The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1921-11-10
Entire Populace Is Urged to
Take Part in Parade at
O'Clock Tomorrow
APPROPRIATE CEREMONY
TO FOLLOW AT ARMORY
Merchants Evidence Spirit OF
Cooperation; Several to
Close All Day

First on the program tomorro"
for celebrating the third anniversary
of the date the armistice became
nutting an end to the fighting IN the
World War, is a public parade, which
is scheduled to leave the City oullalns
at II o'clock. Those who are to take
nart are asked to assemble IN that
Vicinity about 10:45, ex-servlce men
in uniform if possible.
From the City building, the line
of march will be down Minnesota
avenue to Second street, to Beltram
avenue, to Fifth street, to BemldJ1
avenue, and then direct to the new
armory, where appropriate ceremon-
ials will be held in honor of the fallen
heroes.
The parade will be composed OF a
Legion color guard, the Juvenile band,
the American Legion, and other eX-
service men, the Moose drill team,
the old Home Guard band, school
children, State Teachers college stu
dents, Naval Militia unit, National
Guard unit, and the public, in gen
eral. Every one is urged to partici-
pate in some capacity, to make this
a real parade.
AS soon as the crowd is taken care
of in the armory, or at least at IL
o'clock, the ceremonials will begin.
From ~ to 1902 all will stand with
bowed heads in silent prayer in honor
of the boys who made the supreme
sacrifice for their country. Vocal Sc
lections, community songs, a patri-
otto speech by Bishop Bennett Of
Duluth, invocation and benediction
will complete the program at about
1 o'clock.
From 1 to o'clock the local thea
tiers will stage special matinees as a
part of the regular Armistice Day pro-
gram arranged by the local Legion
post.
What is believed to be the fastest
boxing show ever arranged for this
city will begin at 3:15, continuing
until nearly 6 o'clock. Thirty-two
rounds, made up of five bouts, have
been scheduled at great expense.
Shortly after 6 o'clock, free
"'chow" will be given all eX-service
men at the Civic and Commerce as
ISOLATION rooms. The Women's Aux
iliary has charge of this feature and
a real feed is assured. This will also
be a general get-acquainted period
for the visitors and ex-service men.
At o'clock the dance and carnival
will be opend at the new armory. This
feature promises to be a headline
attraction. Novel features have been
arranged for the carnival, and the
dance will take care of ITSELF"
While the majority of the local
ex-service men, all visitors and the
public in general are enjoying them
selves at some feature of the pro-
gram, fatigue details will be at work
in various places arranging for an
other feature of the program. All
local Legionaires are asked to lend
their assistance to the various COM
mittees at all times tomorrow. After
the ceremonials at the armory, work
must be rushed to get fireplace ready
for the boxing show After the show
is concluded, much work will have
to be done in preparing for the car
nival and dance. Although the cont
mittees have been at work putting
everything in as nearly complete
shape as possible the bulk of the work
comes "between the acts" tomorrow.
The reception committee plans to
meet each incoming train tomorrow
and receive the visitors. The Elks'
club rooms will be the headquarters
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