Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-27
HUNDREDS VISIT
ELKS' new
HOME
HANDSOME BUILDING is THROWN
OPEN FOR INSPECTION
OF PUBLIC.


With a beautiful public reception
this afternoon between the hours ,,f
and o'clocs the new club house Of
Las Vegas Lodge No, 4OS B. Z, o..
Elks was formally opened. Never
before has there been held in Las We
gas prettier and more successful
public affair than that of this after
noon. Several hundred persous ac-
cepted the general invitation of ihe
lodge, to visit the beautiful new home
and enjoy the uneycelled Hospitality
Of the Elks.
Every member of the order present
acted as a reception committee Of
one to extend d welcome to the many
visitors and the affair was enjoyable
from start to finish The visitors were
escorted through the spacious and
beautifully furnished home by the
members Of the lodge. Every part Of
the building was thrown open to the
public. and true Elk hospitality was
extended on every side.
The Kohn five piece orchestra
played during the reception. the
music adding much to the gaiety and
success of the affair Delicious re-
freshments were served to the swarm
of people that came and went during
the afternoon. A number of short
speeches Of welcome were on the pro
gram. The ladies' of the lodge assist
ed materially in the success of the re-
ception.
Tonight in the lodge room of the
new home will be held regular busi-
ness meeting. Several candidates will
be initiated on this occasion Other
important business will also be
brought before the meeting, which
will be one of the largest ever held in
Las Vegas. During the business
meeting the dedication of the home
will be performed by the members Of
the grand lodge. These beautiful and
impressive ceremonies will be follow
ca by banquet and smoker in the
banquet hall of the home. The at
tendance of every member Of the To-
cal lodge is expected and ali visiting
Elks are cordially invited to attend
the affair of this evening.
Several prominent Elks, members
Of the local lodge are on the program
Of tonight for addresses. Judge G..
j. Gavin of Denver, who is past
exalted ruler of Las Vegas Lodge No.
4OS, will be one of the principal
speakers of the evening. Judge D.
]. Leahy, o. A. Larrazolo and A. A..
Jones will also address the meeting
The presence Of members of the
lodges in Santa Fe, Ration and Albu-
querque is expected at the dedication
tonight and the ball tomorrow and
many past members of Las Vegas
lodge now residents of other cities
will attend the services and jollifica-
ton.
The Bistofli orchestra will play dur.
ing the smoker and banquet tonight,
which will add to the iollity and spir-
it Of the occasion. The big iced will
be one Of the most palatable ever
served, under the direction of Tier
Ralph Gohlke, and that's going some,
for he has dished up many banquet
fit for king. Theme will be an abund-
ance everything, even to lemonade
and pretzels, SO the larger the crowd
the merrier.
The grand ball, which will bring to
a conclusion the two days celebra-
ton, will be held tomorrow night in
the new home. This will be an elab-
crate affair. To this Elks only, ac-
companied by as many ladies as they
wish to bring are cordially invited.
Ladies, whether accompanied by EIks
or not, are urged to be present.
The wives Of the Elks have taken
an active interest in the reception Of
this afternoon and in the bale, and
il the success Of the affair tomorrow
night equals that of this afternoon it
viii be some" dance. All Elks
should bring their cards tonight and
tomorrow night.