The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1919-01-23
EIks From Every State in
the Union Consecrate
Kenosha Club to Char
ity and Justice.
GRAND OFFICERS PRESIDE
Grand Exalted Ruler, Bruce A. Camp
bell and His Cabinet Give Added
Distinction to Pageant
Of Patriotism.

Kenosha Elkdom found its Land-of-
Dreams ome-True at the corner Of
Chicago and Wisconsin streets on Mon
day afternoon when four hundred
brothers from every state in the Union,
including soldiers, sailors, and marines,
gathered in the lavender silence Of the
lodge hall to dedicate the new Elks
home to the cause Of Charity, Brotherly
Love, and Justice.
The ceremonial was notable. 1t
marked the end Of long, long, trail
of vision and the opening Of vista
of purple and white achievement. 1t
held the promise and the prospect Of a
larger and better Kenosha.
AS beftted an occasion of such sig
nifcance the grand officers of the order
attended the gathering and by their
presence and participation enhanced
the mystic dignity Of song and ritual
ism. They gave distinction to every
feature of the dedicatory service and
made it at once impressive and inspir-
ing to every brother who heard its offer
ings and sensed their hallowed meaning.
Patriotism Predominates.
From the first rap of the gavel to
the last word of benediction, the rites
were intensely patriotic.
While the brothers were still ex-
changing "Hello Bill 's'' in the spaci-
Gus lobby and lounge of the home,
party of sailors representing twenty
two chapters Of the order, filed by
the Dragon Table with a large cold
Glory'' borne aloft on their soldierly
shoulders.
They were greeted with "cheers and
tears' and led in triumph to the lodge
hall on the second floor.
Here they laid down their sacred bur-
den beneath the silken Stars and
Stripes, that SO often--in the scarlet
days of war-had waved their com
rades in strife and victory last Good
bye, good-luck, God bless you.''
1t was their tribute to civilian
soldiers, to conquering heroes, to
brothers who came not back.
A. A. Qmgley Presides.
With an atmosphere of fraternity and
patriotism thus admirably established,
Exalted Ruler Arthur A. Quigley open
ed the Lodge Of Dedication The usual
preliminaries, delivered with unusual
solemnity, provided an entree for the
service after which the special cere-
monial was begun.
"We welcome you with thankful
ness ~ said Mr.. Quigley in greeting the
lodge and it's distinguished guests,
thankfulness that we have fulfilled a
mission entrusted to us by founders who
foresaw and prophesied the glory of
this hour. And yet our qualification is
tinged with sadness at the thought that
the first of these in the heart of Keno
sha Elks-John M. Kehlor--is not here
to see it through and enjoy the glad
ness of these rites. Another, too, is
absent-.Julius A. Mickelsen--for whom
we have gold star in our service
flag. He made the supreme sacrifice
'out there and thereby sanctifed the
flag that wraps our altar.
"But despite this touch Of sorrow
we are prevailingly happy this after
noon and especially so in the knowledge
that the Grand Exalted Ruler and
the Grand Officers Of our most en-
inent fraternity are here to grace
our hour Of triumph with their
presence and admonition. =
The Grand Exalted Ruler Speaks.
Thus eloquently presented, Bruce A..
Campbell, Grand Exalted Ruler of the
order, assumed more direct control of
the dedicatory rites and proceeded "A
consecrate the Elks home to the lofty
purposes for which it was so nobly con
ceived and so magnifcently erected.
With impressive exercises the keys
to the building were brought forward
by Judge Clifford e. Randall, given the
blessing of the lodge, and placed in the
safe keeping Of A. L. Drury, of the
local board of directors.
Thereafter the Grand Exalted Ruler
delivered the main address of the af-
ternoon, masterpiece of vivid and
inspirational oratory.
"My friends and brothers, he be
gan, ri congratulate you on the
achievement represented by this cere-
monial. This home that you have built
for yourselves and your families is an
evidence of your virility, efficiency, and
loyalty to the principles of our brother
hood. For beauty of architecture,
splendor and magnifcence Of appoint
ments, doubt if it is equalled and |
know it is not excelled by any Elks
home in America.
cit typifes the progressive spiris of
Kenosha Elks and Kenosha citizens. &
Tribute to John M. Kehlor.
CT am indeed sad,o Mr.. Campbell
continued with great feeling, that
there is one vacant chair in this great
r~~apahlare--the chair that might have