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Show EAGLES INCLUDE TWO WEEKS IF Elfilli Will A GRAND MIL 10 SOCIAL In fine accord with its patriotic tenet, ten-et, the Ogden lodge Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. US, has tendered its new home on Grant avenue to the local recruiting committee for the pur- pose of staging n benefit and t testi- nionial ball to the men recruited for tho army, navy and national guard. Monday night. These tenets wero ably discussed by Rex B. Goodcell, of San ; Bernardino, Cal , grant worthy president presi-dent of the order, in his dedicatory address ad-dress delivered at tho temple on the night of April 24, in connection with a big program of other speeches and music. Opening Reviewed. ; These exercises were commensurate i with the importance of the event and were attended by the majority of the. lodge members and their ladies and a number of distinguished guests. The latter included Governor Simon Bam- tberger of Utah, Mayor Abbot R, Hey-wood Hey-wood and Commissioners Chris Flyg-; Flyg-; are and Miles L. Jones of Ogden, Rex B. Goodcell, grand worthy president of the F. 0. E.; William A. Peters of Je- Rrome, Idaho, grand worthy president ! of the intermountain district, and J Judge E. A. Rogers, worthy president I1 of Salt Lake lodge No. 67. All of these H : ; gentlemon made speeches, congratulat-- congratulat-- ' ; ing the local aerie on the possession of a new and permanent home and adding add-ing praise for the great efforts that were put forth to accomplish its establishment. es-tablishment. Tho dedicatory program was conducted con-ducted as follows: " Opening of the lodge and introduction introduc-tion of First Past Worthy President Max Davidson as master of ceremonies Worthy President C. E. Carlile. Bass solo, "An Irish Lullaby" Brother Charles L, Farr. Address, "History of Local US" Brother Davidson. Introduction of tho visiting officials Brother Davidson. Presentation of gavel, the gift of Brother Dr. S. E. Greene to the lodge Judge William H. Reeder, Jr. Song, "It's Great to Bo an Eagle" Brothers Harry Knowlden, Charles Blair, Ben A. Crllchlow and Charles L. Farr. Address Governor Simon Bamberger. Bamber-ger. Address Mayor Abbot R. Heywood. Baritone solo Brother Charles Blair. Dedicatory oration Grand Worthy President Rex B. Goodcell. Baritone solo, "Don't Bite the Hand That's Feeding You" Brother Leroy Jackson Address Worthy District President William A- Peters. Address Brother Judge E. A. Rogers. Presentation of gold watch to William Wil-liam Doyle, "father of the Ogden Eagles' temple" Brother Judge James A. Howell. Song. "Beauty's Eyes" Eagles' quartet. quar-tet. Compliments and History. In the course of his dedicatory oration, ora-tion, Brother Goodcell referred to tho new temple and tho purpose for which It was built as follows: "This building was deigned to be a temple of truth, wherein shall be uttered tho broadest, fairest and best thoughts of men; where dogmas are not tolerated and most perfect freedom shall abound as long as the rights of others are not transgressed. Within Its walls shall bo taught love of home, love of family and love of humanity, and hero men will learn tho duty a man owes to his family, his country and to society. I can truly say that I have never seen a clubhouse of this fraternity more complete in detail or in which more has been done to make for tho comfort, enjoyment and upbuilding up-building of the members of the order. The spirit that made Its erection possible pos-sible testified very forcibly to the stability sta-bility of our fraternity and to Ogden aerie in particular. It Is a credit to the order and will undoubtedly prove an inspiration to other lodges. It is also a structure fully in keeping with the progiesslve spirit of this city and will house one of tho great social assets as-sets of the community." Concerning tho history of Ogjlon aerie No. US, Past Worthy President Davidson said, among other things: "Ogden lodge No. 188 was organized February 10, 1901, with fifty members, and from that small beginning it had grown to a membership of approximately approxi-mately 850. The first meetings wore held in the old I. O. U. W. hall over the S. J. Burt & Brothers' store, tho second meeting place was over Howell's How-ell's store, and from there the lodge moved to more commodious quarters In the Hurst building on Hudson avenue. ave-nue. This was five years ago and as the time quickly passed tho membership member-ship increased by leaps and boundb until, un-til, about a year ago, camo tho definite conception of the idea of a new commodious com-modious and permanent home. This home is now an established fact and I feel highly honored in presiding nt its dedication." The gavel presented to the lodge was made of three ivory billiard balls and has a hickory handle. On the laigo end of the handle is a gold plate bearing bear-ing the name of the maker and donor orwl inrmritnfl rm llin rkflinr nrl ia n gold eagle. Tho numerals "118" and the letters "L. T. J. E.," signifying the principles of the order, of gold composition, compo-sition, are firmly fixed upon the ivory. It was stated by President Carlile this morning tho the gavel was valued at $100 and represented nearly five months of spare time labor on tho part of Dr Greene. It is of highly artistic workmanship, The dedicatory exercises followed tho staging of a special Initiation of a class of nearly seventy-five candidates for the benefit of the visiting officials who had been the honor guest of tho lodge at a luncheon at the Hermitage hotel in Ogden canyon and a banquet at the Weber club. When they were concluded tho main lodge room was cleared and dancing was onjoyed until 1 a. m. On the following afternoon I began the sories of open houso entertainments enter-tainments and dances that closed Tuesday Tues-day evening of this week. During this period tho following Ogden fraternal, social and labor organizations enjoyed the hospitality of tho lodge on tho dates stated: Others Entertained. Wednesday. April 25 Martha society, soci-ety, Maids and Matrons and Child Cul-turo Cul-turo club. Thursday, April 26 Benevolent Protective Pro-tective Order of Elks. Friday, April 27 Masonic lodges and Order of Eastern Star. Saturday, April 28 City and county officials and employes, Southern Pacific Pa-cific company, superintendent and office of-fice employes, Monday, prilJO ModornVoodmen It 1 '. 1 Vl II. i.m.. , I. Ill I L , ,"H I of America, Royal Neighbors, Yeomen Yeo-men and Moose. Tuesday, May 1 Woodmen of the Woild and Women of Woodcraft. Wednesday. May 2 Knights of Pythias, Pyth-ias, Pythian Sisters, Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. Thursday, May 3 Owls. Friday, May 4 Knights of Columbus Colum-bus and United Commercial Travelers. Saturday, May 7 Trades and Labor organizations. Monday, May 7 Weber club. Tuesday, May 8 K. C. K. club, B. of L. E., B. of R. T. and local federal employes. These entertainments included dancing dan-cing and the serving of refreshments and wero greatly enjoyed by large crowds of the members of each lodge invited, with their ladles. Splendid Structure. The Ogden Eagles' temple covers 60 by 130 feet of ground space and was built mainly of concrete, brick and steel. Its entire cost, including furnishings fur-nishings and equipment was approximately approx-imately ?75,000. Mosaic Tile F. O. E. Tho front steps and entrance are of marble and tile and the first thing noticed upon opening tho doors is a mosaic tile emblem of the F. O. E. in tho floor of the vestibule. This piece of fine workmanship was presented to the lodge by the building contractor, Brother Charles J. Ilumphris. At tho right of the vestibule, entered through swinging doors, Is tho general reception recep-tion room and parlor, the floor of which is completely covered with a Wilton rug. Over the big front window win-dow is hung a beautiful hand-made Battenberg curtain with tho letteis "F. O. E." heavily ombroidered in tho middle. Over the large casement windows win-dows at the north side of the room are hung similar curtains and a largo book case occupies tho wall space between be-tween them. With the exception of a library table of fumed oak, made to order for the Ogden lodge, the furniture furni-ture in the parlor, consisting of various vari-ous types of easy chairs and a built-in lounge, under tho front window ledge, are of genuine Spanish leather. In the Billiard Hall. The secretary's office and record room is connected with the parlor by a door and shelved window and, adjoining ad-joining the office, nt tho rear, is a large cloak room, in which between GOO and 800 cloaks and hats can bo kept in safety. At the loft of tho main vestibule, directly opposite the parlor, par-lor, is tho billiard hall, which is fitted up with four handsome tables of latest lat-est finish and with a full complement of cues, balls, markers and other accessories. ac-cessories. A dumb waiter at the west end of the room gives direct commun-lrnHnn commun-lrnHnn with the buffet. Club Gymnasium. Next tho gymnasium, to which tho center of tho building is dovoted. This is a room 50 by 60 feet in dimensions and 18 feet high, with a maple floor and fitted with all manner of health and muscle producing paraphernalia. Opening off the gym is tho plunge, which measures about 30 by 40 feet, and has a water depth of from 2 to 0 feet. Around tho plungo aro located hot and cold shower baths, lavatories and dressing rooms, all having concrete con-crete floors. Bowling and Shooting. The north side of the basement, all of which is covered with thick con-creto con-creto floors, has been fitted up for tho recreation of bowling and shoot ing, thero being two regulation alleys and a shooting gallery now nearly ready for use. Extensive lockor rooms are also in close connection with this department. The remainder of the basement space holds tho mechanical equipment. equip-ment. This Includes a 60-horsepower boiler with a smokeless firo box, capable capa-ble of burning tho cheapest grade of fuel, two big storago tanks for water that can be heated by steam or electricity elec-tricity and of sufficient capacity to completely fill tho swimming pool at any time: a vacuum cleaner and an electric ventilating plant, by means of which the air throughout the entire building is changed overy ton minutes, min-utes, maintaining a pre-determined temperature, winter or summer. On the Second Floor. Tho second floor is reached by-way of a broad stairway, at the head of which, turning to the right, is a big general parlor, with a ladles' rest room adjoining. On the opposite side of the hallway aro the card rooms and buffet, and all of these rooms aro equipped with all needed facilities and are richly furnished. They occupy about one-third of tho second floor, and tho major part of the remaining space is occupied by the lodge room, which may also bo used for social purposes, such as dances, entertainments, entertain-ments, banquets, etc. In exact measurements meas-urements this room is 75 feet by 46 feet, and 20 feet high, allowing for perfect ventilation and possessing highly satisfactory acoustic properties. It is tho room de luxe of the entire building, having a polished maple floor for dancing, a floor covering of ship linoleum for lodge meotings, and being decorated in delicate color shades, set off by lodge emblems m artistic designs. These emblems consist con-sist of eagle statuettes placed in advantageous ad-vantageous positions and four largo lodge emblems, tho Eaglo and "Old Glory" in glass frames, which may be lighted singly by special switches near the main door. All of the furniture furni-ture Is of the built-in design, heavily upholstered with leather. Several ante-rooms, Including those for tho candidates can-didates for initiation, and properties paraphernalia are connected with the lodge room. Above it, on tho north side, is the mezzanine and an orchestra orches-tra balcony on which fifteen musicians can be accommodated. Equipped Kitchen. A well equipped kitchen, where buf-eft buf-eft lunchos may bo prepared, is also ono of tho "handy" rooms, which is expected to bo brought into use on many future social occasions. This has a separate stairway to the rear of the building. The Interior finish of the clubhouse is In soft tones, tho woodwork being stained in new nut brown shades. All of the floors aro of polished maple and the swimming pool and toilets are finished in white enamel. Modern electric elec-tric light fixtures, mainly semi-indirect and especially adapted for lodge purposes, pur-poses, are seen throughout the building, build-ing, those In the main lodgo room being be-ing particularly handsome. This equipment equip-ment is so arranged that it can all be controlled from the secretary's office, In addition to being fitted with local switches. Tho building also contains ever' modorn convenience in the way of plumbing, including a drinking foun- tnln In tho oonnnd flrtriT- lnhhv The big social affair last night was ' attended by several hundred porsons, tho capacity of the main lodgo room being over-taxed for dancing, and the gymnasium being also utilized for this ercreatlon. Music was furnished from 9 o'clock until midnight by the Lillian Thatcher orchestras and plentiful refreshments, re-freshments, consisting of punch, bakers' bak-ers' cakes and wlntergreen and mint wafers, wero served in both ballrooms The billiard room, bowling alleys and shooting gallory also afforded entertainment enter-tainment to tho guests, as did also the Ole Reeves Ukulelo Gloo club. Tho presont officers of tho lodgo acted as tho entertainment committee. They are as follows: Past Worthy President T. S. Shaugh-nessy. Shaugh-nessy. Worthy President C. E. Carlile. Worthy Vice President Adam Far-ber. Far-ber. Worthy Chaplain Harry Wright. Secretary C. A. Hensloy. Treasurer Gilbert Porter. Worthy Conductor W. G. Wright, Jr. Inside Guard Ambrose B. Wright, Jr. Outside Guard C. A. Patterson. Trustee Thomas Leslie. Trustee W. H. Taylor. Trustee Gus Thorn, Sr. William Doyle. Joseph 'Carlson. " j' |