Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-07-20
Second Annual State Convention
to Be Held in Waterloo Aug.
4, 5 and 6
PARADE WILL BE a FEATURE
Merchants and Manufacturers to Join
in Demonstration-specaI Prizes Of
fered 10 visitors-Ladies to Hold
Session at Same PIso.-Ths Pro-
gram.
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Waterloo, July 20.-The second an
nual convention of the Iowa Elks' as
ISOLATION will be held in Waterloo, and
the reception which will be- rendered
the visiting Elks who will visit the
city in droves on Aug. 4. 5, and s,
promises to surpass anything in the
way of splendor and hospitality that
has been pulled off in the city for
decade Of years.
The several committees having
charge Of the affairs are already hard
at work making the necessary ar
rangements for the invasion of the
long horned tribe, and nothing will be
left undone that will add to the enter
tainment and comfort Of the visiting
Elks. Waterloo's fair name as con-
vention city will be raised to the high
est standard and the citizens as well
as the members of this strong frater-
nifty will extend a welcome hand and
open house to the visitors upon their
arrival.
One of the most striking features Of
the convention will be the parade on
Tuesday August in which all vis-
iting lodges will participate, and
which will be Joined by merchants,
dealers and manufacturers, who will
enter with floats and designs of all
kinds and descriptions both industrial
and comic, the latter preferred.
Special cash prizes will be offered
to the visiting lodges as follows:
Largest percentage OF membership
in parade. First prize, $50; second,
SIS.
Most mileage in parade First prize,
$2b: second. So.
Finest appearing lodge in parade.
First prize, $50; second, $15
A purse of $25 will be presented to
every lodge accompanied by a band.
Several bands have been engaged
by the local lodge and the musical
feature during the convention will be
we'll taken care Of
Tuesday, August 4.
8 p m.-General reception to visit
ing brothers at Elks hall, No. GIG
Sycamore street.
eT Wednesday, August ..
9 a. m.--Convention of all exalted
rulers and secretaries of Iowa lodges.
1920 a. m. - General convention Of
all Elks and their ladies.
Hon Gao W. Scott, of Davenport,
president state association, presiding.
Music--Band.
Address of welcome on behalf of city
by City Attorney B. F. Swisher
Address of welcome on behalf Of
Waterloo lodge, No. 29O. Exalted Ruler
w. r. Law.
Music.
Response on behalf Of state associa-
tion--Hon. G. w. Scott, of Davenport
Announcements.
2 %. m-Delegates' convention.
p. m.--Base ball at Red Cedar park.
TT. Dodge lodge No. sos, VS. Mason
City lodge, No. 375.
p. m.--Free entertainment at Elec-
trio park to all EllSs and their ladies.
Thursday, August 6.
a. m.---Delegate convention.
1890 a. m.--Grand parade.
p. m.--Delegate convention. Sc
lection of next meeting place, election
of officers, etc.
p. m.'-AutO rldeS seeing water
loo"
8 p. m.-Grand concert. Cedar Falls
concert band ;.
All meetings and entertainment will
be held at Elks hall and club rooms
No. GIG Sycamore street, unless other
wise designated.
Ladies' Program-August S.
1920 a. m.--General convention and
opening exercises at Elks' hall
3 D. m--Auto rides for ladies under
auspices Of Elklets.
.. m.-Elks' special night at Elec-
trio park.
Thursday, August s.
1920 a. m.-Grand parade.
|: p. m.-Reception to visiting ladies'
by Elklets at Waterloo club, S12k
West Fourth street.
8 p. m.-Band concert. Cedar Falls
concert band.