The national forum., 1910-07-30
THE ELKS RECEPTION

We have been in attendance upon sew.
era and various functions held Mt the
Convention Hall, but it can be said by
us without fear of successful contradic
tion that at no time have we seen the
decorations more perfectly blended when
considered from the viewpoint of both
harmony and arrangement. Not the pro-
fuse and lavish intermingling of colors,
which loses strength perforce OF gaudy
display, but that consistent detail of dis
tribution that is inviting to the, eye,
as well as pleasing to the finer and more
ethically inclined critics Old Glory took
precedence over all other colors along
the line of multifarious buntings and
flags. The background furnished by the
evergreens made beautiful contrast
and was eXhilarating in its effect upon
those who were so gracefully tipping
the light fantastic toe to the splcadidly
discoursed music by the Monumental Or
chestra, under the able leadership OF
Prof. Charles Hamilton. The committee
as whole is to be congratulated upon
splendidIy conducted affair that re-
ilected credit, not only upon the Elks
Icf tfse District of Columbia but the
Elks of the world, together Wrdi the
race they represent The entire absence
of anyhing which was not strictly in line
with the highest form of good decornm
was one of the features that was sig
naliy prominent and indeed crowniDg
virtue of the occasion. The ladies as
whole were beautifully gowned and
presented themselves to decided at
vantage. Many of them were the per-
sonification of grace, which challenged
the admiration of the lookers-on. The
young gallants rose to the occasion with
becoming aptitude and deported them
selves commensurate with the eXigency
of the evening.
The first gray blush of rosycheeked
dawn was chasing the nocturnal shad.
ows across the misty mountain tops OF
the great golden west ere the light
hearted revelers began to take their de-
parture from an evenings entertainment
furnished by the local lodges, which goes
down in the social history of Elkdom
as one that is rarely ever equalIed and
never surpassed,
Mr.. H. S. Berry, who had charge OF
the checking of the hats, saved much
annoyance by his prompmess and polite
service.
Mr.. r. n. Hyde, of Des Moincs, Iowa,
was prominent visitor at the banquet
He is grand trustee of the order and
prominent business man in his own city
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bagburn were
among the number of the home enter
tniners who aided materially in making
ii pleasant for the visiting Elks They
were in attendance upon the banquet
with their several friends.
Hon. James n, Harrison, of Norfolk,
Va, was much in evidence at the social
session of the Elks. Mr., Harrison IS
practicing law in Norfolk and the rec
ord shows that he is succeeding. lie is
an aIumnus Of Howard.
The Huntington, W. Va, contingent
Turned ont in full bloom and upheld the
West Virginia lodge in great style.
One white officer who had been detailed
TO the Convention Hall made the follow.
ipg remark What we officers need
here tonight is not an officers uniform
but IL spike-tailed coat This was really
a tribute to the splendid order maintain
ed, though it may have been spoken in
jest.
Col. C. P. Lancaster, Walter Brooks,
T. E. Harris and j. II. Starkey, all pop
ular gentlemen in their home city, Cleye-
land, Ohio, were here representing the
Cleveland Elks' Lodge. They were in at
tendance upon the banquet.