Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1917-06-01

DR.. l.. c. Carrico, Chairman,
Charles County Commission,
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Charles County Commission.
Bryantown, Nd
My dear Sir:
The President of he United States
has, by proclamation. established Tues
day, June 5th, for Registration Day, and
has set forth the purpose of the day and
the spirit which should be manifested
thereon in the following words:
THE day here named is the time upon
which all shall present themselves for
assignment to their tasks. 1t is for that
reason destined to be remembered as
one of the most conspicuous moments in
our history. 1t is nothing less than the
day upon which the manhood OF the
country shall step forward in one solid
rank In defense of the ideals to which
i this nation is consecrated. 1t is impor-
tant to those ideals no less than to the
pride Of this generation in manifesting
its devotion to them that there be no
I gaps in the ranks.
at is essential that the day be ap-
preached in thoughtful apprehension OF
its significance and that we accord to it
the honor and the meaning that it de-
serves Our industrial need prescribes
THAT it be not made technical holiday
! but the stern sacrifice that is before US
urges that il be carried in all our hearts
as a great day of patriotic devotion and
obligation when the duty shall lie upon
every man. whether he is himself to be
registered or not, to see to it that the
name of every male person of the desig
mated ages is written on these lists Of
honor"
The Council OF National Defense has
asked the cooperation of this Commits
sion, and we are sincerely asking your
assistance. to the end that Registration |
Day should be a conservation Of the |
American people to service and TO sacri |
fee.
1t should be made one of welcome to
those registering and a public express
sion. by each community, OF willingness |
to surrender its sons to the country. The |
following specific suggestions are made |
l. 1t should be celebrated in a Sc
rious spirit and kept as Registration Day |
only It must be distinguished from the
ordinary holiday No other objects
should be allowed to intrude thereon.
2 The celebration should be conferred |
around the registration places, and those
who register should be especially dis
tinguished.
8. The registration places should be
decorated with the National eolors and
emblems. Elaborate and costly decora-
tons should be discouraged. The spirit
of volunteer service in all preparations
for and activities of the day should
be foremost.
4. At seven in the morning, the hour
of the opening of the registration
booths, church and fire bells should be
rung and whistles blown.
5. Bands should be played near the
registration places, and the parades
should make feature of stopping there
at The men of registration age should
be the feature OF the parades, and should
he escorted. where practical. to the reg
istration places with patriotic music
by their kinsfolk, neighbors and friends.
6. To those registering badge may
be given showing that they have an
swered their country's call This should
be simple and distinctive symbolic of the
State and Nation, and with appropriate
motto. It should be given only to those
registering.
Z. In communities where there are
groups of the foreign born
who do not understand English, posters
explaining the registration should be
printed in foreign languages and broad
" circulated,
8. An effort should be made to hav.
the ministers Of the several churches, at
both morning and evening services, Sun
day June 3rd, mention the registration
on the following Tuesday and emphasize
the duty and privilege of all citizens at
this vital crisis in the affairs of our
country.
The schools should be asked to take
this same action on Monday June 4tf
and the papers in your county to lend
their assistance in every way possible
Every effort should be made to bring
out the slogan, "The 7gorid must BE-
made safe for democracy"
Q. Where it is possible, patriotic meet
ings should be held on the evening OF
June 4th, with suitable speeches, songs.
music and reading of the proclamation
and message of the President.
TO- Motion-picture houses should be
requested to show on their screens, all
Of next week and particularly on Mon
lay, June 4th, the following;
June Registration Day.
An Opportunity and Privilege.
Your Nations Call to Service and
Sacrifice
"The World Must be Made Safe for
Democracy"
We are assured, in advance, of your
full cooperation in this matter, and have
only ventured these suggestions so that,
SO far as practicable, the matter will be
handled throughout the State upon
similar lines.
Yours very truly,
c. R. GRAY,
Chairman.