The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1907-07-03
FOURTH OF JULY AT FAIR.
Sham Battle and a Reunion of De-
seendants of the Sioners.

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Sham Battle and a Reunion Of De-
seendants Of the sisners.
The Fourth of July will be celebrated
at the Jamestown Tercentennial with
features entirely new and of such ma
ture as to be Of interest to the entire
nation. The great feature of the day
will be the first reunion of the descend.
ants of the slgners of the Declaration
of Independence.
The day will be ushered in at sun
rise by the firing of salutes by artillery
on shore and from vessels in Hampton
Roads.
At 1920 there will be parade Of all
military and naval forces, followed by
a review by distinguished guests and
descendants" from the grand stand
on Lees Parade. At the conclusion of
the review all taking part in the pa
rade will be drawn up in line on Lees
Parade, when bands In concert will
render America" followed by Salute
to the Colors."
Following is the programme for the
reunion:
At 10 o'clock m, all being in readi-
ness, exercises, will begin by the sing
ing of America" by specially organ
lied chorus of 500, 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. ]. Taylor Ellyson. heu-
tenant governor Of Virginia and gov
ernor Of the department of history and
education Of the exposition.
Invocation, followed by Introduction
by Mr.. Ellyson Of the presiding officer.
Brief address by presiding officer,
who will announce the secretary of the
meeting Cyllllam Shields Mexican.
founder and secretary Of the Thomas
jefferson Memorial assoclation), who
will read list Of vice presidents to rep
resent the thirteen original states
(named by governors and regularly
commissioner and 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 II. Santelmann.
director of the band of the United
States marine corps, to the Thomas
Jefferson Memorial association of the
United States.
Address of Welcome-Hon. Harry st.
George Tucker. president of the James.
town exposition.
Reading-The Declaration of Inde-
pendence, by Hollins n. Randolph OF
Atlanta, Ca, great.great-great-grand,
son of Thomas Jefferson.
Music-"Hall, Columbia" chorus and
organ.
Address July 4, 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 ut the official open.
ing of the exposition on April 26).
Address-'sThe Author and Other
Slgners 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 Spangled Banner"
to be sung as 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
ganlze on 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 sham
battle between militia companies, with
hundred other attractions.