Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-28
GUARDS FLOCK TO STATE
ARMORIES AS DAY DAWNS


committee was announced last night 1t
follows:
General Avery u. Andrews. w. W. After
bury, Samuel r. Bodine. Robert X. Cassatt
Morris l.. Clothier, the Rev Russell ~. Con-
well, j. Howell Cummings, Samuel NJ Cur
wen. Agnew T. Dice. A. G.. Dinkey. Dr.
Samuel q. Dixon. Ellis A. Gimbel. John
Grbbe Major John &. Groome, Dr. Ho-
bart Hare. DR.. Charles d. Hart, w A.
Law. H. @. Lloyd. Samuel u. Lit, Charles
Longstreth, Dr. Wilmer Krusen, J. H. Me-
Allister. Joseph Il. Mccall. Senator James
p. McNichol. captain j. Franklin McFad-
den, Louis G. Madeira. Judge j. willis Mar
tin. Charles r. Mathcr, j. kearsley Mitchell,
Robert l.. Montgomery EHngham r. Nor
rs, Arthur Il. Newbod. Thomas Newhall,
George Wharton Pepper. william Potter.
Samuel Rea. DR.. q. r.. De Schweiutz. n.
w Sewall. Alexander Simpson. Dr. Edgar
Fahs Smith. Edward B. Smith. Mayor
Thomas u. Smith. w. Hinckle smith, Jo-
seph Snellenburg. Joseph NJ. steele, Edward
r. Stotesbury, Earnest T. Trigg. Senator
Edwin H. Ware Samuel ". SauCiain, Dan
lei B. Wentz, Charlton Narnall and George
&. Shane.
War-lkc scenes were witnessed at the
First and Third Regiment Armories early
today. Many of the officers were on hand
most Of the night making final prepara-
tions for the mastering in. The troops
were assembled for inspection at o'clock.
one company in each regiment was placed
on guard duty.
Hundreds of men reported at the various
recruiting stations throughout the city yes
terday prepared to enlist in the National
Guard. in the army. navy or Naval Coast
Defense Reserve.
Other stations opened today Mayor
Smith sent to Captain Robert Lee Russell,
commanding the coast defense reserve force,
which comprises the Fourth District. this
letter:
In ar,nrduu,o with nracodapt cStah-
lished first at the outbreak of the Amcri-
can Revolution and continuing Throughout
the struggle. again during the War of
1872 the Mexican War the civil War
and sti later the Spanish American War,
independence Hall was used as q recruit
ing station The city ot Philadelphia,
always proud of its history. has to offer
again the use Of n room in this building.
the birthplace of the nation. through you
to the Government of the United States,
for the same purpose
The offer was at once accepted and this
morning Lieutenant Commander Payne,
from the United states Naval Home. will
open the station to which Lieutenant Porter
will he assigned as recruiting officer. with
Doctor Noble medical examining sur
geon
Expressions of a few prominent Camden
men with regard to- the Independence
Square Rally follow:
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Camden Board of Trade--"t think it is !
high time the people AT large made some |
stand and showed the President that they |
were back of him. The meeting should be |
an inspiration for all and | nope that |
camden will be represented in large num- |
bcrs at the meeting
Il. l.. FREEMAN. secretary Of the Victor /
Talking Machine tompany-"Tt is good |
thing and the inspiration will hurt no !
DAVID JESTER. president Of Councils and |
vice president of the j. g. Van Solver |
company--"I think the meeting will be |
wonderful thing, and every citizen of |
camden who can attend should go to !
show that Camden H. backing the Presi- !
dent to the limit in the present crisis
T.. T. READ. JR.. president of the Board !
OF Education and president of the Cam
den Fire Insurance ASsocia tion-"cam-
den should be represented by all means. |
Were all with the President"
r. NJ. IiEDRICK. general secretary. Cam
den Young Mems Christian Association,
II am heartily in sympathy with the
movement. 1t will be an inspiration to |
the youth Of Camden and | would like to |
see them attend in "A body
j. KRAFT prosecutor of Cam !
den county--"Camden ought to take /
healthy part 1t is most wholesome !
thing We are in an important era and |
this will be an important event and |
Camden should back il to the limit
JOHN B. HATES, Judge elect |
of the Camden County Courts"I think !
Camden will respond IN large numbers. |
Political feelings have been laid aside |
and the universal sentiment is to up
hold the President in the present crisis"
j. WALTER SCOTT-Adjutant, /
Third New Jersey infantry, United States |
National Guard-'SuCh a meeting at the |
Ghr Of ghnnl1 ha he. tagt
inspiration for the youth of Camden city |
and county. We need such inspirations |
at this time. | hope the Young men will |
turn out in large numbers
REV. HENRY O. JONES, pastor of St
Stephens Episcopal Church, will urge |
my congregation from the pulpit tonight |
TO attend the meeting in Independence