The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-04-25

are instituted by HIM. This work is usually
left to state deputies.
Some time ago a few Elks in
this city secured a list of
applicants for a charter. These names we're
on the list: B. E. Harris, G. D. Curtis,
George 0. Eaton, William j. Fuchs, L. H.
Kleinsch1nidt, H. H. Davis, George L. Child.
George A. Miner, G. K. Cole, E. D.. Weed,
W. b. Raleigh, r. J. Turnbull. D.O.Becker,
E. w. knight. A. D. Edgar, B. Fl. Langley,
G. X. Snedaker, H. st. G. Skinmin, t. A.
NARROW, G. H. Barbour, ]. f. Faulkner, w.
H. Orr, David Marks, A. l.. Smith, E. D.
Mats, M. j. Hutchins, Jr., H. Barbour,
George Ryall, F. r. Bowie, L.. A. Walker,
James B. Walker, M. w. johnson, James
King, S. G. Ramsey, E. o. Child, H. L.
Walker, S. G. Fitzpatrick, John B. Clayberg,
H. L. Frank, John L. Kelly, Walter j.
King, w. G. Buskett, William I. Hinckley,
G. F. NJ. Timing, D. P. Patenaude, r. A.
Luke, E. S. French, E. B. Weirick, H. D.
Hauser, A. M. ~Thornburgh, G. w. Pitts, q.
B. Braden. 1t would be- difficult, indeed,
to secure a large Hist of representative cit
liens as charter members of a secret So
ciety. The application was received by DR..
Quinlan, who Immediately wrote that he
would institute the lodge in person.
He reached Helena several days ago,
The ceremonies of the initiation of members
and the institution of the lodge took place
in the A. O. q. w. hall yesterday afternoon
and evening. With but two or three excep-
tions all who signed the application were
initiated into the order. The grand exalted
ruler conducted the ceremonies, assisted by
several brothers from out of town.. The
following officers were elected and installed
in the evening: Exalted ruler. C. D.. Curtis;
esteemed leading knight, George 0. Eaton;
esteemed loyal knight, W. J. Fuchs; es-
teemed lecturine knight, y. Il. Klein
George B.. Child; tyler, George A. Miner;
trustees. Z. d.. Weed, w. b. Raleigh;
esquire, r.. j. %Eurnbull: inner guard.
d.. O.. Becker. A committee was
appointed to draft resolutions of thanks to
DIR. Quinlan for the honor of his visit.
Col. Curtis made a few appropriate remarks
thanking the brothers for the election to
the honorable office of exalted ruler. At
ter the ceremonies the newly made Elks
enjoyed a fine banquet at The Helena. 1t
was the dantiest spread ever placed before
a company i'll this city. The tables we're
arranged in a hollow square: At the head
was the POSTMASTER, Col. Curtis. and the
officers of the lodge. Mr.. Frederick Warde,
the eminent tragedian, was at the toast
masters left and DIR. Quinlan
was at his right. The tables we're
beautifully decorated WIN elaborate
pieces and displays of flowers. A large elk
head at the end of the room attracted much
attention. The souvenir menu cards were
strikingly pretty. Each contained a list of
all members, the committees officers, order
of exercises and menu. The supper re-
Elected much credit on the Helena chef and
his assistants and was admirably served by
Headwaiter Sam Henry and a corps of ca
pable assistants. This was the caro-:
MENU.
Caviar Sur Canapee
Haul Sauterne
Consomme Royal. Perlee
Amontillado
Bouche a la Refine
Boiled Columbia River Salmon, Rearnaise Sauce
Dauphine Potatoes
Lettuce Queen Olives.
Larded Sweetbreads. st. German
French Asparagus, Cream Sauce
Roast Prime Beef. Yorkshire Pudding
i Roast Sweet Potatoes
Punch "a la Quinlin.
Broiled Quail on Toast
Water ( ress
ch;o,-on e,,ua rommery Sec
Aspic en- Bellevue Bonel Turkey, a I Ancienne
Bolotine of Elk, a la Itrsse
Tntti Frntti Ice Cream Assorted tx,
Mixed Nuts Confectionery layer nuisins
i, oranges Baha a Apples
Roquefort Cheese Rent's Water Crackers
Coffee
Cognia,
d After the supper the following toastl
were responded to:
REGULAR TOASTs.
The b. p. q. Elks-Dr. Simon Ouinlin
" e.. Il. Il.
Our Guests-Hon. T.. ID. Weed.
Our State and City-Mayor T. II. Klein
schmidt.
/, The Ladies-Gen. Geo. .. Eaton.
1.-The Press-M. j. Hutchins, Jr.
i The Principles of Our ~Order-Ffrderic
Warde, Esq.
W 1t WAS we'll into the morning when III
company dispersed. Not one man could b
found who would saw that Helena 1913 b. /
o. e., Is not alleadF one of the strongest c
all the chapters Of the noble order.