Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-06
The Celebration

Brownsville citizens take a very commendable pride
in the manner in which the Fourth Of July celebration
and formal opening of the new international bridge
was staged. The city was host to the largest crowd
assembled here since Armistice Day, 1920, when the
late President Harding, then president-elect. was the
guest Of honor at the most notable celebration ever
held on the Mexican border.
The Fourth Of July celebration has demonstrated "a
Brownsville people what cooperation can accomplish.
Every committee chairman and member took a per-
sonal interest in making the event a success. There
was perfect accord in all committees, and each event
was put on at the time scheduled.
Brownsville residents will echo the sentiment ex-
pressed by g. c. Richardson, manager Of the Chamber
Of Commerce, to the effect that Brownsville owes a
debt Of gratitude to Colonel McH. Eby, commander at
Fort Brown. and every officer and man in the For.
Brown garrison. II was largely through their coop
Grafton that the celebration was made an outstanding
success. Every facility Of the post was placed at the
disposal Of the various committees, Colonel Foy aai
his officers personally supervising part Of the work.
The natural amphiteater. formed by the lagoon, where
a crowd Of at least 10000 enjoyed the boat races. water
pageant and fireworks display. forms an ideal setting
for such entertainments, and through the courtesy of
the post commander the entire post was thrown open
to the public and officers and men detailed ms guards
and to provide visitors with any desired information.
Brownsville is fully appreciative Of this service and
assistance, rendered in a spirit OF cooperation that ex-
emplified the close bond between the city and the mill
tary post.
\ movement has already been inaugurated to make
the celebration an annual event, and this movement
should not be permitted to languish. Brownsville has
the geographic location for such celebrations: it has
natural advantages such As few cities possess, and
there is no logical reason why the city should not at
least once a year be host 10 the entire Lower Rio
Grand country. To make the annual celebration a sue
cess a permanent organization must Be perfected, and
the members Of the organization should be selected by
the people az the city through the medium Of a mail
ballot. Committeeman selected in this manner will De
coEnizant Of the fact that they are representing the
entire city and not one specific organization. The COM
mittee should select its permanent chairman and start
without delay in arranging details for the next annual
event.
One fact the celebration brought home 10 Browns
vile residents is that such celebrations are excellent 90
tone up the morale Of the city. There was not a per-
son in Brownsville who did not have a greater personal
pride in his city on the morning Of July s.. They real
lied that Brownsville had put it over" in a manner
that was distinct credit to the city, and that thousands
az Valley residents, guests Of the ely for a day, had
returned to their homes with a new vision Of the bor-
Ger city and pleasant memories Of a celebration well
conducted and with a remarkable record for lack Of
accidents or disturbances such az often arise to mar
the enjoyment Of such occasions.