The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-01-17
ELKS TAKE DEGREES.
SAVANNAH LODGE NO. 1873 FOR
MALLY INSTITUTED.

Columbus Brethren Initiate and Con.
4 fer the Mysteries OF the order Upon
Nearly One Hundred SavannRhians-
The Officers Of the New Lodge-Fht
Visiting Elks and New Msmbe Ban
quoted ct the Pulaski
Odd Fellows hall was the center OF at
traction yesterday with many Savannah
fans who have their names among the charter
members Of the Order Of Elks. The library
and reception rooms, as well as the lodge
room, on the fourth hoor, were crowded all
| day and far into the night II
wes nearly midnight before the cere-
monies were concluded, and even then a
number OF members were unable to COM
plete their degrees
The visiting Elks Of Columbus. who had
kindly consented TO institute the lodge, ar
rived by the morning train on the Central
railroad and were received b. a
large committee, and were driven
In carriages to the Pulaski house.
At9 o'clock the Elks and those who de-
sired to be Elks met at Odd Fellows hall.
A grand lodge was opened, with the follow
ing Elks Of Columbus as grand officers:
d. ID. e. g. re. f. Battle.
q. E. Ldg. XII. F. Woodruff,
G. E. Loyal Kt.-Dan Joseph.
g. Lect. Kat NJ. Foley.
g. Sc. Z. Bumes.
G.. Esquire-H T. Hall.
q. Chaplain-E Woodruff.
G. Guard. A. Joseph.
@. TyIer-F. A. Clarke.
G. G. Sc. P. Springer.
Z. Z. BIG. A. Bradford.
he grand officers were assisted by the
following Eiks of Columbus Lodge No. III:
Max Sirmans, V. j. Pekot, J. Ell Frizzell,
NJ J. OBrien, Jr.; w. c. Bradley, J. B.
Patterson. d. H. BYthewood, Il. Glover
Browne, Toomhs Crawford, J. w. Riddle
The frst business was the initiation Of
such officers elect of Savannah Lodge No,
lS3 as were not already Eiks, and the in
sttutton OF the new lodge. after which the
following officers were installed:
Exalted Ruler--J. c. Shaw.
Est. Ldg. XII. H. Hunter.
Est Loyal Kt.-R. Cuvler Gordon.
Esf. Lec'g Kt.-C. A. DFayton.
Treasurer-R F. Burdell.
Secrelary-W. r. Thigpen.
Chaplain-W. c. Neidiinger.
Esq lire-J. NJ Bryan.
Tyler-C. P. Rossignol.
Inner Guard-H. NJ. Conner, Jr.
outer Guard-Thomas Screven.
Irnstees-T. F. Thomson. J. r. Young
and +. s. La hrop.
Inc EaKs from Columbus had no time to
ENJOY themselves. 1t was hard days
WORK, ofnciatlng as they did from
O'clock in the morning until nearly mid
night as the installing and Initiating
officers without ever closing the lodge
Nearly one hundred candidates were iii
tiated into the degrees of the order. Their
iaoors we're appreciated by the Savannah
brethren.
AT the conclusion of the ceremony the
Savannah Elks entertained their Columbus
brethren at banquet at the Pulaski house.
The occasion will be one that will be long
remembered by those who were so fortunate
as to DO present.
The tables were arranged in a sonsre
around the sides of the dining-room. which
was decorated with flo xers and potted
plants. On the wall at the head of the
room was the inscription in evergreens.
Savannah Lodge No. 1888, B. P. D. e.
Underneath was an eik's head and horns.
The banquet was admirably served. The
menu was:
Oysters on Half Shell,
Stewed Oysters.
Ancnovles, Caviarre en- Canape, Celery,
Spanish Olives, Sweetbreld Croouettas
Saratoga Chips, Lettuce,
Roast Canvas Back Dack, Red Currant JeiIy.
Quail l.ardedse' .Iulienne Potatoes, Turkey,
SittHSSosg oauCe' Dung rig Stuffed,
Apple sauce, Smoked Tongue
Sherry.
Shrimp en- Mayonaise,
' Chicken Salad,
ca Boned Turkey, en- Gelee
Champagne.
Naraschino Jelly, Tutti.Frutti Ioe C,ream
Assorted Cakes, Fruits, Mixed Nuts.
Edam and Neufchatel Cheese
Waters.
French Coffee.
1t was after o'clock before the speaking
began.
Short speeches were made by C. K. Batkle
OF Columbus, Frank Woodruff and others
4. Cuyler Gordon and Alderman W. P.
Bailey sang and L. w. Nelson gave a
humorous recitation. The BANQUET was
brought to elise at 2 o'clock by ali present
singing "Auld Lang Syne"