flower mart rain or shine - All Hallows Guild
flower mart rain or shine - All Hallows Guild
flower mart rain or shine - All Hallows Guild
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Flower Mart 2008<br />
Celebrating the Republic of South Africa<br />
and<br />
Washington National Cathedral’s Centennial<br />
His Excellency Welile Nhlapo<br />
Ambassad<strong>or</strong> of the Republic of South Africa—Hon<strong>or</strong>ary Chairman<br />
The Right Reverend John Bryson Chane—Bishop of Washington<br />
The Very Reverend Samuel T. Lloyd—Dean<br />
Spons<strong>or</strong>ed by <strong>All</strong> <strong>Hallows</strong> <strong>Guild</strong>—Mary Evelyn Dean—President<br />
Mrs. Arthur H. Page, IV—2008 Flower Mart Chair<br />
OPENING CEREMONY<br />
Friday, May 2, 2008<br />
10:30 am - 11:00 am Opening Ceremonies – Cathedral West P<strong>or</strong>tal, Walker Court<br />
Prelude: Lesole Dance Project Drummers<br />
Opening Music: United States National Anthem<br />
South African National Anthem<br />
Madrigal Singers of National Cathedral and St. Albans Schools<br />
under the direction of Benjamin Hutto<br />
Opening Prayer and Welcome: The Rt. Reverend John Bryson Chane, Bishop<br />
The Diocese of Washington<br />
The Very Reverend Samuel T. Lloyd<br />
Dean, Washington National Cathedral<br />
Introductions and Remarks: Mary Evelyn Dean, President, <strong>All</strong> <strong>Hallows</strong> <strong>Guild</strong><br />
His Excellency, Ambassad<strong>or</strong> Nhlapo,<br />
Hon<strong>or</strong>ary Chair, Flower Mart 2008<br />
South African Flag Presentation<br />
Mrs. Arthur H. Page, IV, Chair, Flower Mart 2008<br />
Awards: Mrs. C. Swan Weber, Chair of Judging<br />
Ribbon Cutting: Ambassad<strong>or</strong> Nhlapo and Mrs. Page<br />
Closing Music: South African Gl<strong>or</strong>ia Ralf Schmitt<br />
At the conclusion of the Ceremony, Lesole Dance Project Drummers will lead our special guests to <strong>All</strong> <strong>Hallows</strong> <strong>Guild</strong>’s antique<br />
carousel f<strong>or</strong> the traditional first ride of Flower Mart.