Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-17

ARMISTICE DAY
OBSERVANCE.

Mineral Point observed Armistice
Day in way that was much to her
credit, and we will say. that it was due
entirely to the unison of solemnity and
patriotism embodied in our citizenry.
The weather being decidedly wintry
the planting of memorial trees in the
new park Ito have been done early in
the morning) was deferred to more
favorable time.
The community observance held at
the Municipal Theatre, beginning at
1890 a. IN. was complete success
from every angle. The roomy quarters
were filled to their utmost capacity and
reverence crowned all countenances.
The services were launched with an in
vocation by Rev. j. e. Cooke of the
M. E. church, which was rich in patri-
otto tone and thanks to Him who directs
our destiny. Rev. r. G. Kirkbride of
Trinity church spoke with inspired elo-
quence on THE Significance of ARMS
tice Day." To Rev. A. H. Schoenfeld
of the Congregational church fell the
task of breaking the news that an of
fering was to be solicited of the audience
to aid the LSgion in meeting the ex
penses of the day s program. Improved
a wise selection; he did well, injecting
a story that caused pocket books to
open of their own accord
Then followed the principal address
of the meeting by our States Attorney
General, w. j. Morgan of Madison.
Mr.. Morgan made no attempt at ora
tory 1t was plain, common sense
talk. wherein he weaved correct view
of ideal patriotism and the great rever-
ance we owe to the divine power on
high "from whom ali blessings fiow.'
One particular suggestion of Mr.. Nor
gan's furnished food for thought and
should be endorsed without nay vote.
1t is this: Every American home
should be provided with three pictures
these of Washington, Lincoln and
Roosevelt; also with three books the |
Constitution of the United States, the |
Preamble to the Constitution, and
Lncoln's Gettsbnrg Address, the last
named to be read to family circle in the
moris,g of every memorial day.
81 sre the meeting closed Miss Lillian
Hosken of this city gave an outline of
the activities of the Red Cross organi-
cation, locally and otherwise. 1t was
really something of which to be proud.
Her conclusion was plea for contin-
uance of the aid and encouragement so
essential in conducting the work. Who
is there to say nay?
The program as above referred to
was enhanced to the one hundred per
cent perfection point by the interspers-
ing Of music by the band and singing
by various glee clubs of our public
schools, all appropriate to the occasion.
At the proper time and while bells
tolled and the band played Nearer My
God to Thee" the large audience stood
reverently facing the east for two
minutes, in compliance with govern
mental request. Benediction in hum
BILE, thankful words. by Rev. l.. ?.
O'ReiIly of st. PauPs church, termin-
ated the meeting. DR.. Ludden, who J
presided, did it pleasingly.
The weather in the afternoon was so
cold for spectators and snow so plenti-
full. that the rally for the foot ball
games was meagre. Plattevllle's Min
ing School team defeated the local high
school team Is to 0, (too much beef,)
while the local Legion team downed
that of Mount Horeb ID to o.
The dance in the evening, under aus
pieces of the Legion, was huge in all re-
speets.
Instructive Program.