Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-06-02

Of higher standard Of citizenship.
He urged the church to 60 the limit in
supporting schools.
d A Reading.
Miss Gladys Barry Of Belmond next
gave delightful reading of favorite
poem, "An Old Sweetheart Of Mine, =
with piano obligato by Mrs. w. H,
Cook. Miss Barry is a reader of the
highest talent and was given a hearty
encore to which she graciously respond.
ed.
General Foch.
f. J. McGyeevey OF Ackley was the
next speaker, his subject being Gen.
eral Foch.' He spoke Of the big task
laid upon this French general and told
glowingly Of how he had accomplished
1t. For three years, prior to his eleva-
ton to the supreme command, the
world trembled at the rattle Of the
Kaiscr's sword. Autocracy had democ-
racy by the throat. The Germans
chose the time and place Of battle and
pushed back the forces Of the allies.
And then the allies, at the suggestion
of the United States, gave FOch the
supreme command He was 81 years of
age at this time and had been present
in 1871 when Bismarck demanded his
exacting terms Of France. He has been
able to successfully lead the allies to
victory because of concentration Of
command. The whole world under
stood and had confidence IN the man.
And throughout all the trying times
experienced by General Foch, he found
time every day for prayer. He never
forgot the simple faith learned at his
mothers knee, Foch never forgot to
bow daily in sacrificial reverence be
fore his Maker. Alexander, Cesar and
Napoleon were personal heroes, but
Foch fought impersonally, commanding
armies of millions for the freedom Of
the world. He welded the mightiest
human whip in history and proved him
self the greatest success along this
line the world had ever known:
Tie That Binds. KS
w. F. Csle of this city was next III
troduced and spoke upon The Tie That
Binds At their initiation banquets,
the Knights Of Columbus make 1t a rule
to invite non Catholic to speak and
Mr.. Cole last evening filed this posi-
ton.
He expressed qualification at learn
ing that the foundation of the order OF
the Knights of Columbus is laid upon
things spiritual and eternal and Upon
patriotism and the righteousness Of the
state. He felt that the church lays no
obstacle to patriotism but rather pro-
vides for patriotic endeavor. He ex-
pressed pride that the X. C's had given
so freely of their substance and num-
bers to the support Of the war. He
expressed the belief that the golden
thread Of the tie that binds has three
strands Justice, human sympathy and
brotherhood. He expressed the hope
TINT this tie might become stronger.
70 the support Of these three he hoped
to see the Knights Of Columbus and
other societies swear eternal fealtyr
1--WE owe It," said he, "tol rS, OOOOOo
American boys and to the memory OF
5000 American dead"
Miss Annette Stark Of Duncombe
next sang beautifully Because | Love
you Dear" Long and loud applause
greeted her effort and she very gener-
ously rendered an encore. Mrs. w. ID.
Cook played the piano accompaniment
Rev. Campbell Talks.
Rev. Joseph Campbell of Ames
responded to brief toast on Re
construction" The central thought In
his discourse was that peace Is not
wholly won until men learn the right
concept OF ideals -the concept taught
by Jesus, that the law Of justice and
the love of God come ahead OF the
ambitions of.nations. He made an I'M
ipassioned plsa for a true and loynl
citizenship and progressive education
T.. J. Kelly of Des Moines, a promi-
nent attorney and well known member
of the knights, was called upon Tor. a n
extemporaneous talk and, responded
briefly, felicitating the Webster CITY
council on its excellent work and its
we'll known hospitality.
This brought the program to close
1t was day productive of big results
to the local council and will long be
remembered by all who attended any OF
its functions.
Miss Florence Leonard, whose par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Leonard, re-
Gently moved to Sioux City, Is visit
ing at the home Of Miss Gertrude Trea