Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1903-12-30
81 AD|ES' SOCIAL
< GREAT SUCCESS
ElkS Add New LaurelS
to Reputation.
Give One of Most Successful Enter.
tainments and Social Events
Ever Witnessed Here.

the best time in their history here, t.
Ladies social. 1t was universally
conceded by eve-.y one resent that nc
more successful entertainment ha.
ever been given in Prescott.
The decoration of the hall was il
perfect taste, and it was performed
under the direction of Earl Smith,
who certainly proved himself All artist
in the line. The decorations were all
in the color of the order, which i:
purple. A festoon or border of purple
extended clear around the hall at the
ceiling, which was caught up at short
intervals with bows of white, while
streamers of purple also extended from
the center of the ceiling of the hall, to
the sides and ends, while the American
flag, an emblem ever present in lodge
of Elks or at a gathering of Elks,
adorned one side of the hall.
A stage had been erected in the east
end of the hall between the two en-
frances. This was covered on the ex-
terror With purple, with reliefs of pur-
pie and white festoons eDcirling it.
The interior of the stage was arranged
with drawing room effect, being very
tastefully and beautifully fitted up,
while over its front were the initials
of the order b. P. E.
The electric light chandeliers con-
sisting of cluster of six globes each,
had two each of red, white and blue,
giving a beautiful effect. as we'll as i'm
pressing those present with the prin-
ciples of patriotism which forms such
an important feature of the order.
The floor of the hall was covered
with tables from one end to the other,
and so closely arranged, that move
ment between them was just barely
possible. The guests were seated at
these during the musical and literary
entertainment, and the refreshments
provided were served from them later
Every seat in the hall around these
tables were occupied and it was found
necessary to bring in additional chairs
and arrange them around the ball and
even then many were compelled to
stand, being unable to find seats.
Four hundred would be a conservative
estimate of those present and the in
vitations issued exceeded that num-
Der.
To this feature, of seating such a
large number at once and supplying
the tables with necessary ware, credit
is due principally to Archie Grant,
who was untiring in his efforts.
The program as rendered was a very
interesting and entertaining one and
was highly appreciated by the au-
dience as manifested by the liberal ap-
plause given. A review of the merits
of each particular number, to do them
justice, would require greater space
than can be given to it, and when it
is said that there was not a poor
number on the program. and that
each one was we'll rendered, the state
ment can be verified by every one
present. Two numbers on the pro-
gram had to be omitted on account of
the sickness of one and the lack of
stage facilities for the other, the pro-
gram as rendered being as follows:
Overture, 1.-The Bridal Rose" c.
Lavelles, Orchestra.
Address of Welcome, Bro. S. L.
Pattee, Exalted Ruler.
I'Ocarina Solo, 1.-The hooking
Bird, g" Willis Grander.
Soprano Solo, "When the Heart is
Young" Dudley Buck, Mrs. May
luck Fine.
Recitation, Selected, Mrs. Bernice
E. Amapn.
Bass Solo, "Out on the Deep,
Frederick Loehr, Fred Kessler.
Recitation, "When Malindy
Sings;' b "De Corn Ponce" c
Accountability" Paul Lawrence
Dunbar, Miss Winifreda Gale.
Piano Solo, Caprice S. B. Mills,
Mrs. b. II. Smith.
Baritone Solo, ga Son of the Des-
ert,' Phillips, r. H. Logan.
Recitation, princess Osra,' Anth-
ony Hope, Mrs. 7. H. Bate.
Soprano Solo, a "Believe Ne If All
Those Endearing Young Charms;" b
'eThe Meeting of the Waters;' 1.-The
Toung May Moon" Thomas Moore,
Miss NJ Iddings Gale.
Medley Overture, ''Home Circle, 4"
Schlepegrell, Orchestra.
ga Christmas Chime" Gladys Ter
rill, Mrs. J. E. Morrison; Dolly
Wakelee, Mrs. Reese NJ. Ling; Jos c.
Terrill, j. E. Morrison; Ted Owen,
L. F. Fourier.
The entertainment commenced
about $50 and lasted until nearly
eleven O'Clock and at the latter hour,
in accordance with a custom of the
order, the toast to "Absent Brothers.
was given by Reese NJ. Ling, the au-
dience standing and all drinking to it..
1t may be appropriate to note right
here, that many of the guests express
ed surprise ~ the absence of liquor
from the liquid refreshments served, as
2 10 idea mas obtained with many that
this must necessarily form part of the
refreshments of an Elks' entertain
ment, which is a mistaken idea as was
discovered by them last evening. Ele-
giant fruit punch, the brew of Ben
Dunkle, who is a master in connecting
such beverage, either plain OF with
added strength, and oyster cocktails
constituted tie liquid part of the re-
freshments and after these were served
more substantial refreshments were
serted, included in which we're cold
roast turkey, boiled ham, salads,
olives, bread, cake and coffee, the
members Of the lodge officiating in
the capacity of walters in serving
their guests.
OF The abundance provided there
was qFite large amount left over,
ana this was turned over today to bt