The Evening critic., 1883-03-19
THE ELKS.
Another Agreeable Session Last
Night.

The Elks last evening gave another Of
their sociables, and it is needless to say that
it was well attended or proved enjoyable.
The fact has become proverbial that such
occasions will always be entertaining, and
as consequence those fortunate enough to
receive invitations to attend invariably
avail themselves of the privilege. The
programme was little late in being opened,
in consequence of the large amount Of lodge
work it was necessary to transact before
the social could be entered upon. The
lodge has grown into a strong and flourish
ing one, and membership is eagerly sought
after. Its principles and objects are be.
coming better known, and as they spread
its popularity increases.
Brother ]. H. Rathbone was the chair
man of the session and, ably aided by the
members, the lodge contributed to the
pleasure and comfort of their guests in the
most acceptable manner.
The entertainment opened with a piano
solo by Brother Il. Frank Cardella, followed
by recitations well-given by Mr.. Will
Lackey.
Brother Cronin, of st. Louis Lodge, then
gave, with the genuine brogue accent, an
Irish toast and followed with a story that
tested the risibles.
Brother John Norcross, of Philadelphia,
Lodge, sang "Rocked in the Cradle Of the
receive hearty encore, which he answered.
Mr.. Charles Wilson kept the company in
roar of laughter while he was perched on
high stool and illustrated the style and
antics of the country fiddler.
Mr.. Frank Cushman, we'll known and
popular, one of the Cushman & Leon Com
pany, was at home in his old darby recita-
tions, and was received with so much
favoritism that the audience were slow to
let him depart.
Brother Edward Williams showed an ex-
cellent knowledge of the trombone, and his
two solos were fine renditions
One of the finest gems of the evening was
the singing of My Queen" by Mr.. E. H.
Danforth, and the company were scarcely
| satisfied when he responded to the encore
with "Violets." Mr.. Danforth has a fine
voice under excellent training, and a
person never tires of listening to him sing.
Martin and Waldron 1.-THE Big Four and
| Mr.. Edwards sang The Bold McIntyres,"
Brother Murray leading. He had the Irish
| dialect down to a nicely, and "The Nc
Intyres was given in first-class style.
The instrumental rendition of the even
ing was by Mr.. w. II. Brockway, who gave
De Beriot's sixth air on the violin in man
ner that showed his complete knowledge of
the instrument, and the solo was loudly ap-
plauded.
Lew Spencer sang "Fifty Cents" in his
inimitable style, aRd would have sung all
night had the company insisted upon it.
Mr.William Hines sang Emmet's serenade
with feeling and sweetness.
Master Martin followed with limitations
of Fechter, Stuart Robson, Frank Mayo and
other well-known artists, and did it to a
nicely.
The evening entertainment closed with
L hn nf NIL w
Mr.. J. Cooper McGinn. During the even
ing Brother Rathbone took occasion to give
the guests, as far as permissible, a knowl-
edge of the origin and objects of the order,
particularly that portion bearing upon
charity. Where the fund was derived to
do this work appeared a mystery to some,
but the chairman elucidated the matter by
stating that much of it came from annual
benefits by the lodge, at which the talent.
largely composed of members of the order,
generously volunteered their services. He
further informed them that Wash
ington Lodge would give their first
annual benefit on Wednesday afternoon at
the National Theatre. On this occasion
Mr.. John T. Raymond and his company,
Mr. Harry Miners Big Four Combination,
members of the Leon & Chushman Min.
strels, Mr.. Jake Budd and n host of other
talent has volunteered. The names given
above are sufficient to show that the benefit
will be buster and the programme the
most attractive ever offered to the public
Of this city. Its success is already assured
The social session of the lodge closed
shortly after midnight, and all the guests
had passed delightful evening.