The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-16
ELKS TRIBUTE TO OLD GLORY Memorable Exercises Are Attended By Patriotic
 Organizations
FEAST or oRAToRY
 TRAGEDIES BANQUET
0rations by Judge Beers and J. T. Trainor Watch for
 pr. P. Mclaughlin

The anndaI flag day exercises of Bridgeport lodge No. s6, B. P. o. E., were held last evening at the spacious home of the organization on State street, nearly four score of the Veter- ans of the memorable conflict of s61 were present as well as many Spanish War veterans and members of Frank lin Bartlett camp. Sons of Veterans, and all enjoyed the occasion most heartily. Patriotism received a most enthusiastic recognition and tue songs, speeches and Instrumental rnu- sic made the evening pass quickly and it was past midnight when the last of the guests were taken home.
 Notable among many excellent numbers on the program were the speech of Past Commander-in-C Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, Judge A. B. Beers of this city and the tribute to the flag by James T. Taainor of the local lodge of Elks. Judge Beers never appeared to better advantage in his long and honorable career than when in a burst of ora tory he urged loyalty to the flag and all that it represents. His remarks were interrupted frequently by ap- plause and he received an ovation at the close.
 MT. Trainor, in a flow of eIoquence seldom. if equaIIed in this city, held the gathering sped1-bound when he
  to- "O1d Glory. At the finish Of his effort the pent up feeling of his hear CTS gave way to an enthusiastic out burst of approval from every one present.
 The history of the flag was read by Past Exalted Ruler Joseph c. Ives. The Criterion Qaartette sang patri iotic songs with much sweetness and har- mony while the instrumental music was. under the direction of Prof John J. Reynolds and the Elks orchestra Exalted Ruler J. F. McDonough and his associate officers exe1nplified the beautiful ritual most inpr essively.
 At the close of the patriotic exer- cises an entertainment and a a5bounti- ful Elks' lunch was furnished to the guests at which through the courtesy of MT. Sylvester Poli and Manager ager Callan of the Plaza theatre some of the splendid talent appearing at MT. Polls local theatres appeared, among them being Wm. Cahfl1 in a monologue McCIoud and Carp in a. musical offering; Josephine Saxon in songs; Bernard and Lloyd, songs and batter, and MT. Lamberti, cello soIoist All made a hit, the Civil War veter- ans being especially appreciative of the efforts of the various artists Al bert Lapke and Frank Benhan were heard in songs and David CrossIey
 
 G. A. R., Charles Andres, deputy commander, U. S. W. ", Michael A. Griffin and Thomas A. McCoo1 of the Sons of Veterans made appropriate remarks. Rev. A. c. Thompson was also heard to advantage.
 During the evening a gold watch and chain suitably engraved was pre- scented to Past Exalted Ruler pr. Philip J. Mclaughlin by Charles J. Mercer. trustee of Bridgeport lodge of Ellzs in recognition of the esteem in which Dr. Mclaughlin is held by the organization of which he was head for the past year. The recipient modestly declined to take the credit for the success his administration met with and in a few we'll chosen re- marks expressed his gratitude for and his appreciation of the token pre- sented to him.
 Prof Vim A. weidenhammer pre- sided at the piano in his usual able manner and Loren Delbridge sang sweetly old favorites. It was gala night for local E1kdom and for the Stars and StriDess