The Detroit times., 1910-07-12
Ihrong Of Ilks Gets
City's Official Welcome

The Elks now have the complete
freedom OF the city. The civic latch
key was turned over to them by Mayor
Breitmeyer in the Lyceum theater,
Monday night, when he delivered his
welcoming address.
Governor Fred NJ. Warner and Sen
ator j. G. Burrows delivered addresses
OF welcome on behalf OF the state of
Michigan, while Exalted Ruler W. NJ.
Bailey and Chairman F. s. Burgess
performed similar duties for the De
troit Elks.
Grand Exalted Ruler j. u. Sammis
replied to the addresses, thanking the
city, state and Detroit Elks for the
hospitality shown the guests, After
pointing out the marvellous growth OF
Michigan, and particularly of Detroit
Mr.. Sammis declared that he was
sure the development of the spirit OF
patriotic fraternalism was one OF the
prime factors in bringing about the
industrial boom. He said in part:
am nrm believer I'm our So
called see organizations. Men are
pre-eminently social beings, and such
societies arc necessary adjuncts to
civilization. We all Inherently possess.
Justice, brotherly love and fidelity, and
the greater the opportunity for the ex-
ponsion OF these faculties the broader
we become as mon. and the better we
equip ourselves for the duties OF citi-
zanship. The Benevolent and Protec-
tive Order of Elks presents a wonder
growth OF these noble attributes OF
character. 1t was created for that
purpose, and II lives to that end. IL
was Instituted that these virtues might
be nurtured and encouraged. and has
for its corner stones those more than
worldly characteristics that must per-
usefulness so long as men appreciate
ndelity, possess the instincts OF
brotherly love, retain within their
hearts the natural desire OF justice.
them and their Maker the heavenly
quality of hearty. IL Is founded upon
the Gibraltar OF a broadminded, prae-
tical Christianity. teaching precepts as
grand and with creed a swide and
uplifting as any religion under the
sun. for the sum and substance OF all
religions are embraced within the
principles OF charity justice, brotherly
love and fidelity.
Urges BrOtherIy Love.
I'VE nave far greater need of prac
tical religion than theoretical worship
and no society or church has excuse
for existence that Is not performing
some great practical good ! care not
how beautiful the creed OF the church
principles that underlie the organiza
ton. they will never constitute liV-
Ing force for good, or leave an Impress
on the times in which they flourish.
unless the creed and the principles are
given exemplifcation In our everyday
lives. l am not or those who believe
that one form OF religion IL better than
another. or that the church on this
side of the street points surer way to
heaven than that on the other side.
lit Is what we do not the manner or
|ressvN Rf In q
rather than what we preach, that Will
count In. our behalf on the last great
day We shall be known by our fruits,
and IL matters not TO what church we
belong, or by what forms we worship,
or by what route we may choose to go.
We all seek the same goal, and j often
wqish that God would speed the day
when there will be such a catholicity
OF thought throughout the world that
all who yearn for a higher and bet-
ter life may stand shoulder to shoulder
presenting a front unbroken by the
lines OF senseless and useless creed
When that time comes. as II surely
wrong overwhelmed. as certain as the
morning sun will scatter into nothing
ness the damp vapors OF the night.
Graft L. Denounced.
MY friends. there never was an age
when there was not great demand
for true patriotism--by which l mean
not only love OF country. but love OF
honesty The call Is as loud today.
and e. this hour as IN any ind PERIOD y now
on for the supremacy of the right is as
fierce as any OF the more than SO bat
ties that We're d9ngh! on o the site OF
waging which must be fought out at
the expense Of the tissues OF intelli-
gent brains and patriotic hearts nd
though appalled, at the revelations of
graft In high places, and at evidence
Of dishonesty In public OFFICIALS we
should neither be cast down with fear
nor blinded with clouds of pessimism
In truth, our moral sense Is gaining,
not waning. The disclosure and re-
bulxing OF crime IL indicative OF a
B oufckening OF our civic conscience
rather than the growth OF criminal
Tendencies. There Is no more crime
stronger. and higher standard OF
political and commercial purity Is
everywhere demanded.
sThe call for civic righteousness
resounds throughout the land, and in
strongest terms the edict has gone
forth that business and politics must
hereafter be Conducted on nis aHI
hypocritical patriot and the religious
pretender Is nearing Its close, ana We
nre fast coming 10 a realization OF the
truth that II is the amount of religion
a man uses rather than the amount ne
has, that makes OF him good and use
fuI citizen and hts him for heaven.
This Is the practical religion that Is
Taught and practiced by the Order OF
Elks: this is a religion that accom-
plishes results. and none other VIII suit
the needs OF men or meet the require
ments OF angels We need not wonder
therefore, that the order whose mem
hers are sitting tonight on your door
steps recipients OF your hospltable
welcome constitutes an active, living
force for the uplift and betterment OF
mankind. nor Is II strange that "
ahould receive that homage which good
foen and good women always accord 10
those Influences which tend to make
~ us better men. better husbands bet
ter fathers, better sons, better brothers
and better cliZCns.'
During the evening the Lyceum or
chestra. under the direction OF Mark
Keintz, gave number of selections,
while vocal numbers were given by
the chorus of 20 voices from Columbus
lodge, No. 81, led by w. G.. Rowland,
and Miss Louise Carver Boudeman.
rev. John E. Sulger offered the in
vocation.
Eraud parade VIII Rn