Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1907-02-20
(From Sa, 1rday's Dniiyl

characteristic of Elks in general, and of Prescott Elks in particular rcigncd supreme at the Elks' Hall last cycn ing If wns gathering of kindred souls, an assembling of men who have the genuine Elk spirit. and of their fricnds, who are fitted by naturc's dis pcnsation to wear the horns.
 The spirit of camradcric began at thc depot shortly after o'clock. upon thc arrival of the souihboun1 train. which brought to town Jerome herd of Elks. headed hy that jolly old stag and prince of good fellows, Tom Taylor They were greeted by about twenty of ihc Prescott herd. accompanied by brass band and prancing billy goat. which was dedicated to the cause of Elkdom by having his wool died deep purple This goat was consideratcly presented to Mir. Taylor, who duly manifested his sense of proprieiorship. as we'll as his accord with his fitness of the occasion. by fcarlcssly grappling the rcins and driving Mir. Billy Goat To the Elks' Hall, which was crowded with throng of the Best People On Earth,' to. geihcr with n number of guests. among which numbered the gentlemen who contributed io the succcss of the recent minstrel show.
 The lodge room had been beautifully decorated. Wide purple atrcamcrs rad iaicd from the central chandelier Co the four points of The compass. The win. dows were drapcd in purple tissuc and in white and purple bells of crepe paper pottcd plants on either side of the Exalted Rulers station completed the decorative ensemble. while the fin. ishiug touch to this attractive scene was the long table down the center of the room. laden with dclicarics and cdiblcs of every description
 Willing hands passed around the good cheer that had been prepared in lavish quantities, invitations to partakc of it came from lips that fairly bcamed with hospitality and the company was in a | kindly and gracious mood when EX altcd Ruler k. C. Butler assumed tho chair and announced that the occasion was in appreciation of the excellent work donc by inc members of the min strcls and an expression of thanks foI ! the splendid treatment received h, ! them at Jerome. Mr. Butler then call ed upon Reese NJ. Ling to preside. who after appropriate remarks, asked 1 Thomas Taylor to voice his sentiments When Mir Taylor arose he was greeted with hurricane of applause, and aftcl |; had subsidcd. hc said:
 'I deeply appreciate the kind iuvi 5ation to bc among your number to night. ana in behalf of the Jcrom, l.lks. l most heartily thank you. Tn, evening will long finger in our mem ship between Us. In accordance witt cSe promise made by Brother Chnrlc | W. Clark, at Jerome, and which vol accepted, l hereby tcmlcr you bis gf of l,0OO to Prescott Lodge. | hop, you will accept II in the spirit in whicl II wns givrn, and l wish you prosper fly in your noble work. Thanking yol agmn, from the fulncss of my heart for your kinl reception, | hcswitl present you with Brother Clark's gif of q .O0O.'
 The hall fairly shook with appiaus' when the speaker stepped forward an, handed MT. Ling roll of grconbaek amounting to tLo0o.
 "lIcticr count it, someone shouted
 "We never doubt m Elk's word. . was Mir. liug's fetching rcply. an' then the room p'sounded with thrc cheers for Taylor,
 After qnict had boen'fnally restored Mir Ling, in response, thus addressed the donor: "Thc action of yourself and Brother Clark will ever be caus' to long be deeply imprinted m our mem 
 ngs for both of you. We know thai but for you and your good feeling fol ihe lodgc that we would not have TO ceivcd this gift. We recognize that you were q factor in inspiring It and VI extend to you inc sam" consideration and need of appreciation as We d' to Brother Clark Az long as the ordoi of Elks shall endure, and inc principles upon which it was founded are etcrna and immuiabe, just that long will oul recling of gratitude exist toward yo' both We accept the gift with th' same fratcrnal spirit in which it wa' given. and say God bless you. 70
 Al this juncture was introduced one of those mirth provoking features thai are incident to all social gatherings oi l Il.