Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1916-02-10

CONGREssMEN SPEAK
Fourteenth Anniversary of Alexandria
Lodge Celebrated by Banquet Last
Evening.

That the Elks of Alexandria, as
well as their brothers in other parts
of the United States, are strongly in
favor Of President Wilson's prepared
ness program was manifested at the
banquet of Alexandria Lodge of Elks
last night celebrating the fourteenth
anniversary of the founding of the
order. Three Congressman, Charles
C. Carlin, of Virginia, Jacob Z. Meek
er, of Missouri and Samuel j. Mic
hollis, all past exalted rulers of the
order. were cheered as they declar-
cd that the body of Elks was unit
in support of the preparedness pro-
gram.
The members and guests, number
sing 40, assembled in the lodge room
where an informal reception was held.
From there they marched to the au-
Aditorium on the second floor where
the banquet was held. The room de-
corated with flags and evergreens and
with the tables arranged in grid
iron was most inviting. Snowy napery,
cleaning candelabra, softencd lights
were used to make scene that was
most attractive Behind q screen or
palms section of the United States
Marine Band rendered a program OF
classical music.
The banquet was, served by The
wives and daughters of the Elks and
was most inviting, the menu being as
follows:
Oyster Cocktail
Olives Pickles Waters
Oyster Patties
Roast Turkey
Cranberries Celery
Old Elk Ham
Banquet Rolls Sailed Almonds
Chicken Salad
lee Cream '',s' Cake
Coffee Cigars
University Club Ginger Ale
Robert S. Barrett, district deputy
grand exalted ruler, was the toast
master, and speakers were as fol-
lows:
"reminiscences Of IA years ago"
Joseph A. Burkhardt, of Washing
ton.
"The Trend Of the Time" Hon.
Charles C. Carlin.
sour Fraternity Hon. Jacob f.
Neeker, Missouri.
Baltimore and the 1916 Reunion" )"
Alfred j. Carr, of Baltimore.
sy.Our Sister Lodge, Washington 15'',
James L. Ward, of Washington.
"The. Order of Elks," Hon. Samuel
j. Nichols. of South Carolina.
"The Virginia Elks' Association,
James W. Bales.
lne DdulSS, JdCOD DIlII.
Rarely has there been an occasion
in Alexandria where the speakers de-
livered such telling addresses as they
did last night They were all IN. a
serious vein and the hearers were
deeply impressed with the messages
which were brought to them. Rep
resemtat!ve Callin was in especially
fine form and for nearly an hour held
the audience spellbound while he
forced home the truth concerning oul
country'S internal and foreign af.
fairs. Representative Meecker spoke
with force that was compelling. His
outline of the meaning of charity anC
his definition Of Elkdom was con,
pincing. Representative Nichols
spoke with fiuency and vigor on the
Elks part in the country affairs ant
was heartily applauded when he sale
that nineteenth of the Elks in am
erica would answer the call TO arms
Joseph A. Burkhardt and Jane:
L. Ward, two of the prominent mem
bers of Washington lodge brought
message of love and affection from
the Elks of the Capital. They bot
told in eloquent terms how prou,
Washington was OF its AieNandri
offspring.
Alfred ]. Carr, Of Baltimore, on
of the big Elks Of this country, th
man who secured the next convs,
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