The Washington herald., 1922-01-01

party WHICH was helu at the ma
tional Theater last night. The at
traction was Miss Helen Hayes in
a delightful comedy entitled Gold
en- Days" One thousand Elks and
their friends were in attendance.
s A monster Christmas tree enter
tainment was given to the children
Of the lodge members last wednes-
day afternoon. A. r. Zimmerman
acted the part of Santa Claus and
Chairman Harry Given. assisted by
the members of the Jolly Corks"
in clown makeup, with the help
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lorenz and their
three children, who furnished the
musical part OF the delightful pro-
gram. which all the Joyous fun
Owing kids enjoyed, made this af-
fair a lasting impression on the
minds Of the entire assembly. Suit
able gifts, candles, toys and fruit
were distributed. Five hundred
children made merry during the en-
tire afternoon.
The beefsteak social and dance
given last night was more than a
success, over 1900 members and
their guests being served with a
repast seldom given to the epicures
of Washington. Those who did not
attend missed treat that may not
ever be repeated. To Chairman
Fred ]. Mersheimer and his fve
chefs, Messrs. Charles johnson,
Gus w. Brahler, william Engel,
Edwin H. Neumeyer, tr.. and will
liam A. Hettinger, who served the
menue, and Messrs. James A. Far
rell. Arthur A Riemer, James A.
Balderson, Frank V. A. Brown
Samuel Richards and Clarence
Bright, the success of this enjoy
able affair is credited. The Elks
Band Of seventy-one men was there
and rendered sweet music in fine
manner.
The members will be gratffied to
learn that at last the order is to
have a national publication, a copy
Of which will be mailed each month
to every member. This publication
VIII be of a type similar to the
best magazines of the country, and
VIII be devoted to the discussion of
matters OF interest to the member
ship. and will contain articles and
stories by the leading writer's OF
the day. including Secretary VIII
liam s. Shelby.
The membership received during
the holidays a beautiful embossed
Christmas card from the officers OF
the lodge. Messrs. Patrick ]. Cal
ian, Daniel Nihien. John Ontrich
and James A. Balderson, for which
the members take this occasion TO
thank them personally for their
thoughtfulness
The activities OF the lodge dur
ing the year under the able leader
ship of the exalted ruler, Patrick ].
Callan. are very praiseworthy. The
membership gained in bounds. the
various affairs for charity and for
the enjoyment of all, together with
the great orphans outing and the
huge carnival and bazaar, which
were big successes, showed that hi,
administration to date IL more
than was expected by the members.
IL Is hoped that the good work for
mankind that the exalted ruler II
advocating will be continued in the
coming year. and that the member
ship will soon reach the 1000 mark.
Me-1bers are advised that Secre-
tary William S. Shelby calls atten-
ton to the fact that there are quite
few members who have failed to
receive their new membership
cards, or who have failed to for
ward their new mailing addresses
to his Office. 1t Is necessary that this
matter should be attended to at
once so as to keep the record. of
his ONCE In good shape and so that
every member will get his mail
promptly.
More laurels were added to the
concert band, when II received news
that 1t had won the band concert
prize at convention hall during
the recent carnival and Coney
leland bazaar. The band. under the
direction of Arthur S. witcomb. was
presented with handsome gold
trumpet cornet. donated by the
Martin Band Instrument Company
of Elkhart. Ind. and a gold-mount-
ed baton was presented the leader
at the same time. This band wifi
be heard in concert next summer
in the parks Of the city.
The board of trustees, Messrs
Gus Brahler. Sam Richards and Jim
Farrell, surprised the members OF
the order who have their families IN
other climes by having Manager
VIM. Engel serve them a wonderful
Christmas dinner on Christmas Day
Those members who were guests
appreciate the courtesy OF the trus-
tees for their thoughtfulness and
remembrance in their behalf.
The dance committee, under the
direction of James A. Balderson,
have arranged to present new inno-
vations in the form OF new dances
and special music during the COM
ing year. These popular Thursday
night dances, which are by invita-
ton only. are such a success that
the committee has the congratu1a-
tons of all the members of the
lodge.