The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-10-01
MAY CELEBRATE
ANNIVERSARY Of
ARM|ST|CE DAY

SlVe WemOTldl WHICH 10
Strongly Indorsed-All De-
cry Expensive Celebration.
There is a general feeling that the
second passing of Armistice day
should receive some fitting notice
from a civic standpoint This has
been felt by all.
1.-THE day should be commemorated
by all means" declared r. r. Ellis,
president of the Chamber of Com
-inerce. ut is performing a public
service in doing so. We should have
a. celebration but not one of a joy
GUS nature. Perhaps in time TO come,
after the lapse of many years, we
may be able to celebrate that day
one of the greatest In the worlds
shistory-with rejoicing and merry
making but just now we are too close
TO the tragedy of those awful days.
There is too much sorrow, too many
aching hearts.
a What l would suggest" continued
Mr.. Ellis, "is commemoration in
which we all can join. At II am.
Thursday Nov. IL, the hour the
zarmistice was signed, let church bells
ring and whistles blow, then let all,
children in schools, workmen in fac
tories and industrial centers of every
description, and all in their homes,
rise, face the east, where our fallen
heroes lie in their never ending sleep
and breathe a prayer for the dead or
of thanksgiving for victory. This
would be impressive and patriotic
and would not be open to the charge
of expense that could be leveled
against other and more ornate cele-
brations."
x Il think that Mr.. Ellis idea is a
splendid one" proclaimed Rabbi w.
II. Fineshriber, of Children of Israel
temple. 1T is one that will appeal to
everyone and WILL at the same time,
plant an indelible impression in the
minds of the young. In addition l
would suggest a general community
meeting with fitting musical exer-
cises from the combined choirs of
the city at Goodwin institute for the
evening. 1t would be a fitting close
to such a momentous anniversary"
i could not suggest anything more
fitting and appropriate than Mr..
sl1llis has done, commented Mrs. An
nah Robinson Watson, the author.
- The idea is very good and should
he carried out. | also like the idea
of an evening celebration. Between
now and Armistice day we could de-
@velop some one feature that would
fbe unique and impressive. Let us
carry out both ideas by all means"
Mr.. Ellis has made splendid sug-
sgestion," stated DR.. C. H. William
son, pastor of the First Presbyterian
church Il sincerely hope it will be
carried out. The day should be COM
smemorated by all means. The city
will be lacking in public spirit if it
Gdoes not. | also like the idea of an
evening celebration. I would sug-
.sgest a mass or community meeting
at Goodwin institute. We could
have prominent speakers; the COM
sbined chOirs of the city would be
glad TO sing patriotic songs, promi-
4nent singers would gladly proffer
their services and band could easily
4be secured. We could arrange for
"a splendid meeting. 1t would be a
wonderful OutpOuring of the spirit
gand an impressive object lesson for
the rising generation. / am quite
enthusiastic over the idea"
Need Commemoration.
Mr. Ellis plan is a very good
idea" agreed George B. Bowling. sec
retary of the L. c. ", only why not
have whistles blow for five minutes
and the time for prayer at least three.
The evening meeting could also be
made most noteworthy occasion.
| sincerely hope both suggestions are
carried out"
THAT momentous historical event
should be commemorated by all
means" declared Rev. Father J. Nj.
Pastorelli, OPP, pastor of st. Peters
Roman Catholic church. 81 do not
think it would be wise to go to any
large expense as we are not in a
position to do so at present. But
in the evening it would be fine to
nave a civic celebration of some kind
in which all could join. am heart
lily in favor of it by all means"
The time has come for Memphis
TO economize," declared George r.
James president of the William r.
Moore Dry Goods company. "Finan-
oial conditions are such that ] do
not consider il wise to spend large
sums of money on a city wide cele-
bration. ! do not wish to be Jere-
miah, but never since 1914, have
business affairs looked as bad as
they do now. 1t behooves Memphis
to save for a possible storm, there
fore ] do not think a lavish eXpendi-
lure for a celebration is wise this
year"
~ Il think Mr., Ellis idea about a
celebration is an exceedingly good
one stated r. X. Riddick promi :
nent attorney and member of the
state legislature ut covers the
ground thoroughly: is inexpensive
and is at once patriotic and inspiring.
BY all means let us have Mr.. Ellis
plan"
81 think Mr.. Ellis idea is perfectly
lowell. enthused Miss Letitia Reilly
FiyNfn Nc
of the Red Cross. IL do not think we
need a lot of parades to commemor-
ate such a momentous event Such
o plan as Mr., Ellis proposes is at
once simple, dignified and patriotic
Memphis Should Lead.
There should be a public observ-
ance or the day by all means" was
the opinion of Capt Z. A. PASSING
commander Of Memphis post. No. |,
American Legion. Other cities and
We should not lag behind. The
American Legion will be glad to take
part in any way desired. We feel
that the day should be observed by
all means but We also feel that civil
fans should take the initiative.
think Mr.. Ellis suggestion /, both
beautiful and appropriate and he is
highly to be commended for his pa
triotic and inspiring sentiments"
Il had not given any thought to the
matter commented Mayor Paine 81
am opposed to any elaborate celebra
ton. 1t will come only a little over
a week after election and the minds
of the people will still be disturbed u
There should be some sort of rec
ognition of our boys at home and
the brave boys who will never more
return" is the opinion of DR., f. f.
George, general secretary of the Y.
NJ. c. A. II heartily indorse the sug-
gestion made hN Mr. Ellis Ehn v