The Washington herald., 1908-06-19
ELKS' JUBILEE ENDS
Visiting Lodges Given Royal
Time at Benning.
LARGE SUM IS REALIZED
Exact Amount Not Yet Determined,
but Predictions Arc that Expecta-
tiOns VIII BE Met-MOney 10 be
Used for New Home OF Local Lodge.
Fast Auto Races Mark Last Day.

Elks In big herds. numbering thousands,
roamed the wilds of Benning yesterday,
romping. playing, and enjoying them
selves as only Elks can.
1t was the closing day OF their big
jubilee and barn dance. the success OF
which is shown by the fact that nearly
5000 persons passed the ticket-choppers
at the gate
Smiles of pleasure covered the faces
OF Washington Elks, for their achieve
ments in the line OF giving big and sue
cessful events were witnessed by about
500 brother Elks. who came from Balti-
more and from Alexandria in special cars.
with bands that kept the merrymakers in
good spirits from the start TO the finish.
Visitors Well Entertained.
The visiting Elks were royalty enter
tanned with an automobile race in the
afternoon and uncountable attractions at
night. Benning was brilliantly illumi-
mated in their honor. and everything was
turned loose. The barn groaned under
the weight OF thousands of dancers. the
country circus was too small to accom-
modate the large number OF persons who
applied for admission, Pohick poss-ofiice
looked like the city post-ofiice at Christ
mas time, "nigger babies" were hit with
basebaus until they were unable 10 main
tain their upright position. the German
village resembled large city at all times
and every one OF the many unique booths.
tents, and stalls looked like a Saturday
morning bargain counter after the rush.
Chairman Gets EncOmiums.
Chairman Merscheimer. of the execu-
tive committee. who was in general
charge OF the jubilee. was showered with
thanks and congratulations for the man
ner in which he pIloted the affair TO a
success. Press Agent Columbus was also
among those who were responsible for the
success OF the jubilee.
At late hour last night It was impos-
sIble 70 estimate the proceeds. but there
is no doubt that the expectations Of the
! promoters will be surpassed when the
many dollars are counted. The money
viii be used TO pay off the debt on the
Elks new home. A percentage will be
devoted 10 charity.
Motor Races Are Fast.
! Fast PAGES and an absence OF accidents
were the features OF the automobile and
motorcycle races. which began at 2:5O
o'clock in the afternoon. In all the
events. with the exception OF the nifty
mile race. full equipment. minus mud
guards and lamps. were carried.
The results were as follows:
! Motorcycle nce; five miles Won by S. No
IL. lind.
/ W T. TTuop. second Time 7i9
Event I. Five miles Tor gasoline runGlouts listed
/ al 500 and under Won by 5. A. Lutrel in Buick
runsbout. model 10 Tine 7Nsa
| Event No. . Five miles Tor gasoline cars listed
| az 81 80 aud under. Won BY s. A. LHtrell IN a
/ Buick runabOut model 10. Time. : p
/ Event 3. Ten miles for gasoline cars listed at
/ 8. so and under. Won b. z II. Neumeyer IN a
/ Columbia. Tine l4:i2
Event = Ten miles for gasoline listed at s. 00
and under: owned and driven by Elks only. Won
| by Thomas i. Miller IN Columbia. Time. l5:i1
Event Fifty miles Cor gasoline cars sixty horse
power and under; stripped cars eligible Contestants
| did not finish W. Smith IN Thomas Flyer nn-
about drove thirty-nine miles. Tine lOil5.
The officials were: Honorary referees
/ Mai Sylvester and Samuel Ross; referee
Royce Hougl: judges. f. c. Bevens. L. y.
Bowman. an, a. J. Cummings; secretary
of the racing committee and entries. +. G.
/ Berens; timers, James L. Ward. II. NJ
/ Woodward, Frank NJ. Peirce. and Otto
/ Jacobi starter, E. p Hough: clerk OF
| course, r Jose.