The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-02
M|NOT Entertained
ANTLERED Tribe
MORE THAN A THOUSAND ELKS
FROM ALL SECTIONS OF THE
STATE ATTEND CONVENTION
IN EROUS ENTERTAIN
MENTS - BIGGEST CONVEN-
TION IN HISTORY OF STATE.

MENTS - BIGGEST CONVEN.
TION IN HISTORY OF STATE.
The annual state convention of
Elks, the greatest celebration of it's
kind in North Dakota, was held in
this city Tuesday and Wednesday,
June 80 and July I, more than a
thousand Elks attending, besides hun
dreds of visitors from all sections of
the state. r.'..g Nj
The members Of the antlered tribe
began to arrive as early as Sunday and
soon the hotel accommodations were
taxed to the limit. Many of the homes
were thrown open to the visitors. New
er before has cur city entertained such
an immense crowd.
Tuesday the opening day dawned
fair and the jolly crowd soon caught
the spirit of the occasion. From that
time on there was not dull moment
in Minot. Everyone had good time
and the visitors were unanimous in de-
claring that this was the greatest
Elks' celebration ever held in North
Dakota. E
The streets presented an appear
ance that beggars description. Thous-
ands of dollars worth Of decorations
appeared over the business district
and many of the homes were decorat-
ed for the occasion. The immense
double arches were resplendent with
the colors of the order, purple and
white, and at night we're brilliantly
lighted with those colors with electric
ity. At night the streets appeared as
light as day.
Patterson's Carnival company oc-
cupy Third street and this was the
seekers.
The display windows of the business
houses were decorated with the Elks'
colors and the Stars and Stripes.
The Metropolitan City Band, led by
Ben Halsey Of Great Falls, Mont, met
the incoming trains and the visitors
were given warm welcome. The
band was in fine shape and the efforts
of the boys were met with generous ap-
plause. Il -,
The Devils Lake boys came with a
special train, pulled by Engine 1889,
in honor of Minot Lodge of the same
number. The train was decorated
from one end to the other. with the
colors of the order. The Valley City
boys came in special coach. Willis
ton was here in force and most of the
other lodges sent big delegations.
The visitors found the latchstring
out at the Home. E. L. Rowan, in
charge, made the guests feel doubly
welcome. The parlors were apprec-
lated by those who desired to rest.
The visitors registered at the Home
and Tuesday the official badges were
distributed. At 2 o'clock that after
noon, L. J. Palda, Jr., president of the
State Association of Elks, called the
meeting to order. Rev. w. L. Blaker
delivered prayer. Secretary Hollen-
ga gave the address of welcome. w.
F. Burnett Of Dickinson, No. 1887, re-
sponded on behalf of the Association
and John E. Greene on behalf of the
Minot lodge.
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were read by c. G. Wysong, Sec
retary of the local lodge.
The following officers were elected:
Darby O'Malley of Valley City, pres
ident; w. F. Burnett, Dickinson, vice
president; R. w. Bassett, Valley City,
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