The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-06-21
ALL RALLY
TO BOOST
RED CROSS
M II sic and Impressive
Words Help in the
Great Cause
MANY PHASES OF WAR
Methodist Church the Scene of Pa
triOtic OnstratiOn-SpeciaI
Chorus Big Feature

Rousing speeches and patriotic
songs were the dominating features
of the Red Cross mass meeting at the
Methodist church Wednesday eve
ming. E. ]. Carey, the band master
was tied up on the jury SO that the in
spiration of the band was lacking, and
Judge Steele was held at his post of
duty because of the jury that was
out, but aside from that the excellent
program was carried out and proved
to be one of intense interest.
Some ROusing Songs
The great choir loft of the church
presented rare picture. 1t was
made up of SO young ladies in pure
white, except for the flaming red cross
on the breast of each and the singing
Of Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean,
''The Star Spangled Banner" and
America" by this chorus with the
audience joining in was inspiring.
Another musical number that stirred
the audience was "My Country's Flag"
sung by a male quartet composed of
Dean J. G. Eldridge, DR.. I. R. Boyd,
Frank Stanton and Prof H. T. Lewis.
Mayor Truitt presided over the
meeting and introduced the speakers
with appropriate remarks, opening
the meeting with an invocation pro-
nounced by Mrs. G. w. Kitchen.
Just Over the Line
David d. Jones, who recently re-
turned from Canada, gave the first
talk telling of conditions across the
line. He considered the great war in
Europe Gods answer to the cry of the !
poor and oppressed people. His ac- !
count of the returning soldiers, MAIN
er, poisoned with the gases, demented
from the horrors of war, was most eff
fective, all emphasizing the terrible !,
need of the Red Cross. In spite of all
these horrors Canada, he said, was
pouring her sons into the war with
no thought of hesitation.
How Germany Got Ready
Senator M e. Lewis delivered a
carefully prepared address describing
the preparations Germany had made
for this war beginning with the levy
of an indemnity of 6,0Q0,000,000 francs
on France at the close of the Franco
Prussian war AZ years ago. The, mar
velous preparedness of Germany for
war was compared effectively with
and detailed the tremendous work to
be done in this country to meet the
issue. Senator Lewis has absolute
confidence that we will win in time.
In closing he urged that, while mil
lions of our men are giving their lives,
others give freely of their dollars
The Women's Share.
Mrs. Richard Burke reviewed brief
~ the history of the nation as proof
of what American women will do in
he present crisis. Formerly, she said, b
t was wbman's part to remain at n
home and wait, wait for the news that O
n were going hand in hand with their t
)rothers and bearing their full share v
If the labors and the sacrifices of the q
var. The frightful loss of life in tt
ormer wars through ignorance of the n
avs of sanitation and proper care of Il
he sick and wounded was compared
orcible with the 80 per cent of the in a
ured saved in the present war, and in W
his connection pointed out the work H
hat women can do through the agency t;
f the Red Cross. In closing she paid r
tribute to the mothers of the land H
gho are giving their boys to the cause K
assisting that these young lives count W
d for more than the money we are g;
sked to give. M lie
sYOur Country Needs YOu.'' ia
Fred c. MCGOWAN gave in brief the i'm
Ian for raising the great Red Cross &C
ind with special reference to the local W
nd Of the problem. All, he said,
as done on the conscription plan; all af
to the cry-"Your country its
eeds you" Every man in the COM M
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