The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-22

Petweler, chairman 9t tho Na ohoafa
even the most ancient orders, to DEDICATE
homes Of refuge for their aged and infirm
Mr. Detweilsr Sadi Il celebrate
and to consecrate another development !, q
humanitys onward march. Yet. how al.
mneh w as T tSo sweep Of CENT
in thought and action from that far
away time Of the worlds earlier ages,
when motives similar in conception Du!
narrower In scope and design. animated
| the breasts and inspired the deeds recited
in the ,priesty depositarles Of fthe worlds
river. They probably. had not yet learn
ed the Lessons. or at most conned 1t i'm
perfectly. that our brother Is he who needs
our aid the wide world over Combining
their treasured knowledge and accumu-
lated mysteries Of science to their own
ranks. they, in all likelihood. had little
labored and died beneath the lashes Of
exacting taskmasters In the broad light
Of q more effulgent civilization than ,aI.
unexpectedly. more benign than it's cruel
| religious code. we have assembled In tho
very heart Of an empire Of people e; q 50 %
barrie splendors and panoplied armies OF
hundred-gated Thebes pale into insig,,
nifcance We have assembled lied not "a. amid I'd
| scythed charlots of war. but blessed with
all the boundles;s, power that plenty,
peace, inexhaustible resources and world
wide commerce can bes.ow on man.
THE SITE.
And where. my friends, in all this
be more appropriate place for. this
gathering than where we now. clasp hands
and exchange fraternal greetings? What
ness? What accessory Of situation. agree
able. surroundings, or blessed memories
t sshbns hf eG 81 md as f Wisely so%e
Of Of tn the ' "old Is bominion?" s'N Si,0
| I shall enter upon no encomiun on Vir.
| ginia. SHE needs none. NO words Of
panegyric from my feeble tongue could
add 70 the fame Of the State that cradles
to the pure diadems OF glorles that, custer
around the names of Madison and Mon.
why enumerate? virgfnia's beadroll Of
fame. bright as the stars. is almost In
Here then. where 50 many thronging
memories Of worth spring up around US,
eEht es tic 6s q aff he ans
you wish salubrlous. health-slvlng eli
mate? The world does not possess Its
and grandeurs Of nature? Behold them
spread before YOU and sweeping In ma.
jestic curves in the clrclng arms OF
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the enervated: quiet for the restless
| spirit; all the varied panoramic effects
Of nature to charm and soothe the eye
or the brain bonunbed by the incessant
| whirl Of llfes recurring duties.
We are here on this auspicious occasion,
dedicate torevermore to humanity this
capacious building. This event witnesses
The inaHsugatlooIn Of system ten. whereby
worthy member OF the order shall ever
be destitute of home whilst life lasts,
eh os day Is fS ns
tuition are as broad and unique in their
scope, as Is the order itset, which has
s ehsa pasa sp into .S t PsA that ha aE
ers of Elkdom built much moro, wisely
than they themselves knew. Indeed. in the
organization, so wonderful has been its
growth. so remarkable its adaptability to
each new exgency. each unforeseen a. de-
in awe and thankfulness. we must re;
cognize a more than mortal agency, and
eXGiaim what hath a God n MrGudght
cia Effort Along S the line Of beaefcehpce
nor eoncentration Of the associated S, pow;
Isolated cases Of temporary reverses or
an unkindy trend OF fortune In tho case
Of any Of our brothers have been eff
But now that more than a generation has
rolled, away. It can ba reasonably ex-
peetsd that adverse fate hhs left
efforts IS not ignoble: but for those who
desert the brother who has been baffled
Be- Be the height os igaominy. Fqr these. ills
dedicated is q feeble word, IN humanity's
name we oo z REAh. Y NoM hi!!ow 1t
the United States have decleed that
eyery agea brother ,Wearisd Win ths
march Of fe SHOULD be placed in pHiTlf
aesa 3a be Er SdHashh aia p0f 81
Qualification. Ab but a lifelong home which
brother. bestows upon brother in uslns
or. 10 your speaker, in association with
entrusted esatt the ID duty Of fully sraspng and
preme legislative body had ordered.
1t behooyes not TO enlarge here on the
tTses me Ntaag % Ss s se etfsfsa q fss
rate the time and toll given to what we
can emphqtieally proclaim i as "a labor Of 81
to the duty due my associates We're ! not
to extend my tribute Of commentator
o f those lbs Mha Ike san sheEg 5SSge e o
high mission in behalf, OF humanity, The
appreciation OF tne OrQef lTey SO WollH!-
" served is their deserved need and with
that bestowed they Will feel that they
done our duty, We believa that II has
been done intelllsently. conscienuously,
impartially, or score and more Or sites
selected. 1t was fitted up as IL now
Is. Tho task delegated by The Grand
designated committee, after three years
Of patient labor on their part, has been
completed. Brothers. the result Is be-
selves.
He has but Ill read the lessons OF Elk
dom who does not fully realize that It's
more than one-third OF century OF
vigored growth has left q powerful inr