Military Ball - January 23, 1931 – “Indirect lighting featured at the 16th annual Military Ball will help to make the Scabbard and Blade formal unique from a decorative viewpoint according to Bob Carlson who is in charge of transforming the Elk’s Temple onto a miniature battle field.”

“Jack Kane and his orchestra from Duluth will be housed in a typical army dugout. A flickering bursting shell will be suspended before the pit to lend a military atmosphere."