The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-07-13

n. c. smith, had one toe badly
smashed.
The influx. OF visitors caused by the
Elks reunion has caused big rush
at the special delivery windows at the
postoffice. Extra clerks have been AS
signed 10 the windows, TO avoid long
waits
The fife, drum and bugle corps OF
Brooklyn lodge. No. 22. serenaded the
mayor Wednesday morning and after
ward went through eyolutions In front
OF the city hall. receiving much APP
plAuse by their perfect drilling The
band Is composed entirely OF sons OF
members OF No 22.
Iowa is 10 make a good showing In
the big parade. The state has 27
lodges here and they will line up about
800 strong. They are accompanied
by the Fifty'sixth regiment band. w.
II. jayne, of Des Moines and Marion
Gard. OF Marshalltown, are In charge
of the delegation
The pipers' band which came with
ST. Louis lodge will 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 skirlew
from Missouri.
Belle Isle was popular spot for
the visiting Elks on Tuesday. Hun
dred5 OF them explored the island
from one end TO another and they. OF
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-district judge
OF Pitkin county. and Charles Wagner,
mayor OF Aspen, are member OF the
delegation from Colorado. Aspen has
more than three hundred Elks. This
picturesque town il located 400 miles
west OF Denver and has won fame
because the streams of pure crystal
water that flow past II gave inspira-
ton for the song, Where the Silvery
Colorado Wends Its Way"
San Luis Obispo lodge is popular
bunch at the Griswold house. The
rooms OF 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 to help adver.
tise the district The supervisors OF
the town gave the Elks $500 10 help
boost the town at the Detroit con-
vention
Muskegon lodge. No. ga, llS mem
bers strong, with a 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 al the mayors
office. where they were introduced
by Ed G.. Robinson, exalted ruler,
and Mayor l.. f. Eggerts, OF Mus
kegon Heights. The members wore
badges bearing bowling pins and
balls, the Brunswcik-Balke
factories being located at Muskegon.
ST. Louis lodge No 9, known as the
Fighting Ninth" is on hand ZOO
strong. accompanied by the famous
Highland Pipers' band. The lodge Is
notable for the large number OF dis
tinguished actors who have held mem
bership in II. Among the familiar
names are those OF Booth and Barrett,
John Mccullough, Joseph Jefferson,
William H. 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 >.
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. we 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.
or 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 Tetroit, according to connoisseurs.
Mrs. ENris has a 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 a num-
Der cf women visitors, said Early
hours, plain food and no worry"
]. 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 a harmless little chameleon
he was wearing II was when he es-
saved to exchange the little animal
for badge proffered by woman
that he discovered the animated ma
declined TO touch the lizard, but final
ture OF his decoration. He Is first
ly summoned up enough courage to
remove II.
Luke Barnett, past grand ruler 81
the Braddock, 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, CIV
ing the motormen fits OF nervousness,
and feigned death on falling after
autos whisked his clothing. In the
Burns hotel he led three policemen
70 believe that he was trouble-mak-
er and they promptly took him to the
central station. Lieut.. Walpole was