Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-07
THE ELKS AT HOME.
RICHMOND LODGE KEEP OPEN
HOUSE IN NEW QUARTERS.
BUSINESS And SOCIAL SESSIONS
Property Turned over to q Hoard Of
Goyernors-Mr. j. S. Parrish Honor.
ed-FurDishing Fund stnrted-tr-
rangcments for "a BAZAAR, sc.

The Elks' Home was dedicated TO tho
night, without formalIty OF any sort, but
with that CHEEKY hospitality for which
the Richmond Lodge has become so de-
servedly famous. The occasion was made
particularly festive by the enthusiasm o;
the members which entered into IL, and
royal reception was accorded to the
many visitors who called during the eve
ming to tender their congratulations.
Several alterations have already beer
made in the handsome house, which 10
situated at the southwest corner OF
Eleventh and Marshall streets chief OF
which Is the arrangement OF a lodge
room on the second floor by the removal
OF all partitions. This gives an excep.
tionally fine apartment, which is second
10 none in the city for the meetings OF
secret societies. The house Is not yet fur.
nished, but several handsome donationi
have been received. and fund wal
started last night for this purpose By
Mr.. Louis Wendcnburg. who volunteered
a contribution, in q speech made al tn,
social session
AT the regular meeting OF the lodge
held prior to the entertainment, ar.
rangements were made for monster
benefit TO be given at the Academy early
in January This will be followed In May
by a bazaar, and from these two sources
It is expected that sufficient money viii
be forthcoming 10 furnish the homo on
a proper scale.
FIRST MEETING OF THE LODGE.
The evening was opened with the regu~
lar weekly meeting. II was the baptism
Of the new home, and a genuine love-
feast
Three canddates--Messrs. Jake Crane.
Earl Boudar and Roger Atkinson-were
Initiated, and many applications were Ie-
ceived.
The House Committee, which was
charged with the purchase OF the pro-
perty was discharged. and the beautiful
home was turned over 10 a Board OF
Governors, composed OF Messrs. James I.
Smith chairman, #. Il. Burke ". III.
Daffron, William Goodman, benjamin.
Mvtzger. Monroe Levy. j. Samuel Par
IRISH. J. X. Niche. and j. Anthony.
A very fine Elks badge was presented
by the lodge to Mr.. J. S. Parrish for the
SfINl~fS ne HAS TtnoeI'u III tOnneCtIOn
with tie acquiring Of the property. The
presentation speech was made by Mr..
w. III. Daffron, and Mr.. Parrish made
an appropriate acknowledgment OF the
gift.
THE SOCIAL SESSION.
After the transaction of the business
before the lodge an adjournment was
made TO the reception rooms on the arst
floor where a delightful supper. cooked
I'm the kitchen OF the home, was admira-
bly, served
Mr. Monroe Levy was the chairman Of
this social session. and he fulfilled tho
duties of his Office with distinction. The
affair was delightfully."- informal. and was
carried out under the direction OF the
following Entertainment Committee:
Messrs. Juan A. Pizzini. Sr.. John RYall
w. A. Kleversahl, and Frank Burke.
The new badge OF the lodge consists
OF foundation OF blue satin, edged with
gold fringe with medallion containing
the head Of an elk hanging from the
cross-bar. upon a narrow white satin
ribbon. The badge bears the inscription
of the lodge and Is so arranged that SIS
reverse side Is suitable for use upon me-
mortal occasions.
AT an early date il is proposed to fur
nlsh the rooms on the top floor OF the
house for the accommodation OF sick
Or INDECENT members OF the lodge
Several applications were received last
night from secret orders desiring TO rent
the lodge room OF the Elks for their
meetings, but all these applications were
refused as the rules OF the society dc
not allow the homes OF local organiza-
lions to be used for club purposes.