The Donaldsonville chief., 1919-04-26

the largest ever admitted into the To-
cal lodge, and consisting Of promi-
.nent men from Ascension Assunap-
.tion and st. James, will be introduced
to the beauties and secrets Of the or
ganization.
The event will attract 10 Donald
sonyille large number Of Elks from
all sections Of the state, prominent
among them beiHg Mayer Martin
Behrman Of New Orleans, who will
deliver al address at the luncheon,
and Past Grand Exalted Ruler Edw..
Rightor Of the same city, who will
preside at the initia sipn ceremonies as
exalted ruler, and address the mems
bers just before closing
The celebration will be inaugura-
ted with a grand street parade which
viii leave the Elks home in Rail,
lroad auenae at B oseloek ii
lad ssss ss
parade Win mars & a
nue. towards the donaldson
High School, where il will be joinees
by the candidates From there il
will proceed as far as Division street.
lIt will then return in Railroad ave-
nue. to Mississippi street down Mis-
sissippi street to the Catholic church;
back to Railroad avenue to the Elks'
home, where the ceremonies Of initia-
tion will take place.
Following the initiation social
session will be held in the lodge
room, after which 9 cold lunch will
| be served in the beautiful and com
modious stein room Of the home, and
| a jolly time is promised to all.
The roads throughout this section
are in good condition and q large
number of Elks and their friends
| from adjoining cities and towns
are expected to come here for the oc.
casion.
| Mayor E. K. Sims has issued 2
1 proclamation, designating tomorrow
As ELKs' DAY, and the city will be
literally turned over to the Elks for
the day.
The people Of Donaldsonyille are
asked to show their usual hospitality
to the visitors to decorate their res.
idenees with the national colors;; to
display The coIors of the Elks and
wear Elks, neckties, which can be
purchased at the local stores, and to
do everything IN their power to make
the day one Of the most beautiful
and auspicious id the eity's history.
The following are thu ommittees
which will have charge Of the differ.
ent features Of the days celebration
Membership s5mmitt Paul =
Gisclard, ehairman;; i. G. Baudin
Sidney &. Harp, Dave Israel, Jas. z
! Armitage, Jacob Blum, $. Goette, DR.
II. H. Hanson, VIM. Dill, DR.. Clarence
1Goette, Dr.. D. Hanson, ). ) La
fargue, Fred. Landry, Jacob Leber
muth, Nose F. Bloonenstiei, +. {
ITrepagnier
Committee on Candidates Alex
l Bloom menstiel, chairman; j. G. Bouch
ereau, A. S. st. Amant, B. Melancor
Abe gloomenstiel, W Guigeu, Chas
Wives, g. Blum, j W. Wright, s
I r. ST. Amant.
Committee to Meet listing Elk
DIR. Il. X. Sims, chairman Be
Prejean, George Preiean, Stephen {
Munson, G. cher, Percy Lemanl
Henry Meter, Paul e. Thibodaux,
3 r. Blanchard, Walter Lemann, a. q
ILemann, D. ID. DaIferes. Kahl
ILeonce Leblanc. Clark Lebernut
| Is. Prejean, Geo B. Reuss.
Parade Conamittee asnin Tobia
Iehairman; $. Harp, H Gilbel
IChas. Heno, James S. Barnnan, Fra,
Il Sims, John Marks, Z. q. Murre
Ii. 2. Munson, Il. N. Picard, DR.. A..
l.aAucoin, H. rmouche, a. N. Gharls
Ernest Hotard.
Initiation Committee Officers
1.-The lodge: r r blanchard, exalt
lruler, chairman; G. G. Weber, esteel
led leading knight Dr.. Paul 4. TIL