South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-02-22
Greatest American.

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Miller Anderson orchestra orchestra
furnished the music.
Greatest American.
Dr. shannon, in HIS address on
Lincoln. pointed out the true char
7cteri@tics OF the great emancipator
and urged his hearers 10 try and
follow his example in sin1p' lefty.
ympathy. and as a friend Of man.
Ia styled the former president as
he greatest American that ever
'iyei and declared that ne was an
mo ividual that was constantly speak
ing 20 the conscience Of the people
aroJnd the universe
He said that February was the
star month OF the year for Amer
leans. with the exception OF Deem
Der. for In that month he said. the
two greatest men that ever lived in
his country were born. He paid
2 glowing tribute to Washin gton in
4 few short words, and explained
that he had an elaborated speech
20 deliver on the Father OF Our
Country" in Chicago tonight
IN speaking of Hncoln's simplici-
70 ne said that Il was an immortal
shrine that IL ever shining and
~haT enging the sous Of man 10
stan1 for Sin'Diioity Lincoln is
telling US at the present time TO be
simple and be true to the things Of
'ife He illustrated the points he
wished TO make clear by recalling
few of the incidents in Anco'n's
life that showed marked simplicity
nd sympathy.
Hines Speaks.
Supt Hines in his talk predicted
that the teachers Of Indiana would
soon be rewarded for their valiant
service to the state and nation. He
spoke OF the pension law that Is
now pending in the legislature and
said that il provides for the best
compensation ever given retired
teachers. He also advocated the
proposed law that WIN bar the
teaching of German in the schools
Of the state. He also urged that
every teacher be made a citizen OF
he United States before they are
allowed TO accept positions % the
schools in the state.
He announced that he was strictly
opposed 10 the use of public funds
for the financing Of private institu-
tons. The church and education
must be separated, he said. He
declared he was in favor of the bill
now before the legislature 10 abolish
private and parochial schools.
In closing he warned the teachers
that on their shoulders rest the fate
Of our school system and the task
of developing our citizens of to-
morrow.
Mr.. DuShane, who was a former
resident and teacher in the South
Bend high school. in a few words
impressed upon each individual
teacher the necessity of using as
much influence as possible with the
lawmakers at Indianapolis TO pass
Legislation that is favorable 10 the
profession.
Compliments Officials.
DR.. Lippincott expressed greetings
TO the members Of the association
in behalf of A. r. ErslIine, president
OF tho Studebaker corporation. and
assured them that whatever facilities
were offered the organization in
helping to make the program a sue
cess were offered with the heartiest
good will. Dir. LippincOtt alSp pre-
dicted that the time is not far distant
when the work of the teachers
throughout the country will be rec
ognized.
Supt. Borden expressed apprecia-
ton OF the association 10 the Studc-
baker officials for the use of their
building, the services Of their band
and for the splendid meal that was
served. Miss Ella Reinlan, chairman
OF the teachers committee in charge
Of the program, also expressed her
appreciation and gratitude TO the
corporation officials for helping her
and the committee to make the
second annual banquet one long 10
be remembered.
Miss Rieman had as her assistants,
Miss Effie Harmon. J. -. MCGOWAN,
Miss Ada Hitler, a. B. Williamson
and L. /. Kemper.