The daily sentinel., 1902-02-05
The Second Annual Ball and
Banquet Held Last Night by
Local LODGE of Elk.

LOSob AOOSS VI Lin
1t is thing that is past. the second
grand annual ball OF Grand junction
lodge No. 575, B. P. o. E. Was it the
crowning success OF the first effort, is a
question which unanimous verdict OF
the delighted guests OF the occasion
have already answered most emphatical.
ly in the affirmative.
The mere announcement that the
Elks would attempt to duplicate the
splendid social function given last year
on February 9th, was sufficient to whst
the appetite OF pleasure, OF not only the
Elks themselves, but Of the little social
world of this city. Those who we're
present last year were 80 abundantly
repaid for their attendance that, there
was general desire upon the part OF the
pleasure loving people OF this city to be
present at this second annual gathering
of the Elks.
tmay be said that never in the his
tory of this city has there been sush
universal desire to be included in the
list OF the fortunate guests Of the event.
The fact that the Elks as an organi.a-
tion place no limit on expense in provid-
ing for the pleasure Of their guests inau
gurated a keen rivalry to be present.
Upon the judgment OF these the Elks
can safely rest their regulations as en-.
tertainers. 1t was declared by the
guests that the event completely sur
pissed the anticipations of those who
we're entrusted with the arrangements
1t upheld the reputation OF Elk hospi
tality to the uttermost and esta blished a
record for munificert entertainment that
even they may not hope to surpass. This
assertion will stand unchallenged as no
dissenting voice has as yet been heard
in the expression Of general opinion.
The Park opera house was selected by
the committee as being the most pleasant
place for entertainment and there it was
where, last night, the youth and beauty
OF the city gathered.
That Thespian temple for the time be-
Ing WAS transformed into a commodious
ballroom, with decorations SO superior to
anything ever attempted, that what has
gone before does not bear comparison.
The interior had been transformed a. if
the tabled magic of Aladdin's lamp had
been in touch Herewith. Decorators
had been constantly at work for several
days and the surprise at the illumination
OF the building was great. Over 100 ex-
ira electric bulbs had been placed in the
building and these added much bril-
liancy and effect to the art in decora-
tions. The spirit OF Elkdom was the ef-
feet sought in the decorations. The
principal coloring was the royal purple
of the Elks, and hung at the best points
OF vantage were the heads OF five great
elk, monarchs Of forest and glen, after
which the organization takes its name.
Besides these there were fifteen splendid
deer heads, and from their antlers hung
the royal purple in graceful streamers
and festoons.
All along the balcony there were eles-
trio bulbs and from the forehead OF each
of the elk and deer there protruded an
slestric bulb, making at once an unique
and brilliant illumination OF tho great
floor Of the ballroom. Right in the i'm
mediate center of the room, suspended
from the ceiling, were two immense ok
heads, one head facing north and tho
other south, containing on their fore
heads the large bulbs. which was admir-
cd as being one Of the richest pieces OF
dressing.
Tho orchestra WAS placed in the gal
lsry and the music from there, removed
~ it was from the main dancing floor,
sounded better than any arrangement
ever had for the orchestra.
The two rooms on either side OF the
main entrance to the opera house were
given over to the ladies' for dressing
rooms and here everything needful had
beon provided fos their recommendation.