The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1900-08-23
Ellk's Grand Lodge.
A Notable Gathering--Fun, Frolic,
Feasting. aud Work.
National Elks Horn. |


The gathering of the horned herds
at Atlantic City, July 10, has no
parallel in the fraternal or festal an
nails Of the country. The weather
was delightfully."- arm, bright
breezy--upon the heaving bosom Of
the shining sea the white.winged
yachts danced gaily to the music of
the winds and waves. The city had
donned its gala robes in honor OF the
occasion. the avenues were bright
with banners and bunting in which
the colors of the Order were domi
nant. All day and night the throngs
poured in; there blare of many
bands; and singing, shouting thous-
ands filled the air with mirth and
jollity.
An Elk's badge was the symbol of
universal brotherhood. "Hel 10,
Bill" was the watchword of the
day, followed by a hearty hand grip,
and the invariable formula OF
"Where are you from?" and "Have
drink |" and then came an absorp-
tion of damp things from tall glasses.
The visitors were delighted, the citi-
zens ditto, and everybody was hap
py.
OF the enjoyment and jollity
crowded into three brief days by the
throngs who buffeted with the bill
lows, puzzled over the problem OF
"What are the wild waves saying?'
ate blue fish, etc., and incidentally
atte nded the Lodge, description
would be impossible, and an account
OF the proceedings would more than
fll'this magazine.
The Executive Committee, Of
which e. D.sIrelan was chairman
and HI. g. Mulock secretary, were
indefatigable in their successful eff.
forts to make every visitor feel a,
home, and the Ladies' Reception
Comm ittee won the hearts of every
female guest by their charming at
tentions.
The opening exercises began with
prayer by Rev. f. H. Chapman
Grand Chaplain, followed by wei
come from Bro. F. P. Stoy, Mayor o
the city, to which Grand exalted
Ruler Allen responded. An address
was delivered by Brother +. ID. Ire
Ian, and Past Grand Exalted Rulel
Detweiler replied to the greeting
after which came music, bathing
and social recreation.
There was an afternoon session o
the Lodge, and at night the Elk
and ladies attended a grand recep
tion and ball rendered by that mos
gallant Brother, John L. Young
Jennings' famous Third Regimen
Band furnished the music, and will
all the accessories of light, aid low
and laughter, the dance went merri
ly on until the dawning.
And next day came the grand pa
rade, with its thousands of stalwart
men, jolly, and jaunt:ly attired
swinging along the avenues, to shril
of fife, and tuck of drum, and trum
pets loud fanfare. There wer
great regimental bands, some G
which had furnished battle music t
the fierce accompaniment of crack
ling musketry, and thunderous guns
and maddened battle yells, an
shrieks and means dying away int
r the hush of death.
But there is no thought of this to
( day. North and South march sid
by side, and the strains of DiXi,
r My Maryland, the Star Spangle
Banner, and other airs blend in
great American concert, and eac
: is cheered to the echo by the Broth
: ers of Reunited land and re-un
> ted Order.
J. At night some 5000 persons, il
r Guiding 500 ladies attended a bri
t.. liant social session in the Blue Ca'
ern Grotto. Councilman e. +. Han
acted as master of ceremonies. VI
on the platform were the Grand an
8 Past Grand officers, the grotto WI
y ablaze with lights, the ladies wei
.. in evening dress, and the brillia
scene will never be forgotten by IL
Fl parcipitants.
G, f. Ruler Allen delivered son
appropriate and interesting remarl
OH 1.-The Good Of the Order" p.
Ruler English expressed his j.
over the ending of the feud whi'
once divided Elkdom, P. G. f. Ru
er Hay made one of his happy lit
speeches, P. e. Ruler Winterni
spoke on the "Principles of the {
der" and G. E. Ruler-elect Fish,
in brief but eloquent address, sa
that Elkdom was non sectarian a
ever would be; that the Elks ope
ed the Bible in their lodge room
and never forgot to drape their alt,
with"The Flag" He declared til
Charity was the underlying prin
pie of all civilization, and that
was nowhere better exemplifed tn
among the Elks.
Song and sentiment, fun and fir
ic, and all the accessories of c
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