The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1920-11-13
RMSTICE DAY IS
FITTINCLY OBSERVED
|merican Legion Boys Take
Active Part in Program;
Banquet to Guards

6iarney County Post No. So. Amer
han Legion. had the program In
knrge for the observation OF Armis-
es bay In Burns on Thursday.
nile weather conditions were not
kvorable the parade Of school chill
len with the service boys was
ntaro that was worth witnessing.
Ae parade was headed by automo-
Aes In which the mayor and mayor
ct together with the speakers of
day. The school children fol-
ksd. first the gramar Grades. then
high school with a few Of the SER
no men bringing up the rear. In
absence OF Q band Charles Gowan
5as placed In the lead Of the schools
'ah a snare drum and Rolin Cow
y was at the head of the service
gs with his snare drum. The march
- from the corner Of the Tona-
hna TO the lower part OF Main
Sect and then TO the court house.
10 great was the interest In the
ssrcises that the court room would
accommodate the crowd and af-
\ the school children had been seat
Mr.. Sutton gave them permission
leave ~ they desired In order to
be more room for the older ones.
even then tho court room was
large enough for those who de-
"a to be present.
Capt Robt. N. Duncan was master
ceremonies and introduced the
ahers m well as presided over the
ire program. The first number
, . community song In which all
ped In singing America. This Was
lowed by the High School scxtet.
opposed Of Marjorie Byrd. June
bhon. Gladys Byrd. Wesley Wei
ae. Roiiin Gowsn and James Me-
lioeh. rendering The Battle Hymn
The Republic. The young people
y<ss much appreciated and were per-
ssded TO respond 10 . hearty en-
re With another appropriate selse-
On.
Senator Elect Charles w. Ellis
'ss then introduced and gave q very
lssrestins address on the signifi-
Hsee OF the day and he took occa-
'on TO pay tribute to the service
oys and TO the American Legion
'hieh he said would be an effective
TO carry on" the ideals
nd traditions OF the country. Mr..
Ills also suggested that the service
oys should appear In their uniforms
such occasions which meets with
'e approval OF many OF the people
II brings a greater significance 10
'e minds OF the younger people
hat Armistce Day means and also
spires a greater admiration for
hat the United States stands for In
relation TO humanity.
Mrs. Fare WAS then called upon
render a very charming vocal solo
I'd responded 10 an encore.
Capt. Duncan paid q nice tribute |
the next speaker In his introduc-
Do when he presented Capt. A. w.
ovan, who Is a respected member
the q. A. X. Capt. Gowan has been
ny active during his life In military
fiars and has always taken an In
rest In any organization of the
aracter OF the American Legion.
IL remarks were directed particu-
rly TO Legion members. reminding
EN- OF their duty az citizens TO
ok 10 the future OF this big coun-
y--their responsibilities In the gov
nment affairs. During his remarks
incidentally touched upon the
fdships and sacrifices of those who
ok an active part In the recent
'rld war. In closing Capt. Gowan
Id a patriotic tribute to the stars
d stripes In which he aroused a
ontaneous cheer and applause from
audience.
Platt Randall then gave a baritone
10 which was very appropriate TO
occasion ss II was inspired and
imposed during the trying time
en the destiny Of France was held
the balance. Its title Is "The
lericans Come" Mr.. Randall was
led back and he gave reading
one of Harry LADDERS popular
stories.
fhe High School Sextet was asked
another selection and responded
n Dixie" which brought most
ierous applause and the audience
30 urgent they had 70 repeat