South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-30

carry on the work, c. W Copp, be-
long the honor OF making the first
celebration the grand success which
II was.
The federation Is what IS known
as a delegate organization, or the
organization which holds together
and furthers the interest of all Of
the different Social Centers Of the
city.
The Social Center is a great dem
ocratic organization, where IT costs
nothing &c work or playa sort Of
a neighborhood club. with neigh
borhood and civic interests and
which Pres't Wilson says is TO be
one OF the most powerful organiza-
tions for good which has as vet
been established. The Social Center
could dictate the policies of po-
litical municipality, and is one Of
the organizations which is 20 serve
its purpose, and fill its niche in the
great reconstruction days after the
world war in the bringing about
and the esta blishing Of a democracy
which will be for all people.
L. G.. Manning is the father OF
this movement in our city. His
far-seeing eye caught the vision OF
greater things which might be ac-
complished. and in his matter Of
fact way set out 10 perfect the or
ganization Of his ideals. and the
Civic Federation. which is now the
official head of u Social enter or
carnations is the practical result
OF his efforts.
The organization OF the federation
into a permanent body was COM
pleted I'm January, 1915, with w II.
Heideman as its president: L. ID.
Rex, vice president, and Gertrude
Vaughn as secretary.
The second of the Fourth of July
picnics occurred last year at Potta-
watomie park, Potta watomie being
another Indian name, the tribe of
which consisted of vast numbers 10
this vicinity in the early history OF
Portage.
This second demonstration was
headed by c. 3. Eddy as its chair
man. and no more successful affair
OF this nature was ever held in our
fair city. and this second demon
stra ton. more than ever brought 10
the minds OF its members the needs
and appropriateness Of making
these celebrations "a continuous an
nual affair
IL is appropria e that this years
demonstration should be patriotic.
Patriotic because of Americas en-
try and activities in the world war
I'm order that this years event
might be far more successful than
either OF the other two, both G. w
Copp and c. 3. Eddy. with the add
ed assistance Of Miss Edythe Brown,
have been selected TO head the bust
ness end of the affair by Pres't c.
d. Britton.
In introducing Miss Brown u
might be wei TO say that she stands
high i'm the educational circles OF
the city. being principal Of the
Franklin school. and practically
head OF the Social Center organiza-
ton i'm that quarter
Probably no other committee
could have been chosen who would
have taken "a like interest in MAX
ing this years affair the success that
it is intended that it Will be.
IT. is their intention this year 20
bring the message home 10 YOU in
all of its different phases
To put YOU face 10 face with the
immediate needs Of our common
wealth. demonstrating 10 YOU the
rr.e q Ian al N u
follow. and carry YOU away across
the seas where our boys are so gal
,antly doing their bit Of sacrifice
for a democratic world
THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM.
The beginning Of the days events
will be az g o'clock. when the vari-
Gus bands, military organizations
and other societies viii march in
parade 20 the picnic grounds at Rum
/ Village woods
Col Calvert's regiment OF home
guards will be in the above forma-
ton and at an early hour will dem
onstrate various military maneu-
vers IN regimental. battalion and
military formation. There Is
nothing more beautiful 70 the eye
nor strikes the heart with more
/ tender sentiment. or frmer resolu-
tons than the graceful yet accu-
rate precision OF the various activi-
I ties OF a military company on pa
rade
Col Calvert has the military
stride. the military build, the mill
7 tary instinct. Has seen service on
/ the Mexican border. In fact has
given almost life time 10 become
proficient !n army regulations. and
the companies OF his regiment have
'.the class and activeness which only
commander OF his caliber can
give them
ON the greensward. closely ada
cent 90 the wooded hills the chill
dren from an of the various play
grounds viii PLAY AZ folk dancing
The hrst number will be Gathering
PeascOds," while the second mum