The age-herald., 1899-01-18
ANTLERED TRIBE
 ON DRESS PARADE EIkS Let Down Bars to Their Friends and Made Merry. OLD SORROW BACKNUMBER A Varied and Enjoyable Program Was Rendered, Being Punctuated With
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The fences surrounding the forests were let down last night and the jolly Elks were at home to their fellow beasts to use the parlance of the order and of the animal world. It was strictly stag affair and the antlered tribe was out in full force, together with their friends, who were not Elks, but wished they were.
 In response to the invitations sent out by Birmingham Lodge, No. 79. the commodious rooms of the lodge were thronged with many representative citizens to participate In social session which was enough to insure monstrous time.
 At S:30 O clock Exalted Ruler Rip Beasley rapped for order and announced that Eli P. Smith had been selected to rule over the meeting on account of his versatility and ready wit.
 According to the tenets of the order in their application to social sessions, Presid- ing Officer Smith summoned to his presence Brothers Hubert Drennen and Abe Rich and with impressive ceremonies conferred upon them respectfully the titles of chief and captains of the police with explicit in- structions to arrest everybody who refused refreshment or showed any inclination to quit.
 Six brothers were appointed to serve re- treatments, consisting of beer, soda and sandwiches. This exercises were opened with a selection by Brother Fred L. Grambs' orchestra after which the police were ordered to arrest certain members for refusing to drink and eat and for other of- lenses against the dignity of an Elk. The prisoners were taken before the presiding officer and in the presenc of the assem- ply were heavily fined for their misconduct or misfortune the case might be.
 A vocal solo by Brother McLane was followed by a recitation by John Volmers, both of which were heartily applauded.
 Another session of the police court was held with disastrous results to the of- lenders. After which the audience was en- tertained with flute solo by Brother Lee J. Marks accompanied on the piano by Sidney M. Ullman, and on the violin by L. Joseph.
 The next number was a three-round go between "Darkey and Kid McBoy," and proved the most exciting event of the even- ing. The contentants, two little pickanin- nys, were brought into the hall strip ped to the waist both wearing 5-ounze gloves Brother Richard Johnson was ap- poited referee, and Brother Ocea Clements, of Tuscaloosa, time-keeper. Brother Pete Houpert went into McBoy's corner, while the Darkey was left to fight his own bat tie. Promptly at 10 o'clock time was called and the miniature pugilists shook hands and went at it. At the end of the first round McBoy looked like a winner and his odds went up. It was clearly evident at the
 Al.- winner, and notwithstanding the fact that McBoy rallied in the third and put up a game fight, his opponent got the decision.
 After a selection by the orchestra, Eddie bibiferr, local contortionist, gave an ex-
 Howell TShich Sffelh was greatly enjoyed. was the next on tnn- rsl .rogramme and was | followed by Professor Harry Miles in l splendid exhibition of torch swinging. An other song by Brother McLain, and by spe- cial request Brother Pete Houpert gave an exhibition of his dancing bear. The next number was a stereoptican dis play of pictures in connection with the late war with Spain and the American ships and officers, as well as President McKin- ley, were cheered to the echo, while poor
 little Alphonse, General Weyler a2d other Spanish dignitaries were missed. Promptly at Il o'clock in accordance with time-honored custom, the members of the lodge assembled in the center of the hall and drank toast to their absent brothers, followed by the Aud Lang Syne."
 The raff1e of s1O0 in gold then took place, committee from the audience being se- ected to take the matter in charge. Two shots were to be fired at a large wheel, on which the numbers were written, the first number to win s60 and the second si0. Fred Bowron was selected to do the shooting, and the wheel was given spin. At signal from the judges a shot was fired, and pierced the wheel through No IL c. A. Ash, tne lucky holder. came fofward and was handed three s20 pieces. | The second prize fell to No 2S4, but the | holder was not in the hall.
 With the exchange of pleasant greetings | the session was brought to close A delegation from the Tuscaloosa lodge of Elks was in attendance and were made 1 to feel at home.
 The affair was one of the most enjoyable ever given by the Elks.
 RUSSELL EXPLAINS.