The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1920-06-05

for you to see what you do see and
these young people love and appre-
ciate you-1
said; you have before you. young
people OF the rnce-leader. and n you
people Of the race-ladrs and II you
ever get discouraged about what the
just think Of the men into whose
faces you look and be inspired by
the work they have done"
Each member Of the party was In
troduced and responded by express
ing their pleasure In their trip and
Warrington. Hon. Nelson c. Crews,
Editor Of the Kansas City sun, was
the last speaker and captured the
eloquence. Prolonged applause fol-
lowed his beautiful expression OF de-
votion TO Tuskegee's Founder. Dr..
Washington.
am henored 10 come here tonight
into faces OF the party OF men before
you, and think OF the opportunities
that lie in wait for you. ] want you
TO pray TO. God that you will meas
ure as to the standard that DR..
Washington wanted you to measure
up to, and TO the teachings of this
good man, DIR. Motion, who came 10
you 50 that Or. Washington's work
than year and n half ago, Com
ference was called in Washington
to discuss conditions and TO find out
the unrest OF the colored people or
the country, and II wna your splendid,
courageous and brainy principal, DIR.
Moten. who stood up before the giants
fought successfully the battles Of the
race. Under his guidance. young peo-
pie say, Tuskegee is going to
measure up the standards of Booker
help make possible these conditions
which will hasten the day when
Ethiopia shall stretch forth her hands
to God and the Negro In the North,
every privilege and every oppprtun-
lily that every 0fhed American citizen
IL permitted to enjoy.v..
eiseobegoutg yel- ?is-Jhrteeot Mt HIT
AT Dr.. Washington's Grave.
On Thursday afternoon, at four
o'clock, the party assembled at the
tomb Of Booker T. Washington to
pay solemn tribute and homage to
enr hy we're ~ Imp me'Gn tbeir
earnestness and simplicity. While the
assemblage stood around the grave
with heads bowed in reverence. the
Institute choir sang with tenderness,
Rev u w. Hurst offered prayer
Then beautiful floral wreath was
placed upon the grave as a token Of
appreciation and respect The pre-
sentation words were made BY Nelson
G. Crews, who said In part. I'VE
recoliect, the fact that when we stand
besides the grave OF the races most
illustrious dead, we are standing on
hallowed soil But we come to lay
tender flower here to pay tribute
70 his memory and to let Mrs. Wash
ington, Dr. Motion and the others
who come after him, that we are
here as an indication OF our appreci-
alton for the wonderful work wrought
by him for our race. Servants of
The Battle fought the victory won,
enter thy Masters joy" Dr. Motion
responded with remarks OF gratitude
in the behalf Of the Faculty and stu
dents, Benediction was offered by
Rev G. Galloway
Visits to The shops.
Our distinguished visitors were
further entertained by dinner at the
various homes Of the teachers. a re-
ception by the Faculty OF the Academ-
ic Department. and a banquet in the
Teachers Dining Room. Tompkin's
Hall. at which DR., Motion, Principal
acted as toast-master and introduced
a number OF the members of the
party whose responses were both
witty and humorous.
The party also visited the various
through the town OF Tuskegee. out
Of the Harris Barrett and the New
Rising Star School On Thursday
evening the members Of the party
took leave OF their old friends and
new acquaintance made while here,
who were at the station together
with DR.. Motion and a large group OF
students TO bid them God-speed on
their journey.
AS the train pulled out and slowly
went around the curve out Of sight
the men crowded on the platform
waving their handkerchiefs. trying
to catch the last glimpse Of their
friends and hear the last strains OF
the band. As they left Dr. Motion
turned to a group nearby and said
u have never seen parallel case
where the students were SO enthusiasts
tic over visitors and with our Mission
friends. A number of the students
met me on the grounds and asked
II would ever arrange for another
meeting so that they could hear the
other members Of the party. That
YOU know is unusual and Is one OF
the significant things in connection
with our visitors. Professor Ice and
his party. A touching incident in
connection with the departure OF the
party was the presentation OF two
large baskets Of delicious sandwiches.