The Alaska daily empire., 1921-07-27
ELKS DESIRE TO
 COME ID ALASKA
 FOR 1923 SESSION
Four Big Lodges Promise Support if Can Be Arrang-
 ed - Delegate Returns.

If Alaska can secure the steam ships and arrange to hold them dur ing the session, it is not impossible for if to secure the 1923 meeting of the Elks' Grand Lodge, according to B A. Rossele, who represented the local Elks' lodge at the recent ses- siCns of the Grand Lodge of the order at Los Angeles and who re- turned last night on the Princess Royal. Mir. Rosselle said that he had been assured by delegations from Philadelphia, New Orleans, New York lodges and the Oregon delegation that their support could be counted on if Alaska should make an effort to capture the big conven ton when the Grand Lodge meets at Atlantic City next year.
 II realize that it would mean a whole lot of hard work, the eXpendi ture of considerable money, and present many problems in addition to transportation and housing, but believe if the latter two matters could be provided in conjunction with the steamship companies, we. could take care of everything else. said Mr Roselle If we could put it across. it would be of almost in calculable value to the Territory, D he added
 Alaskans We'll Received
 The Alaskans were received en- husiastically at the big Los An gelos convention, he said. Alaskan lodges were represented in the big parade Carrying a big banner with the inscription Juneau No. APO" twelve members of the Juneau and Anchorage lodges marched in the parade and were greeted with cheers along the line of march. Among those in the Alaskan delegation in the parade were L. J. O'Connor, who came all the way from New York to attend the convention, l. F. Mer- schon, Harry E. Rice, Arthur Ferte F. J. Dyer, George Kidd, B. A. Roselle, Earl Griffin, N. C. Nelson. all of the Juneau lodge, Sam Mae Donald and J. E. Robarts, of the Anchorage lodge.
 Alaskan Club Formed.
 There has been organized in Los Angeles, said MT. Rosselle, an Alaska Club which has a mem- bership of 300. all of whom are former Alaska residents. These were active in meeting and entertaining Alaskans who attended the conven- tion.
 MT Rosselle saw many old timers in Los Angeles. Arthur Ferte, he said, has regained his health and has returned to Ellensburg, Wash, to reopen his business N. c. Ne!- son, who recently disposed of his business here, is doing well in the fish business. E. ! Dyer is making success selling real estate, Carl Dahl is making good as manager of a big sash and door factory. MT Rosselle also saw J. R. Willis, who he said, is steadily improving.
 Royalty Entertained.
 Los Angeles gave the visitors a big welcome and royal entertain ment, said Mir. Rosselle The festivi- ties and Grand Lodge sessions ex- tended over a period of one week and had the Elks taken advantage of all the courtesies and entertain ment features provided for them, they would have been in Los Ali geles month, he said.
 To Erect Big Building. es
 The Grand Lodge approved the plan to erect magnificent building at Chicago to be used as national headquarters of the order, where Grand Officers will have their of fees. Chicago was selected by a special committee after visiting 1s cities which had made an effort to land the building. The initial ex- penditure proposed is S2,500,O0G. When it is completed, it is expected that that figure will be largely in- creased as the ElkS plan to maka if