The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-01-07
THE ELKS.

Albany Lodge B. p. o. E. No. $50 had
their day yesterday, in the eveping Civ
ing reception and ball that will long be
remembered in tie social annals of the
city.
The reception was rendered at the
opera house, given with liberal hand, in
the form OF concert, that long before
the evening attracted much attention on
account OF the prominence of the talent
engaged Tor the occasion. The nall was
nicely decorated for the event. Pendent
above the stage was a semi.crescent with
the letters b. z. O. E., set off with AZ
red, white and blue electric lights, and
on each side OF the stage we're twelve
and eight point elk heads with The same
colored electric lights On the points, the
whole making a brilliant effect. Ever.
greens and ivy added to the appearance.
The program was preceded by some
hne music by Simonton's band, credit
10 our city. At $40 the Salem orches-
ira opened the program with 'The
Pacemaker, "and were heard twice after
wards, once in place of Prof. Tillson, who
was unable TO perform, and at the close
oil the program, q talented company of
performers.
The Exalted Ruler, J.R. Wyatt de-
ilvered the address Of welcome in an
eloquent manner, setting forth the
principles Of the order as those of broth
eriy love, benevolence and Christian
spirit.
Miss Rose Bloch, Oregon's most prom.
inent soprano, vas then heard in a vocal
solo, Prof. Lee aceompanist, "rhe S1aI-
lows responding to an encore with
Beware. She is Pooling Thee" Again
near the close of the program she was
hesrd and given rousing encore, re.
sponded 10. Mics Bloch iG a brilliant
singer, possessing great personal attrac-
tions, dash and style, always capturing
the audience. Her voice has fine COM
pass, 10 clear and her enunciation ia
sp!endid. IL is musical treat to hear
ner, ana Albany people appreciate the
r. Stroudmeyer. OF Salem, was heard
10 = eornet solo, given with fine effect
VIII 1. sscrey, AI5zny's popular child
vocalist, sang "CieyerIy Caught" and
vas warmly recalled. Her voice is re-
narkably sweet and sympathetic. and
shs mas delightful way Of expsessing
herself.
Mrs. Charles Rely, IF Salem. greatly
pleased the audience with her splendid
presentation of the monoIogue, "The
Window Curtain !"
Aiss Mabel p Baker, of Portland, in
eoniralto. sang Lula by" and received
the enthusiastic encore she deserved.
her voice is sweet, smooth and very
pleasing, and nothing contributed more
70 the success of the program.
Messrs. Fulton. of Corvallis, and
Steele. Polling and Lee, OF this city, sang
To Watch Over Thee" and we're en-
cored, numbers that we're generally
compiineated
The bail in the Masonic temple then
followed. The room vas tastiIy deco
rated with evergreens, flowers, bunting
and number Of eiks hesds, and bril-
liantly lighted with large number OF
white and co!ored lights. AZ 10 o'clock
with the Salem orchestra in charge Of
the music, the grand march vas begun,
led by b. J. Hopkins and M.s. Rely,
with large number from Albany and
adjoining cities, in rich costumes, in the
line. and the dancing continued for sew
erAl hours 4 banquet vas given at the
81 Charles, spread Of choice dishes sas-
,ily gotten up and served