The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-12

mayor, in a very fine and pleasing
manner truthfully prophesied that DR..
Davidson would deliver an address
which would go down in the history
of Ardmore as one of the greatest
addresses ever delivered in this city.
The mayor stated that all the glor1es
of the day belonged to the boys
and that he, as a civilian, was mere
ly occupying necessary background.
"As chief executive of your city"
stated Mayor Freeman, Il want to
throw open the portals of Ardmore to
these noble boys and we should all
throw open our hearts to this flower
of American manhood, on occasions
such as this"
"The boys won a victory that plac-
ed our nation at the head Of all the
nations of the world, and gained for
our great country the respect of all
the peoples Of the universe. Glory
was wrapped about the boys.
Mayor Freeman spoke Of the gi-
gantic struggle and the magnitude
Of the great war, related the story
of a warrior he had known in the
great war, and who is now with the
troops of occupation on the Rhine.
This young man, Robert Freeman,
stated the mayor, had written him
that the last so seconds Of the war,
his gun had fired 90 shots.
In an address which is regarded
bf all who heard it as the greatest
they had ever heard. DR.. Davidson,
of this city opened the memorial ex-
ercises of the day. Bits Of humor,
pathos, and real facts, straight from
the shoulder" of a man who had
been over and seen, were contained
In the golden words which he spoke.
In a dignified manner, and with the
greatest touch Of realism, he praised
the veterans of the great war, and
eulogized those who paid the supreme
sacrifice. The audience stood as he
concluded with prayer, and remained
standing rs the memorial exercises
closed with the firing of a salute,
to the dead. on the lawn Of Conven-
ton Hall by squad OF picked men
Formal Retreat
A formal retreat was then held
at Central Park. II was conducted
under the direction of Lieut.. John
c. Vann. overseas veteran, who wears
the Distinguished Service Medal and
the French Croix de Guerre, which
he won for bravery in the gigantic
struggle. The retreat was the most
beautiful OF military ceremonies of
the day, and conducted in true mill
tary style. Spectators were thrilled
with a feeling that cannot be describ-
ed in words, as the various ceremon-
les Of n formal retreat were being
displayed, and served as q most prop
er lock to memories which will linger
In the minds of the citizens of the
this city for years to come.
Concluding Events
The military ball, conducted at Con-
vention Hall In the evening was n
huge success. The hall was crowded,
and the participants who merrily trip
ped the light fantastic" to the tunes
of Ben Scott's orchestra, conducted
themselves in an admirable manner
and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Many of the "older citizens" of Ard
more occupied the gallery and rear
of the hall, and with a wonderful
spirit of respect for the veterans,
joined the boys in great fraternal
spirit which was prevalent throughout
the day.
The hall was beautifully decorated
with streamers and banners, and con-
fetti and novelties added much 10 the
gayety OF the affair
The dance continued until midnight.
Captain Nobbs OF the Salvation Army
served doughnuts and coffee.
The George r. Anderson Post is to
he congratulated for the perfection
which they attained in making Arm
istice Day, 1920, the greatest and
most memorable in the history of our
city.