Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-03
THE ELKs FAIR.

THE ELKS FAIR.
 An Immense Crowd Was Present obl
 Opening Night.
 The annual bazaar of the local lodo. or Hiks was opened in the City hall last night under the most "a yora r,Ii auspices. An immense crowd was present and enjoyed the varied and eAcenent program of entertainment.
 As the people entered and saw the vision which greeted them on every side, they could hardly believe their eyes. Pillows of purple and white bunting rolled across the ceiling. pre- senting pretty scene. The ugly side walls and galleries are draped fin white, covered with purple. The col. ors blend tremendously and produce a pleasing effect. The stage ore. sents one of the prettiest sights in the nall It is the exposure of all eyes. At the back is large elk's head. which stands out prominently fin a frame of purple and white coIored lights. On the other side of the bunting extends from 1t to the front of the stage. Along the front part of the stage Is a bank of palms and pot ted plants from behind which the American band played fine concert music and excellent dance music. One of the features of the decorations of the hall is the effect produced by hundreds of electric lights-over 500 are used. 1t increases the beauty and the charming effect of the decora-, tions. The majority of the iinlne sa crowd present last night agreed that; the hall was never so prettily deco rated.
 On either side the different boothsr are arranged. They are IavishIy and tastefully decorated. As person enqs ters the hall, he first meets the floral booth, which is In charge of John Sake, florist. All the pretty flowers of the season can be purchased here. To the left is the get-rich-quick game where Harry Durant, James Harring. ton and Edward Lewis squeaked about their wares. This booth shouFd not be missed, as it is worth the price of admission alone to hear Messrs Harrington, Durant and Lewis trying to shout like fakirs To the left of this booth is room where Pearl, the fat girl, holds audiences each evening. She is accompanied by her father and manager. Pearl is a delightful, young. fat marvel She's very entertaining and has already captivated hundreds of young men, The young ladies are charmed with her and finger in her company. Along the left side of the hall are also arranged the following booths: The glass blowers, D. B. Wilson's exhibit of athletic goods, where Leo Allen, the champion punch ing bag artist, gives an exhibition each evening; Benson Furniture Co.'S booth and the room where the mys- tic marvel, Resto, the 1O5-pound man, whom no person can lift from the floor, is exhibited to the gaze of many hundreds. On the opposite side is the candy booth and nearby Madame Carlotta. the celebrated palmist, hourishes The burnt leather booth, the electric picture booth and several other booths are nearby
 After street parade of the local lodge of Elks, headed by the American band. the fair was formally opened by Mayor Kilduff, who was fntroduc, ed by Exalted Ruler Johnh IF. Cassi. dy. The mayor spoke as follows,
 Mir Chairman, Members of the Or; der of Elks, Ladies and Gentlemen It gives me great pleasure to be here at the opening of the fair of such a good organization as believe the Elks to be. have been their mascot at a good many fairs and hope that l will be stronger mascot here to- night hope that this fair will be more successful than any that they have ever given. l have had occasion to come into the City hall hundreds of times, but never have I seen the old hall so handsomely decorated and fill- ed with more beautiful young ladies and handsomer and brighter m sn than see here tonight
 Turning to Attorney Cassidy, the mayor remarked, Flows that for slapper7" He continued: "The Elks do not carry charity on their coat sleeves, but they are ever ready to help a brother in need. or brothers family in need While we have great many fraternal organizations, think that the Elks are the best of any. There Is only ore thing tEat keeps me from joining their order and I hope to join 1t fl. the near future if the members see fit to take me into their fold. believe in their cause and I believe in their membership. On the membership roll of the Elks are found many of our best citizens and surely they would not join 1t if it were not \ good order I wish this fair and the members of the order which is giving it the greatest success"
 After the mayors remarks q fine concert program was rendered by the American band.
 The concert was followed by the appearance of the wonderful aerial artists. the Vaidis sisters. On tra- pezes which are suspended from tho ceiling of the hall, they perform some of the most daring and wonder full feats and stunts.
 Dancing is feature each evening Fulton's band furnished music. A fine program has been arranged for to uiof1f