Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-07-20
Knights and Daughters of Tabor in
 Annual Session at Longley's Park
(By w. Welch, o ffcial Reporter.)

Promptly at 9 a. m. the Grand Temple and Tabernacle was called to order, Sir s. A. Jordan, c. G. M., pre- siding.
 Charter was read and explained. Much routine of business was tran sacted.
 The dedicatory exercises were con- ductod by Rev. s. w. Cornwall. These exercises were impressive.
 The hours for sessions arc 9 to 12 a. m. and from ? to ) D. m.
 Richard Parker was elected post man and Prof. w. Welch official re- porter.
 The meeting was addressed by Prof. Joseph A. Booker, president of Arkan- sas Baptist college of Little Rock, and likewise Rev. Lovelace.
 Afternoon Session.
 Promptly at D. m. the grand tenn plc and tabernacle was called from rest to labor, Sir S. A. Jordan. c. G. NJ. Presiding. Minutes or the previous meeting read and approved. Much routine business was transacted.
 A timely talk was made by Sir s. A. Jordan, in which he urged the dele gates to be considerate in legislating, so as to make everything which they do rebound to the best interest of Tabor.
 Delegates present, GOO. Each train coming here brings more delegates and visitors. Tomorrow, the number will doubtless be 1000.
 Committees.
 The c. G. M. appointed these com mittees:
 Credentials of Temples: Geo. w. Pool, Rev. James Jones, Jno. T. Har- ris, H. IT. Thomas; Daughters Esther Stroud Laura Goodlow, Lucy Kimball.
 Tabernacles: Daughters Estella Wade, Roberta Barnett, Louvenia Logan, Rebecca Wheeler; Sirs J. T. Haley, T. H. Reed, D. T. Toby.
 Tents: Gertrude Holland, Lothia Washington, Ann Webb, Minnie Ad- ans, A. Mcchews, C. c. Cummins, T. c. Craddock.
 Returns of Palatiums: Sirs G. w. Ripley, Perry Ringo, T. H. Cravens, !. DJ duIOiO, DduSohICIo \ICOI EIu 41AA Ter. Emma Wagner, Isabella Parr.
 Returns of Tabernacles: Srs G. G. Dalton, J. H. Stevens, N. c. Johnson, r. K. Kimball: Daughters Estella Lewis, Maggie Wright, Bella Daniels, Nancy Matthews.
 Night Session.
 A splendid audience of 2,000 persons witnessed the rendition of the pro- gram, rcplete with beautiful sentiment and melody and cadence of song.
 Mayor Simon Bloom in the course of his remarks in extending a most cor dial welcome to the visiting delegates, declared that the colored citizens ot the city of Pine Bluff and Jefferson county are the best in the republic. He pointed out many reasons why the Tabornian temple should be erect ed in Pine Bluff pledging cordial CO., operation and 6nancial aid.
 MT. Buck Bloom, secretary of the chamber of commerce of Pine Bluff declared there were many reasons why the Taborian temple should be erected in Pine Bluff, saying that the relations between the whites and col ored of Pine Bluff. are most friendly, and here the best opportunity is of fered the colored man for business enterprises.
 MT. Fred Cox, pioneer citizen of Pine Bluff, gave a most kindly and instructive talk to the delegates. tell ing them that they could achieve suc- cess alone by pursuing the path oi truthfulness and right doing. He was earnest, faithful and sincere in ex- tending welcome to the delegates telling them that they should bring the grand temple here, because there are 10000 white citizens and 6O,e00 colored in Jefferson county. M
 Hon. s. A. Jones, responding to these welcome addresses, said that Taborianism stands for the most freindly relations between the white and colored everywhere. In. a. happy vein. however. Lawyer Jones said thu