Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-06-16

! AS stated in the last Pilot, the
opening gun Of the thirteenth an
nual session of the Elks' state con-
vention was free on Monday even
Ing at the Grand Opera house in this
city, at which time it was hoped that
a large large humber of the dele
gates would be present from the city.
The opera house was filled however,
but mostly by our home people.
Frank P. Regner, city attorney, de.
liyered an address of welcome which
was responded to by President John
c. Karel. This program was COM
mented upon at some length in the
last issue of the FILoT.
Delegates from all over the state
kept coming with every train Mon
day afternoon and evening and all
day Tuesday and special trains came
in as late as on Wednesday forenoon,
and by that time Wausau had within
her borders several Thousand dele
gates as fine body of men wearing
the purple and white as can be got
ten together on any occasion, all
bent on having good time.
The weather man was certainly
good to the E,lks Tuesday and
Wednesday were ideal in every way,
not cloud dimmed the face of "Old
Sol'' and while it was warm, it was
not too much SO for comfort, 1t
turned off delightfully."- cool on
Wednesday evening so that those GO
ing to their homes by train did not
suffer from the hsat. 1t rained dur
ing the night just enough to lay the
dust in good shape so those who
started for their homes on Thursday
morning were also highly favored,
and thus, so far as the weather was
concerned 1t was as perfect for the
occasion as one could wish.
All of the principal business streets
were decorated with the white and
purple and thousands of flags and
banners, disturbed by every breeze,
made sight that was beautiful and
inspiring. The business places, pub
lie buildings and in many instances,
private homes, and especially the
Elks' headquarters at the corner of
Fifth and Jefferson streets were at
tractively decorated. The American
colors were much i'm evidence together
with the colors of the order.
TUESDAY
At Elks' hall, at 10 o'clock a. m.,
the first session of the convention
was opened, with President John C.
Karel presiding. Addresses of well
come were made by III. e. Smith,
Exalted Ruler of Wausau Lodge No.
PAS, and in behalf of the city by f..
P. Regner, city attorney, which were
responded to by T. H. Hanna of
Stevens Point.
The various committees were ap-
pointed and the address of President
Karel delivered, which was very
able paper.
On the outside there was almost a
constant arrival OF Elks by train and
automobiles. Merrill sent large
delegation and Stevens Point came
up 100 strong, many coming in autos
and there was almost continual
marching of Elks he Jded by bands or
life and drum corps and there was
one continual round of music.
In the morning base ball games
@ere scheduled between the Elks OF
Rhinelander and Grand Rapids, the
former winning by score of to l..
In the afternoon, the Elks of La
Crosse and Superior crossed bats, the
former winning by score of 10 to 8.
The ladies were entertained in the
parlors of the Wausau club house
during the afternoon at reception,
light refreshments being served.
In the evening there was exemplifi-
cation of the work at Castle hall by
Green Bay, Milwaukee and Amigo
teams and banquet at Eiks' hall at
10 O'Clock. A t-prandial program
followed at which Judge Karel pre-
sided and many OF the prominent
Elks made brief talks.
The Elks were out for good time
and had it and rhey were given the
freedom of our city. Their good-na-
tured stunts were enjoyed very much
by everybody.
wEDN EsDAY
At the morning session the follow
ing officers were elected:
President-O. r., Roenius, Grand
Rapids.
lst res.-tIhauncey Yockey,
Milwaukee.
End Vice Pres. --.Iohn Harrigan, Eau
Claire.
3rd ce-Pres.-M. Higgins, Racine.
Set. Bentley, Sheboygan.
Treas. P. McDermott, Fond du
Lac.
Directors-John G. Carroll, Milwau-
kee; f. r. Weeks, Green Bay: H. c.
Horlick, Racine: ]. VI. Koehler, Ken
osha; A. b. Weeks, Menasha-
One of the events of especial inter
est was the addNss OF Hon. T. B.
Mills of Superior.
rT,ha follouipU ~ s,lufi0n WAS ulSSaCl