Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-04
Tenth Annual Session of State
Bills Gathers With Many
Delegates Present.
ADDRESS BY THE MAYOR
J. J. Faulkner Of East st. Louis, Past
President, Gives Response
to Welcome.

~ &&ASS this morning at 9
SSzv o'clock by President
Charles H. William
son of quincy, with large delegation
in, attendance.
ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
Following the invocation, Mayor H.
NJ Schriver formally rendered the
keys of the city to the visitors. The
mayor dwelt upon the phases ror
which Elkdom stands, charity, justice.
fidelity and brotherly love. Il believe
these to be emblematic of the order,
said the mayor. ANY man that in
corporates these cardinal principals
into his being, will have the courage
of his convictions and will be able TO
put up a straightforward and manly
battle in the daily walks of life.
Mayor Schriver dwelt upon the var
ious places of interest in the tri-
cities, and suggested that the three
municipalities we're one, but for po-
litical divisions. 'In behalf of the
citizens of Rock Island, l bid you
welcome" concluded the speaker.
We are proud % entertain you, and
want you to remain just as long as
you can. We are yours to command"
THE RESPONSE.
The response was made by Past
President John J. Faulkner of East
st. Louis, at present grand trustee.
| Brother Faulkner accepted the vel.
come, and stated that the hospitality
of the tri-cities was famous the world
over We accept the hospitality he
| stated, and also the keys of the city,
which will be turned over again with.
out rust, unless they are lost in cross
ing the Mississippi. Mr.. Faulkner
urged more frequent state gatherings.
advancing the belief that greater har-
mony and unity would be born as a re-
suit. He made plea for realization
of the aims of the state association,
and closer adherence to the prin-
ciples cherished by Illinois Elkdom."
WANTS PATRIOTISM.
President Williamson, in his open
ing speech, pleaded for revival of
patriotism on the part of members OF
the order. THE state conventions
are educational features of Elkuu--.
he said. Let us keep the antlers
polished and work for the welfare of
the state organization at large. This
welcome accorded us by Rock Island
lodge is indeed a royal one. Let us
take advantage of this occasion to
take a step forward for the better.
The Elks order stands for patriotism
and the American flag The United
States government may be engaged
in warfare with that militant eastern
nation, Japan, before another year
has rolled around. A country can
raise money for warfare, when it can
not do so for any other purpose. The
citizens Of this great commonwealth
are in state of lethargy. 1t is time
for an awakening. Let us have an
awakening once and for alP'.
kilograms were read. from various
Elk notables, who were unable to be
present, and a prominent message
was one from Denver, Colo, stating
that the westerners were going to
make strong bid for the national
gathering in 1914.
INITIATE SIX.
Last evening In the local lodge
rooms, Exalted Ruler Sam Ryerson
gave an address of welcome to the
visitors, which was replied to by Dis
trict Deputy Ralph NJ. Hamburger
Chicago, No. 4. An exemplification OF
the ritual was made by the local Off
GERS, six candidates being initiated
2 A social session followed.
Attention Rock island EIks!