The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-06-15

The unveiling of the Elks statue and
tne ued1caGon of Elks Place in the
west Garden street parkway yestar-
DAY AFTERNOON was probably the most
complete and successful ceremony of
the KIND ever performed in Pensacola
The statue was veiled and draped in
the national colors, and the veil was
withdrawn by little Miss Mary Mo
Queen Daniel, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Daniel. The little lady was
dressed In pure white, and her golden
halr, pretty face and dainty figure
combined, amidst the decorations of
red, white and blue colors, to make
her look like a veritably fairy queen
descended from the clouds to perform
this particular ceremony.
A beautiful and eloquent invocation
was delivered by Chaplain Geo. Nc
Chan, Jr., this feature preceding the
other exercises
The unveiling address was delivered
by Hon. H. A. Love. of Quincy, Fla.
deputy grand exalted ruler, and IL was
one Of the most eloquent addresses
ever heard in Pensacola. Mr.. Love is
a prominent figure in the social. fra
ternal, business and political life of
Florida and he acquitted himself on
this occasion with credit both to him
self and TO the order of Elkdom His
address is published elsewhere in this
paper.
Exalted Ruler Frank L. Mayes of
Pensacola Lodge wac master of cere-
monies and he delivered the dedica-
tory address. After announcing tho
purpose of the occasion, Mr.. Mayes
explained some OF the purposes and
ideals of the order and closed with
the words:
"On behalf Of this local lodge and
in the name of this great order. /
dedicate to the uses and purposes OF
Elkdom this place and this statue,
with the hope that IL may stand for
ever, on the one hand. as monu-
naent TO that spirit Of energy, progress
and civic pride which is building this
beautiful city by the sea. and, on the
other, as q symbol Of those ideals OF
Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, and
Fidelity TO which the great order OF
Elkdom stands committed"
Preceding and during the ceremony,
delightful music was rendered by Prof.
Jno. Lombardo's Pensacola Concert
Band
After the exercises the gathering
visited the Elks Club house where
refreshments in the form Of punch
and cake were served.
The gathering was q large one and
probably one half was composed OF
adde's and children To the ladies and
children the Elks Club rooms are al
ways open as they are also TO minis
ters of the gospel.
FLAG DAY EXERCISES.
At night the E1ks held their annual
Flag Day exercises in their lodge
room and the place was crowded with
members and visitors.
The following program was carried
out:
Music. "star spang1ed. Bannsr-or-
chestra-
Introductory Exercises Exaltsd
Ruler and officers.
Prayer-Chaplain.
Song, Columbia, the Gem Of the
Ocean"-Officers, members and au-
dieuce.
Flag Record-Esteemed Loyal Knight
Kirke Monroe.
Alter Service-Esquire and officers.
Song. Aud Lang Syne"-Omcers
and members.
E1ks' Tribute to the -Esteened
Lecturing knight Scott M. Loftin.
Music, Medley, Southern Airs-Or-
chestra.
Patriotic Address-Hon. Herbert A.
Love, d. d. @. r. R. Quincy. Fla
Vocal Soio--Mrs. DR.. Benn, accom-
panied on the piano by Mrs. Kennedy.
song. "America"--Ohlcers members
and audience
The program was exceedingly well
rendered, the Elk's Tribute by Mr..
Loftin being particularly eloquent and
stirring Mrs. Benn's vocal solo also
called for an encore. both pieces being
delightfully."- sung.
After the formal program, a social
session was held in which the E1ks and
The numerous guests Joined.
The days exercises as a whole were
thoroughly successful and enjoyed by
al who were fortunate enough to be