Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-10

s.sc F-. lind f,-----s' reached. The stairs are covered with rubber treads and have brass bound edees- fnis i.ocA :s i.AeNiss oas nj which the Elks take great pride. It occupies the northwest corner of the nasena ent and js about Acx3o feet. with 10 feet between joints. In harmony with the rathsksller idea it is modelled after pure Dutch design, panelled to six feet in height, above which is q heavy stein rack completely around the room. The wood is oak. mission finish. Half way around the room against the wall runs a typical Dutch settle. and the furniture is early English. On the west side is red tile fireplace and the cencrets floor is stained g dull red to correspond with the bricks of theI fire place. The ceiling is panelled/ in q heavy beam effect, the center of each square making place for an electric light. the whole effect being unique and inviting. At the north end of tbA room are to be placed combination pool special contribution from the Wi1li- mantle members of~the lodge
 Contributions from Members.
 The expense. of finishing and fur nishing the rathskeller has been en- tirely borne by voluntary contributions from members, aside from tfc other funds used to alter the building, this idea having originated with Past Ex- alted Ruler James r. Hayes, now of Portland Ore. In the ratl1skeller is a telephone and on the second floor in the hall is desk telephone near the Secretary'S room.
 On the basement floor also is a toilet room constructed in marble and white enamel Philadelphia brick. with the most modern plumbing and toilet fix lures. At the southeast corner, of the, basement is the heater roonls where a Page steam heater is installed.
 On the rear of the house overlooking the terraced lawns is a larga.s comH1o-. dious piazza which will be an attrac-s tive spot for the. members to spend their summer evenings.
 Those in Charge.
 To the alteration committee which spent so many hours in planning and carrying cut the delicate task of fit ting the home to the uses of the lodge is due the highest praise for the sue cess which has attended their efforts in giving Norwich lodge a. home that stands distinctive in the order. and in the production of the harmonious whole their work was ably seconded by one or two secondary committees. These included the furnishing commit, tee whose fine taste is reflected in the. details that came under it's charge This committee comprised Thomas H.. Crawford. chairman. Judge Nelson J. I Ayling. Stephen J. Kehoe. Joseph E.,sl Williams and Thomas M. Shields. sec i fatary The ratllskellar was also in charge of a special committee who didsl their work with distinguished success. its members being Thomas IT.. Ora ford chairman William H.sSlfanks, John -Anseil, John Heath Thomas M. Shields and Jciin P. McCormhk sec-E retary and treasurer.
 Numerous Gifts. Gifts in large number and in great variety have been contributed by vari- ous members and by interested friends for. the furnishing of the building.whicIeI make convincing showing ofsfhe de-. sire felt by many outside of the order that Norwich lodge has their best wishes for the long and prosperous career whicllSis opening up before it as it enters it's new home, and realizes the hope which has been before it from it's earliest. years of owning a place where shall be knit more closely the ties of good fellowship which are one off Hss distinctive features.
 T. J. Sullivan Steward.
 Brother Timothy J. Sullivan. all ex- Secretary of the lodge. has been in- stalled as steward of the home with smiling greeting for all the brothers who shall make the rooms their meet ing place. q selection that is pleasing to all. as lie has been one of the most popular members of the lodge.
 In making the alterations the gen. .eral contract was taken by James E sODonovan. the steam heating and Brown, tre electr.cal wiring by the