South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-26

workers in the devastated districts
OF France. last night inspired the
contestants in the Good VIII cleo
ton with new enthusiasm for their
work for this cause.
The friendly rivalry between the
various candidates was evidenced by
the common bond OF a common
purpose shown in the many ques-
lions asked of the famous visitor
at the close of dinner at the Oliver
hotel
1t was a picture OF desolation and
hopelessness which was drawn by
Or. Ward. a horelessness that Is be
ing lifted by the tremendous task OF
restoration being conducted in the
districts assigned 10 the American
committee by the French govern
ment. Civilization itself had all but
gone from the fields on which the
great battles were fought. Aged
men. aged women, younger women
and orphaned children, drawn by
the peasant love OF home, returned
20 find deep shell holes and ruins
instead of their pleasant cottages.
Order Being Restored.
Under the guidance Of the Ameri-
can committee, order is being re-
stored 10 the scene OF chaos. school
again started children taught some
OF the elementaries Of hygiene,
churches restored and life again d.
rected TO the former plane and stan
dard OF simple living. ITO desert
these people now when they most
all the kindly sympathy would be
more than cruel" said DR.. Ward as
she detailed the pathetic instances
of her own experiences in carrying
hope and substantial aid TO those
who were faced by the almose insur-
mountable task OF beginning life
anew under the moot difficult obsta-
cles.
The final 10 days OF the contest
promise 10 be the most exciting as
the different entrants calmly dis
cussed their own plans for gaining
the votes which may land them at
the head OF the list when the votes
are counted after June 3.
There was no change on Thursday
in the order Of the contestants. One
of the reasons for this was the fact
that most OF those who are contest
ing for the honor of carrying the
message of South Bend were too in
tent upon their work and upon the
dinner for Dr. Ward 10 make any
returns TO the Good viii commit
tee.
Ii was indicated at the meeting
that some surprises in the order of
standings may develop within the
next three days. reversal that
prophesies more eager rivalry for
votes Reports to the managers, OF
the Good VIII contest from other
cities show that every Fart Of the
nation Is now engaged in the same
interesting election of>delegates.
Other Cities Enthusiastic.
Chicago. under - the auspices OF
the Daily News, began its work OF
enlisting contestants Cleveland is
well under way and numerous other
cities are about TO close their cleo
ton.
The honor OF representing a great
American city on a great American
mission OF friendship has caught the
tNNNN a+AANtA VA WOAAAEM III DAdHl CITIES
and the rivalry Is keen and spirited
The winner of this contest sails on
July % with the representatives OF
go other cities The tour will cover
devastated districts. There will be
a reception at Paris given by AM
bassadOr Herrick and an opportun-
ity for a study Of conditions afford
ed that could not be obtained by
the individual traveller al any price
There viii be five weeks OF in
tense travel in France. 20 every
great battlefield. 20 the somber Gem
eteries where rest the American
heroes. to Verdun. with its gigantic
fortresses under ground. 10 every
spot hallowed by American courage
and linked eternally 20 American
history
So If the eager contestants In this
election are enthusiastic. their sr4rit
can be understood when the high
honor Of representing a city on such
a "trip. Is the stake