The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1901-02-21

or Logan Lodge No. 452, u. r. o.
tiks.--One OF the Prominent Social
Events OF the Season.

ed by tins Elks this week. lt wa
their inning. and thev have scored
several home runs, but the hom
runs proper were not put into execu
tim until daylight Tuesday morn
ing.
The occasion was the celebration
OF the Logan Lodge OF Eiks. AL
day Monday could be seen the NOV
in { bodily OF the local hot houses t.
the Elks quarters in the Rempe
Bank building, and the general hus'
tie about the place, gave evidence
that something unusual was on. A.
s O'CLOCK in the evening an Elks
committee composed of Judge o. w
H. Wright, John F. White, and ]
b. Dollison met at the train. Cover
nor Geo. X. Nash, one of the speak.
ers Of the evening, and who blythe
way 10 a prominent member Of the
order.
At eight O'Clock the reception was
on at the Elks' social and lodge
rooms, aud from the hour eight to
eleven about one hundred and TWEEN.
ty-five persons. co-mingled in happy
social Intercourse. At the entrance
door Of the social rooms were station
ed the Misses Lillian James and
Lillian Wright to present the ladies
with souvenir programs and dir 'ct
them to tile ladies reception room.
and Sec'y. j. B. Dollison received
the gentlemen. When the arriving
guests were in readiness they were
escorted to the door of the lodge
room. at which was stationed Bro.
John f. White, who extended intro.
dhctions to Governor Nash.
The Shockey Orchestra of Nc
Arthur were present and discoursed
beautiful music. From the hour
nine to eleven the lodge room was
given over to dancing and merry
good time by all. during which seas
on the Misses James and Wright
presided at the punch bowl in the
lodge vestabule.
1t was indeed beautiful picture
to see such an assemblage of ladies
In full evening costumes, al d most
of the gents in dress suits Of. black.
The decorations, for which their is
much credit due Bro. Thornburg.
were certainly superb. The flags
and bunting, draped with pretty
throws of purple and white, spread
a soft glow upon the white canvas
covering the carpets, and the bank
Of green palms and beautiful flowers
at well appointed places in the
rooms. gave sweet fragrance and
rapture to the occasion.
At eleven O'Clock supper was an.
nounced at the Rempel House and
the assemblage repaired there, and
we're seated to most magnificent
r~past, prepared by the chief of
chefs, Bro. Fl. F. Ambrose. A
thoughtful arrangement on the part
of the committee was the escorting
of Miss Tillie Snider to the banquet
hall by Governor Nash. Miss Snlder
sthe adopted daughter of Logan
Lodge. and Governor Nash being
the guest of honor, 1t was indeed
fitting that he should escort Miss
Snider to supper.
The collation. was served in course s
"a follows:
MENU:
oysters Raw,
Celery, Olives
Bouillon En- TasSe, Cream Waters.
California Salmon, (baked)
Sliced Tomatoes, Mayonnaise.
Boston Brown Bread,
Chicken Salad,
Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce,
Rusks. Cream Slaw,
Pineapple Cream,
Cakes Assorted. Strawberries.
Cheese Straws, Coffee.
At the conclusion of the supper, on
behalf OF the committee, J. B. Dol
lison called the assemblage to order
and presented Bro. John F.. White,
the Toastmaster of the evening. Mr.
White. aftera few happy remarks
about the principles of the order of
Elks, introduced the first speaker,
Governor Nash, as the strong armed
Elk who by his good sense and
strength Of character had recently
arrested the state Of Ohio from the
hands of those who would have dis
graced her fair name forever. The
subject for the response OF Governor
Nash WAS "Eleven O'Clock" He
arose. and In his quiet, pleasing
manner, told the sign ificance of his
subject to Elks. That the "Eleven
O'Clock" was the hour fixed for all
Elks to remember the absent broth
~rs. That 1t brought back to re-
the pleasant times had.
and the kindnesses received from
those who are not with us now. This
is the hour when every Elk casts all
malace from his heart and wishes
all Elks every where God speed and
happiness. They remember their
to be mindful of and sue.
cor the distressed and spread the
mantel of protection over the poor
and needy.
The Governor closed his response
with thanking Logan ludpe for the