The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1918-06-15
ELKs HONOR OLD GLORY.
Inspiring Ceremonies Mark Observ-
ance of National Flag Day.

In accordance. with its annual Gus
tom. the Donaldsonville lodge OF
Elks observed national flag day with
appropriate exercises Friday night,
and the event was fully in keeping
with the patriotic spirit OF the times.
The, ceremonies are pronounced 10
have been the most Impressive ana
ENJOYABLE that have marked the ceie-
bration of this notable anniversary !,
on the part Of the local lodge, ana
could not fail to inspire in the hearts
and minds OF. all present greater
reverence for the grand old emblem
of freedom and liberty and a deeper
| love for the glorious country over We
which It floats. The audience, While
not as large as it should have been'
was representative and appreclatlVe,
and contained many of the com,
munitv's most intelligent ana ioyai
citizens.
The beautiful ritualistlc eere-
monies prescribed for the occasion
were carried out IN an nsplring
manner by Exalted Ruler Ferfief
blanchard and the other othcers' IN
Guiding J. C. Dabadie, esteemed lead,
ing knight; Percy Lemann, esteehea
lecturing knight; Paul J. Glsclaru'
esteemed loyal knight; j. y. Bouche-
reau, secretary, and Caleb Z. W eoef'
esquire. !.
The principal feature OF the pro
cram was an address by Hon. 81.
Clair Adams, of New Orleans, when
/ proved to be remarkably eloquen1'
| forceful and interesting pronounce
ment After historical review Oh
| the motives and policies when nave
actuated the rulers OF Germany
since the time of Frederick the
] Great. Mr.. Adams launched into a
/ scathing arraignment of the HUI,
that for intensity of feeling ana
vioor of expression has not been
surpassed by any speaker heard IN
Donaldsonville since the great. Worio
war has become commanding IN
fuence in the affairs OF the Amer,
can nation. Much had been expected
of Mr.. Adams, whose reputation as
an orator is statewide, and OF whose
. ability in this line pleasant recollec,
/ tons were entertained by those o.
our people who heard. him discuss pc
litical topics here some years ago
and it can be said without the slight
/ est degree of exaggeration that M
measured up to highest anticipation:
and created a most favorable I'M
preston.
4 The beautifuIly-worded "Histor!
Of the Flag" was read by DR.. T. i
Thibodaux, and a glowing tribute K
the regal banner was delivered by Y
D. Bentley.
Mrs. Joel Richardson and Mrs
Pierre Blanchard delighted the au
dience with exquisite vocal solos, tn,
former rendering "a Pink Rose,
and the latter Lovely Flowers"
The invocation was offered by Rev
C. M. Chambon, pastor Of the Catho
: lie church, and the organ ACCOMPANY
lment for the vocal selections and tn
odes by the lodge was rendered b.
Pierre Blanchard The exercise
: were concluded with the singing 0
/ "America" by the entire assemblage
: Music by the Claiborne Williams OF
4 chestra was an enjoyable feature 9
the program.
j The beautiful lodge room of til
: EIks'' Home was tastefully decorate
! with American flags and bunting
I'll and was never more brilliant or al
i tractive than on this delightful oe
= casion.
e Remember, coal will be hard to ge
4 at any price next winter. Orde
IyourS now.