Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-09-07
Banner Presentation to Elk Grove Parl

On Saturday evening last Elk Grove Par
lor, No. Al, Native Sons of the Golden
West, were the recipients of magnificent
banner from the Native Daughters, of that
place. At 9 o'clock the Native Daughters,
to the number of thirty, visited Odd Eel
lows Hall and requested the members of
the Parlor to accompany them to Masonic
Hall, which invitation was accepted. On
their arrival the Native Sons advanced to
the front of the hall and took their seats.
Soon after Miss Mary Mcconnell entered,
accompanied by Misses Laura Graham and
Cora Utter, with the banner, which was
borne by Benjamin Coons. Miss Mary
Mcconnell then addressed the President of
the Native Sons, Eben B. Owen, and in
few graceful and interesting remarks made
the presentation, to which Mr.. Owen re-
sponded briefly and appropriately.
The President then extended an invita-
ton to all present to repair to Toronto
Hall, where a collation. had been prepared
by the native daughters. On their arrival
most pleasing sight presented itself Five
long tables, laden with the most tempting
Ylands and dellcacles, were soon surround
ed, and the Native Sons, daughters and
friends partook and subsequently, toasts
were proposed and responses given by the
President of the Parlor, Eben B. Owen, DIR.
Charles H. Powers, James Graham, Will
Sims, Hon. ellis Doty, J. B. Kennard
Herbert W. Taylor, of Sacramento Parlor
No. 3, Mrs. Thomas Mcconnell, Misses
Mary Mcconnell Cora Utter, Nellie Bandy
and others, ana then all departed, after en-
joying one of the finest events ever held in
Elk Grove
The banner is the finest one yet presented
to any Parlor of the Native Sons, and al
though several Parlors have banners that
are exceptionally fine, none can compare
with the one presented to Elk Grove Parlor,
as to design, finish and workmanship. On
one side at the top falls a small curtain
trimmed with heavy gold fringe, and in
letters of gold appear the words " Friend
ship Loyalty and Charity" below this
surrounded by a groundwork of dark blue
appears the scene of bear standing on a
cliff, looking down into a valley below.
On the reverse side, at The top, similar
curtain as on the other side APP
pears, composed of red silk, with
the words in gold, ELK Grove Par
Tor, No Al, and on the main portion
" n. 5. 6. W" In the center is scene,
surrounded by ground work of white, in
which an elk is just departing from small
brook situated in a grove of majestic oaks
To the right smaller one is seen. In the
background, lying down, appear a num-
Der OF others, being scene typical of the
locality. Beneath are the words, in golden
letters, Organized October II, 1884" The
banner is elegantly trimmed with heavy
gold fringe and tassels, which are bedecked
with emeralds, rubies and diamonds. The
crossbar from which the banner is sus-
pended by rings is finely finished, and adds
greatly to its beauty and finish. The staff
at the top is surmounted by an eagle with
wings spread. On the lower portion of the
staff is silver shield, which has engraved
upon 1t the words !; " Presented by the Ma
tive Daughters to the Native Sons of Elk
Grove. September 5 1885,