Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1914-04-29
E[K'S BALL To Be
SOCIAL EVENT
OF SEASON
PLANS CALL FOR MOST
COR GEO US AFFAIR
EVER PLANNED IN THE
BABY STATE
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

NIiOlu 1ucSudy Odlly.)
Gorgeous decorations, the fines
music in the southwest, the pres
ence of notables and their wive.
from throughout the length anc
breadth Of the Baby State, a galax,
OF terpsichorean features, the in
PRODUCTION of novel entertainment
and above all the presence of tn,
true brand of the far famed Antlel
hospitality will feature the classic
social event OF the year to be Civ.
en- by Prescott Lodge No. 33s, B
P. o. E., the Mother Lodge of Ari.
iona, in the Elks theatre on the
night OF Friday. May lst.
Never before in the history OF
any organization in the State have
plans for a social function been
launched upon such an elaborate
scale. Divers kinds of recreation
for those who do not reve1 in the
light fantastic" and surprises and
special features will add charm
throughout the evening to the
dreamy waltz and rcllicking two
step danced under the soft rays OF
the kaleidoscope.
All former attempts at decoration
will be surpassed. The evergreen
OF the mountains entwired with the
flowers OF the valleys will form a
labyrinth of coy hooks in a grove
of silver spruce. Apple and cherry
blossoms, converted into a shady
arbor for the orchestra in the dis
lance, will give color to the scene
while the national colors, floating
aloft from the chandeliers and other
pendants of vantage, softened by
the glow OF myriads OF purple lights
will add brilliancy to the effect. In
fact, according to the decorative
scheme devised by Lester Ruffner
and P. J. Farley. the opera house
will appear as did Tie Garden Of
Eden when Adam stepped out Of
his pcrfumcd bower &C. greet Eve.
whose welcome arrival was announc-
ed by the thunder OF the spheres.
Everything distasteful in life will
be eliminated and as much as pos
sible contributing to rational plea
sure introduced. Dainty maidens
will serve a delcctable grape juice
fluid and punch to the devotees of
terpischore between numbers and
the entire herd of Elks and their
wives and sweethcar.s will be ready
at all times throughout the night
to contribute in every way to the
pleasure of the guests.
Special features, in the way or ex-
ira dances. will interspe-se the pro-
gram which comprises twenty-six
dance 5, and the latest music has
been secured by the orchestra for
The occasion. y distinct departure
from the ordinary course in such
affairs will be the hesitation waltz
in daylight, twilight and moonlight.
The lights will be in charge OF
Thomas Bate, 4 past master in the
art of ILLUMINATION. who is now bust
y engaged in working out the de-
.ails. Mr.. Bate is also preparing
several of the latest surprises in
light effects which will be shown
1t intervals throughout the program.
\ concert by the orchestra, COM
mcncing at $50 o'clock. will be
to the regular program,
lffording all an opportunity to start
Iancing Immediately upon their ar
-ival. The Grand March will form
promptly at 9 o'clock
Another innovation, compared with
ormcr annual events given under
he auspices OF this popular lodge,
will be the eleven O'clock toast.
which is dear to the heart of every !
Elk. This will come in during the
number dedicated to Our Absent
Brothers" As the clock tolls all
OF the order present will
.orm circle and at the conclusion
If the toast will sing "Auld Lang
;yne" in which the audience will be
invited 10 join.
Among the State officials who 1
have accepted invitations are Chair
nan of the Corporation Commits |
,ion w. 2. Gcary and Mrs. Geary,
Secretary OF State Sidney p. Os-I