The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-04-12

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than those of other counties and had
counted him out in the Supreme Court
race.
Chink Fools the Guests
Shortly afterward it was announced
that President Miller was "dead
one.' He was carried out on a stretch
er, which returned headed by solemn
procession bearing the new president,
V. H. Berghaus, ,Jr., who then assumed
the chair. All of this was accompanied
by songs appropriate to the occasion.
A locomotive bell beneath the presi-
dent s place at the table contributed
very much to the noise. The club men,
bers distributed fancy caps to those
present and Turks, Cinnamon, Indians
and Robin Hoods abounded.
A commotion at the door betokened
that something unusual was to be
pulled off, and announcement was made
that a distinguished visitor from Ori-
entail lands was present. A committee
escorted to the presidents s table the
distinguished visitor who was intro
duced as Ching Flu Ri, dean of the De-
partment of journalism of the Univer-
sity of Shanghai. He was a real live
Chinaman, sure enough, who was slight
ly embarrassed by his vociferous recep-
ton.
The distinguished savant, with be-
coming modesty, stood at attention un-
til the close of welcoming song, and
then in a low voice murmured his
thanks at being present on such rare
occasion. He was introduced to the
guests at the head of the table who
solemnly shook his hand. His remarks
were interpreted by John P. Guyer,
club member, and then the eminent
scholar read few extracts from a
Chinese newspaper, principally war
news, which, being translated revealed
that the Chinese can lick any nation of
it's size in the world. The eminent
journalist did not remain long, but hur-
ried to catch trolley for his laundry
in Carlisle.
All through the evening Willis Geist
Newbold read many kilograms ad-
dressed to those present that were wit
ty and funny and caused enthusiastic
laughter. They made great hit.
A feature of the evening was a
"stunt' in which "Joe' Fairlamb,
holding the centre of the stage ass" Bill
ly Monday" called on numerous
prominent Harrisburgers to explain
why they did various things. This was
made the lever for calling on some of
the guests present for short speeches,
and they responded in humorous vein
During this "stunt,'' Hugh Miller,
prominent Carlisle newspaperman who
is widely known as a fun maker, taking
the '"star" parts in the side-splitting
shows that the Carlisle Elks annually
give in this city, was led into the room
made-up" as burlesque prima dom
ma. This perhaps created more mirth
than any other number on the program.
During the speechmaking Herbert
johnson, of the Philadelphia Led
ger," recited "Casey at the Bat'' and
DR.. B. s. Behney and r. G. Middaugh
sang very eleverly.
Before the close of the gambol the
loving cup was passed by Thomas M.
Jones, the club dean, and "Old Lang
Syne" saw the good night. Among
the guests present were the following:
Some Of the Guests
Judge George Kunkel, w. B. Nc
Caleb, Samuel B. Rambo, James H.
Maurer, Andrew s. Patterson, Harry
Fenieal, Harry Holler, Herbert John
son, Chales c. Stroh, NJ. H. Plank, Wal
ter Fl. Gather, George S. Reinohl, Ed
ward F. Doehne, Charles E. Heaslip,
Penn L. Throne, Edward Donahue, Hen
ry w. Cough, Colonel Joseph B. Hutch
ison, Naylor Staples, Charles T. Jones,
John s. Musser, Harry Lowengard,
Walter P. Mcguire, R. P. Bliss; E. Lee
Ellmaker, Thomas Lynch Montgomery,
II. Lindley Hosford, Fred Van Hitler,
DIR. b. S. Behney, B. L. Theurer, R. c.
Middaugh, Frank A. Robbins, Jr.; Ross
Seaman and V. Grant Forrer.