New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1921-10-12

Armory in this city, Friday and Satur-
day. Due to the change in the wealth
er and the sudden dropping of the
mercury, there were not many dele
gates on hand at the hour set for
opening the Friday morning session at
10 o'clock, and this formality was
postponed until 2 o'clock in the after
noon. I, s.sf i.8
Opposed to Mayor Fritsche.
Several members of the executive
committee, egged on by the chief local
hog-Wallower, who has done more than
any other person to bring New Ulrn's
fair name into disrepute, were strenu-
ously opposed to having Mayor L. A.
Fritsche deliver the address of welcome
to the delegates. This opposition had
developed some weeks prior to the
convention, but the committee on ar
rangements of Benjamin j. Seifert Post
Of this city had valiantly combatted
this antagonism and had succeeded in
maintaining their rights and privileges
in the premises. Nevertheless, addi-
tional pressure was brought to bear
upon certain members of the executive
committee by the local trouble-maker
and his efforts were almost successful.
The executive COMMITTEES was politely but
none the less firmly, told that if they
desired to hold the convention in the
Armory, they would have to acquiesce
to the arrangements relative to Mayor
Fritsche's address of welcome. Not
until shortly before o'clock Friday
afternoon was the stubborn opposition
of the super patriotic executive COM
nittee members broken.
Mayor Roundly Applauded.
The convention was formally opened
by those present singing ..The Star
Spangled Banner, 'whereupon Rev.
p: +. Wheeler Of this city pronounced
the invocation. President A. E. Ener-
son Of Pipetsone then introduced
Mayor Fritsche, who was greeted with
hearty applause. The executive, in
his address Of welcome, referred to the
fact that New Ulm was the birthplace
of the Minnesota National Guard and
had for many years been noted for its
military activities. The name of our
beautiful little city dates back into
ancient history during the time of the
Roman conquest of Europe. New
Ulm's hospitality has not diminished,
in spite of the fact that times have
changed and the effervescent beverage
which in bygone days aided consider
ABLY in demonstrating real hospitality,
is now taboo. The mayor stated that
while it is customary in other cities to
present the key Of the community to
visiting delegates. this formality is not
necessary here, as, 40 key is needed to
lenter our city. In extending a hearty
welcome to the delegates, Mayor
Fritsche said that San, Francisco time
would be thrown in as good measure.
This announcement was Justify APP
plauded.
DR.. Van Dyke Speaks.
DR.. A. "a. Van Dyke of st. Paul,
state commander Of the American
Legion, was the next speaker. In his
opening remarks he stated that this
is one Of the strongest sections in the
state, so far as the American Legion is
concerned, and added that the Ameri-
can Legion is either the greatest
blessing or the greatest humbug ever
visited upon this country. In answer
ing the question as to who the mem
bers of the Legion and the Auxiliary
Iare. ne said that they are the sons and
daughters, the brothers and sisters, Of
1.-THE United States. There object is to
save democracy and make this country
q better place to live in, not only for
themselves, but for those who follow
them. The Legion favors no creed,
but every creed; no nation, but every
nation; no class, but every class, and
Eno certain type of citizenship, but
every type Of citizenship. The Legion
aires sndeayor to accomplish their goal
lby service, by giving. .5
Has Set Program.
The American Legion has set pro-
gram to attain its ends, Dr.. Van Dyke
sale. First Of all il is endeavoring to
protect and provide for disabled ex-
service men. Special treatment is I'M
nediately needed for the mentally
/ afflicted former soldiers. The second
duty sof the Legion, according to the
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