The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-22
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the Union, Virginia can appropriately
do so; indeed, 1t is not far wide OF the
fact to assert that many OF you here
ARE either her e chds rem q the
that you come from lands which have
been either given by her to the common
Union, or have been acquired for. tho
Of her statesmen and warriors. And 1t 10
fitting that you have come back. SO to
speak, to this old State, and to this his
toric county amidst these beautiful sur.
roundngs, and under the shadows OF
these everlasting hills to exemplify viz
tues by deeds.
and deserving men, we avouch the work
for the word, the fruit for the faith. For
this home Ia not dead monument, but a
living memorial of the teachings OF this
we did not do unto others as we would
have them do unto US. We should not be
faithful to that charsy G Which nat Is at the
our abundance give to those In want
Life seems to move BY contrasts II not
cause Of light. From the shadow Of the
valley the eye is blinded by the splendor
of the heavens. Poverty, suffering and
know comfort, health and happiness. Mis-
fortune and unhappiness make us realize
our good fortune and our happiness;
| 1neT6lOf6, we see IQdL misery duu WdNl
and misfortune play their part in life.
For If there were none stricken by
the waysde. and needy and suffering.
there would be no inGentiye to employ
in the Inauguration Of the noble charity
Therefore, in this trusting place Of
in the sight Of these people. and within
the lengthening shadows OF the noun
tains that tower above us, may We not
anew to the noble principles Of this or
der: to the deeds which these principles
teach; to the quickening OF our. own
MANS lxsS bu respt to an appreciaon Of JUS
tice. that imperial virtue which steadies
all humanity; and to that great and good
fellowship which banishes all unkindness
and brings the peace that must pass
Coming, as we do to-day, from all
parts Of our great Republic. representing
seat,oard away to the islands of the Pa
clhc. we find 1t difficult to repress the
realization Of the greatness Of our coun-
people. This is an American home upon
Virginla's soil and under 'Virginia's skies.
Her people sympathize With the under
1ans aop her M Of whes
IAN indissoluble. union. OF understandable
States which should live in charity and
justice and should ggrow to an undream.
SENATOR DANIEL.
Then came the senior Senator for Vir-
ginia, Hon. John w. Daniel. who spoke
briefly. He used to their fullest extent
his wonderful oratorical power, and as
he stood before that vast crowd, with
the beautiful surroundings. his words
flowed like sparkling brook through
bed of flowers.
The order of Elks," he said, sis the
youngest fraternal society which has
made for itself local habitation and
an honored name. and has carried out
the Injunction, Remember thy Creator
in tho days Of thy youth.
1.-THE order Is purely American, which
can be seen in Its simple character and
conduct It carries no secrets except
that OF the delicacy and propriety OF
pure and simple life
''rhe Dlks do not go abroad and pro-
claim what they are doing. Their prin-
ciple is charity. but 1t is that charity
that Is without ostentation, and the en-
thusiasm OF the Illks is that deep, still
enthusiasm that carries weight with 1t.
Elks do not publish their charity to the
world, but their life is devoted to work.
ing and fighting for charity. 1t was said
by m old poet that women We're words.
men deeds, but the Elks honor and de-
fend the women and hold the greatest
venarntion for them as builders OF homes.
The Elk has a ready hand: he Is a
kind neighbor and constant, helpful
friend.
"This building has been paid for by
the hard and constant work OF the Dlks,
and their work will rest beside the still
waters and in the green pastures as
long as time may last"
FREDERICK wARDE.
He was followed by Mr.. Frederick
warde. the tragedian. whose discourse
was OF very fine order.
He described the organization, rise and
ganlzed little over quarter Of CEN
fury ago in New York, by a party OF
actors, whose Idea was to form So
ciety for mutual intercourse. amuss-
ment and protection. This little society
grew 80 rapidly that branches We're
established all over the country, untl
now there are 10000 members, and he
was proud that he belonged to the pro-
fession that started such an organiza-
ton.
Then the trnasfer OF the building was
made by Mr.. Joseph II, Tanning. chair
man OF the Board OF Grand Trustees. OF
Indianapolis. In doing So, he gave q
brief history of the home scheme. from
Its start to finish.
In accepting the building. Grant Exalted
Ruler Geo. p. Cronk paid a grand tribute
to Virginia and her sons In closing, he
'Vuarded by the great principle of
charity, Justice brotherly love and FL
deity, and under wise and careful man
agement, this institution should become a
lasting monument to the progressive and
practical doctrine for which our order
stands"
MIR, .DETWBILHR,
Chairman Meade Detweiler, of the
Home committed, closed the speech-mak-
Ing with an grafton, after which the
benedction was given by Rev, Father
John d. Boland, of Baltimore. Md. Mr..
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