Semi=weekly graphic., 1899-02-25
AND THEIR GUESTS HAVE A MOST PLEASANT
 EVENING.
A MOST DECIDED SUCCESS
Was the Verdict of Those Present. Eloquent Speeches By We'll
 Known Men.

Fadnesda9f e4ediag, fsoeuary 9, ] 1899, will long be pleasantly and most happily remembered by the .lEtSs of OUT city, their wives, sisters and sweetnearts, and any other Of i 5he fortunate mortats who partook Of ahe hospitality 6f the Brother hood Of Elks at their new hall last evening.
 Iu previous issues we have enr deavored to faintly picture how the hall was decorated, but as the guests ] assembled at an early hour and were ushered into the room the excIama- i ttons of astonishment mingled with delight that were uttered by all was 8 positive proof that the pains and taste exercised in the adorameat4 Of their quarters were noted and ap. l pseciated. And, indeed, the flags ard flowers Were so artisticalY ar- ranged as to elicit praises from any lone. Bunting was eyerywhete. By eight o'clock fully 800 of our most representative men and wom- en had assembled and were comfort ably sealed in the spacious ball.
 Exalted Ruler Q. e. Newman in a few weIl-ehosen words O welcome made everyone. feel perfectly at home, after which Chaplain W. D. Bnckher delivered 3 nest 4npres- fsiYe prayer.
 A qdartetta composed of Messcs. Benton, Barlow, Hantley and Wright sang several sweet solos. which were loudly applauded.
 Arthur Mehlipger, in his cute musical mouologue, was forced to respond to an enebore. Grand Exalted Ruler T. E. Web Der delivered the star speech of the evening. He is a .forci6le and i'm pressiYe tal6er. He complimented the Pine Bluff Lodge of Elks on their progressiveaess, and spoke very warmly of the lovely ladies who graced the occasion.
 Ex Governor Jas P. Clark was then called on and gracefully re- 1 sponded.
 The Secretary was then requested to read the letters congratulations from Adolphus Bush, the. brewer, and Roland Reed, the king of ae- tors
 Mr. Braun, of St. Louis, then made short talk.
 l A brief recess was taken during which a committee passed refresh ments. Following is the menu:
 Beer
 Sandwiches and Beer
 Beer aud Sandwiches
 More Beer
 After recess the guests were gfy- len an opportunity to get an insight into the famous Social Session. Nr. Mike Foster was made Chair man and as 9 result of bis wit a large number. of fines were secured from the hrathers
 Taking it altogether it was one of the most pleasant affairs ot it's Kind we have ever attended, and giving honor to whom. honor IS due, too much can't be said n praise of the whole. souled hospitality of the Ejks. Following is the program of the evenings entertaiuneut:
 PRoGRAMME.
 i Organ March Millerwisli Organist Opening Ode, Air sAuld Lang syue.f';
 -..... i.--..- ...a............ The Lodge 3 Prayer, ...,.---...,. .-...5.. Grand Chaplain EXhort tation .....,...... Grand Exalted Ruler 5 Exempidcation, Charity, Brotherly
 Love, Justice Fidelity ~ Grand officers Music .--.......-... .........-....--. Quartette Dedication ...... ......-6rapd Exalted Ruler Prayer. ..,.......,-.......... Grand Chaplain 2 Grafton T. E. Webber 10 Closing Ode Air Home, sweetHome"
 ...-.. -... -,.-..-...-,The Lodge II Renedieton. .a.................
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