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SERVICE FLAG OF LOCAL No. 1, I. U. E. C., NEW YORK

In honor of its 131 members who enlisted in the service of "Uncle Sam"

FRANK J. SCHNEIDER, Editor

Volume XIV

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Entered as second-class matter April 8, 1907, at the Post Office at Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879.

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Elevator Constructors of New York Give a Successful Thanksgiving Ball

Record Crowd Attends the I. U. E. C. Sixteenth Annual Affair of Local Union No. 1; Army Service Flag of Organization a Feature of Decorations

GUESTS ENTERTAINED BY CORPS OF THEATRICAL STARS

Illuminations of myriad colors, musical selections of nerve-tingling quality, vocal and instrumental novelties of catchy effect, beautiful women, handsome gowns, stalwart men and similar interesting factors made the Sixteenth Annual Entertainment and Reception of the International Union of Elevators Constructors, Local No. 1, in Palm Garden, New York city, Thanksgiving evening, Wednesday, November 28, a memorable event.

To merely say it was the greatest social affair ever given by the virile organization is to put it mildly. A proper characterization of the event would place an exhaustive draft on the vocabulary of the language.

From every angle of the large hall gorgeous decorations in flags and buntings enshrouded the brilliant assemblage. One of the most inspiring moment during the evening was when Professor Lemlein's union orchestra burst forth in the noble strains of the "Star-Spangled Banner." Two great flags of the United States were in the forefront of the stage. On these the spotlights were centered. The effect on the audience was spontaneous. It arose and cheered the beautiful sentiment to the echo. From the tier of boxes fringing the balcony the guests

leaned far out and waved miniature flags, and their actions were joined in by the vast throng of guests all over the hall.

Perhaps the greatest storm of applause was given when every spotlight in the hall was centered on the magnificent Service Flag containing one hundred and thirty-one stars, representative of the members of Local No. 1, who have gone forth to do their patriotic "bit" for the cause of Labor and Democracy.

The flag was strung from the center of the great stage, and as the brilliant variegated lights played on its rippling folds the guests gave it such an enthusiastic reception that the echoes could be heard for many squares beyond the hall.

Local No. 1 is particularly proud of its contingent in Uncle Sam's democratic army, and one of its proudest possessions is its Service Flag.

The ceremonies to both the national flag and the service flag were accompanied with patriotic singing, and when the final strains of the music and the song had departed the thunderous applause reminded the onlookers of nothing so much as the reported thundering of the allied guns the day Vimy Ridge was stormed.

Prior to the dance portion of the night's program a "vodville" performance was staged under the artistic supervision of Frances Rockefeller King. This "dish" was par excellence. It left nothing to be desired in the "quip, the jest, the laughter" line. The entertainment bureau of the B. F. Keith offices outdid itself for the occasion. Six great acts were on the bill. The Davis brothers, a European novelty melange, stormed the house; Fiavilla, a dainty piano-accordionist, made them all sit up and take notice; the Stantons, Val and Ernie, "two droll daffydils from Brazil," soon had the crowd holding sides with laughter; Chung Wha Four, the only Chinese quartet in America, brought the crowd to its feet in appreciation; McMahon, Diamond and Chaplow, featuring Miss McMahon as the "scarecrow girl," made a thousand friends by their gift of humor, and Phina and Company, in a smart singing and dancing specialty, topped the entertainment with a finished bit of work that did them credit.

At the termination of the entertainment and a short recess the grand march procession formed in the main hall. Beautiful gowns particularly marked the ensemble. Leading the marchers in splendid technical skill were Theodore Zatuplas, Vice-President of Local No. 1, and Miss May Volker, sister of Frank Volker, Financial Secretary of Local No. 1, and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hulligan. Five hundred couples were in the march.

The formations, intricate in number and perfected in demonstration, were frequently applauded by the onlookers. The grand climax arrived when, sixteen abreast, the first line of ladies received from the Reception Committee each a beautiful floral bouquet.

To intimate that it was the greatest ball, the greatest show and the greatest grand march ever staged by any union organization in the confines of New York would require no exaggeration of speech. New York did a remarkably fine piece of social recreation on the night of Thanksgiving

Eve. The memory of it will last in the minds of the participants for many moons to come.

One of the most interested guests of the merry evening was the genial Mr. W. G. McCune, of the Otis Elevator Company. Mr. and Mrs. McCune were among the special guests of honor He particularly was present, representing the Elevator Manufacturers' Association of New York city. From the radiant smile on his face during the whole of the night it was evident he was agreeably entertained and surprised.

From far and wide labor men of every degree of affiliation, from international unions to local bodies, attended to show honor to the energetic No. 1. Their departure carried with it the token of firmer friendship cemented by the ties of social sentiment.

The interesting and wonderfully successful affair was staged under the direction of the officials of the organization and the Board of Trustees. They are: President, Andrew Eagan; vice-president, Theodore Zatuplas; recording secretary, Harry De Granby: financial secretary, Frank Volker; treasurer, Frederick Grant; business agents, Charles Tiernan, Edward Smith; trustees, John J. McGowan, chairman; Jerome Rohan, Joseph Ward, Arthur A. McNally, Joseph McCallen, John F. Daley, Frank Eagan, Dennis Healy, Joseph McNally.

The following committees did matchless contributing work to bring success to the endeavors of Local No. 1:

Floor Committee Vice-President Zatuplas, chairman; Eugene Hulligan, assistant; Joseph Cuddy, Joseph Lenihan.

Entertainment Committee - Louis Smid, chairman; William Smith, assistant; Ed. Kroll, Emil Zitek, Richard Fovar, John Miller, Walter Radford.

Arrangement Committee - William De Rohan, chairman; Fred O'Dowd, assistant; Frank Register, John Barry, William Costello, John McGrarey. Reception Committee

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