Las Vegas optic., 1912-08-28
ELKS DEDICATE
THEIR new
Home
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address Of the evening, in which he
expressed his belief that in living up
to the principals Of Elkdon. charity.
justice, brotherly love and fidelity,
the Elks become better citizens
o. A. Larrazolo made most elo-
quent address, speaking on "EIkdom.
Ex-Governor William J. Mills also
made an interesting talk in which ne
expressed his belief in the future
prosperity Of the Las Vegas lodge.
Governor Mills stated that it was mis-
belief that the debt incurred by the
Elks in the erection Of the new home,
instead Of proving drawback would
form an incentive for harder work
among the members which will result
in continued prosperity of the order
in the Meadow City.
Hallett Reynolds, who was mem
Der Of the building committee, paid a
tribute to the work Of the architect,
E. w. Hart, and the contractor, A. M,
Horn, in the designing and erection
of the building, and offered toast
to the health of these men, who are
members of the order
Signor Bistolfi, leader of the Bis
tolfl orchestra, which played between
the speeches and gave concert fol-
lowing the spread, and who is mem
Der of the Chicago lodge of Elks, was
called upon for a. speech. Signor Bis
tolfi responded with short, witty
talk, proving himself master Of rep
artee as well as music.
AS the clock struck II the custom
Of paying a tribute to absent brothers
was observed, and, with the lights
turned low, the brotners, gathered
around the festive board. rose in re-
sponse to toast offered by Exalted
Ruler P. ID. McElroy.
The music Of the Bistolfi orchestra
last night added much to the success
Of the occasion and was thoroughly
enjoyed by the Elks. This little must |
cal organization is one of the best
in the country and the lodge counts It |
self fortunate in having been able
to secure its services for last evening.
The two days celebration will be
brought to a conclusion tonight with
a grand ball to Elks and their ladies'.
The services of two orchestras have
been secured for this occasion. The
Bistolfi trio win play on the first
floor FOR the qltertaTnment or those
who do not care to trip the light fan
tastic and the Simison orchestra
will play in the lodge room for dane
ing, which will begin promptly at 81
o'clock. The guests tonight win be
allowed to follow their own inclina-
tions and can enjoy dancing, cards.
pool, billiards or bowling, as they de-
sire Light refreshments will be
served in the banquet hail during the
evening.
The reception yesterday afternoon,
when the new home was thrown open
to the general public, was a pro
nounced success, several hundred per
sons enjoying the hospitality of me
Elks The club mouse was beautiful
ly decorated in profusion OF pretty
flowers, purple and white sweet peas
predominating. The scene was beau
tiful one. George H. Hunker, past ex.
alted ruler, representing the grand
lodge; ?. D. McElroy, exalted ruler:
Mrs. George Kahle Of El Paso, j. +.
Anton. esteemed leading knight; Mrs.
F. M. Lyons, F. M. Lyons, esteemed
lecturing knight; Mrs. B. W. Kelly
and B. W. Kelly. inner guard, formed
the receiving line, which extended a
welcome to the many guests. Every
member Of the lodge present acted as
a reception committee Of one, and the
unrivalled hospitality Of the order was
extended to all.
Wives Of the Elks took an active
part in the forming and carrying out
Of the plans for the reception and
much credit is due them for the sue
cess Of the affair.
The celebrations Of yesterday and
tonight mark the opening 1T one of
the finest Elks' cluo houses in the
southwest, the new home being one
Of which the local lodge, and in fact,
the entire order, can well be proud.
The building committee, to which /.
largely due credit lot the erection
Of the new lodge home, is composed
Of the following: George H, Hunker,
chairman; Cecilio Rosenwald George
Morrison, John D. w, veeder. simon
Bacharach, Hallett Reynolds and All
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