The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-13
HONORS FOR THE NEWEST AND THE
 OLDEST ELKS
Merry Party at The Fair field For J. L. Sullivan
 and F. J. Freyler.

More than half a hundred Elks and their friends gathered around the festive board at Freyler's Fairfield avenue restaurant last night for the purpose of honoring Bridgeports newest and one Of the most popular members, John Lawrence Sullivan. The affair was not only a winner from the refreshment standpoint, but Brother Sullivan was presented with a jewelled Elk charm and both in the preparation for during, and after the presentation, there was much speech making, singing of Hes a Jolly Good Fellow" and special numbers by vaudeville artists from the theatres.
 The affair was staged by John Kier- nan. of the New York World and Frank Cantillion. In looking over the list of many eligibles it was finally decided to put number of names in a hat and draw the name for toast master. D. J. Clifford was the name drawn, and he certainly fulfilled everything that was expected of him last night.
 A big surprise was sprung upon the assembled Best People On Earth" when the toastmaster announced that besides presenting Bridgeport's young est Elk with a token of the esteem fin which he is held by his brothers. the oldest Elk, r. J. Freyler, would also be presented with jewelled em- blem and a life membership in the or der. Applause greeted this an nouncement and F. J. Freyler, the pioneer Elk of Bridgeport, was almost overcome with emotion as he respond ed to the rousing toast which was rendered to him.
 Bill Steinke the cartoonist, was on hand and kept the assembly in roars with his humorous speeches, while Eddie Freyler, who was attending to the catering, saw that each and every one was given the best and plenty of it.
 Loren Delbridge held the hundreds of people who were in the restaurant spellbound with his singing and each one of his numbers was encored to the echo. The crowd simply would no let him go until he concluded by singing Silver Threads Among the Gold" which he did while seated op- ppSIle LILY N&uluIl I1C IdI' ter responded with a speech, saying if he had known that John Lawrence Sullivan had come from Waterbury he would not have proposed him fol the Elks. This was greeted witt laughter and cheers by the assembled guests.
 John Mccarthy, manager of tht Plaza theatre, and Matt Saunders manager of Polls, were central fgure at the main table and some of the tai ent from the two popular playhouse came along to help make the affai the big success it was.
 Big applause rewarded the work O "The Big Three,S Fred Neuhaus Fred Bliss and Al Sharker, accompan jed by Raymond leroy. The mos wonderful song by this trio of sonl birds was "So Long Mother" and tht crowd made them answer four diff ferent encores. Freyler's Ladies Orchestra also came in for applaus and earned 1t for the excellent man ner in which they accompanied all tn singers and played patriotic numbers
 r. J. Freyler, in response to a uni versal demand, arose and sang "Thre Cheers for the Red, White and Blue, and was given a great ovation. Franl Cantillion and Harry Quinn present ed their own and original speciality il soft shoe dancing, while Fred Healy, gave an impersonation of Iren Franklin, singing her last kid song.
 Among those present were D. Ken ny, J. Coughlin, F.. E.. Geiss, Pa Kelly, J. Meyer. W. seiland, Jack Da wis, Fred Neuhaus, Al Angermar Frank O'DeN, Toby Lancaster, Wi1li Sears, John Laurence Sullivan, Car tain Reardon. Edward Lynch, E. Ze bold, T. Connery, D. J. Clifford, Ri steinke, Assistant Superintendent | Police Charles H. Suckley, E. Freyle F. F. Cantillion, T. A. Do1II, J. Mo Carthy, Lcren Del5ridge, Alderman I ConHor s. Tavis, J. McMasters, Fc e J. Healy, Harry Tiny" Quinn an John Piar'o.
 At the conclusion of the feast rousing vote of thanks was propose and unanimously given to Edd Freyler for the excellent manner i which the banquet was prepared an the company broke up at (deleted | censor) after having enjoyed one the biggest times in the history of tf Fairfield Restaurant.