National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-02-14
THE ELKs, BENEFIT.
Splendid Performance affords, wit
messed by u Noble Audience.

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messed by n Noble Audience.
The grand annual benefit of the Bonevo-
lent and Protective Order of Elks mt Ford 3
yesterday afternoon was perfect success in
every respect. Almost immediately aftor tho
opening of the doors hugespocards Stand
ing room ouly-wcre displayed at the main
entrance, indicating that every seat had been
sold. The decorations in the auditorium and
throughout the house were very beautiful
Tho fronts of the boxes were hedged in with
dwarf palms and foliage plants, and the
cornices above the boxes and the balcony
railing were draped with flags and buutings.
long trailing vines and pendant streamers of
smilax. From tho center Of the proscenium
arch depended a huge device of evergreens
and flowers, and between the pillars support
ing the balcony were hung graceful baskets of
growing flowers and Cages OF chirping canaries
AS each lady of the audience entered the
door sho was presented by tho attendant
ushers most beautiful souvenir programme.
These were formed of a silver elk's head
holding n heavy beveled card printed in
gold, the whole supported upon a broad band
of delicately tinted satin ribbon with fringed
ends. The programme was as follows Spe-
cialties. Prof. II. +. Higgins musical director
Bro. Geo. W. Harrison stage manager Over
ture; Electric Quartette in their famous vocal
selections and limitations; Murphy and Mack
tho great Irish character artists in q side
splitting sketch called "Tho Jolly Tars."
Prince Katsunoshlng, the Japanese sensation
OF the period, assisted by Nine. Katsunoshing;
solo, 81 Am a Rover" from Mendelssohn's
son and Stranger" by Mr.. Myron w. Whit
ney. the eminent basso of the Ideals, and con-
cluding with Audran's sparkling opera Of
Ia Mascotte," with Mr., $. J.. Studley as
musical director and Brother William For.
roster, as stage manager.
nhrn pybn thn ..aN.
tistically rendered, and round after round Of
applause expressed the satisfaction OF the
immense audience.
just before the close OF the second act the
President, accompanied by Mrs. Elroy, Miss
Nellie Arthur, and two other ladies, entered
the theater. and while the orchestra played
"Hail TO the Chief" and tho building rang
with hearty applause, the distinguished party
passed up tho aisle and occupied tho box on
tho left Of the stage. During the ontr'acte
Miss Ober was presented to the presidential
party, and the President expressed his graft
fication at the liberality she had extended to
the Elks Of the capital city.
There were some magnificent floral tributes.
Miss Ober received large basket, in the CEN
ter of which was marble pedestal, sur
mounted by an elk's head in solid flowers.
The principals of the Ideals were each pre-
sented masterpieces of the florists, and tho
ladies of tho chorus were also the recipients
of handsome baskets of choice flowers. Mr.,
Macdonald was complimented with a mag
nificent pair of elks' antlers that were twined
with rosebuds and smilax. The members of
Washington lodge. No. IL, were all present
in full evening dress and officiated as ushers
and busted themselves in looking after the
comfort of their friends
The executive committee, who were spe-
cially charged with the direction Of the en-
tertainment, is composed Of the following
gentlemen: Benz. b. Whitney, chairman
VIM. d. Mack, ii. H. Smith, Il. B. Bliss, NJ. G..
Mccormick, j. II. Rsthbone, secretary, and
Frank K.Ward, treasurer. Messrs. Callahan,
Curtis, and others also assisted in doing the
honors.
The receipts from tho benefit will come
within q fraction of $500.
The decorations have been donated to the
Ideals, and will remain in place during the
| week.