The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-02
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ception COMMITTEES has prepared for
their entertainments
Every train coming into Richmond
is bringing It's quota of the antlered
tribe. and before night 1T is expected
mat loo VIII DO gathered here. The
order In Virginia. has about 5000 mem
bcrs. and every one who can spare
tho time from business will be on the
scene. Several cities will send large
delegations. while the smaller lodges
VIII simply be represented by dele
gates elected for the purpose of as
sisting in the transaction of business.
Met I'm Royal Manner.
Alexandria and Fredericksburg, with
fifty members In the party, were the first
of the visiting delegations to arrive
Yesterday. Their train pulled into Byrd
Street Station at 6:2o Z. NJ, while ten
minutes later, Norfolk and Portsmouth
100 strong, Joined tho herd. Volunteers
from Richmond Lodgei No. 45. con-
sistinE of more than 200. and headed
by a fife and drum corps. were at the
station. and escorted the visitors to
the Elks Home. where they were made
comfortable.
Early this morning Newport News
and Hampton. with IL delegation OF
about $50, Will reach here on Il special
train. With them will be the lamp
convention. LynchburE and Roanoke,
with a delegation of nearly 200. are
due shortly after All of the incoming
trains will be met by the reception
committee. headed by Max i. Lindner,
past president of the State Reunion
Association, and STEMS Band. which
has been engaged for both days.
The convention will open this morn
ing in tho hall ut tho Elks' Home
n in1, hoe 1u,s I,1 n tn1 for
the occasion. The visitors Will be
greeted by Exalted Ruler Eugene
Br2ucr, and will be welcomed to tho
city by Mayor Ainslie. Congressman
Andrew j. Montague, member of
Richmond Lodge, will make the prin-
cipal address. The formal reception
Will be followed by brief business
session, which Will in turn give way
to a luncheon at +. NJ.
aIuny Women Attending.
Mary of the delegates are accom-
panied by their wives and daughters
and for their benefit all autompbile
tour of the city Will he given this ar
tornoon at 2:a0 o'clock More than 125
cars have been loaned by members, OF
the order, and there will be ample ac-
mmodation for all. An automobile
truck has been handsomely decorated
i'm purple and white. intermingled WITH
the national colors. and in it Will be
seated the two bands, which will dis
course music throughout the big ride
Major Werner viii head the process
sion. The party will be joined, it is
expected by the Petersburg delega-
ton, which will motor over for the
convention. All cars will he decorated
in the colors OF the order, and will
bear the American flag.
The feature of the program. how
ever, will be the luncheon and cabaret
show tonight at 1880 o'clock on the
Richmond Hotel roof garden. I'D. =.
Lyons manager Of the new Lyric, Is
in charge of the entertainment, and
has guaranteed to provide show that
will he remembered. In addition to
the stars from the local playhouses.
Mr.. Lyons has arranged for four spe-
cial acts from Washington.
The entire business section OF the
city is being dressed up for the con-
vention and Elks pennants are being