The Washington herald., 1910-10-04
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
az KING Street

65 King Street.
Alexandria. Va, oct. 3.-Alexandrla
Lodge. No. 75s. B. p. O. E., dedicated
its, new home tonight with the i'm
pressive ritualistic services OF the or
der. The ceremonies took place in the
spacious lodge room, and were attend
ed by a large gathering of members
and their friends and a number OF Wis
iting Elks from Washington and vi
entity.
Exalted Ruler Howard w. Smith
presided. The services were opened
with prayer by Rev. Edgar Carpenter,
chaplain OF the lodge. Following the
ritualistic services. George T. Cation.
esquire OF the lodge. presented Past
Exalted Ruler David F. Robey a past
masters jewel. Mr.. Robey made Mt
ting response OF thanks. A similar
jewel was presented 10 Past Exalted
Ruler Judge Louis c. Barley by James
W. Bales. esteemed lecturing knight.
In the absence or Judge Barley. the
token was accepted in his behalf by
Robert S. Barrett in a brief speech.
Representative c. c. Carlin. the orator
Of the evening. was then introduced by
Exalted Ruler Smith. who paid a tribute
10 his work In obtaining a new home for
the local lodge. Representative Carllns
address dwelt on the meaning OF the
word Home" He then took up the car
dinal principles of the order. charity. JUS
tice, and brotherly love, and gave his
ideas on them. Among other things he
paid a glowing tribute 10 the order, which
he declared now has a membership
throughout the country of 100000 free
men.
Mr.. Carlin's address brought the formal
| ceremonies Of the dedication to a close
Many OF the visitors remained until late
in the evening and enjoyed dancing In
the large auditorium.
The new home was inspected during the
evening by most Of the visitors. Through
out the evening the hall was filed with
visitors. all OF whom expressed them
selves as well pleased with the handsome
structure which presented an unusually
attractive appearance with its brilliant
| lights.
/ On the second floor there is large
auditorium. 30 by 60 feet. On this floor
/ is also located a library. ladies' parlor
/ and the Offices Of the secretary. The
/ lodge room is located on the third floor
Il has a number of preparing rooms.
ante-roons. and several committee
| mahogany.
The remainder OF the building is finish
ed in Flemish oak
A distinguishing feature OF the exterior
/ is life-sized bronze elk in a niche over
the main portal The building was con-
structed by J. w. Devers, local con-
4 tractor, and the architects were Wagner
/ & Hamilton. of Washington.
a feature Of the afternoon ceremonies
was reception. attended by the wives
and families Of members An interesting
musical and literary programme was
/ given. Those participating in the mu-
steal programme were Mrs. William
Woolls, Mrs. Thomas Hulhsh, Kenneth
Ogden. Mrs. Herman Friedlander, Mrs.
Jacob Brill. and J. Fred Birrell.
Funeral services for Charles W. De-
maine, who died in Washington Saturday
were held at 10 o'clock this morning from
the undertaking chapel of William De-
maine & Son. Rev. II. j. Cutler oficiated.
Burial was in the Presbyterian Cemetery
The palbearers were Mr.. Edmondson and
r. X. Marsh. Of Washington: E NJ
Domaine, w. w. Domaine, C. W. Mankin,
and Ernest Mankin.
Rabbi Maurice Krohngold. OF Cincin-
natl, conducted services this evening al