Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-26
LODGE OF ELKs BANQUET
Celebrated Their Tenth Anniversary
 With Song and Story.

With Song and Story.
 When Waterbury lodge, No 265. Benevolent and Protective Order or Elks was organized ten years ago, ht- tie did the members realize at that time how fruitful would be the result of that organization. From the small number of thirty has sprung an organization of two hundred and fifty. From treasury of nothing has blossomed bank account that runs into the thous- ands. It was very fitting then that the members of Waterbury lodge should come together last night to celebrate that tenth anniversary. And what a celebration it wasl Surprise was on every face as the people enter ed the banquet hall and that surprise was only the harbinger of other sur prises yet to come. It can be truly said that the anniversary of Water bury lodge of Elks was one of the best arranged and most enjoyable affairs that has ever been participated in by any organization in the city of Water bury. This is all the more creditable because it was almost an impromptu undertaking and to the committee of arrangements should be- awarded more than the usual amount of praise for the successful promulgation of such an event.
 Waterbury lidge of Elks was organ ized ten years ago the present month and to the able efforts of Henry Doerr can be attributed the birth of that organization. At that time MT Doerr was member of Mer1den lodge but his business was conducted in Wa terbury. He conceived the idea of in- stituting a lodge in this city and that conception was carried out to the let ter. He found ready responses to bis approach to citizens in this city andt isoon the Waterbury lodge of Elks was an assured fact. Meriden lodge had the honor of being the institutor and today that city can feel proud of her offspring. Michael J. Colloty was the first exalted ruler of the lodge and the other presiding officers number seven men as follows: w. D. Rich ardson, Chris Strobel, R. F. Grady, J. A. Cullen, E. l.. Maloney, F. U. Law Tor and the present presiding officer, John H Cassidy, one of Waterbury's rising young attorneys.
 Just one month ago committee was appointed to make arrangements for the celebration of the tenth anniver sary of the birth of the lodge and that committee consisted of the following members: Henry Doerr, William Holl- man, John Moriarty. George T. Jack son, Edward Murphy. pr P. q. Keeley. < M. B. Reody, Edward F. Moran, Chris Strobel, IF. A. Wenze1.
 How well that committee worked ana how well that work was appreciat- ed was fully attested last night when nothing but praise was. heard on every side for the excellent program of eat ing and entertaining It was half after nine when the guests sat down around | the festive board to partake of the good things prepared for them. Right l here let it be said without any effort l to exaggerate, that the catering was more than satisfactory and the firm of l J. w. Hodson & Brother can feel elated to-day over the genuine expressions of praise which were so generously given l last night by all those assembled around the banquet tables
 The banquet was held in Odd Eel lows hall which was prettily decorat- l ed with American flags and the purple and white, emblematic of the order of Elks, blended together in perfect har- mony One long table extending across the room was occupied by the guests of honor, the present and past exalted rulers the organizer of the Hodge and other officers. The other \ tables were arranged lengthwise of the hall and when the festivities commenc- ed not a vacant seat was to be found
 Exalted Ruler John IT. Cassidy opened the banquet with one of the l {nf hat ever been heard at banquet table. Those who know him were not bit surprised at the young attorneys elo- quence but those who did not know him until last evening could scarcely wait until the banquet was over to con gratulate him. At the conclusion of his introduction John Moriarty was presented to the guests and while all stood around the banquet board he l gave the Elks appropriate prayer. Then eat and drink the good things set before him he must have been more than a chronic dyspeptic. To show what they enjoy ed the menu card is herewith attached: I Martini Cocktail
 Little Neck Clams.
 I Olives Salted Almonds Radishes
 Consomme en Tasse
 Soft Shelled Grabs on Toast.
 Sauterne Asparagus Tips | Filet of Beef, Mushrooms N, Green Peas
 Claret Roman Punch
 Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce.
 Mashed Potatoes
 Lettuce New Tomatoes Mayonnaise
 Neapolitan Ice Cream
 bru1t Assorted Cakes
 Roquefort Cheese
 Bent's Toasted Water Crackers
 Cigars Cafe Noir
 It was a merry gathering and noth- Ing happened to mar the exercises. Th< 1 caterers had done everything to make the scene a beauteous one and all that was needed were good capacities tx . complete the success. The appetites were there and naturally 1t follows ' that the banquet from this standpoint l was huge success. As soon as thu banqueters had been filled with all tht