The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-18

The celebration OF the lodge New
Year Eve viii be long remembered
by those who avail themselves Of
attending the old time bcefsteak
dinner and dance OF the night OF
December 81 given FOR all Ellts
and their friends. This dinner will
be copied af,er the famous dinner
given in 1906. at the old clubhouse
on +, street The chairman then.
as he IS now. Fred J. Mersheimer.
and his five chefs Messrs. August
Brahlcr. Edwin II. Neumeyer jr. Will
lam A. Hettin-cr, William A. En-el
and Charles johnson. renowned in
past days for their culinary art, will
have charge Of the cooking. and the
serving OF the menu. which the wait
ing guests will rave over. Every
guest will be served with a one
pound No. l New York beef tender
loin. a full pound baked Idaho po-
tato, a pound OF fresh rye bread.
and all the trimmings and garnish
ings necessary that make the mouth
OF an epicure water.
The committee have arranged for
large orchestra for dancing. and a
high class entertainment has been
procured, noise makers will be dis
tributed ana he New Year will be
ushered iE in true carnival spirit.
The committee in charge are, Fred J.
Mershiemer. chairman: August Brah-
Ter. vice chairman; NJ. G. Mccormick
treasurer; Joseph Bittoni. secretary.
James A. Farrell, tickets: Arthur 4.
Riemer, publicity: James A BaIderson.
dancing; Abe Dresner. entertainment;
Frank v. A. Brown and Samuel Rich
ards. novelties; Clarence Bright,
printing. Chefs. August Brahler.
Edwin H. Neumeyer jr. William A
Hettinger. William A. EnGel. and
Charles johnson. Tickets for this
affair can be had from the commit
tee or at the club
Frank V. A. Brown announces that
the lodge has obtained the entire Ma
tional .Theater for Tuesday night.
December %. when the lodge will
go In body to attend the perform
ance of Golden Days" the star
of which is Miss Helen Hayes. the
daughter Of Mr.. Brown. This huge
theater party Is tribute to Miss
Hayes for her many endeavors in
behalf Of the order of EIks. and in
appreciation Exalted Ruler Patrick
J. Callan urges every member of the
lodge to communicate with Sec'y
william s. Shelby for reservations
upon that date. The tickets can be
obtained in any number. and 1t is
specially requested that the mem
oers invite their friends. and their
Families to attend this good, whole
some comedy at the National Thea
ter, Elks Night, Tuesday. December
81.
Arthur S. Witcomb, director and
leader Of the Elks concert band, and
mis- family have left for an extended
vacation abroad. While in England
Mr.. Witcomb will visit his mother
During his absence Mr.. Lee Sanford
VIII direct the band In all their
rehearsals and concerts.
The completed details for the chill
dren's Christmas frolic. which will be
held Wednesday afternoon, December
zs' at the clubhouse from 2 D. m
10 p. m. call for a high class
entertainment suitably arranged for
the assembled children. A massive
christmas tree. with all the goodies
dear to the hearts OF the Riddles.
VIII be erected in the ballroom of
tho club. the toys, games, etc, will
be distributed by the chairman of the
committee. Harry Given. assisted by
the Jolly Corks." The Lorenz
orchestra. consisting of Mr.. and Mrs.
Z: g. Lorenz and their three children
VIII furnish the musical part of the
program. The chairman OF the COM
mittee requests that members chill
dren from year to IL years of age
De In attendance to receive the greet
ings OF the king Of Joy and happiness,
his majesty, the noble Santa Claus"
All members of the lodge and their
families are invited to participate In
this the children's party Of members
Of the order.
The Jolly Corks" in addition to
taking part In the entertainment OF
the Riddles Christmas party and
frolic of the Elks. December IS, will
likewise act for the employees Of the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
at their Christmas celebration at the
Bureau December %. and will also
assist the Rotary Clubs big affair at
the Willard Hotel Christmas week.
Exalted Ruler Patrick j. Callan.
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