The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-08-30
BILL ELK CAN'T
 SEE HOW HE
 CAN LOSE AGAIN

Tattered and torn. knocked down for the count of nine, and saved only by the bell, Bill Elk of this city was handed an awful beating by Jupiter Pluvius, of regions above, in the first round of a finish fight, held at Stee- plechase Island last Thursday, the oc- casion of the local Antlers clam bake The encounter came just in time to mar the festivities of the day, and the lengthy program of entertainment which was to be given in both after noon and evening was necessarily shortened The second round of the battle will take place some time to- morrow, and those who are on the inside cannot possibly figure out how Bill will lose. Their dope is logical, for while since the last struggle Bill has been training faithfully, old Jupi- ter has been wasting considerable of his strength, and which is expected will be well spent ere the bell rings for the second stanZa. Both of the contestants are well and widely known, and each has enormous followings. Bills we'll wishers include practically all local pleasure seekers, while his farning districts, and by stockh olders in water monopOlies.
 In anticipation of an easy victory, Bill Elks numerous brothers have ar ranged gala celebration which will be held at SteeplecFase Island tomor- row evening. Though it has been temporarily closed for this week, its manager, Captain Boyton, has agreed to reopen it for this occasion only.
 The committee in charge have pre- pared most engaging program of events which cannot fail to attract and entertain. The Wheeler & Wil- son band have postponed their concert scheduled to take place at Seaside Park, and will instead render a most the Steeplechase grove. Tom Driscoll and the Singing Ushers from Polls Theatre, and another local soloist of note will sing with the band. A vau- deville bill, embracing a host of local talent of note, and also artists from the professional world, will be pres ent. It is expected that this perform room stage, and the various acts will probably intersperse the dance pro gram. A brilliant display of fireworks will be shown, and many other inter esting and entertaining features are promised. speidel's orchestra will furnish music for dancing.
 All the various concessions upon the island will be controlled by the EIks and the merits of each will be extolled to the assembled crowds by local spell binders who are prominent in the so- cial life of this city. That spirit of good fun which has always haunt ed previous Elk occasions. is expected to be very much in evidence at tomor- row evenings affair.
 The ball room is expected to be the chief center of attraction. and a num- Der of interesting events will take place there. A special committee has been appointed to take care of this department and includes among others the following: pr. J. H. Callahan, Dr. J. J. Mclaughlin, Dr. Wm. McLaugh- lin, Dr. Thomas Cummings, D. J. Cliff ford, James L. McGovern, Joseph liar tigan, Rod McNeil, Gene McCann, Jo- seph Waters, Ed Gilligan, Al Burdick, Wn. Melia, Joseph Coyle, John F. Fay, Ed Naylor. Vim. Dewitt, John McDon- ongh, Charles Collins, Ed Madigan. George Mccormick, Joseph Barry, and others 7r