The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-08-08
FOURTH 0 July Ar FAIR.
Sham Battle aHdsa Reunion Of De-
neendats<s az tho sisners.

noendats<e 6f tho Sisners.
The Fourth ofSJnly will be celebrated
at the Jamestown Tercentennial with
features entirelyi NEW and of such na-
tare as to hes 81 interest to the entire
nation. The great feature Of the day
will be the frat reunion Of the descend
ants Of the -signerS OF the Declaration
Of Independence.G.% 49,.
The day viii be ushered in at sun
rise by the firlng,of salutes by artillery
on shore and from vessels in Hampton
Roads. .'&.Es
At 1890 there will be a parade Of all
military and naval forces, followed by
review by distinguished guests and
descendants" from the grand stand
on Lees Parade. At the conclusion of
the review alt taking part In the pa
rade will be drawn up in line on Lees
Parade, When bands in Iconcert will
render America" followed by Salute
to the Colors."
Following Is the programme for the
reunion: .-.'ysAgl
AT IL O'Clock M, all being In rcadi-
ness, exercises viii begin by the sing
ing Of "Ame1ica''iby specially organ
lied chorus Of 600, directed by Pro-
fessor William Wall Whiddit, with Or
gan and band accompaniment. The
audience will Join.
The signal to commence singing"
will be the firing Of national salute
from artillery on Lees Parade, to be
done by electrical connection with the
United States naval observatory at
Washington.
The audience will then be called to
order by Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson, lieu
tenant governor OF Virginia and gov
ernor Of the department Of history and
education of the exposition.
Invocat ton, followed by Introduction
by Mr., Ellyson OF the presiding officer.
Brief address by presiding officer.
who will announce the secretary Of the
meeting Civilian Shields Mexican,
founder and secretary Of the Thomas
Jefferson Memorial ~association), who
will read list of vice presidents to rep
resent the thirteen original states
(named by governors and regularly
commissioner aud patriotic societies,
all Of whom are lineal descendants Of
signers Of the Declaration Of Independ-
ence from respective states, also list Of
assistant secretaries.
Music by Band--'"The Thomas Jeffer-
son March," written and inscribed by
Lieutenant William H. Santelmann.
director Of the band Of the United
States marine corps, to the Thomas
Jefferson Memorial association of the
United States, dor
Address Of Welcome-Hon. Harry st.
George Tucker, president Of the James
town exposition.
Reading-The Declaration Of indie
pendence, by Hollins n. Randolph Of
Atlanta, Ga, a great t-great-grand-
son Of Thomas Jefferson.
Music-"Hail, Columbia" chorus and
organ.
Address - "July Ma Day Revered
by All True .Americans,' Hon. Charles
e. Hughes. governor of, the state Of
New York. -,
Music-"Jamestown Exposition Open
ing Hymn" chorus and organ written
by William NJ. Pegram Of Baltimore,
Md, and first sung at the official open
ing Of the exposition ON April 26).
Address-"The Author and Other
Signers Of the Declaration Of Independ-
ence and Their Descendants" DR..
Woodrow Wilson, president Of Prince
ton university (vice president of the
Thomas Jefferson Memorial associa-
ton for New Jersey.
Music-'"The Star SpangIed Banner"
to be sung as a solo and chorus, organ
and band accompaniment, and other
novel and inspiring features.
Benediction - Rev. Abram Simon,
Washington, D. c..
At the conclusion Of the programme
IN Convention hall temporary organi-
Zation Of descendants will be made,
then adjournment until next day, to or
ganiZe on a permanent basis.
At night all the buildings and the
exposition grounds will be Illuminated
by the marvellous electrical display and
numerous novel features Of illumina-
ton by colored fire. fireworks, etc.
During the day there. will be n sham
battle between militia companies, with
hundred other attractions.