CanÌƒon City record. [volume] (CanÌƒon City, Colo.) 1883-192?, 1901-10-24
K. OF p. SOCIAL.
One of the Pleasantest Events Of the
Seasou--Sumptuous Repast--
Toasts and Dancing.

this city on Thursday night last enter
tained their friends to the number O
about 200 This lodge has been il
existence for about ten years and en-
joys high standing throughout tn,
state. 1t is composed of our mos
substantial citizens. and acting up t.
the spirit of the order is patriot,
and generous at all times The en-
tertainment referred to was one Ion,
discussed and planned. Invitations
were sent out, the gentleman to brinl
lady with him. The large hall O.
the new Elks' hall was the scene O.
the gathering. The tables were Sc
in the form of a triangle with an ex
ira table at the head at which the
master of ceremonies and othel
guests were seated.
Hon. C. G. Dawson Past Grand
Chancellor, proved an efficient toast.
master, and in his opening remarks
gave some interesting statistics rela-
tive to the numerical and financial
strength of the order. He also dwelt
at some length upon the fraternal
side of the Pythianism. which was a
surprise to many of his hearers. In
introducing the speakers of the even
ing he was especially feicitous, pro-
voking manv Outbursts of laughter
and applause. The first toast was to
"The Ladies'" and it was responded
to by DR.. W. 7. Little. Brother Lit,
tie expressed serious doubt as to his
ability to pay such tribute to the
ladies as they richly deserved. From
many prominent authors he quoted,
and in the selections he was especially
fortunate. If he were a popular man
before he was infinitely more so at the
conclusion of his many happy hits.
Judge ]. l.. Cooper spoke to "Loy-
altv to Country In hasty review
of past history the speaker touched
severely upon the course pursued by
many metropolitan journals in that
through pernicious and persistent at
tacks upon individuals and policies
relative to the conduct of government
they had encouraged that spirit Of
lawlessness which had led up to the
assassination of our beloved president,
Wm. Mckinley. He made an especi-
ally strong point in his advice that all
closely cultivate a spirit of submis-
sion to the laws as they exist, dis
couraging that feature wherein so
many individuals seek to be law un-
to themselves.
The Candidate" by George E. Col
gate, proved humorous in the extreme.
Starting off as it to make political
speech, he undertook to tell of the
various party candidates, then warm
ing up to his subject he told of the
motives prompting many to join fra
ternal societies. His description of
the terrible suspense endured by the
applicant while psssing through the
various stages was vivid, so much so
that the audience might easily imag-
inc itself within the secret councils
of Pythian chamber.
Miss Amy Ragsdale sang two very
sweet solos, which were received with
rapturous applause. Miss Grace W.
Dale also gave an instrumental selec-
tion, which was well received.
The repast was served under the
direction of Brother James Penning-
ton, assisted by an able corps of ladies.
The repast was richly enjoyed by the
22O guests. A pleasant social dance
followed.
The members of Coeur de Leon
lodge are to be congratulated upon
the happy outcome of this their first
public reception, at which ''gentiles"
and gentlemen, with their ladies', we're
the guests.
To Strengthen the Band.