The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-09-11

be- devoted To pleasure. and something
81 planned for every hour of the visit
The entertainment was begun yesteT-
day afternoon. when two observation
cars with trailers were filled by the
guests and the ride commenced for
view OF the city.
Many Members Here.
10 Is estimated that there are over
200 members present. and most OF them
have brought their wives. The BUSH
ness sessions were held i'm the DarlOrs
OF the hotel One of the most import
ant questions discussed was the age
limit. Arguments were advanced
against the Idea of lengthening the
time before a candidate can become
member The majority sentiment Was
in favor OF letting the candidate get
well seasoned before he is eligible The
vote which followed was almost unani-
NOUS in raising the limit.
The question Of raising the entrance
fees was also discussed. Opinion seemed
20 be equally divided Ia was repre-
scented that an increased Zee would
simply accumulate surplus. for which
the organization has no particular use
and the question was voted down. \
motion was also made 10 increase the
pay Of the secretary. The question
came up last year. and Secretary Brant
entered such positive protest that
action was temporarily abandoned.
Yesterday morning the same questions
and the same objections were raised
hy Mr.. Brant. but the matter was car
RED by unanimous vote.
Association Has Money.
The secretary's report showed that
after paying all the expenses for print
Ing salaries. reports. etc. the society
has nearly $1,000 In the treasury. There
are over 900 names on the roll. and
during the year over 200 applications
for membership have been received.
The election Of officers was held and
L. j. Fry Of Milwaukee was elected
president The selection of Mr.. Fry
Tor president was received with marked
expressions Of approval w. j. Lloyd
eft chicago was elected vice president.
and John Brant of New York was re-
elected secretary and treasurer by
unanimous vote.
The executive committee is made up
of thr last five presidents of the so
,.r'y They are. g.. II. Corse Of ogden.
n o. Hoke Of ST. Paul, r. J. Pettengil.
of Boston. l.. 3. McFarlane and J. J.
bieEe- of Omaha. The officers elected
Joy inc IlIru states MluIaTN Iclc-
lraTh Corps We're William r. Wilson
OF Philadelphia. president. William L.
Ives of New York. vice president. and
j. b.. Pettet of Chicago secretary and
treasurer.
Milwaukee was decided on for the
Next place OF meeting.
Plans Of Entertainment.
Some changes have been made i'm the
plans nj entertainment. The banquet
"'. Boz held IN the Commercial club
rooms This evening az o'clock. instead
%. al the Kenyon. as first arranged.
i''Ts The privileges of their elegant
rooms. which include the use OF the
t"-s his afternoon. The visiting EIks
Who arr members of the order are also
invited to enjoy the bowling alleys and
tables 40 the Elks' rooms this after
noon
tbs morning Manager j. Is. Lang
i'.t v.L have a special train waiting
On. ne party 20 take them TO Saltair.
Where .u-y viii have a chance to enjoy
ID. 10 The lake. The train viii re-
Turn .n time for luncheon. Delegates
VI. START from the Kenyon no
40 $3.50 a. m. a ride to
-~-'0a is planned for the afternoon.
ann 'HUlrrOW special train viii take
%. f"rJy % Ogden. where a ride In the
'..HHu win Dee one of the pleasures.
som. OBJ. The members viii take a "trip
q. san Francisco before their return
east