The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-07-31

Mrs. Laura Williams, La, National
Grand Chaplain.
Mrs. Julia Robinson, Kan, CChair-
man Board of Managers.
There was absolutely no opposition
to Gaines. He was placed in nominal
ton by F. L. McGhee, ESQ.,, in mag
nifcent speech, and his nomination
was seconded by a score from various
their command.
The Knights of Friendship held
their election for officers at an hour
on yesterday too late to publish the
list in this issue.
The program of entertainments for
the delegates and visitors consisted
of grand reception at the capitol in
honor of National Grand Princess
Miss Martha V. Webster, Monday
evening, which was very largely at
tended and was a most enjoyable af-
fair.
Tuesday evening there was grand
boat excursion on the Mississippi,
which was most enjoyable, upward Of
500 eXcursionists taking advantage OF
it.
s
street parade at 1870 p. M, which
was one of the finest parades ever
seen in the city, the procession being
half an hour passing a given point.
There we're three Afro-American
bands, several floats and large wag-
ons and other vehicles and automo-
biles in a large number. There were
four uniformed camps that made a
splendid appearance. The streets
were lined with spectators as the pa
rade passed, who Justify cheered the
special features.
Splendid pictures were taken of the
parade and groups of the camps and
members of the Grand Lodge at the
new capitol.
The parade disbanded at Pilgrim
Baptist church, where a splendid
memorial service was held.
On Wednesday evening there was
the grand reception and ball at St.
Paul's magnificent Auditorium. The
crowd was not as large as was ex-
pected, but numbered upward of 1900
A fine program was rendered, F. L.
McGhee acting as master of ceremo.
MES. He also spoke for, Governor
Johnson, who was present at 9
o'clock, the hour designated for him
to speak. but who had to leave for
Seattle and could not wait. Mr.. Nc.
Chez also represented Mayor LAWYER,
who was unavoidably absent.
Mr.. McGhee was i Introduced by
Grand Master J. H. Dillingham;. In
vocation by Rev. Jordan Chavis. Ad,
dresses were made by Capt. G. H.
Tandy, Of st. Louis: Rev. Jordan Cha.
Wis, of Chicago; DR.. w. D. Tardiff, of
Kentucky; Gen. Sanford Sanders, of
Ohio, and National Grand Master w.
A. Gaines.
Musical numbers were furnished by
Mime. Nellie Hale-McCullougugh' or
chestra, Nine. Addie Crawford Minor,
Miss Hattie LOOMS, Miss Helen An
derson, Messrs. A. J. French, G. D.
Jackson, A. Hedge, J. Fl. Hickman. Jr..
e. Walker, L. Jackson, G. H. Miller
and J. A. White. Mrs. Hattie Hall
and Miss Bertha Lewis, accompanies.
The musical numbers were all excep-
tionally fine and each was loudly ap-
plauded.
Rev. David pronounced the benedic-
ton.
The visitors were treated to the
novel sight of seeing the Auditorium
transformed into vast ball room,
and then the dancing began and last
ed until 4 a. m.
The costumes of the ladies VINO
filled the boxes and were upon the
flor were some Of the most handsome
ever seen in st. Paul and beggars de-
scription. An elegent supper was
served in the spacious dining hall and
excellent punch was served in the cor
ridors.
The reception and ball was mag
nifcent success.
Thursday was Minneapolis day, TAX
ing in the sights, then winding up
with magnificent ball at Holcomb
Hall in the evening, a record-b break
ing crowd being present and many
magnificent gowns shown. Friday
was the outing day at the Fair
Grounds.
Saturday the grand trolley ride
On the whole the week has been a
most enjoyable one for both visitors
and residents.
Many of the delegates will remain
some time in the Twin Cities