The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-08-18
ON To. VIRGINIA
AUGUST 21-24.
ELY WILL BE THERE TO HELP
THE LEGION BOYS CELE-
BRATE.

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American Legion convention to ne
held in Virginia, August 21-22-23-
"a, was announced today. Besides
the appearance of Hanford Mac,
Nider, National Commander, and
Mrs. Lowell F. Hobart, the National
Auxiliary President, the Legionaires
have outlined one of the most ex-
tensive programs of entertainment
ever attempted here.
Following the business sessions
on Monday, a gigantic parade VIII
be held in the evening-Tuesday
will be the day for the huge. out
door barbecue with various forms
of entertainment and a flying cir
cus-Wednesday will be devoted
mostly to the staging of the State
Legion Track Meet. Those who
qualify will take part in the Ma
tional Meet at New Orleans in
October. Following is the Conven-
ton Program:
Monday, August 21st.
1000 A. M. Call to order by
Department Commander A. A. Van
Dyke.
Invocation by Rev. Ezra Clemans,
Department Chaplain.
Address of Welcome by Mayor
VIM. Empie. State Commanders
reply.
Addresses by representatives of
various Veterans Organizations.
1880 A. M. Reports of Depart
mental Officers. Reports of the
Chairman of various outstanding
committees. Report of the Creden-
tials and Rules Committee. Noon
Recess Official Photograph-Aerial
Stunts.
90 P. M. Caucus of Individual
Districts.
200 P. M. Convention recon
venes. Report of District Com
manders.
Address by Alvin M. Owsley, of
Denton, Texas, National Legion
Americanization Director. Report OF
the Minnesota Memorial Hospital
Committee. Adjournment un
Wednesday, August 23d-9:00 A.
M. $50 P. M. Aerial Stunts.
Evening, 500 P. M. Huge Street
Parade and dances.
Tuesday, August 22d.
This days program will be as
designated by the Chef de Care
and Committees of the 40 and 8
Society. Immediately after their
short business session in the morn
ing, they will adjourn to the ort-
door barbecue to be held at the
tourist camp where a continuous
program of entertainment n d
sports will be held.
Wednesday, August 22d.
900 A. M. Convention called to
order-R eports of Committees,
New Business.
1900 acknowledgements, one
hour for lunch. Aerial Stunts.
LOO P. M. Convention recon
venes. Address by Mrs. Sandy
Hamilton, Department President
Women's Auxiliary of the American
Legion. Further Committees re-
ports and unfinished business. Track
Meet at Oliver Park at 200 P. NJ.
500 P. NJ Adjournment until
Thursday morning. 600 P. M.
Aerial Flying and Stunts.
$50 P. NJ. Boxing Show (Given
by Eveleth Post, American Legion)
900 P. M. Dancing-Band Con-
Thursday, August oath.
800 A. NJ. Convention called
to order. Additional Convention re-
ports and unfinished business. Nom
nation and election of Department
al Officers. Delegates at large to
National Convention.
HOO A. M. Address by Han
ford MacNider, National Command
er.
1900 noon-Adjournment, one
hour for lunch. Aerial Flying and
Stunts.
900 P. M. Convention recon
MISREPRESENTATION of silver tro-
ply to legion post having largest
attendance. Caucus by Districts
To elect one new member each as
representative of the State Execut-
i've Committee. To elect National
Delegates and alternates. Choice of
next state convention City.
500 P. M. Band Concerts 100
P. M. MISREPRESENTATION o
prizes to winners of popularity con-
test. Presentation of Automobile
to winner.