Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-03

A Worldwide message Of Liberty will
ring out from Independence Hall to-
morrow
1t will be the first time in the history
Of the United States that an interna-
tional appeal for the triumph of
democracy has gone forth from the
Cradle of Liberty. and it will be fitting
celebration of the 142d anniversary Of
Americas birth.
Preceding the Fourth of July celebra-
t!on at Independence Hall, there will be
an epochmaking parade in which Ameri-
cans and loyal residents of foreign birth
will march to the number of hundred
thousand.
Patriotic celebrations will mark the
day in every nook and corner of Phila-
delphia, and in many places American
soldiers from the fighting front in France
will add their voices to the declaration
of world freedom.
There will ne parades by business, i'm
provement. military and social organiza-
tions in all parts of the city followed by
open-air meetings and athletic events
to keep young America in condition for
the fight "over, there"
And to remind the citizens of the
progress being made by the United
States on the water miniature ships
will be launched from City Hall tower
every time that a ship is launched to-
morrow from the yards on the Della
ware.
The meeting at Independence Hall and
the parade of all nations promise to be
the most impressive Of tomorrow
events.
Flags Of neutral and Allied countries
will mingle in harmony with the Stars
and Stripes in the long line of march.
With the brilliant uniforms of the Nari-
Gus military organizations and banners
proclaiming the message of liberty i'll
Il Ji,.ieGa u
will undoubtedly be one of. the most
picturesque seen in this city in years.
Headed by Mayor Smith, the marchers
will move from Broad street and Girard
avenue alto o'clock. a detachment of
marines, a company of honorably dis
charged soldiers of the Allies, veterans of
the Grand Army of the Republic and
Councils Fourth of July Committee and
officers of the British army will act as
an escort.
By way of showing world harmony
the bands heading the various divisions
-- of nations will frequently play the ma
tional airs of the countries represented
The parade will proceed south on Broad
street to Snyder avenue and counter
march to City Hall, where it will dis
band
On many of the banners in the pageant
will be quotations from the message OF
President Wilson giving his approval to
the parade of foreign born.
Flags of Many Nations
Flags of all nations VIII fly from the
windows of homes and clubs along the
line of march to express the unity of
the people with those who compose this
worldwide army.
When the parade disbands at City
Hall many representatives of the Allied
countries will attend the celebration at
Independence Hall
The exercises here will start at noon
with an invocation by Bishop Joseph F.
Berry. of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. Madame Schumann-TIeink will
then sing the Star Spangled Ban.
ner" and several thousand children OF
the public schools will join in the
chorus.
Following the anthem, James McIn-
tosh, valedctorian OF the class of 1918
of the Central High Scnool, will read the
Declaration of Independence. George
Wharton Pepper will deliver an Grafton
after which the schoolchildren will sing
"Pershing on the Rhine" The Rev
Jimes Timmins will pronounce the bene.
diction.