Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-31
GIBSON OPENS FAIR
RECHABITEs' EXPOSITION NOW IN
FULL SWING.
Member of House Makes Pleasing Ad-
dress-Odd Fellows Hall Scene
of Animation.

nessee opened the Rechabite fair last night
at Odd Fellows Hall. 7fh street north
west, with stirring temperance address
in which he paid high tribute to the order
OF Rechabites. At the conclusion of his
remarks High Chief Ruler John c. Moore,
who is at the head OF the organization,
declared the fair formally open.
Each of the thirteen tents of Rechabites
in the District has booth or other feature
in charge of its members and a bevy Of
ladies. These were tastefully arranged
about the big hall and artistically decor
ated. The scene at the opening was piano.
,ramic one, gay with color and presenting
pretty motion pictures OF life. while Prof.
Joseph B. Caldwell and his orchestra sup
piled enlivening strains of music for the
promenade during the first part of the
evening and later for the merry dancers
who "tripped the light fantastic toe I'M
der the direction of Mr.. J. G. Quigley and
his assistants.
In introducing Representative Gibson, the
high chief Of the Rechabites, Mr.. John c.
Moore, stated that the Tennessee congress-
man represented a state which cast a ma
jority of 10000 votes for prohibition
AS Representative Gibson stepped to the
front of the stage to address the large audi
ence he was greeted by a storm of applause
tie said he was glad to see SO many bright
faced and pretty ladies and girls, so many
boys and Stalwart men.
The order of Rechabites,'' he said, sis de-
voted TO the cause of temperance, one of the
grandest causes men can be engaged in.
was born temperate. and / believe if my
lineage can be traced back to my great
greatSgreat-great-grand and beyond,
1t will be found that he was old Jonadab
himself
Mr. Gibson said he was native of the
eastern shore of Maryland, and spent his
boyhood days in Washington, D. C. He
therefore felt keen interest in the welfare
OF the municipality, and was glad that
there were SO many tents of Rechabites
here engaged in the good work of uplifting
fallen humanity and training men to sober
and industrious citizenship
Tennessee Temperate State.
Tennessee is the most temperate state in
the Union,' added the speaker. "Of its
ninety-six counties, nnety-one are temper
ance counties, where no intoxicating liquors
can be sold. l have been looking up the
word Rechabite, and l find that it means
square. The Rechabites are square peo-
pie, and square people are the most resolute
people in the world. Wellington the con-
queror of the great Napoleon, was said to
stand four square to all the four winds that
blow.
Mr.. Gibson related a pleasant reminis
cence of the late Judge Houk of Ten
nessee, and said he was glad there was
such an order as the Rechabites in exist
ence.
Il haven't any quarrel with whisky" said
Judge Gibson, "for whisky has been my
best friend in. one way at least, for l have
seen old King Alcohol tackle strong, portly,
and get ahead of them. If they had been
sober men and not willing subjects of
King Alcohol, why probably Henry r. Glib
son would not be in Congress today. Strong
wreck and ruin. King Alcohol will hold
you back while the other fellow gets ahead
of you. This organization of Rechabites is
helping men to get ahead of the demon of
drink The men who go on sprees are
usually good hearted, kindly fellows who
cannot help it because they will not say
mo- ! am glad there Is such noble or
ganization as the Independent Order Of
Rechabites. You are bound to be great
influence for good in this city, and l sin
cerely hope the good you accomplish may
extend to the very shores of eternity it.
self"
Some Of the Features.
Among the free features of the fair last
night was cornet solo by Prof. James A.
Joyce, the cornetist, who is leader of the
machinists band at the Washington navy
yard, and has performed in many foreign
countries He was accompanied on the
piano by Mrs. Doremus
Another striking feature was Prof James
Kelly and his Illusion, which was given IN
der the auspices Of Advance Tent He was
assisted by Miss Ellen Clement and Mr.
Francis Clement.
Miss Jeanette Moore won the first prize
last night, pretty ladies' watch. A num-
Der of other handsome prizes were cap
tured by the fair contestants.
capt. E. M Heines had his company of
boy lancers of Welcome Junior Tent, in full
uniform, at the fair last night This even
ing the lancers will act as an escort to the
LIST Regiment of Minute Men, in the con-
tinental buff and blue, who will be the
guests of the Rechabites.
The dancing program last night included
fourteen numbers concluding with Home
sweet Home at midnight.
1t Is estimated that more than 600 peopIe
attended the fair last night, and the re-
celpts were considerable, 1t is said The
money raised will be used as a propa ton
fund to extend the order, which is about
half million strong in the nearby states.
High Tent Secretary Wayne w. CordeII
and Past High Chief William b. Kelly were
among the workers last night, sand assisted
in making the opening a complete success.
Additional contributors were announced
as follows: Mayer & Co. Lansburgh & Bro.
O. ]. De Mol & Co, Boston Bakery, Gar
field Tent Of Homecoming, Md; Lily Of the
Valley Tent of GAINESVILLE, Ohio; David's
bakery. Behrens bakery. Mr.. Holzberlein,
Mr.. Krause and Mr.. Morsell.
Several new features are announced for
tonight, and dancing will be continued ev-
cry evening, High Secretary Cordell states.