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Show oo ; LAFAYETTE DAK TO BE CELEBRATED I OGDEN The city commissioners this morning took under consideration the following ! letter from Charles Stewart Davison, honorary seoretary of the Lafayette day national committee and will an-j an-j nounce later what part Ogden will play Jin commemorating this valiant French friend of the American republic, whose j birthday occurs on September 6 "Hon. T. S. Browning. Ogden, Utah "Dear Sir: Lafayette's birthday. ually significant as an anniversary to be observed with celebrations befitting his memory and deed'-,, in view of the renewed brotherhood of America and France through ' the terrific struggle of war. Appreciative Ap-preciative of your ability as a leader in municipal ceremonies we appeal to you to impress upon citizens citi-zens the importance of i general observance of the day. September 6 is, as well, the fifth anni ersary of the battle of the Maine. "In churches, schools and pub He places let us pay tribute to the man who with Washington paved the way to liberty for our country when the American colonies were enmeshed in turmoil and revolution. revolu-tion. Lafayette's devotion to our cause, his unceasing effort and personal sacrifice are typical of the spirit of France today. Let us-voice us-voice our appreciation of one of her most glorious sons. Mayors of various cities headed celebration committees with great success on the same date last year. We shall greatly appreciate any effort on your part to bring home to the people in your city the message mes-sage of Lafayette day-Will day-Will you let us know if you will take an active part in the observation observa-tion of the day9 "Yours verv trulv, "CHARLES S. DAVISON, "Honorary Secretary." oo |