Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-03

been completed, and the house now Of
fers every convenience that could suggest
itself for the accommodation of the local
branch Of the order. IL has not yet been
completely furnished. but all needs in
this direction will be supplied as they
are felt.
HOW 1T IS ARRANGED.
The basement will be taken up with
the blllard-rooms and the culinary depart
ment; upon ths frs door VIII be found
the reading and reception-rooms; all the
apartments on the third floor have been
thrown into one, making one OF the hand
soonest and most commodious lodge-rooms
in the city. In this hall the weekly meet
ings will be held and the lodge entertain
ments will take place. 1t is proposed TO
use the rooms on the top floor FOR bed
rooms later on.
The lodge has been particularly fortu-
nate In acquiring this property. Origi-
nally It cost over $4,000 but was bought
by the Elks for $500. The house STANDS
In the centre Of a large lot, so no future
building operations can affect 1t by shut
ting out the light or encroaching upon the
privacy of the members.
HISTORY OF THE LODGE.
The requirement of an "Elks' Home"
marks a new era I'm the history of Lodge
No. As. Its growth since II was organ
lied on May H. 1886, i'm Elletts Han. on
Fifth street. has been remarkable. since
that time the history OF tie lodge has
been one Of good deeds and good Fellow
ship, and as 1t has increased IN member
ship so 1t has grown In popularity ana
IN the public estimation. The lodge has
been liberal in al charities, careful al
ways OF it's good name, hospltable beyond
compare. and tender In cherishing the
memories of its deceased members, and
in providing for the widows. orphans, and
its less fortunate brethren.
When the lodge was first organized 1t
boasted thirty-fve charter members; now
II has a membership Of 100. and five or
six are added each week. It's first exalted
ruler was the late William Lovenstein;
It's present ruler is Mr.. j. III. Chataigne.
The first home OF the Richmond Elks
was i'm Laubes Hall. They removed
thence to Lee Camp Hall, then TO Nor
gansterns then to st. Adams Hall, then
back TO Morganstern's. and now they
have found a permanent and pleasant
home for themselves.
WILL HAVE A MONUMENT.
Next Sunday the remains OF the late
Mr.. George Ives. a member OF the lodge,
will be Inferred In the Elks Rest, AT
Hollywood. The body has been resting
In a vault hitherto, until II could be
transferred TO the picturesque spot I'm
this beautiful cemetery which has lately
been purchased by the lodge. Later. 1t Is
proposed to erect a handsome monument
on this lot, and committee has been
appointed to make arrangements to this
end. This committee is composed OF
Nessrs. Joseph w. Laube. William Good
man, r. II. 4. Burke, julius Strauss, and
Juan A. Pizzini, Jr.
The committee which purchased the
new home for the lodge consists OF
Nessrs. J. 8. Parrish, Phil. q. Kelly,
Manly 4. Ramos, Julius Strauss, and
Juan A. Pizzlni Jr.
The present officers OF the lodge are;
J. H. Chataigne exalted ruler; Juan A.
Pizzini. Jr.. esteemed leading knight; |
Philip G.. Kelly, esteemed loyal knight;
Louis H. Siegel; esteemed occurring
knight: T. r. A. Burke, secretary; q Nj. I
Angle. treasurer: ID. VI. Brimmer, esquire;
Phil. Helstern. inner guard; T. ]. Powell, |
tiler; ]. S. Parrish, chaplain; Manly u. |
Ramos, organist.