The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-04-13

Tho Elks took possession of the city
yesterday. The celebration OF the first
anniversary of Roanoke Lodge, No. 1877,
was most gratifying success in every
particular. The programme prepared
by the committee of arrangements was
carried out without the slightest hitch
or delay.
AT $40 o. NJ. the reception committee
met in the lodge rooms on Campbell
street to receive the visitors. The fol-
lowing registered.
Norfolk Lodge, No. 3s.-Robert T.
Reid, exalted ruler; Joseph f. Beatty,
L. w. Davis, G. II. Lyons.
Portsmouth Lodge, No. s2--Calvin
ii. Tabb, secretary; b. d. Daugherty,
Judge G. w. Murdaugh, John Il. B,ady,
L. j. Brobe, R. j. Collona. w. A.
Neville, Jr., j. Is. Dolan.
Hatcher, exalted ruler; j. p. Taylor,
secretary; Jerry Nicholas. II. d.
Watkins, W. d. Ayres, G. p. Talbot,
c. L. Moren.
Tho visitors, escorted by Roanoke
Lodge, proceeded by the Machine Works
Band, were taken to the Ponce de
Leon Hotel, whore an excellent break
fast was served.
AT ii a. m. the members OF the home
lodge, with the visitors, portion of The
latter in carriages, formed in procession
in front OF tho lodge room, and under
tho lead Of the band marched through
the principal streets. The Elts, with
handsome badges and small bouquets on
lap mr. 10 ~ hnip Sc
handsome appearance and attracted q
great deal of attention. They were an
exceptionally good looking body of men
and would win admiration in any COM
munitY.
Charles Lyle, as chief marshal, com
manded the procession. He was as
sisted by DR.. K. w. Fry, Harry Gala.
CHER, w. N. Wexford, jr., John R.
Greene, c. l.. lIaller and Julian Lacy.
They understood the duties devolving
upon them and contributed much to the
splendid success of the parade.
AS the procession lett the lodge room
Fred. Weber, of the Southern Hotel,
announced that lunch was ready for all
who desired to partake of it. Many of
the most prominet citizens of the city
had accepted invitations to lunch with
the Elks and soon the lodge rooms were
crowded. Weber excelled his previous
record as a caterer, enviable as it is,
and received unstinted praise from
every one. Until late in the afternoon
he, with trained corps OF walters, en-
tertained all corners.
At2 p. m. the social session" was
called. 1t was feature of the ami
versary celebration long to be remem-
bored by all who witnessed or parti-
pated in it. Col. Frank Korte, exalted
n 1c y ~ no, N1y II OBJ Al
ease and dignity, in the absence of Col.
r. b. Hay, grand ruler OF the National
Lodge, who was unavoidablY detained
in Washington. AS presiding officer
he is decided success and years of
study and practice would not improve
him.
The lodge rooms had been beautifully
decorated with evergreens, flowers and
appropriate emblems. Everywhere
there were flowers and ell1s and a word
of cordial welcome to visitors The
proceedings of the social session were
Interesting and to many instructive.
The programme was arranged with great
care and faultlessly executed.
Waller p. Huff opened the ball with
q motion that the lodge send an appro.
pirate bridal present to Secretary Lang
ley of the Norfolk Lodge, who had
taken unto himself an additional rib.
Chairman Korte declared the motion
carried and appointed Mr.. Huff COM
mittee of one to see it properly executed.
he hustled around and was soon in pos
session OF an amount of money sufficient
to crafty the most fastidious taste in
the matter OF wedding presents A
telegram of congratulations was sent to
Secretary Langley and bride at Rich
mond, where it would overtake them.
telegram was also sent Grand Ruler
hay, at Washington, regretting his
absence, and assuring him that at IL
o'clock at night Roanoke Lodge and
guests would "pledge him" as though
he we're present.
Colonel Korte appointed Joe Frank,
the popular clethier, a recruiting officer
to enlist committee of ten to bring in
refreshments. Mr.. Frank gathered a
dozen fellow members about him and
departed for the lunch room, returning
presently with their arms full. Enter.
ing the room Il. A. Levy stepped forward
and said: ''Mr. Chairman, your com.
mlttee has obeyed your Instructions.
We are here with Refreshments and eat
and drink to your health"
Every mouth was opened and very
soon the arms of every committeeman
was empty. their contents having sud-
denly disappeared down the threats Of
said committee. The laugh was on Col
Korte, but he rallied with rapidity
that indicated robust constitution and
keen appreciation of the situation. He
informed the audience that inasmuch as
Mr.. Levy had appropriated the refresh
ments ordered, without orders, he was
sentenced to furnish pro ,ender for
every Elk that called at Hotel Bruins
wick during the day.