El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-02-10

More than two hunoreo people were
there, and more than two hundred
1t lasted until two this morning and
some stayed for dance afterwards.
Everybody knows the Elks of Ell
Paso. 1t Is superfiuous to say that the
first ladies' social and banquet OF the
Ell Paso lodge, given at the Orndorn
last night, was decided success.
Every arrangement had been made for
the comfort Of the guests, and the
evening VAS pleasantly spent indeed.
Nearly every Elk had lady with him,
and the scene was brilliant one when
the program. was begun.
The honored guests of the evening
were the members of the Louise
Brehany Concert company. Every
mem Der took part in entertaining the
company. and to all are due the
thanks of those 50 fortunate as to be
number was piano solo by Professor
Sauvlet. Park Pitman then said few
words by way of Introduction, and
Miss Brehsny sang a ballad.
After II. r. Wood had welcomed the
assembly, service of the banquet was
begun. Then there was lots of fun.
Park Pitman, az exalted ruler and
toast master, called on nearly every
Elk in the room to contribute in some
way to the evenings pleasure. In
case NJ EN- Der refused Or was dilatory
he was fined by the exalted ruler dol
lar or two. The secretary kept re-
cord OF all the fines, and it made
formidable list. One unfortunate was
fined dollar as soon as he got on his
feet and had cleared his throat. He
pro; ested. 81 haven't done anything
VET" said he. ''Then 1 fine you an
other dollar for not doing it," said the
exalted ruler. One man was fined q
dollar for eating with his fork, and au-
other for drinking water. The
secretary failed to get the name of one
victim, and he himself was fined for
his delinquency.
The orchestra made things lively
once in a while by playing some stir,
ring air. Sousa's "American Flag"
march was participated in by all the
concert company, singing the words to
the melody.
Then James L. Allen, deputy auditor
of insurance for the state of Indiana,
who was present as q guest, WAS called
upon, aud he made a happy little
speech. His friend, Mr.. Sweeney, pres
ident of the State Life Insurance
upon. He told little story
that excited much laughter. Mr.. Pit
man, in introducing him, called atten-
ton to the fact that Mr.. Sweeney had
a pom padour like his own. (Think q
minute.) st is often said that brains
60 with bald heads" said Mr.. Swee-
ney, but once heard the statement
pa always allowed that barn that
didn't have nothin' in 1t didn't need
no kivver.' Mr.. Sweeney went on to
say that he had been surprised at the
marks of present prosperity and prom
Use of future progress that ne had seen
here. He made a very neat little ad-
dress In praise of Ell Paso and the Elks.
Then the play between Mr.. Allen and
Mr.. Sweeney created much amuse
ment.
Various Elks were called on for
speeches, but they were all appar ently
abashed in the presence of the ladies,
aud would not respond. Then Miss
Olga Schmoll, the young violinist of
the Brehany company, gave a very
beautiful selection, which she followed
with the 'Suwanee River" as an en-
not get enough OF her, and she was
greatly applauded. Mr.. Mintz, the
tenor, also did some excellent work and
was recalled.
Leigh Clark spoke to the toast "Our
guests" and then Miss Schmoll again
became the center of attraction. The
orchestra played the "Ragtihe Col"
and the little violinist proved to be a
character artist of real ability. With
her singing and dancing she captured
the house, and she was recalled again
and again. She WAS very good temper
ed indeed, and entered into the spirit
of the fun of the thing with all her
heart.
Mr. Carter of Las Vegas spoke for
the visiting brothers. and then Miss
played the intermezzo from
Rusticaua on her violin by
special request. Then Mics Schmoll
nearly broke up the banquet. People |
had to stand on chairs to see, but it |
was well done.
The Brehany quartet gave a num-
Der, and Mr.. Carr, the bass, sang a |
solo. DR.. Gould told about the ladies, |
and Miss Monroe sang Annie Laurie |
most exquisitely. 1t Is for such simple |
ballads as these that Miss Monroe's |
voice is at present best suited. She |
spring song. Miss Brehany sang
solo or two by special request. and her
work, as always, was fine. Professor
Sauvlet's accomplishments were all
models of appropriateness.
The evening was a complete success,
from every standpoint. Park Pitman
deserves especial commentator for
Ine way ne handled Cne dig assembly.
1t is no easy thing to keep the fun
going and make everybody have q good
lime, but Park achieved #. He
over lots of hard places, kept
The joke passing round, never hurt
feelings, and watched the
little things. He proved himself a
nsster in the art of entertain
ing.
Everybody appeared to take part in
,he fun and frolic, and nobody was
sighted. The mirth Was free to oil,