fight for the great principal of world
freedom and liberty. They were
now all one people, those who had
come from other lands included. In
a brilliant perorations he declared
that one and all would fight for
America.
Mr.. Strubbe's address was one
which appealed to the boys and
young men in the audience. to whom
he rendered some sound advice in