The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-20
Interesting Social Session
 and Dance. THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY Splendid Addresses and Mus ical Numbers on Program. Two Hundred and Fifty Persons Were Present and the Jolly Elks Made Them Happy
 With Their Enter
 tainment.
THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY

The second anniversary of Montgomery Ledge No. 596 Benevolent and Protec- tive Order of Elks, was observed last night in way that made the occasion memorable in the e>annals of Montgomery Eikdom. The scene of the celebrstive ex- srcises was the pavilion at Oak Park and a most delightful evening was spent by the Elks and their lady friends.
 The total number of those who partic- ipated in the pleasure of the evening was over 200 and every one went away with gratitude for the splendid program ar ranged for his entertainment. A social session. which is distinctively an institu- tion of the Elks filled the first part of the evening and a dance until the mid night hour closed the festivities.
 During the evening delightful refresh ments were served. with prominent busi- ness and professional men of Montgom- cry rushing hither and thither. doing duty as walters. The activity and the grace of the large corps of walters, who minis tered to the great crowd was highly com plimented. It was suggested that the large surplus which was accumulated by numerous fines levied upon members of the Lodge during the social session should be divided into tips among tho accommodating walters, who had been so faithful in the discharge of their du- ties.
 Happy Scene at Oak Park.
 The selection of the Oak Park pavilion as the scene of the entertainment was most happy. The difference between the heated city and the open little building, | in hv cooling breezes was marked. Inside the pavilion a small stage had been erected and chairs had been provided for the crowd to sit and enjoy the program. To the north of the building the refreshment booth had been established, which was the basis of operation Of the large corps of walters. In the refreshments as in the other de- tails of the entertainment purple and gold the colors of the ElkS were in evidence. The ice cream was served in purple and gold and the same color scheme was ob- served in the handsome souvenir pro grams which were given to each guest and which contained the full program of the social session and the dance as well as the names of the prominent Elks, forming the committees to whom the as- soinbled guests owed the evenings pleas ure.
 The Social Session Committee of Mont gomery Lodge is composed of Dr. H. $. Persons. chairman; N. J. Greil, \. 5. Hirscher. A. Moog and D. w. Crossland. The committee having in charge the furnishing of the refreshments and which furnished recruits for the walters consist ed of Ralph Chaistain, chairman: Terry T. Greil, Henry Moog. T. F. Leak, Jr., and George Preiss.
 Int Music and Dancing Committee was composed of Joseph Seeman, chairman; J. E. Goode, Meyer Gerson, s. Mckenzie and Harry Carter.
 An excellent orchestra led jointly by Professors E.. L. Merriam and Owen Courtney had been secured for the occa- sion. The orchestra took an important part in the social session and furnishing, music for the dancing that followed.
 Wade McBryde Presided.
 The social session began promptly at the appointed time. Dr. H. s. Pear sons, as chairman of the committee in- troduced to the two hundred and fifty guests Captain Wade McBryde as the presiding officer. The committee chose we'll It secured d chairman who ad- ministered fines promptly and with dis patch. The fines covered a wide range of offense real and imaginary and were impartially administered. One Elk was fined for not responding when his name was called on the program ana dHotneT was fined for being too willing. An Elk was fined for not having his coat but toned and two fake policemen taking part in a mock trial were required to contribute to the treasury because they wore a foolish expression.
 Presiding onicer McBryde accepted his honors upon being introduced by Dr. Persons in a graceful speech. His ac- ceptance speech was followed by vocal selection by Miss Nomia Carter. Miss Carters voice was never heard to better advantage. She charmed the audience of Montgomery. neople with whom she had already become a great favorite. Her splendid soprano aroused the audience ta a high pitch of enthusiasm and she graciously responded to repeated de- mands for an encore
 Good of the Order.
 "The Good of the Order was the sub ject of R. T. Goodwin. who delivered the principal address of the occasion. His earnest words in praise of the principles of Elkdonl showed how dear the teachings of the order are to him. Fikdom found in him an eloquent champion and the dp- preciation of his brother Elks was shown by frequent applause. The address was enlivened by a play of wit and fancy at the expense of some of the members of the lodge, who availed themselves of the privilege of the order by making public