The Washington times., 1895-04-17

teruay united in a general observance of
their special civil festival, Emancipa-
ton Day. The declaration OF their inde-
pendence was read, praised and cheered,
patriotic addresses were delivered, there
was music in the air, and street parade
that traversed the main thoroughfares
from Georgetown to Lincoln Park. Crown
ing triumph Of all, the paraders had the
distinguishing pleasure Of passing through
the White House grounds, and the honor
of undergoing review by the Chief Execu-
tive of the nation.
The weather was most propitious, the
day all that could be desired, and in many
other respects the celebration enjoyed
the smiles of Fortune There was less
friction than on previous occasions, a
greater number of organizations turned
out, and there was generally, so far as ap-
peared upon the surface, a feeling abroad
OF concord and amity.
Owing 10 the delay in starting it was
2:l5 p. m. before President Cleveland
stepped forward from the front door of the
Executive Mansion, and with tall silk
hat in hand bowed in acknowledgment
OF the salute from Chief Marshal Alex
ander Moten, who rode at the head of the
column. Chief OF Staff Tillman Dorsey,
on a prancing roam steed, came next and
DOTTED his military chapeau in manner
that was reminiscent of Old Virginia
courtesy.
ORDER OF THE PARADE.
Following in the order named came the
Butler Light Infantry, commanded by
Capt Young; the Alexandria Zouaves,
the Eastern Star Twilight Cadets, the
Alexandria Industrial Guards, Tourna-
ment Company No. 5, commanded by
Capt. Reuben Barnett. The company
was mounted, with lances at rest. The
Hillsdale First District Emancipation Club,
q. w. Turner, president, followed, and q
number of non-m ilitary organizations,
including the Hodcarriers' Association,
some on foot and others in carriages.
From the White House the procession
passed to Fifteenth street, to Pennsylvania
avenue, 10 First street, where it was re-
viewed by the District Commissioners:
thence to c street northeast; thence to Lin
coin Park, where the addresses were made.
A platoon Of police, under command Of
Sergt Slattery, headed the line and cleared
the way for the parade.
The organization OF forces was Differed
as follows Capt BENJAMIN Young marshaled
the first division, which was escorted by the
Eagle Drum Corps; the South WashingtnO
Broadus, with Addison Brackett as chief of
staff: the Alexandria division was headed
by Capt. James Washington, escorted by
the Amateur Cornet Band of Alexandria;
the fourth division, of East Washington,
wasmarshaled by 7. II. Gibbons.
AT Lincoln Park Prof E. II. Lipscombe
presided, and introduced as the orator of
the day, Prof. Jesse Lawson. Prof. Law
son made stirring address, outlining the
progress of the colored race since its enlanci-
patton day, and referred to the glory OF
their country as the aim of their civilization.
Prof. / Garland, Penn, w. H. Jackson and
Z. V. Davis, also made addresses, pursuing
the same line of thought.
DIR. Walter H Brooks. chaplain of the
day, pronounced the benediction at the close
of the exercises.
EVENING MASS MEETING.
The eGeorgetown contingent was notnumer-
ousIy represented in the days proceedings.
AT a previous meeting it was decided to
hold an evening mass meeting in lieu of a
parade, and this took place at Ebenezer A.
II. E. Church on o street northwest.
The programme was rather elaborate,
bat owing to unavoidable detention else
where OF the Hon John r. Lynch and Col.
Perry Carson, two OF the principal speak
ers, the exercises were curtailed
The proceedings were opened with music,
a choir composed of representatives of all
the coiored churches in that section, and
led by John Butler, ably serving in the
vocal way.
The invocation was By the venerable Rev.
Sandy Alexander, the introductory ad-
dress by James L. Turner. Addresses
We're also made by Rev. d. p. Seatou and
Prof Robert H. Terrell. The enancipa-
ton edict was read by Miss Matte Hur-
bert, and the benediction was pronounced
by Rev. s. Aiken Lewis, of Mount Zion II.
e. Church.
During the progress Of the meeting the
choir sang among other numbers Amer
ica," John Browns Body and "March-
ing Throggh Georgia Miss Anette
Wood presided at the organ.
The church was decorated with lilies,
byacinths and geramums, evergreen arches
were encted in front of the pulpit, and the
national culors were much in evidence
Further exercises by way OF celebrating
the day took place last night at Woer's Hall,
No. 1919 Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
a grand ball being given under the aus
pices of the Afro American Employees
League. A visiting band from Baltimore
furnished the music.
From O'Clock Il. m. till evening there
was a reception and lunch in progress for
the Benefit of the visiting organizations.
Capt. j. 4. Baker had charge of the Balti
more visitors. and the visiting band was
under the leadership of Capt. johnson.
The affair was conducted by the follow
ing committee:
E. b. Welbourn, chairman; G. A. T. Chase,
D. T. Chase, L. P. Levy, Levy Jones, Ber
nard Day. Raymond Jones, AlonZo Mitchell,
George Washington, Charles Rogers, VIII
liam Hawld, Joseph Barnes, William Cole,
George ". Scott, George W. Ball, W. 7.
Hicks, Henson Diggs, Archie Baker, George
Lewis, Emanuel Ouden.
There was also bail. with cake walk