The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-05-24
With Bands Playing Patri-
Otic Music Delegates and
NOvices Marched Ard
mOre's Streets
EMINENT SPEAKER
TELLS OF BEAUTIES
DALLAS MEMBER OF FRATERN-
ITY TELLS OF PROTECTION TO
AMERICAN HOME BY THIS
GREAT AMERICAN ORDER

As though in keeping with the har-
18th annual state convention OF the
Oklahoma b. 2. o. T.. is being conducted
in this city, the perfect weather which
prevailed during the opening day Mon
day, continued throughout today and
permitted the Elks TO carry out their
prearranged program in great style.
Promptly at 10 O'Clock this morning
At IL 1t adjourned.
The most interesting feature Of the
day for the general public was the mon
ster parade which was conducted on
the streets of the city this afternoon.
At LIS U. m. the various delegations
assembled at Convention Hall, forming
into their respective groups. and each
delegation was provided with banner
bearing the name of the city in which
the lodge represented was located.
At 1880 ~. m. the parade started.
The officers OF the state association
led in automobiles, followed BY the Off
GERS of the local lodge In autos. and
then the walking" delegates and mem
bers. The end of the Elks parade was
brought up by the so candidates who
were later initiated into the mysteries
Of the order. The novices caused many
ripple OF hearty laughter among the
hundreds Of spectators who thronged
the thoroughfares as the parade march
ed by.
The candidates were dressed in gro-
tesque costumes and appeared 10 enjoy
the humor of their appearance as much
as did the members OF the Tulsa degree
team who had them in charge. and the
observers.
Many of the spectators reminded the
candidates in kidding" way. Of what
lay In store for them when they reached
the initiation hall. and yelled sympa-
thy from the curbs.
Three Bands In Line OF March
They were the Elk band Of Shawnee.
the Elk band OF Oklahoma City. and the
Ardmore Chamber OF Commerce band.
The line OF march taken by the pa
radc was from Convention Hall. east on
Broadway TO Caddo. south on Caddo 10
Main. west on Main 10 Cooper's garage.
and then north TO Broadway. east on
Broadway to Convention Hall. the start
Ing point.
The Elk parade was followed by a
shows. the carnival company which Is
exhibiting in this city on the grounds
adjacent 20 the ball park.
Immediately after the parade the ini-
tia,ion of the so candidates into the
local lodge was staged and with due
solcmnity they were admitted 10 the
mysteries OF Elkdom. The Tulsa degrt 9
team had charge OF the funny" WORK
and furnished roars OF laughter TO the
members who We're reminded OF many
experiences they had undergone when
they first trod the mystic channels.
At o'clock tonight the delegates AMI
all other Elks and visitors will journey
TO the grounds OF the Rod and Gun ciup
where they will feast at a big barbecue
which the entertainment committee OF
the order has taken great pains 10 pre-
pare in fine style.
The concluding event Of the program
for the state convention will be dance
at Convention Hall tonight at which,
will be present all the delegates and
their friends
The Order Of the Parade
Buck Garrett. sheriff Of Carter coun.
~ and Dick Hignight. chief OF police
OF Ardmore.
Ar5more Band.
Officers Ardmore Lodge.
. Past officers. Ardmore Lodge.
| paat afficprs - Waiting la.irpa
Ardmsrc Lodge Members.
Oklahoma city Float.
Oklahoma City Members.
! Ada float
Ada members
Sapulpa members.
Shawnee float.
Shawnee members.
All other lodges.
Carnival band.
Comic parade tvlctims)
Carnival cailiopc.
An Inspiring Address
The opening address Of the 18th an
nual Elk state convention. which wa
delivered by Hon. W. n. Atweil OF pal
las. Texas. at Convention Hall. Mon
Gay afternoon. was one Of the most In
, spring. patriotic addresses thus IA
, heard by an Artmore audience.
Mr.. Atwell spoke of the great worl
which remains to be done BY real Amer
I ican citizens TO combat the anti.rovern
= ment propaganda. known to exist 4
A many places.
; Mr. Atwell also spoke In mos< oon
lCon..rued ON Pare TWol