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Show r 4 . j Armistice D?.y i o , $ WHEN we pause to think of the joy which l spread over the world when the signing of the armistice marked the closing of the World j war, we are bound to admit th.it the day holdi a ! special significance for every human being. It i marked the end of the darkest chapter in the world's history and came as dawn after the night, ! giving hope to mothers, wives and sweethearts and restoring faith in the belief that righteous people shall not perish from the earth. It is appropriate, therefore, that the day be given special consideration as it recurs from year arrangements have been made for observance of Armistice day, November II, in Salt Lake. The schools will arrange special programs and a pa-"raJe pa-"raJe will be given under the auspices of the patriotic organizations. On the following day memorial services will be held in the Tabernacle. 1 he movement should have the general support sup-port of the citizenship. Former service men should receive the consideration of their cm-j cm-j plovers, which will enable them to participate in the parade. Not so long ago, when these men were in the thick of the fighting, we avowed that we would never forget their service. Many of us have not been so thoughtful as we might have been. And so it is that we should show some outward sign of our gratitude on the anniversary of the ending of the great war. |