The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1908-02-15
THE WASHINGTON RECEPTION
Which Was Held at the Old State
Capitol an Unqualified Success
in Fverv Nav

The public reception which was
rendered to Dr.. Booker T. Washing
ton at the old state capitol last Mon
day afternoon was probably the
largest and most representative func
ton of it's kind ever witnessed in St.
Paul. The hall of the House Of Rep
resentatives could not contain the
large concourse Of people that gath
cred to see, hear and greet the great
man. DR.. Washington arrived Mon
DAY morning and was domiciled at
the Willard Hotel. At about $3.50 D.
M Messrs: w. T. Francis, T. R. Nor
gan, T. H. Lyles, Geo. w. Wills, J.
=. Adams and Revs. H. S.. Graves
and W. u. Carter, members of the
committee OF arrangements, called
upon him at his hotel and escorted
him to the state capitol, where he
mad been specially invited by Gov.
Johnson. The party, on arrival was
immediately ushered into the. private
othce Of the governor, where a cor
dial greeting was extended to each BY
the governor. For about an hour
these two great men talked of matters
OF interest, both giving and receiving
valuable information. and the inter-
view was reluctantly concluded when
Dr. Washington had to leave to 90
to the reception.
On his appearance in the hall the
vast audience, composed of over 500
persons of the Twin Cities, rose en-
| rlasse and gave him the Chautauoua
| salute. -
The hall had been beautifully dec
grated with immense flags and num-
! Der OF palms, ferns and potted plants,
| While large bouquet of roses and
carnations graced the speakers stand.
! l he exercises consisted Of invoca-
ton by Rev. W. D. Carter; selections
! Hamilton Mandolin Club; solos, Mrs
Bessie Roberts and Mrs. R. C. Minor;
introduction, Mr.. w. T. Francis: adj
! dress, DR.. Washington.
The exercises throughout were verv
pleasing. The Mandolin Club dis,
coursed very sweet music. the soloists
sang delightfully."-, Mr.. Francis was
quite happy in his Introduction Of Dr
| Washington
DR.. Washington was, as he after
ward expressed himself, highly de-
l1ghted with the magnificent and cor
! u!al reception which was accorded
GIN l!S euultOIS were as niue II
| del1ghted with his address, which last
ca Tor over an hour, and was replete
with words Of wisdom and good,
| sound advice, which fell upon willing
ears and was roundly app1auded as
/ the speaker proceeded.
Alter the exercises were concluded
the members Of the reception com
| n1ttee introduced all who desired 70
meet DR.. Washington and a regular
levy. was held. In the meanwhile re-
freshment was served by the Young
ladies' IN charge of the same.
It was nearly six o'clock before the
crowds, reluctantly left the hall.
he committee in charge of the re-
cept1on desires to thank the good cit
lzens who aided financially, person
ally, or by their presence, or in anv
way contributed in making the recep-
t1on the grand success it was and can
give the assurance that Dr.. Washing
ton appreciated fully the great dem
onstratlon made in his honor.
Dr. Washington, who came to the
city under the auspices of the Con
gregatlenal Church Clubs, filled his
engagement with them by his address
at Peoples church Monday night,
When very large crowd greeted him
ana listened to his magnificent adj
aI es with evident pleasure and sat
After he left Peoples church he
was driven to the residence of Mr.. W,
Francis. where a number Of pen.
tiemen had assembled to meet him in
I social way Those present were:
Kew D. Carter, Rev. w. w
W1ti1ers. Minneapolis; Rev. +.