The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1911-07-29

Elks' Chorus, whiteb hammered and car
rying huge American flag, stopped
to sing with inspiring effect the Star
Spangled Banner"
Paterson, No. so, and Passaic, No
3S7, marched to the music of the AL
toona band, the former contingent
wearing badges woven in the Pater-
son silk mills.
Members of Newport (R. ~ Lodge,
No. 1O4, looked like real jackies in
their smart uniforms as they followed
the Kensington band past the review
ing stand, and the naval effect was
enhanced by the appearance of the
battleship Newport an almost perfect
replica of the Dreadnought Connect
cut.
Trenton, CARRIED in blue serge with
white caps, shoes and blue and white
parasols, marched $50 strong to the
music of the Second Regiment band.
Where's the rest of your clothes?'
shouted a funny man in one of the
stands as the coatless, but happy con
tingent from Asbury Park, came along
in immaculate white, stepping lively
to the airy melodies of Arthur Ply-
or's famous band. Pryor smiled his
famous smile and the crowd went
wild. Then Arthur stopped his band
gave an impromptu concert, smiled
again and started on.
Allentown Lodge looked very fine
in white, with purple ties and purple
/ hose.
Thousands joined in the chorus
when a crack band, at the head of
the Lancaster Lodge, played Onward
Christian Soldiers and the reviewing
party stood uncovered. The Lancas-
ter men wore blue serge suits with
white felt hats with purple bands,
The great feature of the turnout OF
Orange, N. j., was a magnificent float
typifying the Chariot of Justice, with
score of exceptionally pretty girls
Jersey City made fine showing n
blue alpaca suits, with white hats
and shoes.
Two great floats, literally covered
with gladiolas and ferns, and bearing
inscriptions inviting the thousands ii
Elks to Portland in 1912, headed
the sixth division of which Captain
Harry L. Jones, of Camden, was COM
mander.
Camden, No. 293, made a crack
showing in brown outing suits, with
straw hats and russell shoes, a ragged
robin flower in every lapel.
Wilmington, Del, No. 2O7, also
looked very well in blue serge coats
and white striped trousers and purple
and white parasols.
New Brunswick, N. j., wore blue
suits and great SLOUGH hats.
Uncle Sam headed Chester No. G,
which had a Colonial banner guard,
the lodge uniform including white
trousers, white shirts and purple ties.
Bronx Lodge, of New York, was es-
ccrted by the Energetic band of
Philadelphia, and made a very fine
appearance in white.
Long Branch was next in line with
Bristol, Pa, No. $40, in natural col
ored linen uniforms, following. Three
men escorted the banner of San Jaun
Lodge, No. 8, of Porto Rico.
Colorado lodges marched $50
strong, in white flannel suits, with
white straw hats. Muskogee, Okla,
also made striking appearance.
The Grand Lodge will hold its final
session tomorrow morning, and a
great ball for 5000 couples on the
Million Dollar Pier in the evening
wifi close the> greatest convention
Elkdom has yet held.
The following prizes were awarded:
Lodge having the largest number
of men in line, aggregate mileage,
first prize, Portland, $3.50; second
prize, New Orleans, 500; third prize,
st. Louis, $50.
Lodge making the best appearance
in uniform, first prize, st. Louis, $3.50;
second prize, Elizabeth, $3.50; third
prize, Cincinnati. $780,
Lodges coming greatest distance,
first prize, Portland, $3.50; second
prize, New Orleans, $50