The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-01-14
FOR SWEET CHARlTYS SAKE.
The Regulations and Purposes
Of the Order Of Elks. 6
Tho Order Embraces Men Of All Pro-
fsssions and Is Isencvoiont-A Lodge
to no Organized In RoanOke-The Oc-
cesion to DO NIadc ono or Special In
torsss-A Largo Number OF Appiica-
lions for Membership.

che most beautiful of sentiments. The
lines have been chosen as ono Of the
maxims OF the benevolent Protective
DO in ,tituted in this city.
Only one lodge of ElkI is permitted
in any oity or town. This /, d, ne to
prevent the rivalry, CONNECT, and jeal.
eusy that 80 often embarrass and injure
societies. There arc only two degrees
The initiation varies from SIS to 500 in
tbs various cities. The average dues
ore 80 a year. Tho order is not bene-
foial, but it expends more in secret and
authorizations charity than any similar
one, IN the world. This, expended in
the shape OF benefits to those in need,
averag SiOa week to those in distress,
but the amount is usually only limited
by tho needs of the sufferer.
There are no ranks, titles or omolu-
mcntS in tho order. All Elks have euu Il
rights under their laws. TO join tho
order ono must be in good health, u
years OF ave, believe in a Suprvms BE-
ing, b. citizon OF tho United Stat 3,
and have somo honorable occupation or
visible means OF support.
The business and objects of the order
are benevolent, but are also intended to
aid anu prot, CT its members and tn, il
families, and to promote friendship and
social intrrc ,urs at its institution.
in l,67, it was composed only OF u few
Rentlcm n Of the theatrical profession,
drawn together for social intelc ,urse.
1t has sinc. developed into a wide
spread and powerful order OF bcrcvo-
lence and charity, with lodges in ITO OF
tho principal cities of the Union.
Born of brotheily love, it is designed
to offor its members the rCainty of
warm hearts and welc ,mc hcarLhs in
the various cities to which business or
pleasure may summons them. One can
we'll realize the satisfaction in finding
in eacA strange city u it'll. circle of
Kindred minds; kind. appleclativu and
intollig M friends; social spirits who,
linked together by tho myst tic ex-
tend tho right hand Of fellowship and
greet ono with tho kindly smilo Of
brotherhood
Tho id ~ has bccome prevalent that
none but members of the theatrical pro-
fesslon and its dependencies are eligible
for m NIB ,rship. This is erroneous. 1t
is tr"e that 'arly all of the reputable
male portion of tho profession are IN.
rolled its ranks, hut on that roll will
also DO found tho names Of prominent
officials, moIchant', "a. kers. nuwapap per
mon, legal and med cal men. and many
of tho brightest lights of the world VI
art, IL ..n' music.
Tho social nm ctionS, the o)pOrtu-
nifty To bring brvLn,rs INTO il clearerc m
&c 'toh Of the true claims for g N
sidorit.ol Of its members, Is only
ono onjcct of tho Order If ElAs
lr sherry love and jusLcl ar. not the
tho briSh 81 wells i'll thu c vn of
q worthy member. Charity shin . forth
prominently in all tlcir &C ions, the
beac III H.. lit that guild them from the
shoals Of rtctlcss llncrallty and the
quioksands OF provcrbial prodigallty.
1t Is needless to refer To the we'll known
generous ciarity Of this order, when
,ver OCCASION demands its aid. ScLic,ly
cln tno cry of distress ,cho on the air,
the wall uf misfortune or the moan oi
despair cc.io on the air, ere tho Elts
tender the bcst Efforts to aid and lc-
ievc, questioning neither country nor
creed, uUcIrino nor belief
1t would Dc almost an endless task to
c1mmcinurate the ac 8 Of charity done
by this order, and mention of this is
only rnadu to show that, if the order al
poalcd to the world at large, they give
to the sal and. thanks to the generous
public, their annual beietits n. yer fail
to meet Win bonnliul response e.. m
the profession, the press and The publ G
Tue Benevolent Prot, Give Order uf
Elks is "a purely charitable organization,
seeking to do its CHARITY in silenc., til;
the proud spirit that suffers in st CT,
fearing more tho blush of sham, thu.
comes of asking than the pangs vi
hunger, may feel that never will its
soro noed, nor the manner of its allevia-
tiOn bo published to tho world, and
that tho faults, the frailtics, the nee %
sitius. AMI tho help extcnled will re-
main as sacred Confidence, mover to be
divulgtd
And this fully explains the reason for
and the Sccacy OF tho organization.
In, lodge u b5 institute d in this city
Will bear upon it's rolls tue names OF
somo Of the brightest IN IN in all walks
Of life. and tno .rus Is ,hcmlan spirit
will be feature of it's meetings.
DIR. Charles ). Thompson, whose place
or business Is at Salem avenue and Roa-
n0ke street. IL now the custodian of the
list or applicants for charter member
ship, which will be kept open a short
time longer.
The OCCASION of organizing Roanoke
lodge Will DO made ono long to be
remembered. and delegations, from all
sections OF the State will be present.
There will b, a bang tet, public r,c.-
ptiOn. possibly u SIP. cial theatrical en-
tortainment. and IL g'ne,.ll gnod tim.
on The part of visitors, resident Elks
and invited guests.
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