Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-21
PROGRAM OF RARE MERIT
At THE ElkS' FESTIVAL
Mono|ogues, Solos, Duets,
With Accompaniment by
Marine Band Orchestra.

The Elks' spring festival was patronized
last night by one of the largest crowds
of the week, the entertainment on each
Of the three floors devoted to amuse-
ments being largely attended F. N
Whitehead. a satirist of some note in
Elkdom. was in charge of the entertain
ment features. and brought forth a
galaxy of talent that kept the attention
of the audience in the rathskeller until
Sunday morning was about to be an
nounced by the twelve strokes of the
clock. There were monologues. solos.
duets and quartets, all the vocal num-
bers being to the accompaniment of the
Marine Band Orchestra.
Great Activity Promised.
The program for. the next three even
ings of the festival contemplates great
activity. While the festival will be silent
this evening. arrangements have been
made for the members of Washington
Lodge OF Elks. their ladies and their
friends to gather in the CLUBS rathskel-
Ter, where q sacred concert will be en-
joyed. There will be number of solo
will be heard. Samuel Richards chair
man Of the board of control, anticipates
a large attendance. No admission fee
will be charged.
way again tomorrow evening, when a
special musical program Is featured. The
entertainment will be in charge OF Frank
Rebstock, and he has secured for his pro-
gram some Of the most accomplished of
the local singers.
The ballroom on the top floor Of the
Elks' building has been popular rem
devious for the young folks. Here
committee headed by Herman Richards,
presides. The decorations In the ballroom
and in the lobby approaching it are effec-
tive. In q. reception room adjoining the
lobby on the third floor lemonade and
punch are served.
Specially Attractive Group.
Every one at the festival is enthusiast site
about the appearance of the young wom-
en- Of the United States group, which is
presided over by committee headed by
Ed Johnson. The young ladies are
dressed in white, with American flag
aprons and red and blue ties. and are
Miss Ethel v. Benton. chairman; Miss
Nellie Ballenger. vice chairman, and the
iom, N. V. oDonnell. May B: McCar-
Guenn Donohoe. Lillian Brown, Gertrude
Kelly, NJ. jackson. Mary Wise. Katie
u
Mcnamara, Dorothy Elsie. Annie Steele,
Carrie Morrison, the Misses Curtis. Mrs.
A. johnson. Mrs. A. F. Same and Mrs.
Alma Powell.
diversity OF amusements. Examples of
the handiWork- of the wives and sweet
hearts Of the Elks are also on view herr.
A centerpiece. valued at $25. is one of the
principal attractions in the display. and
there are pillows and furbeiows that can
fof1 IN, ho IA nj ND
the masculine fancy.
picturesque group in the galaxy of
young women participating Is that known
as "Elkdom." which has it's station at
the Elk colors, purple and white. and
make fetching appearance. They are
the Misses Edith Schoenberger. Bessie
Weeks, Veazie Metzel, Ethel Jackson and
Edna LOefder.
Flower Girls in Spanish Garb.
The flower girls Of the festival are in
Spanish costume and carry baskets filled
with roses and carnations. They are
Mrs. William Finkelstein, Mrs. Rayer-
mann, Miss Ida F'inkelstein, Miss S.
Finkelstein, Miss Sadie Julia Gompers,
Miss Warner. Miss Palmer. Miss Breen
and Miss Bresnan.
lao members of the board of control
who have been responsible for the sue
cess Of the festival are Samuel Richards.
chairman; Joseph Fl. Wood. secretary;
Thomas F. Keliher. treasurer, and the
following chairmen of subcommittee:
Hugh F. Harvey, reception: A. D. Marks
press; Walter ]. Tharp, construction;
James l. Ward. publicity: F. J. Wagner.
public safety; Herman. Richards. dancing;
P. j. Foley. Samuel Kimberley, Andrew
Loefher and Theodore Picard. refresh
ments; A. Abbott, badges; F. j.
Mersheimer. amusements; John C. Max
well. ladies'; p. T. Moran, D. J. Kaufman
and Samuel Hart, awards; August Brill,
Ed Johnson. w. w. Georges. Aug Hager-
mann, George c. Humphrey. Henry Hull,
James A. Farrell and A. Hollander, pur-
chasing.