The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-14

Providence lodge Of Elks observed its
silver jubilee last evening with street
parade followed by banquet at Infantry
hall, and did IL as only that large and in
nuential. public-spirited and hustlng,
body can do 1t. Indeed, few organizations
In this state have ever so creditably car
ried out an affair OF the kind or in a
manner so thoroughly enjoyable TO all
privilege TO participate i'm II.
The presence OF Gov. Utter and Gov.
elect Higgins guests was a noteworthy
feature and neither ever shone moro bril-
liantly in after-dinner oratory than on
this occasion. The good feeling and mag
nanimity displayed by Gov. Utter i'm his
witty speech were cordially appreciated
and evoked most enthusiastic applause
while Mayor Higgins fully matched him
I'm an equally happy vein. The honors
were even; and so far as qualifications to
represent Rhode Island with credit and
honor on public occasions are concerned.
the present governor could but have felt
satisfied with his successor. while the lat
ter most equally have appreciated the
privilege of succeeding Gov. Utter.
When the latter ceased speaking and
tho room was ringing with cheers and
applause the governor-elect who had en-
tered the hall arm-in-arm with him,
shook him warmly by the hand and con-
graduated him on the way he had ac-
quilted himself before an audience that
might have been inclined TO be critical
Before the commencement OF the post
prandial exercises Newport Lodge, No.
104 presented the local lodge with a beau
tiful silver loving cup. Secretary Arthur
Cummerford made the presentation ar
dress and Richard @. Warren, Exalted
Ruler, received the gift The cup bears
the inscription, Presented by Newport
Lodge No. 10i, to Providence Lodge. No.
IL. Nov. 13. 1906. on occasion of its 18th
anniversary"
The parade formed at tho Headquarters
on Mathewson street and included 160
members of Newport lodge, No. i0i, ac-
eompanied by the Fort Adams Military
band; Pawtucket lodge, No. 800; Woon-
socket lodge and a delegation from
Westerly lodge. Fay's American band
headed the line.
The Crown hotel, the headquarters of
the committee, made a superb electrical
display. the feature of which was dial
with the hands set at II O'Clock. the hour
OF the customary toast TO departed
brethren. the whole mounted on the anti
lers of an elk's head. with the letters,
Il. 4. q. E., underneath. TWO search
lights above the whole cast their rays
upon the paraders as they passed.
At Infantry hall the decorations were
elaborate and beautiful; and a mounted
elk upon the stage added an appropriate
concealed the orchestra.
During the dinner, after Rev. Samuel
"a. Webb had invoked divine blessing,
concert program and the Lyric Trio sang
several selections.
At the head table on the right Of Toast
master Hugh ". O'Donnell. past exalted
James III. Higgins, at the left OF the toast
master.
Others at the head table were Col.
George II. Webb. Col j. Henry Manning
mol
Webb, Lewis J. Pierce, John w. Hogan.
Capt s. L. w. Merrill. James l.. John
ston, Mayor,eleet Patrick ]. Mccarthy.
Clark, James Clary. past exalted ruler:
charles A Kelley. past exalted ruler OF
Boston lodge No. 10, aud past grand es-
tcemed leading knight Of the grand lodge:
James a. Walsh past exalted ruler OF
Boston lodge, No. 10: James T.. Mitchell.
Lowell, Mass; Nelson Hopkins. Charles
r. Haskins, B; L. Nicholas. A. J. rergu-
son, Judge Henry A. Palmer: Edward
Leach, New York; A. &. Moreland New
york: w. I. Hayes. Boston lodge. No. 10:
ssmes ssnass 4 Nicholson. past exalted ruler.
Charles II. Abbott. Richard G. Warren.
exalted ruler OF Providence lodge; Charles
r. shean, Clarence ". Horton. Michael
~; McGwin, IA. II; Robertson, exalted
g Ames. y. J. McAliney, T. ~ Courtney.
j. Moran. 5. Beekman. John r. j.
oCSonnor. Edward j. kiernan. Harry O.
N
Thomas III. Carr, Thomas j. Flynn. Rob
ert r. Green, A T.. Entwistle. secretary
9i Pawtucket lodge, No. 900; James A.
iMSShay. exalted ruler OF Pawtucket
lodge and William Clark. past exalted
fuler OF Newport lodge, and candidate FOR
mayor OF that city
When cigars had been lighted, Toast
master hugh V. O'Donnen presented
Richard G. Warren, exalted ruler of Provi.
dence lodge, as the first speaker who ex
tended the greetings OF the lodge TO the
visitors and guests. Mayor Dyer made a
brief and Characteristic response 10 the
toast The City OF Providence"
Az III O'Clock Past Exalted Ruler James
n Franey OF Providence lodge offered the
IL O'Clock toast TO the absent brothers.
which was drunk standing.
Arthur c. Moreland. editor of tho ,.l,..
Antler. then gave n historical sketch ~
Providence lodge. and referred feelinely 10
the nrst officers. most ~ whom are now
dead.
When Gov. Utter was introduced 10 re-
spond 10 the toast. "The State OF Rhode
Island" he was greeted with q rising
demonstration and prolonged cheering lie
said
After last wednesday Il seems a. II
i should be at liberty 70 choose my own
subject 1 should suppose that you would
be more curious 10 hear a man from san
Francisco talk about his experience I'm the
earthquake than anything else
Il have just passed through the expert
ence OF being hooked by an Elk Mem
bcrs OF the theatrical profession in this
order know what II means when the audi
ence cries. Get the hook
II am reminded Of the dying man IN
South county who. when his friend read
10 him the eulogy he had prepared said TO
fhc latter. You lie down; you are the
corpse This Is only tho second time I'm