White Pine news. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-30
OUT TOHONOR
IOWNSMAM

Ine dance given Ut the willow
Club last Wednesday night In honor
OF J. II. Fulmer, the newly appointed
United States marshal for the dis
trict of Nevada, was largely attended
and one of the most enjoyable social
affairs ever given in this district.
A feature of the evening was the
presentation to the new federal Of
fetal of handsome gold Elks cards
case on behalf of the club as token
of the high esteem In which he Is
held by the organization, in the in
terest of which he has been an inde-
fatigable worker.
AS the clock tolled the hour of IL,
when all Elks throughout the length
and breadth of the land in accord
ance with their time-honored custom.
drop their heads in memory of their
departed brothers, and with the ten
der strains of THE Traumerie" float
Ing from the violin in the hands of
that master musician, Parker. like
mamma from above, Counsellor II. w.
Edwards offered the toast in such an
eloquent manner that IN sympathy
with his voice could be felt the throb
of every heart within the hearing.
AS the lights were again turned on
and through the streamers OF royal
purple and white gave the cosy club
house the appearance of the home of
eternal happiness and rest. the form
er district attorney bid the honored
guest join him in the center of the
floor, where they were Immediately
surrounded by Elks stauneh and true,
accompanied by noble women attired
In gorgeous gowns which set off their
beauty like a rare gem in perfect
setting. and as spokesman for the IL
lustrious gathering Mr.. Edwards said:
We are gathered here this evening
to bid goodby to brother and an Elk
who has grazed the valley of the
Steptoe for many long year and now
goes to seek a new pasture. His de-
parture will be a matter of sincere re-
gret We regret that the post of
the United States marshal is not sit
uated In Ely instead of in Carson.
We regret that he has to reside i'm
Carson
1T reminds me Of the story of a
man who once lived in Carson and
said: L have lived in small ceme-
teries and large cemeteries, but Car.
son City is the first cemetery I was
ever in where the dead stood up
But upon our honored brothers ar
rival In that place there will be at
least one live one there.
Brother Fulmer will not be in the
position OF the small eolored boy who
was endeavoring 10 consume water
melon about his own size. He sue
ceeded In eating about half OF Ii when
a man came along and said: What
is the matter boy? Too much Melon
No. the colored boy replied; not
enough niger In any job that our
brother undertakes in the line of his
duty there will always be plenty of
Fulmer
You may not be aware of the fact
that the Office of United States mar
shall has an official song. II is ent-
tied Abide With Me. and sometimes
We have TO. anywhere from thirty
days up The senator will always be
glad TO see any of US who may go 10
Carson. either voluntarily or other
wise"
After paying a glowing tribute To
the past achievements of the honored
guest. both in private and public life.
the beautiful gift was placed in his
hand. That the recipient was filled
with deep emotion there was no doubt
and from his stalwart frame came the
short speech of acceptance in words
OF sincere appreciation and affection.
Again perfect music set the feet in
motion and the festivities were en-
ioyed until another day stretched out
its arms along all paths that lead true
Flks TO their happy homes.
The United States marshal left yes-
terday morning for Carson City,
where he will assume the duties OF
his new office. He was accompanied
by Mrs Fulmer and daughter Bessie.
who will visit with Mrs. Carl Peters.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Fulmer,
now residing In Los Angeles. before
Mrs Fulmer takes up her home at
the capital OF Nevada. After about
a months visit in California Miss Bes-
sic will return to Ely to reside.