The Detroit times., 1910-07-14

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the island.
The pipers' band which came with
ST. Louis lodge viii be the guest OF
st. Andrews Scottish society AT its
nall on Congress.st., east, "Wednesday
night. when Piper Jock Sinclair, pride
OF the Detroit clan. will match his
blowing powers against the skirlers
from Missouri.
Belle Isle was popular spot for
the visiting Elks on Tuesday. Hun
dreds OF them explored the island
from one end to another and they, nj
course, found much to interest them.
A bunch OF the Kentucky delegation
was particularly noticeable. They sat
on one OF the balconies OF the Casino,
slipping cool beverages and singing
favorite songs.
Thomas A. Rucker. ex-distrlct judge
Of Pitkin county, and Charles Wagner,
mayor Of Aspen. are member OF the
delegation from Colorado. Aspen has
more than three hundred Elks. TINS
picturesque town is located 400 miles
west of Denver and has won fame
because the streams OF pure crystal
water that flow past IL gave inspira-
tion for the song. Where the Silyery
Colorado Wends Its Way"
San Luis Obispo lodge is popular
bunch at the Griswold house. The
rooms or the party are well-stocked
with clam juice, port wine and other
products OF the California town whose
name the lodge bears The member
OF the lodge are giving away samples
OF the goods produced in and around
San Luis ObispO, just 10 help adyer.
tise the district The supervisors or
the town gave the Elks $500 TO help
boost the town al the Detroit con-
vention.
Muskegon lodge, No. pa, 11S mem
bers strong, with number OF ladies
and BCerman's band, arrived at 10
O'Clock Wednesday, leaving Muskegon
at 5 o'clock over the Pere Marquette.
Their first call Was at the mayors
office. where they were introduced
by Ed c. Robinson. exalted ruler,
ard Mayor L. f. Eggerts, OF Mus
kegon Heights. The members wore
badges bearing bowling pins and
balls, the Brunswick Balke-Collender
factories being located at Muskegon.
st. Louis lodge No. 3, known as the
Fighting Ninth" is on hand 200
strong, accompanied by the famous
Highland Pipers' band. The lodge Is
notable for the large number OF dis
ltinguished actors who have held mem.
bership in 1t. Among the familiar
names are those OF Booth and Barrett,
John Mccullough. Joseph Jefferson,
William II. Crane, Stuart Robson and
John T. Raymond The delegation
will appear in the parade Thursday in
Immaculate uniforms of white govern
ment khaki, with purple lapels, an ex'
tremely effective combination.
Montana is doing everything In its
power to increase the elk herds in
that state, according to Walter 5.
earns, the tyler. OF Silver Bow lodge.
No. $40, Butte, Mont. who with his
brother Elks from that state is quar-
tered at the Hotel Griswold and doing
the hospitable in Parlor A. I'VE have
about 10000 around Yellowstone Park
right now and new laws not only
protect these herds but will do much
for the herds in other parts OF the
state. Elk increase as fast as cattle"
Mr.. earns says the two-footed variety
are On the increase In Montana, too.
OF the many charming women from
all points OF the compass attending
the convention, many OF whom are
real beauties, none can dim the bril-
liancy OF the blonde hair and peach
blow complexion OF Mrs. Tom Harris.
OF IsetToit, according to connoisseurs.
Mrs. Varris has son Is years old,
but no one would ever suspect the
lady OF being any older than that her
self Mrs. Harris, when asked the Sc
cret OF her youthful beauty by num-
Der Of women visitors, said EARLY
hours. plain food and no worry"
J. A. Archibold, delegate from
Leeds, Black Hills, S. d., caused some
excitement In the Elks' temple, Tues
day night, when he became fright
ened at harmless little chameleon
he was wearing. 1t was when he es-
saved to exchange the little animal
for a badge preferred by a woman
that he discovered the animated ma
ture OF his decoration. He at first
declined TO touch the lizard, but final
ly summoned up enough courage to
remove II.
Luke Barnett. past grand ruler OF
the Braddeck, Pa, lodge and COM
edian of some note, continued his pro
gram OF comedy in the downtown dis
trict Tuesday night. He allowed
street cars to brush his shoulder, giv1
ing the motormen Ats Of nervousness,
and feigned death on falling after
autos whisked his clothing. In the
Burns hotel he led three policemen
10 believe that he was trouble-mak-
er and they promptly took him to the
central station. Lieut.. Walpole was
puzzled to know what to do In the
matter. but finally chased Luke away.
Charles X. Snyder, OF Watertown
lodge, No. S3S, WATERFOWL 5. d., al
though pleading guilty TO only %
summers, is a past exalted ruler, and
when In ONCE was the youngest exalt-
ed ruler In the United States. Mr..
snyder says WATERFOWL has a popula-
ton OF 5000 and 700 OF these citizens
are Elks. Mr. Snyder and his home
folks" chartered a special car to
bring them TO Detroit and are helping
the St Paul, Mimi, lodge boom St
paul for the. 1918 convention. The
st. Paul delegation is headed by W.
n. Stewart. exalted ruler, who pre-
sides ever one OF the largest lodges
in the country.
The banquet rendered the officers
OF the grand lodge by the Windsor city
council and board OF trade In the
Manning house, Windsor, Tuesday
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