Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-01
ELKS' GRAND BENEFIT.
THEIR ENTERTAINMENT WAS GREAT
SUCCESS.

Friends Of the Order Ont In Largo Num-
bers-Not One Vacant Sent In the House
The Performers Covered Themselves
With Honors und Glory.
That the Pittsburg Lodge. No. II, b. 2.
o. Elks is a prosperous and favorlte order
was amply demonstrated yesterday after
noon by the immense audience that filled
the Grand Opera House, in honor of the
twelfth annual benefit. Originally the
Order of Elks consisted only OF
members of the theatrical profession,
while it is not now confined to those en-
gagged in theatrical work, as lodge, it en-
lists the earnest and hearty support OF all
actors and actresses. Consequently the pro
gramme was composed OF scenes and per
formances from every theater In the city,
! and the services of the actors were entirely
complimentary. The souvenirs of the occas-
sion were the handsome programmes, which,
inclosed in envelopes, were presented to
each person before entering the theater.
The Great Western Band, under the d.
rection of Prof. B. Weis, opened the per-
formance with an overture "Wallewstein
Lager" by S. Kerling, and also rendered
Fantasies Hunt for Happiness" Brande.
BY the kindness of Manager Harry Scott,
OF the "World's," Tom Kennette and
Tommy Mathews. the acrobatic song and
dance artists and dialect comedians took
possession of the stage and were followed
by 1.-THE Little Diamonds" as Daisy and
May Collins are called, who appeared in
fancy dances and clogs.
An overture, Hungarian Lustspiel, by
Keller Bella, rendered by the Grand Opera
House Orchestra, under the direction Of
Brother P. A. Schwartz, entertained the
on6f rrhi ha 4n,. ho nd
act of "The Deacon's Daughter" was ar
ranged. In that act Miss Annie Pixley,
who is at the Grand Opera House this week,
sings her famous "Washtub" song.
A tenor solo romanza from Aida" by
Verdi, was rendered by Signor G. Gill,
with Brother II. P. Ecker as accompanist
By permission of Manager E. W. Connolly,
of the Casino, Miss Eta Cole, the female
contortionist, performed some wonderful
feats. A recitation, 'Dandy Fifth" was
given BY Z. G. Craig, of the paul Kauvar
Company" And following was selection,
'Lovers' Conflict" Theo. Moses, by the
Mandolin Troubadors, during the rendition
of which the stage was arranged for the
closet scene from Hamlet with Joseph
Haworth, OF the paul Kauvar" Company,
who is at the Bijou this week, in the title
role.
10y ptI"lSSlOu Vi IududgcT Il. w. OOH-
nelly, Conlon and Dougherty, the acrobatic
magnates, rendered Gentlemen of Leis-
ure." The "Mocking Birds whistling
solo, was rendered by Anna Leah Dickin-
son with II. p. Ecker at the piano. Brother
Joseph Haworth, of the Paul Kauvar"
Company, gave recitation entitled ''Sha-
mus o Brien," and Miss May Hornby sue
ceeded him in her national Scotch dance.
Harris Theater orchestra rendered an over
ture while preparations were made for the
fourth act of "a Legal Wreck" which is
booked at Harris Tkeater.
The Grand Finale then closed the pro-
gramme and consisted OF a semi. circle of
all the Brother Elks who linked together
and standing, sang "Auld Lang Syne."
The benefit was great, grand success, and
the thanks of the lodge were given the man.
ayers OF the various places of amusements,
and all others who took part, for their serv-
ices