Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-02-23

A brilliant Anniversary CeIebra-
ton of Beatf6c Lodge.

Beatiic Lodge, No. 2. Knigh is Of Pythias
celebrated its seventh anniversary last
evening at the Opera House with q grand
ball. which proved to be one Of the most
brilliant social events that has ever taken
place in Eureka. The hall was beautifully
decorated for the occasion with O pro-
fusion Of bunting and flags, tastefully
arranged, and wreaths and strings of
evergreens, the latter reaching from wall
to wall. Immediately over the dress cir
| Gle frames were erected, from which de-
pended scores Of picturesque Chinese Ian
terms, and leading therefrom on each side
towards the stage were numerous
candles, which made it q pleasing
| sight, looking up from the main floor.
A large picture Of Washington was placed
Immediately in front Of the stage, and the
walls at appropriate intervals were graced
with fine and valuable paintings. Every
attention was bestowed upon the decora-
tions, and the Committee in charge Of it
performed its labors in an artistic mi
The music, consisting Of five pieces, Prof.
Plumhoff presiding at the piano, did not
strike up until half-past nine o'clock
(Steler's time). By that hour the guests had
nearly all arrived, and the Knights made
their appearance in full uniform. They
were twenty-five in number and Captained
by Ed. N. Robinson, making a very fine
appearance, as the Lodge is composed Of
men of commanding physique. The
Knights we're put through a limited
manual for the edification Of the
spectators, after which they were ordered
to sheath swords and charge upon their
fair partners for the grand march, an
order which was obeyed with alacrity, and
soon the merry dancers kept time to
music's yoluptuous swell. The toilets OF
the ladies throughout were tasteful and
elegant. and showed that our society peo'
pie kept informed of the prevailing fash
ions in more favored chimes. Among the
ladies present we noticed the following:
Mrs. M. M. johnson, Mrs. E. R. Clute,
Mrs. Matt. Kyle, Mrs. W. p. Haskell,
Mrs. A. W. Campbell, Mrs. j. 3. Platter,
Mrs. c. l.. Broy, Mrs. r. L. Chase, Mrs.
E. King, Mrs. N. Smith, Mrs. J. COIN,
Mrs. Vim. Jones. Mrs. Dan. Morgan, Mrs.
T. s. Douglas, Mrs. A.. Benedict, Mrs. AL.
Gates. Mrs. o. M. Paris, Mrs. o. L. Scott,
Mrs. F. w. Cole, Mrs. A. Skillman, Mrs.
II. Bishop, Mrs. j. W. Lambert, Mrs. ].
H. Shoemaker, Mrs. j. Hartenstein, Miss
Lena Wendell, Miss Florence Paris, Miss
Katie Cleveland, Miss Rosa Sheen, Miss
Lizzie Reilley, Miss Smith, of Pinto, Miss
Lesa, Miss Annie Isaacs, Miss Addie K.
Hobart, Miss Gertie Davidson, Miss Daisy
Wendell, Miss Julia Vanderleith, Miss
Emma Venderleith.
The various committees performed their
labors in the most satisfactory manner
The printing Committee are especially en-
titled to praise for the esthetic taste they
have displayed in ordering the print
ing. The invitations and cards were
engraved with emblems of the Order,
and we're extremely beautiful but the
programme OF dances reached the highest
point of the printers art, and may be kept
as a souvenir Of the ball. Attached to each
card was a silk tassel holding a tiny lead
pencil, one of the most handy little things
to be conceived Of.
E. N. Robinson performed the duties Of
Floor Manager, and everything passed of
as smoothly as could be desired. He was
ably assisted by o. l.. Scott, Hiram Gro
well. w. J. Smith and @. L. Broy.
The tableaux were being arranged as the
SENTINEL reporter left the hall, and as ex-
tensive preparations had been made for
them, they were undoubtedly in keeping
with the rest of the entertainment, which
was a credit to the Knights of Beatifc
Lodge, and a compliment to the town.