Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1947-09-13
knights Daughter
of Tabor Celebrate
Diamond Jubilee


Twelve Knights and Daughters
of Tabor recently celebrated its
seventy-ffth anniversary and
"Tabor's Diamond Jubilee" in the
city of St. Louis Mo.
The occasion was not only the
most significant since the found
ing of this particular fraternal
order in seventy-five years, but it
was the celebration of an outstan-
ding achievement Of racial prog
ress. Founded by the Reverand
Moses Dickson, just nine years
before the issuance of the Eman-
cipation Proclamation, Tabor is
perhaps the oldest and greatest
purely --egro fraternal order in
the world.
Like other nationwide ventures
the Order of Twelve has had its
ups and downs; but because OF
the lofty principle upon which it
is founded it has come through
every crisis with it's flag flying
in the breezes.
The occasion to celebrate the
seventy-fifth of a fraternal order
of purely negro origin founded in
Missouri southern (central)
state has special significance as
we view the historic situation.
The order of Tabor was born just
nine years otter the birth Of Ne
gro freedom.
In attendance Of "TaborI Dia-
mond Jubilee" in St. Louis were
representatives from ten states
as follows: California, Arkansas,
Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Miss
issippi, Tennessee, Virginia, and
Washington.
There was happy exchange of
fraternal greetings in oneness Of
spirit without thought OF geogra-
phical differences. One brother
hod, one family was beautifully
demonstrated.
AS the mother state Missouri
opened wide hr loving arms to
welcome her children who were
happy to be her guest.
The program rendered was
highly interesting and appropri-
ate. The Reverend Thomas A. Sim
mons, presiding elder, Hollandale,
Miss, delivered the anniversary
address which was international
and inspirational.
"Story of the origin and organ
ization of Tabor" was presented
by DR.. James A. Rainey, Chief
Grend Mentor, Missouri. The Rev.
Sir L. H. Owens, Chief Grand
Mentor, California Arizona dis
cussed "Moses Dickerson as Phil
osopher and Leader" Masses Sum-
mary and Achievements of Tabor
was presented in address by Sir
w. L. Martin, international Chief
Grand Scribe, California. Miss
issippi representatives told OF
"Tabors venture in the Field OF
disqualification"
"Woman's contribution to the
Tabor Program was ably presented
by daughter Mabel V. Gray, In
ternational Grand High Priestess
California.
By use Of buses and cars
procession. wa sformed and the
interior delegation made the ~
mile trek to the Moses Dickerson
cemetary and monument. with Sir
G. L. Brown, international Grand
presiding, Prince Alahams in COM
mand. There was quite a fine dis
play Of Taborian Militarism.
Under ceremonies, beautiful and
impressive conducted by Daughter
Gray, a wreath was placed on the
grave of Dickerson, our fallen
hero and founder. The roll was
called of the States of Tabor jim
scribed on the monument Of Gran
tie, by Sir Martin, the Interna-
tional Chief Grand Scribe. Eu-
logistic remarks were made by
the Chief of each State.
Sir P. M Smith, International
Chief Grand Mentor, Mississippi
delivered q brief address honor
Ing the far reaching achievements