Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-22

The Elks' social, Wednesday even
ing of last week, was the occasion Of
one OF the most enjoyable entertain
ments ever given in Lewistown. In
attempting to do Justice to the pro-
gram the writer feels totally made
quate and will therefore be confined
to some of the leading features. The
attendance was about eighty, every
Elk being present who was in town
and nearly all accompanied by their
ladies, among whom shone bright
countenances and gay costumes. The
programs provided were beautiful, a
large elk's head being embossed on
the front page In gold bronze and the
arrangement tasteful.
j. d. Waite presided during the
evening and without fear or favor
dispensed justice 80 admirably that
when the treasurer closed his ac-
counts each Elk had paid an equal
sum into the Golfers. liz was n case
of "fned ii you did" and "fned ii you
didn't" and many OF the charges
brought against the culprits were
highly amusing. Throughout the
program two members Officiated as
walters providing claret punch upon
call.
After the opening remarks by the
chair X. A. Hanke appeared as a So
loist, eliciting loud applause, and
later responded to another call. Ed
ward Brassey and John Bebb. in a
scene from Macbeth, were fine, the
former displaying are talents in this
direction.
The fencing match between DR.. Ho-
gan and II. j.. Weir was decidedly
tragical, Mr.. Weir making IA stage
drop which was so realistic that sew
eral ladies nearly tainted and the
rushing to the scene of other gentle
men added to the confusion.
Eccentric People" were dwelt up
on by Mr.. Blackford in a short adj
dress, many amusing and interesting
instances being cited.
Two highly enjoyable violin selec-
tions by Mr.. Hemphill, "A solo by Mr..
Beebe and a recitation by MIR. Cook
marked the program until the event
of the evening-the cake walk.
To appreciate the excellence OF this
number and the great fun created it
must have been seen. j. l.. Beebe, i'm
the attire Of a colored gentleman OF
high breeding and with the graces Of
a born leader, conducted the walk,
leading the procession as il entered
from the ante-room singing "a Hot
Time" After marching twice about
the hall, one couple after another
walked for the cake, or ratherdanced
for the motions were those OF the
latter rather than the former. Mr..
Marion Burke and Miss Richard
Hanke led off, the former looking like
a Georgia cotton picker out for Il
time and the latter like "a belle OF the
Fiji islands. George Bach might have
been mistaken for a wealthy planta.
ton owner, while his lady, Miss Louis
Eldridge, looked the true huXom
beauty OF the black race sc. Weaver
was the sporty young darkey aud on
his arm rested Miss Ed Wright, in
gay costume, full of grace and loving
in the extreme. They were lovers in
deed, their performance being pune
tuated with rapturous embraces and
stolen kisses. Both being beautiful
dancers, the exhibition n easily the
best of the number. James Laidley
was reckless i'm his ~fun-making, but
his partner, Miss Sheriff Shaw, was
coy and extremely modest. Mr..
Laidley presented the true cake-walk
step. Last, but by no means least,
came w. ID. Deaton, accompanied by
his Hottentot partner from Il new
possessions, Miss Thos. Bromley, and
loud applause marked their circuit OF
the room. OF these couples Mr.. Beebe
selected Mr.. Burke and Miss Hanke
and Mr.. Weaver and Miss Wright to
contest for the cake, and though both
introduced new steps and contor-
tons and were literally applauded,
the audience distinctly favored the
latter and they were pronounced the
winners. Following the cake walk
the ''colored guests" danced a qua
drille, and then a ces was taken to
prepare for the banquet.
E. J. Fay, who had this feature in
charge, had arranged the most ele-
giant repast set before a Lewlstown