Past Exalted Rulers of New York North Central District Meet at Syracuse

Upon invitation of Syracuse, N. Y., Lodge No. 31, expressed through Miles Hencle, Presi dent of the Past Exalted Rulers Association of the New York North Central District, the annual meeting of this organization was held recently in Syracuse. The meeting followed a gathering of the officers and committees of the New York State Elks Association, both being held at the splendid new Hotel Syracuse. The report of President Hencle covering the work of the first year of the organization showed much progress and was a thorough endorsement of the activities of the State Association and the Grand Lodge. The Secretary reported four other meetings during the year, the first being held in Syracuse, which also entertained the second on December 9, the third being held in Watertown and the fourth in Utica. At each of the meetings the entertaining Lodge left nothing undone to make the gatherings enjoyable and profitable. With approximately 250 eligible to membership, the Secretary's report showed about two-thirds as members of the Association. Syracuse Lodge No. 31, Oneida Lodge No. 767 and Malone Lodge No. 1303 being represented 100 per cent. The following officers were elected: T. Arthur Hendricks of Watertown Lodge No. 496. President; Dr. E. B. Manion of Ilion Lodge No, 1444. Vice-President. and Wm. H. Evans of Oneida Lodge No. 767. Secretary-Treasurer. Following the disposition of the routine business of the meeting short addresses were delivered by a number of the members, after which the entire gathering was taken to the State Fair as guests of Syracuse Lodge, several 30-passenger busses being used in transporting the visitors to the grounds.

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