Harugari

Germania Lodge Xo. 476. 1). O. II., is Arm Arbor's representativo in the Deutscher Order Harugari, the largest Germán beneticiary organization in the country. This organization has lodges all over the country, and Ann Arbor's lodge stands high among them. Besides the beneficiary feature of the organization, it is in a large degree a social organization. Many of the lodges have fine homes and club rooms. Bowling alleys and other forms of entertainment are provided, and much attention is given to music. For a long time Germania Lodge has feit the necessity of such a home, and steps have now been taken to secure it. A fine lot has been purchased on the corner of West Williams and Second streets, just South of the Ann Arbor Mfg. ('o's. plant. Plans were asked for from different architects. and iive were submitted to the committee. After a careful study of all, the plans of tect Chas. A. Sauer of this city were accepted. It is a matter of conratulation that a home architect has been able to meet strong competition and secure the award. ïhe building will be of frame 48 x 100 f eet, facing on Second street. It will be three stories and basement high, and will be iinished throusrhout in Georgia pine. The basement "will contain on ;he south side tw-o cellars for the store rooms, the boiler room. and a hall w;iy, or landing, 'l he north side of the basement will be giyen up to the bowling alley, which will extend the entire enth of the building, with two alleys. ïhe west front of the flrst tloor is given up to two fine store rooms, with i handsome doublé entrance. 15ack of these and running through the building north and south, is a hall through which entrance is had to the stage and auditorium on the lioqr above. Back of this hall are the dining room and meeting room, large light rooms about 22 feet square, which can be thrown into one large dining room when occasion requires. Back of the dining room, on the north side of fhe building is the kitchen, which will be fitted up with all modern conveniences in that line. The main entrance for the society will be on Williams street, at tha southeast corner of the building. Through a lobby, entrance is had into a handsome reception hall, which opens into the general meeting room. From tiiis hall the basement is reached, and a winding stairway leads into a similar hall on t lie floor above . On this Moor is located the bar room on the north side of the building, the ladies parlors, on the south side, and the main audience and ball room. a!l opening into this hall. 'i'he audience room will be 40 x 56 feet, and will seat comfortably about 600 people. There will be a good stage 14 x 28 feet, witti good dressing rooms on either side. From the hall on this floor a stairway leads to the east end of the tloor above. where is sitüated the entrance to the gallery, and the lodge room, 24 x 35 feet in size. Check rooms and toilet rooms are provided for in proper places throughout the building. Architect Sauer has made provisión for every want of the society, and the building when finished. will be one of the most complete and eonyenient buildings possessed by any similar society in the state. It will be a decided improvement to that part of the city, and one that will afford many opportunities for social enjoyment tb the society and its friends.