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Large Assemblage Sees Institution Of Watervliet, Watervliet, N. Y., Lodge
Large numbers of visiting members from Lodges in Albany, Troy, Cohoes. Mechanicsville and other neighboring places were present at the institution of Watervliet, N. Y., Lodge No. 1500. The institution was conducted by District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Benjamin F. Feinberg. of Plattsburg, N. Y., Lodge No. 621, who was assisted by many prominent members of the Order. Among these were Past Grand Trustee William E. Drislane; James A. Farley, President of the New York State Elks Association; Past District Deputy Grand Exalted Rulers William T. Byrne and Henry S. Kahn; and William E. Fitzsimmons, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, New York State Elks Association. The exercises were conducted in the spacious St. Bridget's Hall with many members present. Joseph E. Keis was elected the first Exalted Ruler, and James A. Reilly, Secretary.

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