The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-12
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do want a living monument, such as
memorial building, and deserve it,"
Major Scott stated that he had
perused the plans, of the proposed
memorial building for the veterans
Of Carter county, and that they
met with his hearty approval. lie
urged the citizens Of the city to build
and dedicate a memorial building for
the veterans and generations to come,
The major then spoke Of the parade
which he had reviewed Immediately
prior to the opening Of the exercises
at Convention Hall.
II was thrilled by the sight of
my comrades marching by" he said.
but l could not keep down the emo
tion when the school children passed
me. The Boy Scouts, the youths who
will take up the torch when we drop
ii. filled me with spirit OF duty
and responsibility TO my country
which will forever remain inde!ibile
on my mind"
Major Scott discouraged the idea Of
building concrete monument as a
a building a fitting memorial to those
who are still here, and those who
have gone west
Presents Victory Medals
The major then presented the Vic
tory Medals to the brave and fallen
youths, and those who were present.
Miss Wealthy whitsell, dressed in a
on the Victory Medal, represented the
heroes of the county TO whom the
medal was presented. The major PIN
ned the medal on her garment, mo
ment of silence ensued during the
presentation and then the assemblage
burst into spontaneous applause. Mrs.
L. A. Franklin assisted Miss Whit
sell in preparation for the event.
Professor Theophilus Fitz Of Los
Angeles, Cal, then rendered several
vocal selections which were very we'll
received by the audience. His first
rendition was entitled the Americans
Come" and second number was en-
titled "Invlctus." The song "Invictus, y
explained Mr.. Fitz is said to have
amy other song during the world war.
and instilled a wonderful spirit into
the fighting men at the front. The
selection was written by William
Ernest Henry. There was an out
burst OF applause after Mr.. Fitz sung
"InvicLus," which continued until the
singer returned to the stage for an
ity,fo Ia 81
Der was Little Mother of Nine" a
song which, explained the artist, is
dedicated to conditions after the war
when many mothers found that their
sons had become men after their war
experiences.
Splendid Band Of D. u.
For the next half hour the band
entertained with half dozen musical
selections, all Of which were rendered
in a pleasing and capable manner
and We're well received by the people
in attendance. The Oklahoma Uni
versity is TO be congratulated on the
efficient musical organization which
+ they possess in their band.
Governor BrOugh Of Arkansas
had been delayed in arriving in this
city, was then escorted 10 the plat.
form As he stepped upon the stage
T the band played the Arkansas Trav-
eer," and the assemblage rose in
5 respect to the great neighboring com
monwealth OF Arkansas and in respect
to its chief executive.
The governors subject was Amer
ica's Conquest of the World" and in
very convincing and full-of-facts
manner he brought 10 light many
phases OF the world war proving and
demonstrating that It was America
who finally brought the laurels OF
victory TO the allied nations and
crushed the despotisrn Of autocracy
TO earth
Prior TO delivering his address, the
governor spoke of the greatness of
its wonderful natural resources, and
other matters which bring honors TO
any state.
The governor. referring 10 c. II
Woodruff, principal of the Ardmore
high school, spoke of him as very
capable man and stating that Mr.,
Woodruff and the Woods boys OF
.Arlnore had been his former pupils
in the University of Arkansas.
Mayor Presents Rev. Davidson
Mayor Freeman next introduced
Rev. +. l.. Davidson OF Ardmore. The