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July 25,1908. THE SHOW WORLD ELKS AT DALLAS, TEX.; THEATERS ENJOY BOOM By W. A. ATKINS D ALLAS, Tex., July IS.—For the past week the eyes of the entire country _ _ have been looking- towards Dallas is receiving for the Elk’s celebration, now being - held in this 'city, is about the biggest celebration ever pulled off in Texas, and great surprise to the many visi'- — in this beautiful Texas metropolis. At all the Texas gateways travelers and Elks have seen the “Welcome to Texas’’ sign and have received hearty greetings from the local members of that frater¬ nal organization. The visiting Elks are now getting some idea of the hospitality of the people of this section, for at the state fair grounds last Tuesday was given the largest barbecue ever known in Texas. More •than 25,000 pounds of beef and many other good things to eat were furnished the visitors. Newspaper Men at Pink Tea. The Pink Tea, given to the visiting newspaper men Tuesday night at the St. George cafe, was a happy affair. Hon. W. H. Atwell was the toastmaster, and presided in a dignified manner. Mayor Harper, of Los Angeles, Exalted Ruler John K. Tener, Grand Secretary Robin¬ son and others were at the feast. While Detroit and several other cities had loyal workers for the next meet¬ ing of the convention of 1909, Los An¬ geles carried off the prize, that city Comedy company is presenting t„ c lightful musical comedy. Variety Isle,- and is receiving much praise. The Lyric Vaudeville theater presented a strong vaudeville hill. The Barringtons, A1 H. West in the Merry Widow Coon, and Labard & Ryersoh all came in for their share of. applause. At Houston I . found an enterprising southwestern ’ city. The Bijou is quite a fine summer theater, the Allan- Opera company being on the bill for last week. The rain prevented me from seeing the show. A member of the opera company •told me that whenever it rained they could give no performance in open-air theaters, consequently, they received no pay, that during the past two weeks they had lost five nights on account of inclement weather. He also informed me that putting a canvas c closure had 1- 1 ' ’ - ■ mdern i the c , but i pie would not come. I found a _ moving picture and vaudeville business owned by colored people. The moving picture business is also in fine condi¬ tion here, and all seem to be doing a good business. The Lyric Vaudeville theater is also drawing well. Attractions at Galveston. Galveston’s chief attraction i_ _ beach amusement resort, where all kinds of park amusements are found, moving picture and vaudeville busi 'Vitagraph Jih ms The Films of Quality Tuesday i The Viking’s Daughter, . 447 ft. July 28 ( Xh e Female Politician, . 485 ft. Saturday Aug. 1 Love Laughs at Lock¬ smiths, . 552 ft. Captured by Telephone, 360 ft. The Vitagraph Company of America NEW YORK, ^ ^CHICAGO, ^ LONDON, PARIS,