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emancipation day.It Was Fittingly Observed—TheParade-Speaking at the Court* * *•House—Resolutions \ Adopted.. When Rev. W. H. Holloway suggested broadening the observance of emancipation day by a parade wliich would show what, the negro is doing, be builded better tban he knew, tor the parade was a striking feature of the day and was most creditable one. Many of the Boats and traps are worthy of special mention, and we regret that our space will not permit us to name several. A.mong the decorated traps were the foliowing: Meadames: A.W. Lester, Lula Dpton, Robert Randall, W. H. Hadley, J M. Randall, H. H. Thweatt, R Jones, 8 8. Broadnax, Tony Jones, Lula Fredrick. Mauy of these “were artistically gotten up.The following business bouse-and trades had appropriate floats:A. W. Lester, H. Daniel, D Foreman, Walter Wade, Willie 'Williams, J. M. Sykes, Wm. Lundy, Geo. Robison, W. M. Frazier. Dorsey Baman, Randall Mitchell, Robt. Mitchell, W. M. MasBey,Charlie Hamilton, Jacob Vaugbn, Dorsey McLeod, E. J. Edwards, Mose Dunlap, E. Lowry, Edward Hamilton, Peyton Dubart, H JRawIs. The orator of the day, J C Few, jr., and Revs. Branch and Davis occupied a carriage. The public schools were represented, as was also the farmer.The Masons, K. of Pe. and House of Ruth, were represented, the members wearing the regalia of their respective orders.The business men and the mechanics made a good showing The blkcksmith, the painter, the tailor, the laundry man, and the barber, plied tbeir avocations on floats, and attracted mfich alien*tipu.The Rough Riders, or Cow Boys, caught the crowd. They did some flue riding and expert lassoing The chase after one of the number was quite realistic of Western horsemen. They fairly rivalled some of the feats of Buffalo Bill’s bold equestrians The Thomasville Cornet Band was in the procession and furnish ed some stirring music.Rev. W. H Holloway was Chief Marshal and bandied the long line admirably.After parading Broad and other streets, all gathered at the court bouse, where the speaking took place.The meeting was presided over by Rev. W. H. Holloway.The following was the program: Song: “My Country, ’Tis of Thee.—Audience...Remarks—W. H. Holloway.' Recitation—“Negro In It.”* t r , • 1 •Emancipation—R H. Thweatt. Poem—Lillian Tbweatt. usic—Band.■The Farmer—Dunlap.The Merchant—Lowry.The Mechanic—Sykes.Tbe Secret Societies—LowrySong—“Negro In It,” by audience. v ;Address—Mayor Culpepper.Song—“Lincoln,” by audience.Orator of the Day—J. C. Few,jr.Tbe address of Mayor Culpep* per caught tbe audience, as he re counted . bis experience on the farm. Hie timely suggestions were well received^nd generously applauded.J. C. Few, Jr., made an admirable address. He is well posted and a fluent speaker.Tbe other speeches were short but pointed and well delivered.Tbe jnu*ic was especially fine and was very much enjoyed by all present.Tbe follo wing resolutions offered by Rev. S. 8* Broadnax were unanimously adopted:Whereas, along all lines, much has been accomplished by the energy, thrift, economy and industry of the 'negro in the last 37 vears. '/y . •Therefore, be it resolved,. That it is the sense of this meeting, that the shiftless and idle of our race are hereby urged to use every opportunity to get homes and lay up something for old age, misfortune, etc.Resolved further, That we con* demn in tbe most emphatic terms tbe one room cabins as relics of the days of slavery, and we urge our people to build homes that are in Keeping with the 20th century.It isTurtber resolved, That we believe it is for the Ijest Interest for all concerned that the friendliest relations exist between the9races, and we do labor to that end.Resolved further, That we go on record in favor of law and or-der and opposed to crime a$d lawlessness, and we do hereby solemnly pledge ourselves to aid in bringing criminals to justice and to do all in our power to uphold the majesty and dignity of the laws of our land.We wish to thank Capt. Triplett for his interest in the success.... *of our meeting. We wish also toexpress our thanks to the Mayorof rnr city, Dr. J. T. Culpepper, for his timely and kind address to us.”Everyone connected with the occasion should be proud of it. It wa3 a success from start to finish We are sure that every white person was pleased to see the evidences of thrift, progress and prosperity shown by our coloredcitizens.Rev. J H. Logan, pastor of tbe Baptist church, left yesterday morning for his borne in Southern Alabama, where he will spend aweek or two. Rev. Dr. Hillyer, of Atlanta, will fill bis pulpit Sunday morning.
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Thomasville Daily Times Enterprise
Thomasville, Georgia, US
Thu, Jan 02, 1902
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