The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-06-05


y 'th the same fate.
!. was a most harmonious session.
Close Of che Session.
'ident Page announced the name
of official photographer and in
closl 3 he session for the year 1912
said / q, he hoped everybody who was
in FarA S 5 day to attend the Elks' fes-
tivities d be on hand for the big
year in j. Z town for the people from
that city already setting them
selves to - Fargo. He didn't
doubt but all would go would have
the very best kind Of time and he
predicted that the order during the
coming year would grow even faster
than it had the last year, and again
thanking all for their attendance as
well as the local lodge for what 1t had
done he adjourned the session.
Features Of the Parade.
e. G. Gearey, jr., esquire of No. ESQ,
led the boys of his lodge carrying an
immense scepter, and he did his work
nicely.
The letters B. p. o. E. which were
formed by Fargo lodge made neat
appearance and the marchers perform
ed their parts well.
The "Star" which never ceases to
burn in the breast of true Elk was
carried in the line. This was followed
by the altar bourn by four stalwart
members of Fargo lodge and followed
by the chaplain of 260. The altar
and star were nicely decorated and
much attention was attracted thereto.
Y
pen presented an imposing appear
ance in the line of march.
Many Elks carrying an immense
American flag attracted a good deal
of attention. The national colors are
much respected in the work Of the
B. p. o E. and are always present
The notices Of the different sta
tions, Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love
and Fidelity were beautifully illustrat-
ed by sixteen young. ladies who under
the direction of Mrs. @. P. Brown
carried the banners and they presented
charming appearance, and were ap-
plauded all along the line.
Several girls carrying large purple
and white letters, B. p. o. E. was one
| of. the features that appealed to the
boys in line and they were all greeted
in fine shape.
Several of the members of 260 and
the visiting lodges failed to take part
in the parade.
The grand lodge officers drawn in
tandem by members Of the order led
| Off the procession and attracted good
deal of attention.
"Old Bllr' was much in evidence on
a float which had been nicely arranged
| by Grand Forks. "OId BilT' is we'll
mounted full sized Elk which has on
more than one occasion won PRICES
| The designs and intention of the dis
| play was much appreciated, The Fork
| ers had a large number in line and
| were visible to the naked eye at all
times.
Devils Lake showed up well with
her various tribes Of red men. There
was a powwow of these particular
kind of Indians before they were
| finally drilled into marching order. The
Lake boys had several well arranged
historical stunts which they pulled
OFF well.
Happy Hoolligan" and his side
kicker GLOOMY Gus made quite a
hit as they went along and caused
many q laugh
The musical Dutchman. Arthur
Pryor, was impersonated by Charles
Nord, and he cut some figure In the
parade.
Did you notice the Gold Dust Tw wins
They were there in all their glory and
they were given and all along as
they marched "side by each"
There were many grotesque and
comical figures in the line with the
design being to create laugh and
they did so.
"Our Baby" past district deputy
/ grand exalted ruler, Addison Leech
made the hit of the entire parade. Add
was dressed up like baby and it is
confidently stated by Hud Ashelman
that it took just forty gallons of milk
to supply '@the little one'' as he moved
along. The part was well taken and
Mr.. Leech was congratulated all over
for his work. He made real cute
baby so the ladies remarked as they
stood on the street and watched the
Il procession.
n Mandan has according to the state.
ment made by them the real Buffalo
Bill stage coach which was filled witt
historical figures, and the boys from
Il there were given many complimentary
remarks as they moved along in the
old vehicle. Had the Indians ot
\ Devils Lake attacked them there is nj
telling where the massacre would have
ended. However, they were permittt
to pass without being molested.
1 Did you know that gentle yet a.
times erratic Mrs. Katzenjammer anC
i her two sons. Heinie and Fritz. The.
were much in evidence and they pulled
I OFF several pranks on the old lady wht
was doing her best to keep them
in subjucation or words to that ef.
feet.
There was the rube photographer a,
shown in the line, and while he saiC
afterwards that he didn't get yer,
good negative, still 1t showed UP well
Art Smell was the manager of thii
!: stunt and 1t took well.
The winners OF the prizes in the par
ade today will all have to line UP ii
front of the grandstand at the fai
q ground at 4 o'clock this afternoon AM
receive their just dues. and so vii
: the winners of the auto parade.
Alex Currie and his famous bagpip
! player was great attraction all owe
{ the two cities. The sage of Sharoi
organized at least twenty parades o
) his own which he faithfully carried on
} and he was assisted by Elks from al
1 over the state, for the bonny Scotch
I man and his music drew them all. evel
i Bobbie Collins wanted to climb from
! his prize winning auto to take part
There was many a highland fling start
! i Oh by the bagpipe PLAYER yesterda,