The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1919-11-15
THE WEATHER MAN WAS GOOD TO
THE LEGION LAST TUESDAY
CELEBRATION A Big SUCCESS
Financial Returns Indicate That the
Legion win lust About Break
Even in a Financial Way

Liberty Day, last Tuesday, the frs'
anniversary OF the signing of the arm.
istice. was celebrated in Crystal Falls
In a manner that reflects great credit
upon the members OF Louis Bowman
Post no. 81 who fathered the celebra-
ton and who undertook TO finance II
without soliciting any financial aid
from the people OF tie city. We are
pleased TO announce that the boys
came out just about even on the days
events il financial way. TTey a-e
perfectly satisfied with the result, ~
though the work thet they did war
ranted greater return than an even
break.
However, what they failed to pile up
financ a'ly they certainly Accumulated
in other ways. They gained the repu-
tation of knowing how to pull of"
a real celebration and the fame that
they won last Tuesday will stay by
them.
Day Made for the OocasiOE.
Out OF desert of cloudiness, drear-
iness and dampness, Tuesday shone
out as an oasis of sunshine and cheer
fulness. 1t was the first day that the
sun shone out for a full day In over
a month. II seemed that the da,
was especially designed for the oc
casion for on Wednesday a blizzard
early and ragged all day
and covered the ground with sil
inches of snow.
The air was just crisp enough 10
keep one moving about In order tC
keep ones blood in circulation, and
the young people got much enjoyment
out OF moving about on Superior ave
nue., visiting the several booths
viewing the procession and otherwise
keeping the spirit up until the foo
ball game was called when their en-
ergies were trnsferred to Athletic
Park and they were given an oppor-
tunity to keep on moving aboHt.
The first thing on the program was
the presentation to Louis bowman
Post OF a silk flag by the ladies Of the
w. X. G. II was originally planned
10 have this presentation later In the
day, but the fact that tie Legion
flag to be carried IN the pa
radc, and the women were 80 busy
for the meals thatsth " had
10 serve, caused change 20 b aade
N the program.
Promptly az 10:30 Commander Bar
ridge ordered his men into lire ii
front OF the city hall. The Legion
formed on the north side of the street !
n double rank facing the city build
ng. The members OF the Relief |
Corps marched up from their hall, |
he banner being carried by Mrs T. |
D. Rowley and Mrs. Meade LaPlante.
The ladies formed in single Gle on
he opposite side of the street, facing
he Legion members. Mrs. Harry |
who had been chosen 10
present the flag. did so in a few well |
'hosen words OF greeting to the new
organization.
Commander Burridge summoned
3eltrand Flood. the color bearer OF
he Post, and he received the flag
rom Mrs. Rosenquist, returning tc
IFS place at the head OF the rank.
Mr.. Burridge then replied TO the
presentation speech in one OF the
Ieatest and most complimentary talks
ver heard here. He expressed 10
he women OF the w. n. G. as none
ther could. the gratitude OF the Leg
on members over the beautiful ban.
Ter which the ladies had honored
heir post with.
The Legion then swung into march.
ng order and escorted the ladies hack
o their hall when the order to coun-
ermarch was given and the column
moved to the court house where n
photograph OF the Post members wa
AIKEN.
Many In Line Of Parade.
The Alpha band. which had been