The Evening critic., 1883-04-02
hTHE ELKS,U
Another Popular Social nt Abner's
Last Night.

Last Night.
The Washington Lodge of Elks gave an
other of their popular 'socials" at Abner's
| Hall last night, which had been handsomely
decorated by the genial and accommodating
proprietor for the occasion. There were
fully 800 gentlemen present, including Elks
from ST. Louis, Boston, New York and q
large delegation from Baltimore, who came
here purposely to attend. The tables had
been set so MS to assume the three sides of a
square, and each visitor found himself COM
fortably seated between two Elis and their
wishes were promptly supplied.
The lodge has been fortunate in the Sc
lection Of stewards, aud the preparation for
this event was under the immediate super
vision of Mr.. George p. Ganzhorn. He
showed his fitness for the position and the
bill of fare presented was evidence that
MIR. Ganzhorn is most excellent caterer
and has q keen knowledge of the weak
nossos of the inner man and what is good
dish TO test the palate. Mr.. Frank X. .
Ward bad been chosen chairman of the So
cial, and he proved the man for the place.
company had an opportunity, not
only to enjoy the feast, but the musical
portion of the entertainment. After JUS
tice had been done to the oatables the pro-
gramme was entered upon, and opened by
Professor r. Frank Cardella with o piano
solo. Professor Simons followed in a recita-
tion from Richard III, " in which Richard
discourses upon his deformity. Mr.. Simons
is a young man possessing fine elocutionary
powers, and shows considerable dramatic
ability. The clarionet solo of Mr.. William
Arr, though difficult of execution,
was finely rendered, and deserved the
applause bestowed. Mr.. Harry Pierson, of
John L. Raymond's company, recited "The
Pride of Battery b" with great effect and
met with hearty encore. Probably the
gem of the evening was "My Queen, sung
by Mr.. j. B. Danforth. The gentleman
throws so much feeling into his music that
in the rendition it has most excellent
effect At the finish the encore was so
strong and continuous and in response to
repeated calls he sang Sweet Vioets"
which only served TO make his audience
enthusiastic and desire to hear him longer,
but time would not permit.
1t having been decided that the private
boxes for the Elks' benefit at the National
Theatre next Wednesday afternoon should
be sold Mt this social, the time selected for
the sale was after Mr. Danforth had finished
singing. Brother John A. Ellinger was
chosen auctioneer. Box c was put up and
knocked down to Mr.. Rogers for Miss Min
ward Mr.. Rogers redonated the box to the
lodge for resale, and it was pur-
chased by Mr.. ID. Jacobs for SIG.
Box met with more competition, but
finally went to Mr. T. A. Sullivan for 500
Box b was bought by Brad Adams for $780,
1t was left for the contest to fall Oh box A,
the box of Mr. w. w. Rapley, which he
had generously donated to the Elks as his
contribution to the benefit. When this
box was put up the contest became spirited,
but after warm bidding it was knocked of
to Frank X. Ward for 500. This work
finished the programme was resumed
Brother Bernays, in his violin solo
showed perfect knowledge of the instru-
ment. Professor Sipes sang q song with
fine effect There was other talent remain
ing uncalled, but as midnight was drawing
near, "Auld Lang Syne" was sung and the
social closed. 1t was pronounced the finest
and best Of all the entertainments given
by the lodge.