The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-05-26
PLAN A BIG Time
FOR TRAVELLERS
JUNE TO SEE A BUSY TIME IN
FARGO WHEN THE rAEvEL-
LING MEN MEET.


Commercial Travellers after an all day
session yesterday completed their pro.
gram for the big three days convention
which will take place in this city Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday. June s, 9
and 10, and the visitors to the city will
be kept busy seeing all that's to be
seen and hearing all that's to be heard
on the three days that are likely to be
the busiest of their lives. In fact it
is likely that there. will really be four
days of the convention, for the program
calls for action on Wednesday evening,
June as well.
Wednesday Evening, June 2.
All trains will be met by delegations
of the local council and the visitors
will be escorted to the headquarters at
the knights of Columbus hall, where af-
ter registering they will be given the
official badges, the officila cap, seal, etc.
The ladies Of the party will be escorted
to Stones Auditorium, where they will
also register. There will also be a re-
ception to the visitors on this evening.
Thursday Morning, June 8. *
The grand council will be called to
order at 10 O'Clock Thursday morning,
and after an invocation by Rev. DR..
R. A. Beard, Of the First Congregation
al church, Mayor V. R. Lowell will de-
liver the address Of welcome on the
part of the city, at the same time pre-
senting the Bishop key to the grand
lodge officers. The response will be
made by J. F. Ellis, grand councillor.
On behalf Of the state of North Da-
kota Governor Burke will bid the guests
welcome and the response will be de
livered by George w. Rogers, supreme
councillor.
This will be followed by selection
from the U. G. T. quartet, followed by
selection from the DR.. Putnam band.
The quartet will render several selec-
lions.
Thursday Afternoon.
Fargo lodge Of Elks will have open
house for the delegates only and mem
bers of Elks lodges.
Therewill be baseballgames at the
Athletic park, grand concerts at the
park as well as down in the city, a
theatre party at the Orpheum, and a
meeting of the grand council.
Thursday Evening.
disqualification Of the degree work
by the grand council, band concert,
Elks open house for delegates and Elks.
Theatre party at the Grand
Friday Morning, June 9.
Meeting Of the grand council, band
concerts, ball games, drives for the la
dies about the city in autos, athletic
events on Island park for men and wo-
men members Of the travellers.
Friday Afternoon.
Before the great man-bird meet at
the fair grounds there will be meet
ing of the grand council, euchre party
for the ladies at Stones Auditorium
baseball games, drives about the city
and at three o'clock the aviation meet
will take place at the fair grounds
when "Lucky Bob' st. Henry will
make three flights.
Friday Evening.
The annual grand ball given to the
delegates and members of the grand
council and visitors will take place ir
the Masonic hall, and if necessary more
halls will be engaged. There will also
be euchre parties, theatrs parties and
other events of interest
Saturday Morning, June 10.
The annual grand parade, when there
will be several thousands in the line
and seven or eight brass bands, vii
take place promptly at 9 O'Clock ani
the line Of march will cover the prin
cipal streets of the city. There viii
also be baseball games at Athletic park
games at Island park, band concerts
auto drives and finals in the baseball
contests.
In the Evening.
The street carnival and masque bal
will take place and it is expected tina
this will be the big feature next to tn
aviation meet of the week., 1t is hope,
by the committee that as many Of tn
local Travellers and visitors as posi-
bic will appear in costumes on this oc
casion. The carnival end of the affai
will likely take place on Roberts street
| During the evening the different band
that will be here will give concerts an
it is hoped that at least one of TIL
days, probably Immediately after tn
parade, the bands will play Ell masse.
Fargo Travellers Creed.
First will wear smile on my fac
and extend the glad hand, June s,
and TO-
Second-I'll be on hand early an
:. late.
Third am sure T can do as niue
as any one to make the convention
success.
FOURTH am committee Of on
to make each visitor glad he came.
Fifth will forget / have not bee
introduced.
h sixth-If things I see do not suit m
J. will not knock, but forget and boos
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