The Seward gateway., 1922-02-18
SEWARD VISITORS
 HAD FINE TIME

The regular train leaving for An chorage Monday, February 13, earired number of enthusiastic Elks to at tend the dedication of the new build ing in Anchorage. Those who were lucky to be able to get away were Robt. J. Cragg, Joe Badger, Charles Cameron, Harold Painter, George Col we'll and wife, H. Frost, B. B. Green, Claude Mathison, J. L. Graef, and Ed Lawson. Altho they expected a good time when they got to Anchorage, knowing the famous reputation of the Elks as hosts, thereis not one of the guests from Seward can, remember having such a good time and being so royalty entertained as they were by the people of Anchorage. Monday even ing at seven-fifteen, the members and visiting brethern, from all parts of the territory assembled at the old Elk Ladge, formed in body and marched to their new building. After the cere- monies of the dedication of the new lodge were completed 12 candidates were initiated and the business of the evening was disposed of, one of the Elks famous smokers was indulged in until late hour. While the male mem bers of the herd were enjoying them selves the Woman's Club composed of all the ladies of Anchorage entertain ed the lady visitors in the Old Elk lodge rooms. Whist and bridge were played at 25 tables and beautiful prizes were awarded to the winners. During the evening, Mrs. Arthur Thompson gave two very interesting readings which were very much en- joyed. At midnight the ladies served a very delicious luncheon. A receiving committee composed of the following women Mrs. A. Shonbeck, Mrs. F. Mears, Mrs. P Cook and Mrs. J. B. Beeson did everything in their power to make the visitors feel at home. On Tuesday afternoon the committee com posed of most of the merchants ar ranged a big surprise in the way of sports, dog racing and skiing, which was enjoyed very much by the visit ors and townspeople.
 Tuesday night was the night of the big ball which will stay in the mem ory of those who were fortunate enough to attend. There were various estimates as to the number of people there, some claiming as high as 1500, which would probably be about the right number, but it was tn biggest crowd that ever was known to attend a ball in Alanka. At nine-thirty the grand march started and lasted three quarters of an hour, and by actual count $40 people took part in it, dur ing which a great many beautiful and expensive gowns were displayed. Light refreshments were served in the large banqueting hall which held 163 persons at one setting. The music which was excellent, was furnished by a seven piece ,all-Elk orchestra. The dance continued until three o'clock in the morning and the dancers returner home tired but happy. The Elks of Anchorage are to be congratulated on
 the excellent and efficient way in which they handled their guests-and they considered it pleasure to ac- comodate any of the guests that at tend their celebration and the mem bers from Seward will always remcm- , Der the good times they had and will always keep a warm spot in their heart for the Ellzs and the people of Anchorage.
 At the Elk's reunion one met qu'tc number. of former Sewardites and
 they held quite reunion and talked over old times. Those wko can be re-
 called to memory were MT. and Mrs.
 Lein, MT. and Mrs. Bert Denny, MT.
 and Mrs. D. W. Stcddard, pr. Blyth,
 pr. B. B. Wilson, Miss EmijH Borgen
 Miss Una North, MT. and Mrs. Camp
 and MT. and Mrs. George Greenlee. Mice Froilu RorUen was an incOm-