Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-11
HALL TO Be DEDICATED
EXERCISES UNDEMtAUSPICEs OF
THE TRUE REroRMERs.
Address to Be Read AKRON President
Roosevelt-6bj<et Of the
Organization.

The Reformers Halis corner of 18th and U
streets northwest, will be dedicated Wed
nesday, July 10. 19O3.iThis structure. in adj
dition to others of it's Kind. is owned and
controlled by the Grand United Order of
True Reformers with headquarters in
Richmond, Va. Since its organization
about twenty-five years ago the order has
made rapid progress on a strictly business
basis, and in 1902 Prof J. Taylor Thorn.
Ph.D., was designated by the commissioner
of labor, Carroll D. Wright, to visit Rich
mond and nakes;a minute inspection OF all
its departments. Prof. Thorn in the bu-
reau bulletin Ne. Al Of July. 1902, made a
complimentary statement regarding the Or
ganfzation.
The True Reformers in the District Of
Columbia organized about September, 1884,
and, though at first the membership OF the
order here was composed chiefly of those in
the humble walks of life. the rapid prog
ress which the institution has made and
the marked opportunity of development to
the cOlOred people became SO apparent that
today among its members are some of the
most prominent citizens of the race, both
male and female. of various professions.
There are about 5000 True Reformers In
the District Of Columbia, and what success
has been made here cannot be painted with
language as we'll as it may be seen by the
eye of who will only look upon the
structure about to be dedicated.
Construction Begun in 1902.
The building has been in course of erec-
ton since October 20, 1902, when the cor
ner stone was laid. The exercises the 10Th
instant will mark the beginning of new
era of the orders work in this city, and will
be drawing card to all lovers of the work
of the organization for years to come
While the dedication might be considered
of a local nature, the occasion is to be ma
tional in character, as prominent members
of the order from different sections of the
country, including the grand worthy mas
ter and other general officers. have been
invited, and are expected to be present and
take part in the ceremonies.
Following is the program of exercises,
1890 am: Call to order by F. w. Dixon.
secretary of local executive committee;
solo and chorus, Solomon's Prayer (RooD,
choir: invocation, Rev. A. C. Garner; mu-
e. w. Turner, chairman of local executive
committee. as master of ceremonies; let
tiers of regret, read by Miss Minnie A. Luz
cas-; surrender of keys by ]. A. Landlord.
(Moore). choir; flag raising by representa-
tives of Rose Bud Department.; general in
spection of building.
Afternoon Session.
The exercises will begin at 2:30 pm, w.
S. Woodson, chief of Washington Division,
presiding, and the program will be: Invo-
cation, Rev. ]. A. Taylor, DID,: music,
Rieveria. Star of the Sea (kennedy). Mon
umental Orchestra; an address in behalf of
the order. Rev. w. L. Taylor, DID,, grand
worthy master; address of welcome Mr..
H. B. F. Macfarland. Commissioner Of the
District of Columbia - music, Intermezzo
(Anona). Vivian Grey orchestra; address
from Theodore Roosevelt. President of the
United States, to be read by some one to
be designated selection from Doris Gel
lier) orchestra; dedicatoFy address, Mr.. ].
C. Dancy, recorder OF deeds, District Of
Columbia; music, march, Our Director (F.
c. Biglow); benediction, Rev. James H.
Lee.
Evening Session.
Musical and literary entertainment.
Those who will take part in this exercise
are Mr. Nathaniel Guy, Mr.. Henry Lewis,
Mr.. j. Henry Lewis and the Amphion Glee
Club. Prof John t. Layton. Miss Bessie
Hamilton, Miss Lola johnson, Miss Laura
Tyler. Mrs. Mary F. Scott Mrs. Francis
Smiler. Music will be furnished by the
ilton, leader.
Banquet at Close.
banquet will be given at the close Of
the concert in honor of Rev. w. L. Taylor,
DID,, president of the Grand Fountain.
An executive committee, aided by others,
has charge Of the arrangements, and every
thing that can be Is being done to make
this occasion the most notable in the his
tory of the order since It's introduction into
the District of Columbia.
The executive committee is composed Of:
E. W. Turner, chairman; w. A. Bowie,
vice chairman; f. w. Dixon, secretary; DR..
A. J. Gwathney, treasurer; ]. w. Robinson,
c. p Griffin, j. R. Robinson, Philip Gaines
and DR.. d. A. Lane.