Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1907-02-20
ELKS HONOR THE
 MERRY MINISTRIES

10 inc tune of "DiSic." played by tho orchestra.
 Toas'master Ling then referred tp 'hc fact that the Elks had put on sc,- cril minstrel show.. all of which were succcssey. but that tho committee for the last entertainment had turned moro money into the lodge treasury than any of iis predecessors, The sum being SNiji5. The greater part of the sue. cess of thc entertainment was due io the chairman of thc committee having it in charge. and be therefore called ou' Brother Frank H. Stewart Co re spond. Mr. stewart in reply. modcstly disclaimod any particular credit, in dividually, but accorded the success Co the "hoys who furnished The nmusc men;. AS chairman. hc felt impcllcd to acknowledge n deep gratitude to the citizens of Prescott for their generous patronage and to the citizens of .Ier- ome for the magnificent |, manner in which the mins,rcls were entertained in the copper city. lIc also thanked Ar. Clark for his generous donation, adding that it was both timely and needed.
 Jules Baumaun. member of tho minstrcls. hu' not an Elk. was the next speaker. lIc was proud of the Elks' theatcr, and also expressed his appreciation of Mr. Clart's gift.
 The Elks Minstrel quartctic then sang n medley of plantation songs, which was enthusiastically received The company then listened Co Roy. Mil log of Jerome. who stated that it was his observation that thc Elks were the Good Samaritans of earth. The hands that go into their pockets Co relieve the needy and distressed, come from the impulse of warm hearts
 R. \. Frcdcricks. one of thc guests. said that hc had often been permitted to enjoy the hospitality of the Elks and that he appreciated their enter prise in erecting that building. If per. mittcd. he would bc pleased to donate slO0 to the lodge and would bc glad to have the treasurer call upon him next day to receive his check. Tho speaker | received an ovation as he concluded his remarks.
 Milton Tregalls. one of the head liners in thc minstrcls. spoke of the ! splendid reception at Jerome and pro. posed three cheers for the Elks and eft zcns of that city, which were heartily given.
 W. Baird of Jerome spoke briefly. expressing his appreciation of being a guest of the occasion, and Harry IIarter rccited "The Kiss In School, '' with excellent clocutionary effect.
 Mr. Ling then spoke of the custom of Elks everywhere, at II o'clock, to drink toast to "Our Absent Broth. CTS llc referred fcclingly To Che phy. sical inability of Jake Marks, an Elk who never missed meeting, when he was in good health. to be present on this occasion. and asked the brothers to think also of him when the solemn toast was drunk. The hour of II was now at hand, and an arose md silently paid their respects to the absent ones
 Then followed thc banquet. which was undoubtedly one of the finest eyer given in Prescott Oysters, turkey, cold meats, three kinds of salads and odihlc~ and rclishos were there in bcwilderiug variety and uustiuted quantity
 Following ths supper the orchestra rendered a selection and Wm Bond read a humorous poem, "Whcn Joined tie Elks,' dedicated to Tom Taylor A. Guion contributed some comieal sketches and the memorable evening closed with Q recitation by Wm. Ciemo of Jerome.
 Great praise was bestowed upon the committee which made the entertain. mcnt and banquet so enjoyable, tho members being R. Birch (ehsirmanl R. F. Talbot, Tom Marmont and Law. renee Dun.
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