Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
Story
June 15, 1900
The Wilmington Daily Republican
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
The Colored Knights of Templar celebrated the 25th anniversary of their Grand Commandery with entertainment, refreshments, a street parade, and speeches by prominent members including Henry Harris, George L. Bird, George L. Bunting, and W. S. Smithers.
Clipping
OCR Quality
95%
Excellent
Full Text
The Colored Masons
The colored Knights of Templar celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the Grand Commandery in this State. The occasion was a joyous one and will long be remembered.
Wright's band met the distinguished visitors at the depot. Henry Harris of Washington, George L. Bird and George L. Bunting of Baltimore, and W. S. Smithers of West Chester, all of whom are prominent members of the order, and escorted them to their hall on West Eleventh street.
At the hall an entertainment was given and refreshments were served. In the afternoon there was a short street parade headed by Wright's band, and in the evening a meeting was held in Turn Hall. This meeting was addressed by the visitors and by other prominent members of the order.
The colored Knights of Templar celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the Grand Commandery in this State. The occasion was a joyous one and will long be remembered.
Wright's band met the distinguished visitors at the depot. Henry Harris of Washington, George L. Bird and George L. Bunting of Baltimore, and W. S. Smithers of West Chester, all of whom are prominent members of the order, and escorted them to their hall on West Eleventh street.
At the hall an entertainment was given and refreshments were served. In the afternoon there was a short street parade headed by Wright's band, and in the evening a meeting was held in Turn Hall. This meeting was addressed by the visitors and by other prominent members of the order.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Colored Masons
Knights Of Templar
Anniversary Celebration
Street Parade
Historical Event
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry Harris
George L. Bird
George L. Bunting
W. S. Smithers
Where did it happen?
West Eleventh Street, Turn Hall, This State
Story Details
Key Persons
Henry Harris
George L. Bird
George L. Bunting
W. S. Smithers
Location
West Eleventh Street, Turn Hall, This State
Event Date
Twenty Fifth Anniversary Of The Founding
Story Details
The colored Knights of Templar celebrated the 25th anniversary with visitors escorted by Wright's band, entertainment and refreshments at the hall, a street parade, and an evening meeting with addresses.