The Oregon daily journal. (Portland, Or.) 1902-1972, February 02, 1906, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextTHE OnSCON DAILY ' JOURNAL'. PORTL'AUD FRIDAY EVENING, 8, to. SFEECIItlj, CEIIEUUiiilll, BAITiaH OUTTITTmO 00MPAMT. t . x , t , t EXTRAOQDINARY . FEASTING AT DEDICATIQI 1IRIDD ill Elk' Fine - New Lodgeroom Opentsd Most Auspiciously With , ". 'Hundreds Present. . : GOVERNOR CALLS GOOD i : ELKS GOOD CITIZENS ?: After Ceremonial Ritea Toatta and ,' Music Follow, and Then a Banquet T..t I itr fferrption to Pr'd'ng offlosr to Trustee CharlejLJLl tmcn ,ita "KWgp7rt Rankin tof h to do wjth B r invited Guerta "Tonight rite of the aavl and burst into applause. Above the flac was placed the Bible by the araiui - eaquire, tha , choir sing-Ins" 'Nearer My Ood to Thee." . Tha altar waa surmounted by the antlers of an elk, symbolio of protection, and the em blem of the order, ' "Auld Lang Syne" being sung by tha choir. All present then arose and joined In the stnftng- of -America.';' '' ' Keys Are Turned Orer. The keys of tha order were then handed the presiding officer by W. J. Van Hchuyver, chairman of-the building- committee. They were enormous articles, one gilded and the other sil vered, and were turned over by the i 'The- diuaa-X -out- brothers w t- upon the sands; . Their virtues upon the tablets of love " and memory." - - "And now, in conoluslon. by virtue of my . office and the ceremonies--which ) have, marked this assemblage of Elks "- and their friends I hereby declare this '- ' building an Elks' lodge, dedicated to the ordrrrra the home- ef -charity,- justice, '"' brotherly love and fidelity." 1 -j,. Urlnaing his gavel down on the table - f In front of him last 'night in the lodge room of the beautiful and handsomely . furbished edifice at Seventh and Stark '"" -r streets, thrae words .were spoken 1y ',. t , Charles V. Brown, district deputy grand . exulted ruler.- They were the signal for . a tumultuous burst of applause, in - ? which visiting friends - of the order joined with quite as much enthusiasm ae V Cld members. ' ' It waa a red letter day In Klkdpm". . Poatland lodge No. 141 was dedicating - the most palatial lodge quarters on the v 5 laclflo coaat, not even barring the fa- mou structure In Oakland, California, . which has been the pride of all Elks ; -. roaming by the western shore for four . years. And the members of the order rame from far and near to wltneas the ', simple but Impressive ceremonies con ' ' df ted by dlsti let -flfputy officers of the grand lodge which marked the cul . .' mlnafton -of years'" of Intelligent plan- nlni; and'earnest endeavor , . . i . Telegrams of OoBfratalattoa. Prom -many- lodges of - the - country , and particularly of Oregon came tele . ; grants .of congratulation. Several of 74 then lodges were in session when the v , messages of congratulation and -, good , cheer were wired. From Bt. Augustine, -' - Florida, was received the congratulation . v of lodge No. 82. the words being ; flashed from brother to brother across an intervening space of 4.000 miles. .'' Promptly at (I o'clock members and ' visitors formed' In procession In the 'Elks' club rooms arid marched 'to the lodge hall, 1 which was soon filled to 1 ovei flowing. 'When all had tiegff SPftTea ' . by order of Exalted Ruler C. K. McDon- nell there csme a loud rapping at the . door and the members of ' the grand ;, . lodge, who were to conduct the ritual - isllc. ceremonies.- applied - for admit s tance. They were admitted In the name of charity, justice, brotherly love and , .. fidelity, and marching up the aisle went , to their appointed stations. - . Taking the gavel Grand Kxalted RuleH t harlos . V. Brown called upon.urand T Chaplain Frank C. Baker to. Invoke the '' bleaalng of 4he Exalted Ruler of the "" .Universe. ' The presiding officer' then sal that In all' ages the altar has been sdcrod and that upon It in all fraternal orders yiejirethreftara Qb.llgaieLWltb ' ElksTTio added. It typified neither Beet nor creed, and the first duty would be"t'o :, . erect such an altar. '.. Altar la Srseted.'"' ' . Advancing from the south. Grand Es teemed Leading- Knight Ev B. McDaniela lof Baker City laid the first stone, em blematic of chsrlty, the choir singing an anthem; the atone of justice was de--- !otted In position by Grand Esteemed Ioyal Knight George C. Blakeley of , The- Unllex, advancing' from the east; ; the' stone symbolical of brotherly love . was placed above It by Grand Esteemed lecturing Knight W. II. Byrd of 8a leoii while upon the grand esquire, K. A. Beard of Baker City, fell the duty of 'adding the stone representing fV "dcltty.tT" '. " -' ' ";.r : The presiding officer then directed the grand esteemed loading knight to. drape ' the altar with the American flag, and as .he. advanced and laid the -folds of "Old Glory" on the pile while the choir sang . The 8tar-Bpangled Banner," the- audience, ari). as a unit at signal aaw fit." The grand eaquire. who car ried the keys to the, trustee, walked around the altar and back to- hh ta-4 t Ion, whereon the grand exalted ruler da- enrMTherbuiiding-eaieate(rto-Elkg throughout this and ail future genera tions. - Governor George B3. Chamberlain,' who occupied a seat on the platform with the grand lodge officers, was Introduced by the grand exalted ruler aa the orator of the evening. Tremendous and long continued applause greeted the governor as he arose to speak. - He refuaed -to accept the applause as meant for the man, but rather as a manifestation of patriotism and loyalty, to the office he represents. He declared that the occa sion was one for getting acquainted and not for long speeches. " Briefly and ' eloquently ' ""Governor Chamberlain told the story of how five years ago a committee was appointed to secure a site for an Elks' lodge, of Its accomplishments and those, of sub sequent committees. The result of their labors, he said, waa apparent. He praised the work of the building, fur nishing and house committees. , ' . . Ooc4 Slka wood Oltlsena. ' "In proportion aa men become good Elks they become good cltlsens," ' said Governor Chamberlain. "Their, accom plishments in building have given the city an ornament and should increase he elvlff pr 4 r remnnnia. 1 trust that when another large gathering of Elks takes place those whom we may call brothers may Include ell men who are now here aaour friends." - An- Interlude by the' Elks'- orchestra was followed by. the Announcement that George L. .Hutchln. 'chairman of the dedication committee, . Would preside over the entertainment' feature of the exercises.' He read congratulatory tele grams from Blllle Beck, San Francisco; Nicholas Y. Sargent, San Diego, Cali fornia; . Foster. Bodner, ' Lewis and Hellner. Baker City; W. 8. Levers. Baker City; Charlea H. Pierce, Ashland; Ralph Prager, San Francisco, William Hudaon. St. Augustine, Florida; William Bernard, Loa Ancelea: John Mlchell, The Dalles; Charles E. Bier ' Salem. Several of these were sent ou wimii ui iwunco. was a stack of letters a foot high from all parts of the country but' their read ing was dispensed with. ; - - ' - The Musical Program.. Ralph W. ; Hoyt of Portland lodge acted-, as accompanist , for the musical performers. The Elks' dedlcatorlal grand march was the first number, be ing played by the Elks' grand orchestra. Ursf Mix M. Bhlllock followed with a contralto solo. "My Aln Folks." All the singers were encored and the women were presented with - huge bouquets. Classical selections were given . toy a quartet composed of airs. Perkins, Miss Shea and - Uessrs. Goodwvn and Mon-eith-. Mrs. Hose Bteeh-Bsuer sing -the, "Nocturne" (Chad wick) charmingly. Dora J. Zen pleaaed hla audience with bari tone solos; Mrs. May Dearborn Schwab sang ' My Heart - la singing-; - r rana Rlchter. the blind pianist, gave aeveral selections, and Mrs. Bloch-Bsuer and Mrs. sMIlock ended-the-program with a duet,. "New Life." Toasts were suggested by Chairman Hutchln between the numbers on the musical program, w. A. Byrd of Salenf responded . to "Brotherly Love," K B. McDaniela of Baker- City to -"Juatlce," W. H. Wilson of La Grande to "Charity" and Bruce Polworth of . Astoria to "Fidelity." D. Sollsi Cohen explained the origin, meaning and purpose of the osder In a brief speech, i , . Tha Basque ronows. SALE TOMORROW in Tomorrow - , morning we place on sale every lamp in the- house at prices - you never saw before. Our lamps never were considered high, r and at - these - prices they are values extraordinary $18.00 "LAMPS ... .$13.00 $13.50 LAMPS. .. , 99.00 $12.00 LAMPS. . . : $8.00 $10.00 ,LAMPS . . . ; $7.00 $9.00 lamps: . . . $6.00 $7.00 LAMPS. . . $4.50 PS.... ., $3.75 TERMS - sllenqe, as Is the custom, drinking a L toast to vOur Absent Brothers." All guests were arterwara exienaea the honpltalltlea of 'the club and 'the "celebration proper" In honor of the oc casion, as many termed It, waa not con cluded until an early hour this morning. - Two thousand Invitations have been sent out for a reception to be given to night in the clubrooms of-the lodge. While - planned more particularly for Kiks, their mothers, wives, daughters snd sweethearts, the list " of Invited guests Includes many citizens who art not members of the order. The Program Tonight. At 11 o'clock sham' an adjournment waa taken to the banquet hall. Beverages of every sort were on hand and there was a feast of wit and merriment and a flow of the wine of jollity and good fellowship aswelL Thebanquetwsil Jhajrogram.Jor-tbJgjByening'a enter, f opened by all the Elks rising d in i I "(' FRIDAY.' FEBRUARY 2 Saturday Only LAST HAT SALE . OF THE SEASON ; Will Close Out About Seven and a -Half Dozen- $3.50 and $2.50 STIFF HATS AT EAGH See Wind noow M. SI CHE L - " '. Introducer and Dcsi'tfaitr " Stylisk HaU - '-r ' ; V y 288 WASHINGTON ST.. Batwaaa ith aW 5tK - "- ' Jl Down; $1 Week OUTFITTING CO Tke Store' Wbsrs Tear Ondit I OeeJ WASfflNGTOPTAND TENTH STREETS . r , w. (:--.- -mm ? ar -) EX SPECIAL Delayed Ship ment of-Metfs-Trouscrs . ' Owing to a delay, a large shipment of fine Trousers that should have been ' here month ago," have just arrived. Very, desirable weight in neat pat-, terns all sues. This is the "between seasons" when every one needs an ex ; V tra pair of trousers, Take advantage of these extraordinary price concessions ' LOT ONE : $3e3S LOT TWO $4.6 - Our sale of Men's Fine Suits will continue today and tomorrow. Regular $20.00, $22.50 and $25.00 Suits $16.85 BROOK Peer o! AU $3.00 ':T ."iHats.rr- - 19Q6 .-'v-,'-::;. We are presenting the greatest variety and assortment of 'new -snapes-ana styles. iicrynat-musvgive-enure-Muiacuo-r- 1 "replace it with a new one tree ot cnarge. .- YOUIVIANS ySilks, Operas andi Derbies talnment at the Klks' club during the reception will be musical In character, it will be in charge of Charles K. Qarey. , chairman of the entertainment and . program committee. .He has ap pointed the following - aa his ushers: C. A. . Boyce. D. T. Brush. Dr. 8. C. Hlorum. Mr.-Colgate, George E. Watte, K. 8. Krwln. Dr. K. D. Johnson, Dr. H. I. Keeney, B. B. Rich. C. W. Stringer. M. Sirhel and Sidney Ackerman. , This evening's reception is an invi tational affair. , The - program . will be aa follows: . ' Orchestra, selection (De Caprlo); Leh mann quartet,-"Come Fill the Cup" (In a Persian oareen )r i Wnmsnn), - Mrs. Perkins, Miss Shea, Mr. Uoodwyn, Mr. Montelth; solo, "Mon Desire"' (Hardin), Mrs. Schwab: piano solo, (a) "Spring Song" (Mendelssohn), (b) . "Valse of 70 No. 1' (Chopin), Miss Beatrice Evei lyn ' Wilson; solo, - "The Bedouin Lovi Kong" (Schnecker), Mr. .Montelth; mut ates! monologue, "The Soul of the Vlo lln" (Rasmus), accompanist, W. M. Rasmus, assisted by Miss Maud Em mingham and M. A. Goodnough; Leh- mann atmrtet. "The Country Dance" from 'Flor(l,irollrtar:"( uehmRHf Mrs. Perkins, Miss Shea, Mr.- Good Wyn, Mr. Montelth; solo, "Love from the Southland" (Canfleld), Miss Shea; duet, "Hunting 8ong; (Billiard)', Mr. Oood wyn, M1- Montelthr '"Charmant Oiseau" J A Pcrle du BresU David), Mrs. Per kins: violin solo, (s)'' "Airs Russe" IWlehlalltnT-'0yM4od4eaii (Sarasate), Mr. Kind; solo, (a) "It Came with the Merry May Love" (Tostl), (b) 'Tho Lass with the Delicate Air" (De Arnc); Iakme quartet, (a) "8nowflakes" (Cowen): (b "Sparrows i Twitter" tOtto) Mrs Schwab, -MUu-ZrteU- Mrsr Bnshong.rMlsir8tBekpoleF:;-solfliJ-e "IxKh Lomond"" (Old Scotchr. (b) "Flower Fettors' ( WIIIbyiiMr...M.ong.L telin; orcnesLra. seii-.Liuii. Aixiimpa ntstsr Miss Lenora Fisher, Mrs. W.' K. Thomas, Mr. H. V. Mllllgan.. - . ) Electric Whirl. , ' ..The . ApolloV Skating Rink, Seventh and Oak streets, was the scene of so unusually novel performance last even ing. The wide-awake management of the rink has set a pare In this city In the wsy of original features, and the exhibition skating and eiectrlo whirl, with the beautiful electric costume, last evening was decidedly tbe hit of the aessoa. The' performance will be re peated tMft evening, and with the late arrival of too pairs of aluminum skates there will be no one disappointed. , , . . "' . 11 J 1 It's folly to suffer that horrible plaguo of th night. Itching plies. Doan'a Oint ment curea, quickly and -permanently. At anr drug atore. 60 cents. . . pecialfoi Saturday Don't You Care Because ' rrefewrea SeseK Oeaaea Oeoda. Allen Lewis' Best Brand. . , . Buys $12.50 Cravenette Raincoat ' yi $7.95 Buys $15.00 Cravenette Raincoat " Buys $20.05 Cravenette Raincoat . $10.95 Buys $22.50 Cravenette V .- Raincoat , . (Speetsl Dispatch to Th. JearMl.) Albany, Or.rFeb. J. The Linn county Democratic central committee met yes terday afternoon In the office of T. J. Stltes. tin the absence of B. M. Killer, county chairman. George Flnley of Crawfordsvllle acted temporarily In his stead.- Plana for the forthcoming cam paign were discussed. There waa a full representation of all the committee., OPEN WINTER CAUSES V . FAILURE OF. EGG FIRM (Jeora.1 Speriat ferric. ) flermour. Ind.. Feb. I. The F. H. lladley company, dealers in poultry and produce, have failed for lieo.eoo.- The open winter made fresh egga plentiful, oauslng a loss of f 50.000 In cold storsge stocks. ' $12.95 Buys $27.50 ; Cravenette : Painrnat , ... For 5 Men and Women ' i"WUFF SAID" RAINCOAT CO 305 Washington Street ; vOrTOim -!' OlM, WOBTKAV ft KUrO DEMOCRATS OF LINN PLANNING-CAMPAIGN G.W.WEATHERLY. HKCarlock.' C0AL.andC0KE Phone East.244., ifi'iDrrison YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED LAST CALL FOR TREMENDOUS CLEARANCE SALE BARGAINS February 3 Is the Last Day ; that furniture and carpets are sold at such remark . ably low figures $24.00 Pedestal Extension -Table. $15.75 -$37.50 Golden Oak Buffet. ......... . .......... .i .$24.50 $27JiOLGolden Oak Chiffonfer. . . . . . ... , ., . .'. ..$17.50 $26.50 Birdseye Maple Chiffonier...;.'... $16.50 $29.00 Golden Oak Dresser. . , . f. .. . . . . . 1 . .'.$23.40 $20.00 Golden Oak Princess Dresser.. ..-.'. $14.25 $32.00 Weathered Oak China Closet.... iVi.;l $10.50 $ 0.00-VVeathered-k-LadieVDsWrwWrW$ - 6.75 a.: . $13.0a, Genuine Mahogany RockeV. ...... ..'.. .$ 8.75 !LffLLf nthf rTnyr rr il ' Arm Chair.. ... . . .V.j . , $1 2.50-,,' , ': ; $27.50- Birdseye-M aple Princess Dress er . ; . $22S07 li5JDj(lAr.fib.ur-CIovered..Couc4v-r-r. . . . . n.-rri-rry;-$ -0.75 T"-: ON DISPLAY IN OUR BIG NORTH WINDO WTXTr: WE ALSO HAVE A FEW MORE CARPET. REMNANTS XEFT. - AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO COVER A SMALL HALL OR ROOM WAY BELOW COST COVEtLL FUMTUEJI: Oe 184-186 FIRST, STREET AND 185 FRONT STR--T :