Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-15

Doe, as usual threw the company into
spasmodic laughter The costumes in
which those taking part in the program
were arrayed We're novel in the ex-
treme, and made the entertainment
most picturesque
The company, as it sat about the
room, was one that pleased the eye
The caps of all shapes and colors made
picture of life and gaiety that one
will have to hunt long time to equal
And the Germans are the one people
who know how to wear such caps and
look well in them. The smiling faces
that beam out from benesSh them are
full of genial happiness and kindness.
There was tiny little red turban that
was most popular among the men
When the little thing was perched on
the top over a shining bald head, above
a fat, ruddy face, with perhaps cigar
stuck in the mouth, the effect can bet
ter be imagined than described, The
ladies, of course, looked charming, as
they always do, and the becoming ere
ations of blue, green, red yellow and
gold, which they wore 1auntily on mas
ses of dark or light hair, produced
most charming effect.
The hall was decorated in harmony
with the occasion. Strips of bunting
f1oated away in all directions overhead
American flags were brought into prom
inent use, and here and there great,
grotesque masks stared down at the
festive party from the walls
The program did not start on time
but no one minded that It was some
minutes after o'clock before the ripple
of applause announced the approach of
the merrymakers. A moment later the
gay cavalcade entered, led by Peter
Turffs, master of ceremonies. who car
ried in his right hand the testers wand
President of the session, William Lich-
tenfels, and Vice President r. Albert
son, followed. Next came the two
counselors, George f. Sandner and JOS
Turffs. The cashiers, Hermann Trott
and Gottlieb Schrell. were followed by
Edward f. Howe, the chief musician,
and Michael Dorr, the royal cup-bear-
er Running here and there up and
down the line. were the great. burly
cops" with mammoth clubs and red
noses that spoke of frequent visits at
"side doors. After the party had been
seated with due, ceremony on the plat
form, which was adorned with a couple
of desks, the program opened with the
address by President Lichtenfels. The
proclamation and minutes were then
read by Secretary Rollig, and the COM
bined efforts Of the policemen were nee
essary to Garry the scroll across the
room as it unrolled After a chorus,
refer 1uIIlS ScIlS NLGlu IeuIlu 1lDQe-
mann" very eleverly. The topical song,
next in line, by AxeI Malmstedt,
brought forth roars of laughter and the
chorus -vili-vip-po pom-pom," was
heartily Joined in. The next song, a
trio, "The power of song" was cleverly
done, and the three costumes, a police
man, a watchman and a singer, nicely
gotten up. After a telephone song by
Joseph Turffs, there was a short inter
mission.
Three jolly men, BY Messrs. Turfs.
Rollig and Albertson, opened the second
part of tine program. and the shoemaker.
baker and chimney sweeper were rep
resented Gottlieb Schoell sang "The,l
beggar boy" finely. and then came the
event Of the evening by Harry w Doe.
"St. Valentine" was the title on the pro-
pram, and Mr.. Doe appeared dressed in
a brown robe and looking very sanity
He blessed the company, and then pro-
ceeded to roast them The numerous
hits were pithy and original and kept
the house convulsed with laughter. Mr..
Rollig sang When the women grow
old in an amusing manner, and Mr..
Turffs gave the Jewish menagerie"
finely. The program was brought to anil
end with a chorus
After short time the floor was
cleared and dancing lasted until the
early morning hours.