The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-20

| retaliation against him for the charges | that he brought.
 MT. Goodwin called the attention of the fair guests of the Lodge to the fact | that one of the first things that was taught an Elk was the duty that he owed wcmanhood. He was taught that it was his duty to put his arms about his wife, his mother and his sister as a bar against all possible danger. He reviewed briefly
 the history of the order which was or ganized thirty-flve or thirty six years ago
 under the name of ''The Jolly Corps" having few members and still fewer lodges. The order quickly grew to larger proportions and a Committee was ap- pointed to select another name. They re- ported in favor of Elks. The Elk stood for fieetness of foot, a vast thirst, un- questioned bravery and disposition to protect his females. t' In 1875, Mir. Goodwin said there were fifty lodges with a total membership of between 5000 and 1000 members. In 1S9S the order had increased to 750 lodges
 with a total membership of over 100000. Every member of the order, the speaker declared, was a patriotic citizen, ready to do his full duty for his country and his home. He gave to the ladies present | facetious description of the method in | which officers in the lodge were selected with a detailed account of the peculiar capacity of each of the leading members | of the Lodge
 Splendid Musical Numbers.
 The next number on the program was
 violin solo by Miss Fanny Marks,
 Montgomery's popular violinist She showed a perfect mastery of the instru-
 ment and her audience was held spell ! bound with the strains that she drew | from 1t. Her audience was unsuitable in
 its demands for more and in response to | repeated encores she gave two popular | selections and retired amid a storm of
 applause. Miss Marks's participation in I last nights program strengthened her | position in the esteem of the music-lov-
 ing public of Montgomery.
 | mock trial of a prominent Elk fur
 nished fun and music for the crowd. A
 we'll known Elk was arraigned on a ridic- l ,Ilous charge and a farce of a trial was l gone through with. A number of the wittiest members of the Lodge had parts | as witnesses and counsel and the affair | was productive of much laughter A most pleasing number on the program
 was the vocal selection of Miss Lula Wise | of Selma. Miss Wise's fame had pre-. | ceded her appearance and the audience | expected something of unusual excel | lence. It was not disappointed. The l large audience sat enthralled under the | spell of her remarkable voice. Her exc | cution evidenced a thorough musical training, an intelligent and sympathetic | understanding of the possibilities of her selections coupled with a rare dramatic power. Her hearers were loath to let her go and she finished her last encore amid enthusiasm
 local musical organization that Is locally famous, was next on the program. This band uses no instrument. The mouths of the musicians and the musical ability were the wonder of all hearers. The band
 is composed of William HaIman. John Miles and Robert Weaver. Their recep- tion was cordial. and the audience show
 ed an enthusiastic appreciation of their efforts. Concluded With a Dance.
 Upon the conclusion of the social s-s-
 pavilion and the floor was cleared for
 dancing. Mirth and music reigned in the pavilion until late hour.
 Montgomery Lodge of Elks which was
 organized two years ago. is one of the
 strongest and most prosperous in the
 State. It has become famous for it's hog
 pitality. At present 1t has 1f5 members.
 each ona of which is active and enthusi-
 astic in promoting the good of the order
 The handsome building on Bibb Street
 occupied by the Beauvoir Club, has re-
 gently been purchased for the Lodge.
 The following are the officers of Mont
 gomery Lodge:
 c. T. Fitzpatrick. E. R.: N J. Greil,
 Esteemed Leading Knight; J. c Pa,l1e-.
 Esteemed Loyal Knight s. J. Mohr. Ez-
 teerned Lecturing Knight: w. J. Futile,
 Secretary; M. L. Greil. Treasurer; c.
 Wehage, Esquire: R. wilkerson, Inner
 Guard; T F. Leake. Jr.. Tiler
 Trustees-E. A. Graham. Dr. A. C.
 Fitzpatrick, l.. Cardinal.