Putnam patriot., 1916-03-24


bearing the Elk emblem being used
with pretty effect. Violets and yellow
jouquils lay beside each plate, also
souvenir programs, and even The nap
Rims bore the insignia of the order. 1t
was without DOUBT enc of the prettiest
banquet settings ever arranged in this
city.
The menu was served by white-coat-
ed walters and WAS rs follows:
Blue Points on the Half Shell
Celery Tips Queen Olives Radishes
Sailed Nuts
Roast Vermont Turkey GIblet Sauce
Dreamed Potatoes
French Peas Cranberry Jelly
Vienna Rolls
Lobster Saied Tomato Surprise
Eciair Chocolate Cafe Vanilla
Fancy Cakes
Rebolh'S Crushed strawberry Portraits
Fruits
King Oranges Bananas Raisins
Taneerines Apples
R0quefort Cheese Toasted Crackers
Coffee
Cigars Cigarettes
While the banquet was being served
the professional entertainers gave an
other program in cabaret effect con
sistiug of vocal and Instrumental num-
bers and dances. Each artist was
obliged to respond to encore. When
the hands on the dial of the illumina-
ted clock reacheds11, the mystic hour
in Elkdom, there was sudden pause,
the lights went out and in front of the
ever increasing neurology list illnmi-
mated by an electric light, Past Dis
trict Deputy John d. Shea of Hartford
Lodge, No. 10, .gave the toast to the
departed brothers in an defective man.
ner. After the toast was drunk the
lights came on again and the Master OF
Ceremonies introduced the Grand En-
allied Ruler. The gathering arose and
saluted him with applause.
The head of the Elk fraternity in
the United States gave an excellent
talk on thespurposes and workings OF
the order and had some compliments
ry things to say of Putnam lodge. He
held the close attention of the'large
gathering for half hour-although IL
seemed but about ten minutes-and he
was frequently Interrupted with APP
plsuse. When he finished the hand
clapping lasted several minutes.
The toastmaste then called for +. h..
Robbins, whom he spoke OF as the
most beloved brother of Putnam lodge,
and presented him with a handsome |
Elk's charm. Brother Robbins respon-
ded feelingly in few words. Then |
a presentation of pair OF |
link cuff buttons bearing the El6 en- |
blem, To the Grand Exalted Ruler,who |
also spoke with feeling of the kind |
of the members of Put |
nam lodge, The retiring Exalted Ru-
Ter of the lodge, Prosper Viegard, came
next, and he WAS presented with
gold watch fob. Brother Viegard, now
Past Exalted Ruler, thanked the men,
bers for their loyal support during the
past year and tolC them that he would
continue TO lend his aid land counsel
for all things that would benefit the
order.
During the evening the following |
songs printed In the 'program were
sung by the grand ensemble: Ny Lit
tie Girl; I'm On My Way to Dublin
Bay; America Love You; Good bye |
Girls, Pm Through; and There's Lit +
lie Spark :of Love Still Burning. 1t
was one O'Clock before the gathering |
arose from the tables.
The talent that furnished the even. |
ng's entertainment was as follows:
Piano Selections Mr.. Hudson
Vocal Selections Miss Lands |
Violin Selections Miss Florence !
Dances Miss Giiiane /
pianologs Miss DE Vine
Songs Miss Child |
Members of Homan's Musical Revue
The committees in charge were:.
Arrangements, Alexander Gilmi
Omer J. Milot and William ID. Wilson.
Amusements, Richar1 German. En- I
win l.. Robbins, r. Emery Thurston.
Refreshments, Erwin E. Robbins, j..
Albert Gagne, Walter Bartlett.
Decorations, Ralph X. Bugbee, Hen
ry Allard, George Lewis, Jr., Alexan
der Gilman, Noel Dupre, William De-
vine, William d. Wilson.
Master of Ceremonies Harry Mann,
Guests: Grand Exalted RulerJames
r. Nicholson of Springfield Lodge, No.
6. Grand Tyler james E. .Donahue,
New London Lodge, No. 800. District
Deputy of Connecticut, Patrick j. Muir
ray, Torrington Lodge, No. 372.
The present officers of Putnam
Lodge, No. 574, are as follows:
Exslted Ruler, w. ID Wilson.
Esteemed Leading Knight, Charles
e. Dean.
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