Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1909-09-17
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Pullman Furnishes Large Number OF
Fawns for Initiation Into
Elks Lodge

Monday was Bill day in Pullman,
when the Elks from Lewiston, Mos
COW and Colfax gathered here and
roped II Pullman citizens and car
ried them off to Moscow where they
were initiated into the Elks lodge
The raid was planned for last Satur-
day, but owing to the death OF
x4promiDent = Moscow Elk, 1t was post
poned until Monday. The first dele
cations arrived from Moscow and
Lewiston on the Northern Pacific
train. bringing "Maude," the Elks'
burro, which formed prominent fea-
ture of the parade.
The burro was draped in the coiors
of the order and on her sides the
letters "B. P. o. e." The Elks and
the candidates met at Masonic hall
where they were clothed in unique
costumes and then adjournment was
taken to the street and the parade be-
gun. Many unique and laughable
costumes were shown in the parade.
]. n. Scott, armed with a monster
M cleaver which he carried on one
shoulder, led the candidates, seven
teen in number, through the strets.
The candidates were clothed in cali
co wrappers, and each carried a ban
ner. They were tied together with
a long rope, and ]. N. Scott led them.
Following are the names of the can
" didates, and the banner or motto that
s each carried:
w. B. Strong. Musical director w.
S. C.
4 Il am playing in time" "Ee-aw,
I Ee-aw, Ee-aw," l.. Gettelson, Violin
@bVirtuoso.
"Will they string me?" G. P. Muir,
Broncho Buster.
They say l can't ride Maude." c.
! w. Weythman, Adder.
Y "147." "The Flathead Veteran"
I'm looking for a School Nam" j.
B. Sanborn. The Harness Man.
"Give me the lines" I've got
cinch." j. r. Stephenson, Artopho.
DRY plates" Il need re-touch
ing" R. G. Smith, Down & Out.
Watch me ride Maude" A. Walk,
House Mover.
i've got a contract now" WAS
the only bidder" w. H. Oyler,
Railroad Magnate.
Wire them I'm Coming" "By N.
P. Freight" Ira Clark, Pills and
Sports.
I'm from Missouri, they'll have
to show me-" Did you say ath
letics?" R. E. Chapman, The Sign
Man.
mo Signs Here" I'm Posted" G.
Greaves. Peruna.
"Pills-Squills." Sure profit" H.
D. MacVean, The man of wood.
you can't show me-" I'm Hoo
Hoo" Joe Morris, Ex-Marshal.
'Wisht l wuz de Cop I'd pinch de
bunch" G. Walters, Pen pusher.
II want my moneys worth" E.
w. Thorpe, The Smoke House Man.
Watch my Smoke" "My Girl
a uOu hhOW H. o. D biii' A@"oI ON'
not least
I'VE are just IT," Personally con-
Quoted"
Accompanying each candidate was
Red Cross Nurse" with large
red cross on his arm. Those repre-
senting nurses were:
Bro. c.. NJ. Waters, Bro. ]. Scott,
Bro. H. Austin, Bro. ]. w. Anderson.
No. 33S, Baker City; Bro. w. Swain,
Bro. Lee Allen, Bro. ]. w. Jesse,
Bro. B. Gustad, Bro. c. N. Gaddis,
Bro. w. D. Henry, Bro. Ed. Gallagher,
Bro. F. o. Robertson, Bro, F. ]. Kay
Ter. Bro. j. Cleland, No. 331, Wal
lace; Bro. T. Savage. Bro. r. M. Van
Dorm, No. 593, Aberdeen Bro. w.
/, E. Jayberg.
The Elks' Banner. Bearer-Bro.
w. NJ. Chambers. Brothers in line
two by each. 1900 Noon. BY o. R.
& N. train to Moscow. 1890 P NJ.
Parade in Moscow in same formation
to Temple. Nurses will take their
candidates to ante-rooms and assist
in removing regalia. 1880 P. M.
Lodge called to order. 10:45 p. M.
Social Session. Taxicabs may be
called for 1900 or later.
Rev. DR.. W. G. Nj. Hays, pastor OF
the First Presbyterian church, Will
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