The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-02

displayed in every shop window. Many
of the larger concerns are handsomely
draped with American flags. bunting
and the purple and white streamers.
At the Elks' Home the house has
been renovated and decorated with
bunting. Strenmcrs OF electric lights
have been strung across the streets
and huge banners have been erected
ut Eleventh and Broad Streets, pointing
out the location of the home. Tho con-
vcntion hall and dance floor were given
special attention by the decorators,
and present handsome appearance.
State officers on Scene.
Among the prominent mombers of
the order who greeted their large cir
Gle OF friends last night were Fast
President Conway. Of Charlottesville.
and last, but not least John Blilcy.
of Norfolk. Mr.. Bliley was the centre
of affairs last night, and as n leader
of Quartets, qualified as chief songSter
OF the herd. Jack O'Connell. of Nor
folk. who is being urged by friends to
run for president OF tho association.
was in evidence.
There will be trip down the James
River tomorrow afternoon at 1890
o'clock. The trip, In addition to its
historic interest, will be enlivened by 81
distinctly lively program that has Deem
arranged Ly n committee consisting of
Samuel L. Rosendorf and Edwin Levy.
4 feature will be the initiation of a
class of twenty into the mysteries OF
the order of the Pink Goat This will
nc the first time n Virginian has been
taken into this organization, which was
establishe years ago In England. and
I2lks only arc eligible for membership.
a fight with an undetermined species
OF animal and the prize Boston hull
owned by DIR. Zen Hord Will be staged
in the hold of the boat. Several other
stunts have been arranged.
The contest in ritualistic work.
with n silver loving cup as the prize.
will be held tomorrow morning.
silver punch bowl will be presented by
the State Association to Max +. Lind
ncr. past president, and q jewel to w
clifford Godscy, OF Petersburg, the
present secretary ii the association.
The election OF officers and selection
of the next convention city VIII also
be held then. Lynchburg Is coming
with delegation that is determined 70
CAPTURE the big event for the next
year.
Convention Program.
The program follows:
Tuesday, September 2.
S a. M-Reg istration of delegates by
registration committee at Elks' Home
II. r. y. Burke in charge.
1890 A. M-Asscmbling OF delegates
in lodge-room Richmond Lodge, NO. 40
Eleventh and Marshall Streets. Intro
ductory remarks by Exalted Ruler Eu-
gene Brauer Greetings by Mayor
George Ainslie. Address or welcome
Andrew Jackson Montague.
1880 a. M.-Busness session.
T. M.--Luncheon Elks Home
2:3O r. M.--Automobile trip about
city and suburbs.
1880 T. M.-Luncheon and cabaret
show, Richmond Hotel roof.
Wednesday,, September 3.
10 4. MA ssemblinS of delegates IT
lodge room. Second days session.
1890 p. M.-Trip down the James or
steamer Berkeley. Take cars Eleventh
and Broad for wharf
y. M.-Danco and concert Elks
Home
Officers of Virginia Reunion Asso-
citation L. p. O. l.. are: b.. S. Johnson
Roanoke, President: G. IT. Conlon
Charlottesville. first vice president: w
r, Baugh. Petersburg, second vice
president: Michael Ward. Newpor,
News. third vice president; w. Clifford
Godscy, Petersburg. secretary; John w,
Blilcy, Norfolk. treasurer; }; v. Edgn;
Carpenter. Alexandria, char hn; r. H