The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-03

Receiving cordial welcome from
Exalted Ruler Eugene Brauer. Mayor
George Ainslie and Congressman a. J.
Montague. 200 Eiks assembled in the
home OF Richmond Lodge. No. IS. =. p.
O. T.. yesterday for the seventh an
nual State convention OF the associa-
tion. All the nineteen lodges OF tho
State were represented by delegates
with credentials. but most of the visi-
tors were unassigned. They came
however. for the hospitality which they
knew Richmond and Lodge Nc. 40
would extend them.
The delegates from Norfolk. Hamp-
ton. Alexandria and Newport News ar
rived Monday night, tho others drifting
In by every train yesterday morning
All were met at the railway stations,
and were taken to the Richmond home.
Eleventh and Marshall Streets. where
they We're registered by T. \. y. Burke.
The entertainment began without de-
lay. and ample provision was made for
those who were hungercd and ath.rst.
Home Stnys I'm Virginia.
The Richmond Elks outdid them
selves in e2te ndiNg welcoming hands
j. and In seeing that every one was en-
joying himself After the formal greet
ings and the business session, buffet
luncheon was served in the dance hall
and In the afternoon there was an
automobile Sightseeing trip through
the city. from Byrd Park 10 Chmbo-
razo through quiet residential districts
and through the busy thoroughfares Of
the city.
The occasion OF the gathering was
made the more joyous by the announce
men in the business session by Presi-
dent c. S. Johnson. who had just re-
ceived a telegram from Fred Harper.
OF Roanoke. informing him OF the fact
that tho Elks national home was TO
remain in Virginia, and that the work
nf Inc l.ttfl lipu at laHs I'D
City would begin on October l. An ap-
propriation of S25O,0o0 has been made
TO carry on the work. and the home
Will be an institution OF which. the Elks
Will be proud. The telegram from Mr..
Harper was received in roar OF APP
plause. and thousand hands clasped
each other in mutual congratulate
at the news. Mr. Harper expressed his
disappointment at not being able to be
present. but said that he was prevented
from coming by important business
engagements.
Get Cordial Greeting.
Exalted Ruler Eugene Brauer had
charge Of the reception. and acted as
chairman Of the committee. When the
delegates had assembled before hin. he
said:
ut is my especial privilege ID honor
to bid you hearty welcome; yes. well
come. thrice welcome to our city on
this occasion OF the seventh annual
State convention. l sincerely hope that
this convention will be again great
benefit to our order, not only from q
business standpoint. but also from a
social standpoint, and that your stay
amopg us shall be n most pleasant
one"
After a few more words. nc intro
duced Mayor Ainslie, who. in his usual
graceful style, welcomed the Elks to
Richmond, and handed over TO them
ia NJ ri
Montague, who delivered the principal
address of welcome, was then intro
duced. He dealt with the principles Of
liberty. brotherly love, justice and
charity, which are also the principles
Of the order. painting beautiful pic
ture OF what human life would be II
they could be put into universal prac-
tice. He extended the visitors a hearty
welcome. and said the presence of an
order such rs yours is an honor which
we deeply feel"
wOmnn's Auxiliary lodges.
Exalted Ruler Brauer then turned
the gavel over to President Johnson
and the business session, which was
executive, was had. President johnson
made the announcement concerning the
building OF new national home at
Bedford City, saying that the inmates
would be removed to some other place
while the buildings were In course Of
construction. He then read his annual
report, showing that the order was in
better condition than ever before, that
the finances were on sound business
basis. and that, after all expenditures.
there was left comfortable balance
He strongly recommended the estab-
lishment OF women auxiliary lodges, an
idea which has been taken up In the
West and found to be highly beneficial
in touching the general order. a COM
mittee will be appointed later to act
upon this suggestion. Mr.. Johnson adj
vocated 1t with much earnestness and
said that he hoped action would be
favorable to the plan.
COrlon for President.
The business session will be con-
..tinued this morning, when officers for
the State association will be elected
1t was stated yesterday that Jack
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