The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-05-31
Elks at Lancaster.
Lancaster Daily Gazette. |


Elks in this city on Thursday, May
II.
This event was one which had
been looked forward to with many
pleasing anticipations by large
number of our best business and pro-
fessional men. The various COM
mittees of the new lodge, which is
known as Lancaster Lodge No. $40
had worked necessarily to make the
affair grand success, and the result
of their efforts must have been one
of extreme satisfaction.
The city began to take on holi-
day look early in the morning and
it was not long before Main street
was gaily bedecked with flags and
bunting.
The affair did not begin properly
until about five o'clock, as the visit
ing Elks did not arrive until the af-
ternoon trains, and the Lancaster
Elks put in the time in marching to
the railroad station with the Me-
chanics band and receiving their
visiting brethren.
The Columbus contingent was the
last to arrive, coming from that city
in special train composed of AL. G.
Fields palace cars. They arrived
at about 4;30, when procession was
Immediately formed, and the whole
body of Elks marched up Broad and
Main to the Columbian building.
The elks made an imposing and
beautiful appearance as they march
ed to headquarters.
Logan Lodge of Elks were present
sixty strong with purple umbrellas,
and the Columbus lodge with white
umbrellas made beautiful border
for the magnificent parade, the pro-
posed Elks forming the two inside
lines Of the four-abreast. In front
was the Mechanics Band, and huge
goat with whiskers painted red.
Arriving at the Columbian build
ing halt was made. and Mayor
Cunningham. made brief and ap-
propriate welcome to the Elks and
closed by rendering them the keys
of the city.
AL. G. Field, District Deputy of
of Columbus, responded to the
Mayors welcome on behalf of the
Elks, and paid glowing tribute to
both our city and her new lodge of
Eiks. The remarks of the Mayor
and Mr.. Field were vigorously ap-
plauded.
Upon the conclusion of these pleas
ing ceremonies, the Elks immediate-
ly adjourned upstairs to the halls of
Charity Lodge, where the business
of instltuting Lodge No. $40 and the
initiation OF the members of this
lodge about 40 in number, was al
once commenced.
This part of the proceedings was
under the capable management Of
Mr.. AL. G. Field, District Deputy Of
the Grand Lodge of Elks. He was
ably assisted by brother Elks from
all portions Of the State.
The initiation of members and the
installation of the officers of the new
lodge were not concluded until
about $3.50 p. m.
The officers of the lodge installed
were:
Robert L. Gillian, Exalted Ruler
Glenn Miller, Esteemed Loya
Knight.
| George s. Cunningham, Esteemed
Leading Knight.
Frank B. Crumley, Esteemed Lee
turing Knight.
Frank Matt, Secretary.
Ed, III. Bininger, Treasurer.
Upon the conclusion of the officia
business, the Elks and Fawns. b,
which affectionate title the newl
made Elks were called, togethe
with members of the press, repaire
at once to the banquet hall in tn
same building, Immediately adjoin
! ing Charity Lodge, where the feas
of good things provided by Catere
James Goodall of Columbus, as we
| as the social session and fine pro
gram which had been prepared fC
the entertainment of the visitor,
, were to be enjoyed.
THE BANQUET.
The banquet hall presented pie
ture of loveliness not frequentl
seen. The large and spacious apart
ments Of the Young Mems Institut
f were embellished with the colors {
i. the Elks, purple and white, in gres
, profusion and artistic skill, Will
, the floral decora tions by Gravett
, were equally beautiful and elabol
ate.
Covers were laid for 300, and ever
place was occupied.
The menu cards and program cor
l sisted of four page folder, with
3 large Elk's head embossed IN silv,
!. on the first page.
: The menu provided by Mr.. Goot
all was elaborate and elegant in a
details. and was as follows:
q MENU.
Canapes of Anchovies.
Olives Pickles Radish