Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-11-08
CARNIVAL NS OPENED
Tho Elks Took Possession Of the Cty Llst Night Amidst Glowing Scenes.

The nine days wonderland opened
 last evening in the Buckingham
 building and the Waterbury lodge of
 Elks certainly did things up in ex-
 cellent manner as the members said they would. There was no delay or
 hitch about anything. The runways
 had all been carefully oiled and the
 plans ran as smoothly as an express
 train on record trip. Promptly at
 o'clock the members of the lodge,
 200 strong, filed out of the lodge
 rooms and took their places in the
 rear of the Waterbury Military band for q short parade. In carria:s es fcl-
 ,wing the lodge were the Ma Vas
 sars' Ladies band, attired in their
 handsome hand costumes and they
 certainly did create interest along
 the line of march. The parade was
 short one, but the whole center of
 the city was lighted up with colored
 fires. Arrived at the hall the nam-
 bers lined up on each side of slle ,n-
 terior and the arrangement eommit-
 tee took their seats on the state. Ex- alted Ruler William ]. Spain then
 delivered the following apeni1g adj
 dress:
 Tonight marks the inception or another public appeal and entertain ment of the Waterbury lodge f Elks. We are gathered in this beautiful edifice to set in motion the wheels of the vehicle we have termed d fa- zaar, and by means of which we ask the assistance of members of this fraternity and the people as a com munity to promulgate the e ise for which we are banded. And since we seek the monetary support of the citi- zens of Waterbury, it is well that briefly outline the purposes for which this order was founded and this lodge organized that such citizens nay know for what end their patronage Is solicited.
 ''The fundamental principle of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is charity secret, silent chari- ty. Every member of this fraternity is bound by his solemn oath to keep within himself the name of any per- son receiving aid or relief and the violation of this sworn undertaking carries with 1t not only the moral perfidy of a pledge broken. but also the expulsion from this benevolent order. Those particularly aided by our well doing are persons who by their nature are weakest and least fortified to meet and overcome the obstacles of life's battles, namely, widows and orphans.
 Tt is most hefitting and appropri- ate that this bazaar takes it's begin ming and has its existence in this edi- Ace. because. as l understand, the in- tention of It's builder is to devote the financial benefits for hospital pur- overstepping the limits of modesty when say that our organization pos sesses objects fully as pralseworthy.
 We have labored to surround the visitors to our bazaar with pleasure and enjoyment. With these few words. as representative of Water bury lodge of Elks. l declare the ba- zaar on the year 1906 as officially opened, and hope that 1t will be sue full"
 Al the conclusion of his address which was received with much ap- plause the members of the Ma Vas sars band took their places on the stage. They presented pretty pic ture. surrounded as they were with plants and flowers. artistically ar ranged. Mrs Gussie Dial the direc- tress did not delay minute before she had the band in action. The first selection was the Raymond over ture by Thomas. So generous was the reception given this selection that the encore was promptly rendered and Ludes's Cavalry Charge was the number chosen. Sousa's Stars and Stripes followed and then came the excellent dance program which kept the lovers of dancing busy until II o'clock. The ladies' band certainly | made a great impression on the thousands of spectators present and ! that interest will increase as the fair | They are all skilled mu- sic'sns and the music furnished is | in many | day
 The hall was neatly arranged for | nv 'es eshtfat ebu tii tnt .Dootuc pre- Il sented bright appearance. The at- | fractions are numberless but of the best selection and everybody present | last night had high old time. This | Pun and frolic will continue every | evening for nine days. The band | will give d matinee concert on Sat irday afternoon to which all the | ladies and children should he sure to so- The admission will be fifteen ,ents. On Sunday night will come he big concert when twenty-sive .ents will be charged to each person. The brilliant success at the opening ,f the carnival Is attributed to the .xcelient work Of the following com nittee:
 William J. Spain. exalted ruler; ". F. Bowler. chairman: A. P. Hayes. secretary; C. L. Rayniond. [ treasurer; J. L. Killiiea. W. H. johnston. P. T. Keeley. F.. ]. Bouf- ard. o. ]. Mcsorley. ]. NJ. MuIyille. IT. J. J. Buckley. X. ". Castle. JF < lima lin (s G Fec, D. ..