Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-08-21

Harry Jackson says that the Elks
had a glorious time all the way
through to Salt Lake. They were
| Joined at Vance junction by the Tellu
ride lodge and their friends, making
| about fifty people from that place with
sixty from Durango. and proceeded
thence right through to Salt Lake on
special train. arriving there at noon
| on Monday. Harry Turner was the
| representative of the Durango lodge.
| They had n pleasant trip all through.
The commissary car was web stocked
| and the strangers on the tran. OF
which there were quite n few. were
invited by the Elks to partake with
them of the good things, SO that all
enjoyed themselves together. The ar
rangements at Salt Lake tor taking
care of the visiting Elks We're com
plete. and those who had not made
provision for accommodation before
hand. were assisted by the Bureau of
Information, so that nobody had any
trouble.
The celebration commenced Tues
day morning with local parade, con
sisting of the local lodge and the
Fort Douglas soldiers. cavalry and in
fantry band. and also the Salt Lake
local band. which furnished excellent
music. The Grand lodge held its
first session on Tuesday after the pa
rade. In the morning a reception was
given at the Tabernacle, at which the
.I, .f GAlV I oil
was the orator, and delivered an eX-
cellent address of welcome Governor
Wells of Utah also delivered very
fine address which was much appre-
ciated by the hearers. The lodge was
represented by the Grand Exalted
Ruler, Charles Pickett Of Waterloo.
Iowa. a very eloquent and able law
yer, and one of the brightest men in
the state of Iowa. He also addressed
the assembly. Professor Mcclellan
furnished the music. which was excep-
tionally good. and young lady from
Plattsmouth. Neb, sang a new song
called The Promised Land which
was especially appreciated by the peo-
pie of Salt Lake as ii referred to their
country
After the reception the lodge went
into session to transact business and
elect officers for the ensuing year.
George p. Cronk of Omaha was elect
ed as Grand Exalted Ruler for the Ma
tional lodge and A. II. Pickens of Den
yer was advanced one point Some
important changes We're made in the
laws of the order, amongst others that
there are to be no more Elk fairs or
street carnivals allowed to be held by
local lodges. II was decided that the
place of meeting for next year wiz
be Baltimore. Md, and the time July
2lst. The Grand lodge finished its
business on Thursday afternoon, the
third day of the session.
On Wednesday morning the big pa
rade, consisting entirely of the assem-
bled local lodges from all over the
country took place. They came from
every part of the United States, there
being quite few representatives from
| the far east, although not so many as
were expected. The parade was quite
unique in some of its features, that Of
the Park City. Utah. lodge, receiving
| the prize for the most unique turnout.
The men appeared in their every day
| mining costumes, with their burros
! and pack horses, Just as they go to
| work. The Ouray people made very
creditable display under the leadership
of DR.. Rowan. The last day was
given over mostly to sightseeing, band
| contests. etc. and many of the Elks
and their friends remained for longer
time to see the place and visit other
spots of interest in the vicinity.