Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-15
OFFICERS
INSTALLED BY
BISHOP
DEPUTY DISTRICT PREslDEs AT
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY, N
BANQUET FOLLOWS

merry in the banquet room Mr.. Bish-
op was assisted by several members
Of Las Vegas lodge, whom he appoint
ed to fill the various chairs as repre-
sentatives Of the grand lodge The
officers installed are as follows:
Exalted Ruler, William H. sprin-
ger
Esteemed Leading knight, Charles
W. G. Ward.
Esteemed Loyal Knight J. B. Ament. |
Esteemed Lecturing Knight, Il. I'll
McWenie.
Treasurerg w, G. benjamin.
Secretary d. W. Condor.
Trustee, Hallett Reynolds.
Tyler, Harry Martin
Following the installation ceremon-
les the new exalted ruler, announced
the appointment Of N. 0. Hermann as
esquire, William 9. Wood as chap
lain ana Donald Hart as inner guard,
and these officers were conducted to
their stations.
In addressing The lodge and at tneI
banquet table Mr.. Bishop made some
highly interesting remarks to the
Elks. He complimented Las Vegas
lodge on having such a representa-
tive membership, such handsome quar-
ters, such efficient officers and such
promising offcers-elect. He predicted
for te lodge increase growth and
usefulness in the year to come, de-
claring that it is becoming of value
to the community through Its exempt
fication Of the principles Of the order.
Around the banquet table remarks
We're made by the renring officers, the
new officers and several prominent
members of the looge. Mr. Bishop
was first to b ecalled upon by William
J. Mills, who acted as toastmaster.
Mr.. Bishop toasted the Las Vegas
idoge and expressed the hope that it
would continue to grow and prosper.
Hallett Reynolds, in a neat speech,
presented the retiring presiding off
Ger with handsome past exalted
rulers insignia, paying Governor
Mills deserved tribute for his eff
cient handling of his office. Mr.. Ray
nolds said the past exalted ruler had
been Of great service to the order
through his sound business judgment
and had most worthily exemplified
one of the chief requirements Of al
good Elk, One who loves his fellow
men"
Governor Mills accepted the insig-
mia with an eloquent little speech, in
which he expressed pleasure at hav-
ing been able to be OF service to his
lodge
The II o'clock toast "To Our Alb
sent Brothers" was given by Patrick
d. McElroy, a past exalted ruler. With
lights dimmed the Elks stood in the
semi-darkness while lfr. McElroy pro
nounced the solemn words expressing
the sentiment which has made of the
Order Of EIks the great fraternity that
it is.
George Fl. Hunker, Charles A. Spiess,
Judge David ]. Leahy, Charles w. G..
Ward and several other officers and
members OF the lodes gave toasts or
clever speeches. William H. Springer
the new exalted ruler, was roundly
applauded when he arose to speak
Mr. Springer, thou h one Of the
younger members Of the order in
point q age and date a. Initiation,
has gone rapidly to the foreground.
He has taken a keen interest in Elk
dom and the lodge rs concinved 1t has
selected the right man to head it dur
ing the coming IL months Mr.. Sprin-
gers well known business ability and
his enthusiasm are expected to make
him valuable executive. He was
elected by a unaninsOus vote of the
members and assured Of united sup
| port
The menu at the banquet was de-
lightful. It was prepared under the
direction Of D. + cole, manager Of
the Castaneda hotel who is a mem
her Of the lodge, and was served by
several pretty girls from the Fred
Harvey system. headed by Miss
Bridge Smith
The mear was as follows:
Canape Princess
IIlDe Oilas CheriSlns
pinenta s'lites
Chicken Pattte a ia Refine
Filet Of Beef Larded
Mushroom Sauce
String Beans Rissole Potatoes
Head Lettuce Roquefort Dressing