The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-06-27
70 respond with a gratitude inspired
not IN SO large measure by the OK.
quisite gift itself as by the source and
manner Of its giving.

lit the heart and make strong tb,
arm OF her knight elect could hav,
bstowed u gift and grace in languap,
sweeter to reverent ear than you
talr ambassadress, of the women O
'freenville have spoken to the lodge
tonight. We will treasure Won,
gracio=s and grace. bestowing words
be sure, in the sacred place of mem
ory, as long as we are proud to beal
the banner; as long as we strive hon.
estly, however humbly, and how.
ever we come short of the goal of oul
ideal, to wear worthily the badge Of
the Benevolent and Protective Order
Of Elks.
The patron saint that you have
named for us, Sweet Charity, is quite
infinite IN her inspirations and her
demands. We cun not hope to be
visited by all the fomer or qualified
to meet all the latter But we pledge
ourselves with what light we .have,
what we can do, in the future as in
the past; and such pledge it is eas.
ier to bind ourselves by tonight, and
it will be easier tt. fulfil it, because
the consciousness carried in ou1
hearts that we have the sympathy
and trust of the good women of oul
city will be to us at once light, and
wisdom, and strength. That rich,
rare emblem, dreamed and wrought
into being by the two angels of Love
and Art, believe me, we shall delight
to hold aloft and endeavor to follow
nobly here at hme and wherever we
journey, North, South, East, West,
not only because it will speak to us
in language SO bright and beautiful
the high duties upon us as members
of our order and citizens Of our
State; but also because it will go be-
fore us an outward, visible sign Of this
inward consciousness that upon us is
bestowed the good will and esteem we
most deeply value and possess.
"Surely by this sign we shall be
helped to conquer, in the field of
brotherly love, be that field wide or
narrow, rugged or smooth; down the
valley and up the heights Of frater-
nal benevolence and protection.
"Would that Lodge No. 148 of our
Benevolent and Protective Order had
made choice Of one who might have
voiced its acceptance of this gift as
graciously and eloquently as it has
been presented. But there are times
when the weakest words may be
charged to bear the thoughts and feel
ings of largest gratitude: and, lest l
be found untrue, as we'll as unfit,
spokesman for this lodge, let me still
further testify that with such
thoughts and feelings my own are
full freightd tonight.
"We thank you from our hearts. "
Aftor receiving the banner Exalted
Rrler B. B. Goldman paid just
t.ibute to the noble women who gave
the banner and the admiration OF the
Elks for Miss Wynn for her speech OF
presentation, and as a token OF re-
memberance he presented her as
gift from No. l48 beautiful Elk PIN,
and to Miss Moyse for her part in the
progam SO we'll rendered a handsome
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Mr.. R.W. Tilford, president OF the
Baltimore Club then came toward and
as he took hold of the staff OF the
banner and knelt beneath its silken
folds said: "Ladies, God bless you y
While in this position the pacK
scenes we're pulled apart disclosing to
view a bale of cotton with four ne
GRO boys looking over it at the audi
ence. Mr.. Tilford said that the pan
per lent an inspiration and he had ho
doubt that it would win the prize
At the close of his talk he presented
TO Mrs. Nelson, to whom the succes
full purchase and presentation Is
largely due, an elegant travellns
satchel. This closed the enteraln-
ment and all were invited to come on
the stage and examine the rare piece
of work.
The banner is made of white silk on
one side and in the center is large
elk's head. Above and below tnls'
Uracefully, hangs an outside covering
with the words, 1.-THE Cotton Plckers'
r p O. E., No. 14S, Greenville'
Mississippi On the other side is
the painting Of life-like scene 0,
cotton field in Dixie All
the cold rods, brass and tassels TO
give it graceful appearance Is auu
"a We can assure our good ladies
that when this banner leads the iouse
If Greenville Elks up the streets u
Baltimore. their feet keeping time TO
IN, tnna of "Dixie. every eve as ~
,qzes upon its silken folds Nill cause
~ beholder to think of the fail DON
g aud their hearts will turn oaoA
% Dixie, the home of NOBLE beaulllul ,l.,.l
roman and brave and knightly
men.