Roanoke, Va., Lodge Made Trip to Elks National Home

Members of Roanoke, Va., Lodge No. 197 and their families recently made a trip to the Elks National Home at Bedford, Va. A special train brought 300 of the pilgrims while about 25 automobiles carried many others. The principal event of the day was the picnic supper held on the grounds in the grove at the rear of the Home. The food for the picnic was carried by the members on their special train and it was truly a royal feast that the committee in charge had prepared. Preceding the picnic the visitors and the residents of the Home gathered on the lawn and were entertained by various musical numbers furnished by the Elks Jazz Orchestra and the Calthrop Glee Club. Following the picnic and short address was made by C. L. Moseby, superintendent of the Home, and appreciation of the jolly day was expressed by Mr. Terry on behalf of his fellow residents.

The annual pilgrimage to the National Home and the picnic were inaugurated last year by Roanoke Lodge. It is given the honor of the “Old Boys” at the Home for the purpose of affording them a day of pleasure and diversion. Such a fine spirit of fellowship is present on these occasions and so fully do the residents of the Home enjoy the entertainments provided, that members of Roanoke Lodge consider the day as one of the foremost outings of the year.

New Lodge Recently Instituted At Corbin, Ky.

Corbin, Ky., Lodge N. 1496 was recently instituted by District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler John J. Emerick of Ashland, Ky., Lodge No. 350. The officers of the new Lodge are: Exalted Ruler, H. W. Horr; Secretary, Willard M. Milton.

Big Charity Frolic Planned by Norfolk, Va., Lodge

Members of Norfolk, VA., Lodge No. 38 are perfecting plans for the big frolic which will be held at the Academy of Music November 10-12. The show will be a distinct novelty, with new scenery, new costumes and special music. All the money raised by this event will go forward replenishing the Lodge’s Charity Fund.

Terre Haute Lodge Host to Indiana State Elks Association

Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price, Past Exalted Ruler Joseph T. Fanning, Grand Secretary Fred C. Robinson, Grand Trustee Robert A. Scott, former Governor Charles H. Brough of Arkansas and a host of other distinguished members of the Order took part in the twenty-third annual convention of the Indiana State Elks Association held at Terre Haute. The attendance surpassed all previous sessions, there being 465 delegates registered for the meetings. The delegates adopted resolutions indorsing The Elks Magazine as "the most interesting and best fraternal publication in the entire country," and gave their approval of National Defense Day. The constitution of the Association was amended to provide a standing committee on the ritualistic contests for the Joseph T. Fanning Cup, whose duty it shall be to foster elimination competitions in each of the four Indiana Districts so that there shall be at least four contesting teams at each yearly State convention. The delegates selected Valparaiso as the 1925 convention city and elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, Garnet R. Fleming, Shelbyville Lodge No. 457; First Vice-President, William E. Hendrich, Terre Haute Lodge No. 86; Second Vice-President, Dr. F. J. McMichael, Gary Lodge No. 1152; Third Vice-President, John C. Hampton, Muncie Lodge No. 245; Treasurer, George S. Green, Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 277; .Secretary, Don AUman, Noblesville Lodge No. 576; Board of Trustees, Hubert S. Riley, Indianapolis Lodge No. 13; Julius Albe, Valparaiso Lodge No. 500 and Joseph Getz, Fort Wayne Lodge No. 155. Features of the convention were an address by Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price and a memorial service at which the address was made by former Gov. Charles H. Brough of Arkansas. The ritualistic work was beautifully exemplified by Noblesville Lodge No. 576. The exhibition was witnessed by Mr. Price, Mr. Fanning, Mr. Robinson and Mr. Scott. At its close the Grand Exalted Ruler and Mr. Fanning gave brief talks and the latter presented the team with the handsome silver cup which he has donated as a prize for the annual contests. Mr. Fanning stirred particular interest though reference to the Paul Dresser Memorial movement in which he is serving as chairman of the New York City Committee through appointment by Hon. Will H. Hays. The memorial will commemorate the author of that song, dear to the hearts of all Hoosiers, "On the Banks of the Wabash." The second day of the convention was devoted to a picnic which was attended by more than I,200 visiting members and over 700 members of Terre Haute Lodge No. 86. There was an abundance of barbecued meat and many other refreshments. While the members were attending the business sessions and picnic, the visiting ladies were entertained at local institutions and business houses and given auto rides throughout the city by a special committee of ladies headed by Mrs. Fred B. McFarland, wife of the Exalted Ruler of No. 86. The Home of Terre Haute Lodge and the entire city were in festive dress to greet the dele gates. A welcome was given the visitors, which, for sincerity and cordiality, has never been surpassed at any convention in the State.

Waterloo, Iowa, Lodge Building Handsome New Home

Waterloo, Iowa, Lodge No. 290 is building one of the most beautiful and splendidly equipped Homes in the middle west. The building will have a frontage of 92 feet on Park Avenue and 146 feet on Mulberry Street. Architectural beauty of the structure will be enhanced by landscape gardening with a forty-foot lawn on either side and retaining unmarred the fine old elm trees now on the site. The building, which will provide everything for the comfort of the members, will be of fire proof construction, brick and cut stone exterior, with reinforced concrete where structural strength is needed. The heating plant, located in the rear, will include a mechanical ventilating system. Provision mil also be made for the installation of a pipe organ in the Home.

Young Folks are Picnic Guests Of Kendallville, Ind., Lodge

Nearly 500 boys and girls of the community between the ages of 6 and 14 years recently enjoyed a picnic given them by Kendallville, Ind., Lodge No. 1194 at Oliver Lake. The children were provided with all kinds of refreshments and there were athletic events and bathing. A large number of prizes were awarded the winners in the various contests. The program from start to finish was carried through without a mishap and all the youngsters present had the time of their young lives.

Bellingham, Wash., Lodge Sends Flowers to Navy Ships in Harbor

Every navy ship, while in Bellingham harbor, is supplied with fresh cut flowers by Bellingham, Wash., Lodge No. 194. This courtesy, extended the ships for several summers past, has been possible through the kindness of the wife of one of the members who plants the flowers in her garden especially for this purpose. They are taken to the ships by another member who is a recruiting officer. Needless to say, Bellingham Lodge and the lady who gives the flowers are most popular throughout the Navy as a result of this thoughtful service.

"Old Folks' Night" to be Observed By Visalia, Calif., Lodge

Visalia, Calif., Lodge No. 1298 is going to set aside an evening in October in honor of its ten living charter members and to record its esteem and affection for its other members who are more than three score years of age. A program is being arranged that will carry good cheer, and leave kind memories in the heart of each member of Visalia Lodge in attendance on this occasion. This idea is only a further expression of the Lodge's custom of including the "old members" in all its plans for pleasure and enjoyment.

Fort Wayne, Ind., Lodge to Establish School for Crippled Children

Fort Wayne, Ind., Lodge No. 155 is planning to open a school for crippled children this Fall. Through the cooperation of the School Board and the doctors and nurses of the city, the Social and Community Welfare Committee of the Lodge expects to be able to install a complete operating unit for the education of the crippled children in the Swinney Home, which probably will be secured from the Park Board for the project. There will be somewhere in the neighborhood of forty children at the opening of the school. In addition to a matron, who will be a trained nurse, there will be an assistant, a trained nurse on duty constantly, a cook, porter and a maid. Some of the children will remain at the school from Monday morning until Friday afternoon, while others will be brought to the school and returned each day. The School Board will arrange to furnish the special teachers and Fort Wayne Lodge will supply all the equipment to maintain the Home. As the project becomes better known and the school begins to function, there is no doubt but that the institution will be capable of caring for 100 or more crippled children.

Clarksburg, W. Va., Lodge Shows True Elk Spirit

Members of Clarksburg, W. Va., Lodge No. 482, of which John W. Davis, Democratic candidate for the Presidency, is a charter member, recently turned over their Home, one of the best equipped in the country, to newspaper men and other visitors to the notification ceremonies. This was done even though a majority of the members are Republicans, and Guy D. Goff, Republican candidate for United States Senator, is a fellow member of Clarks burg Lodge. The action was a display of true Elk spirit that knows no partisanship when welcoming home a native son.

Band of Tiffin, Ohio, Lodge Has Interesting History

Few organizations can boast of a band with such a long and honorable record of service as the band which represents Tiffin, Ohio, Lodge No. 94. This musical unit, when taken over by the Lodge some time ago, had been in continuous existence for forty years. Some of its present members played in it when they were young boys and have never severed their connection. Since the band was taken over by the Lodge, it has been under the direction of a paid leader and has attained a high degree of excellence, winning all band contests at State Conventions in recent years. This year the band attended the Ohio State Elks Association Convention at Cedar Point, its thirty-six members clad in new uniforms of purple trimmed in white and gold. A series of six weekly public concerts were given by the organization before its trip to the convention. In addition to the band, a Marching Club was formed and this made its first appearance at Cedar Point. A beautiful silk Lodge flag was recently purchased and this will be carried along with the national flag in all public demonstrations by the Lodge.

Grand Exalted Ruler Lays Corner stone for Home of Moline, III., Lodge

Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price, assisted by Grand Secretary Fred C. Robinson, recently laid the cornerstone for the new $200,000 Home being erected by Moline, HI., Lodge No. 556. Several hundred members of the Lodge and the distinguished visitors were escorted to the building site led by the band and a squad of special police. After various selections by the band and music by the Svea Male Chorus, the cornerstone was laid. Following the ceremony Mr. Price was introduced to the large audience by Exalted Ruler Charles Meyer of Moline Lodge. Mr. Price was high in his praise of the Lodge and complimented the members on their achievement in erecting so fine a structure and on their determination to make it a real community center. Following the dedication exercises, a large banquet was held in the evening in celebration of the event, at which Mr. L. R. Blackman acted as toastmaster. The Grand Exalted Ruler also made a brief address to the diners on this occasion, and the Grand Secretary followed him with a short talk. Some of the public features to be incorporated in the new Home of Moline Lodge will be an auditorium with a seating capacity of more than 1,000 for public functions; a Boy Scout room, where the Elk Troop will have its headquarters; ladies' rest rooms and meeting rooms, open to the public at all times; and a theater where concerts and amateur theatricals may be presented.

Stolen Membership Card Used To Cash Worthless Checks

C. H. Anderson, a member of South Brownsville, Pa., Lodge No. 1344, who resides at Farmington, Utah, recently had his member ship card stolen from him while in the vicinity of Chicago. Since that time letters have been received from various individuals in Brooklyn, N. Y., Altoona, Pa., Albany, N. Y., Newburgh, N. Y., Boston, Mass., Lewistown, Pa., Providence, R. I. and Philadelphia, Pa., stating that the card was used as an identification to cash worthless checks, which were drawn on the First National Bank, Pittsburgh, Pa. All members and secretaries of Lodges are warned to be on the lookout for this impostor using Mr. Ander son's card. The stolen card is No. 160, dated March 20, 1924, issued to April 1, 1925. The membership number is 712.

The Order Extends Deep Sympathy To Grand Exulted Ruler Price

Just eleven days after the death of his beloved wife, Mr. Edward P. Price, father of Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. R. S. Read, in Syracuse, N. Y. Mr. Price was for eighty years a resident of Canton, Ohio, and left that city only recently to make his home with his daughter when his health began to fail and when Mrs. Price had to be confined to a hospital for special care. Canton mourns the loss of these two venerable people who played such long and active parts in the life of the community. It was only a few years ago in 1920 that more than 1,000 of their friends greeted them on the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary. The sympathy of the entire Order is extended to Grand Exalted Ruler Price in his great loss.

Summer Homes for Children Provided By St, Johnsbury, Vt., Lodge

St. Johnsbury, Vt., Lodge No. 1343 is to be congratulated on its excellent welfare work. Recently the "Fresh Air for Kiddies" Committee, with the assistance of various towns people, was successful in securing summer homes in St. Johnsbury and in the surrounding towns for 250 children. This was the largest number of youngsters taken care of in this way by any town in the State—a record of which the Lodge can certainly be proud.

Oregon State Elks Association Meets In Convention at Tillamook

At the seventh annual convention of the Oregon State Elks Association held recently at Tillamook, Ben S. Fisher of Marshfield Lodge No. 1160 was elected President for the ensuing year. Other officers elected were: First Vice-President, Joseph F. Riesch of Portland Lodge No. 142; Second Vice-President, David Kuratli of Tillamook Lodge No. 1437;" Third Vice-President, G. E. Sanders of Albany Lodge No. 359; Treasurer, C. Austin Hayden of Klamath Falls Lodge No, 1247 (re-elected); Secretary, Frank D. Cohan of Marshfield Lodge No. 1160 (re-elected); Trustees, Homer Ross of McMinnville Lodge No. 1283, C. L. Sweek of Heppner Lodge No. 358 and Denton Burdick of Bend Lodge No. 1371. It was the consensus of opinion of all those who attended the meeting that it surpassed in every respect former conventions of the Association. More delegates were present and greater interest was taken in the business sessions than ever before. Among the important actions taken by the delegates was the appointment of a committee of five to make a rigid investigation of conditions attending boys and girls turned out by the State Training Schools. A report read before the convention showed that these young people were being turned out without sufficient super vision to prevent them from returning to criminal paths. This committee, which will report its findings at the mid-winter session of the Association, was vested with sufficient authority to appoint a State parole officer, to be paid by the Association, if such course were deemed necessary. The committee will confer with the Governor of the State and see that proper attention is paid to the children who are discharged from the Training Schools. The next annual meeting of the Association will take place in Portland, Ore., in July, 1925. No definite date was set, but it is planned to hold the meeting the last three days of the Grand Lodge Convention which is scheduled for the week of July 13. Tillamook Lodge No. 1437 gave the 20,000 visitors who flocked to its city an endless round of varied entertainment, and everything was done to make their stay a perfect holiday.

San Francisco Bay Lodges Form Trapshooting Association

Trapshooting members of Elk Lodges about San Francisco Bay have organized the Bay Cities Elk Trapshooting Association, with shooting grounds on the West Alameda marsh. Berkeley Lodge No. 1002, Richmond Lodge No. 1251, Oakland Lodge No. 171, Alameda Lodge No. 1015, San Mateo Lodge No. 1112, San Rafael Lodge No. 1108 and San Francisco Lodge No. 3 are represented in the Association, and the trapshooting privileges are extended to all visiting Elks. At the initial shoot twenty-five shooters participated. At the second there were eighty entries. Team shoots from the different Lodges and other special events will mark each monthly gathering at the traps. A huge charity shoot and oyster bust was recently scheduled, a feature of which was a $100 cash prize for the winning team, with merchandise prizes for all participants. The entry money netted a considerable sum for charity work about the Bay. It is extremely gratifying to note the revival of interest in trapshooting throughout the Order. Many Lodges in other States have become interested in the sport and are contemplating the organization of associations similar to that in California.

Minnesota State Elks Association Doing Noble Work at Rochester

The welfare work being done by the Minnesota State Elks Association at Rochester, the home of the famous Mayo Hospitals and other large institutions is proving highly satisfactory. Paul A. Grassle, representative of the Association, who is in charge of the welfare activities, has been unceasing in his effort to care for every Elk or member of an Elk's family confined to the various hospitals in the city. Not only have members who reside within the State been visited and cheered during their illness at Rochester, but scores of others from practically every State in the Union have been helped in various ways while m the hospitals of the city. Nearly 4,000 calls were made on patients during the short time since the Association began this interesting work.

White Plains, N. Y., Lodge Takes Many Children on Outing

White Plains, N. Y., Lodge No. 535 recently took over 100 children from the New York Orthopedic Hospital to Bronx Park, and about 125 children from St. Agnes Hospital, White Plains and other points within its jurisdiction to Rye Beach, N. Y. The transportation was furnished by various members of the Lodge who donated the use of their card; so generous was the response for cars that there were more than enough to carry all the children. Lunch and refreshments were served to the youngsters by the members. The superintendent and nurses of the hospital and the Sisters of St. Agnes expressed their appreciation of the generosity of the Lodge and of the excellent manner in which the whole outing had been conducted.

Pennsylvania State Elks Association Holds Memorable Convention

The meeting of the Pennsylvania State Elks Association this year at Williamsport was in every aspect the most memorable convention ever held by that body in the 18 year of its existence. The total registration of State officers, delegates, alternatives and committeemen reached 367—considerably more than any other meeting of the Association. Williamsport Lodge No. 173, having begun its preparations months ago, provided a seemingly endless round of entertainments for the thousands of visitors. The whole city was keyed to a high pitch of excitement and was determined to show the delegates and their families something unique in the way of welcome and hospitality. The crowning event of the crowded four-day program of events was the spectacular parade on the closing day of the convention. It was one of the finest fraternal parade ever held in Pennsylvania and the best ever given by the Association. There were more than 3,000 uniformed members and over twenty bands in line. Fully three miles long, the parade was a dazzling display of color, good marching and splendid music. Philadelphia, PA., Lodge No. 2 and its famous bands and marching units were one of the most conspicuous spots of color in the line of march. Harrisburg Lodge No 12 won the first prize of $100 for having the greatest number in line. Lock Haven Lodge No. 182 won the second prize of $50 in this event. Allegheny Lodge No. 339 was awarded first prize of $100 for making the best appearance and Wilkes-Barre Lodge No. 109 and Reading Lodge No. 115 took the second and third prizes respectively. Bloomberg Lodge No. 436 received a prize of $75 for having the largest exclusively Elk band in the parade, and Reading Lodge captured second honors and a prize of $25 in this event. In the competitive drills held on the previous day. Scranton Lodge No. 123 received the first prize of $100, and Wilkes-Barre Lodge No. 109 was given $75 as the second ranking team. Reading Lodge entered a first prize winning band in the band contest and won $100. Bloomsburg 'Lodge took second honors and a prize of $7S. The float entered by Harrisburg Lodge in the parade won the first prize of $50. the second prize of $25 went to Bethlehem Lodge No. 191. Another highly contested event was the Trap Shoot held on the grounds of the Williamsport Country Club. The gunners of Reading Lodge were victorious, winning over the shooters of Lewistown Lodge No. 663, which scored second in the contest. Bethlehem was selected as the host to the next meeting of the Association in 1925. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Edward J. Morris of Reading Lodge; Vice-President, George Kambach of Pittsburgh Lodge No. 11; Treasurer, Henry W. Cough of Harrisburg Lodge; Secretary, W. S. Gould of Scranton Lodge No. 123; Trustee, George Thomas, also of Scranton Lodge. Past Grand Exalted Ruler John K. Tener, former Governor of Pennsylvania; Past Grand Exalted Ruler J. Edgar Masters of Charleroi Lodge No. 494; William T. Phillips, Past Exalted Ruler and present Secretary of New York Lodge No. 1; Joseph Buch, former President of the New Jersey State Elks Association, and many other distinguished members of the Order were among the visiting guests of honor at the convention.

Annual Frolic of San Diego, Calif., Lodge Proves Big Success

Nearly 3000 attended the recent "Frolic" held at El Monte Park by San Diego, Calif., Lodge No. 168. From early morning until late in the evening the members and their families enjoyed themselves to their hearts' content and the entire affair was one of the most successful functions ever conducted by the Lodge. There was not an accident of any kind to mar the occasion; there were refreshments galore for the children; a variety of athletic events and an excellent band and orchestra provided music. Moving pictures were taken of the various events and these were shown later in the Lodge Room.

Ohio State Elks Association Meets at Cedar Point

Members of Sandusky, Ohio, Lodge No. 285, in their recently dedicated Home, played host to the thousands of visitors to the convention of the Ohio State Elks Association which was held at Cedar Point. Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price was the guest of honor and many other distinguished members of the Order were present at the meeting, which was one of the most enjoyable occasions of the kind in years. .A.t the lousiness sessions the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, George A. Snyder of Fostoria Lodge No. 935; First Vice-President, Rudd B. Gue of New Lexington Lodge No. 509; Second Vice-President, John Leppelman of Toledo Lodge No. 53; Third Vice-President, Norman C. Parr of New Philadelphia Lodge, No. 510; Secretary, John W. Ranney of Columbus Lodge No. 37; Treasurer, William Petri of Cincinnati Lodge No. 5; Trustee for the one-year term, unexpired, George Doerzbach of Sandusky Lodge No. 285, and Fred W. Maerkle of Lakewood Lodge No. 1350, for the three-year term. It was decided to hold the 1925 convention again at Cedar Point. The Association accepted a handsome silver cup generously presented by Grand Exalted Ruler Price to be offered as a prize to the Lodge whose officers best exemplify the ritual during the year. The winner of the cup will be brought to the 1925 convention to initiate a large class of candidates and to demonstrate the solemnity and significance of the ritual. A spectacular feature of the convention was the great parade with its long line of marchers and many bands. Tiffin Lodge No. 94 was awarded first prize for the best uniformed band and marching club. Fostoria Lodge No. 935 was given second prize in this event. Bellevue Lodge No. 1013 had the largest number in the parade and was also awarded a prize. Cincinnati Lodge won the award for coming the greatest distance. Other Lodges in the parade were Toledo Lodge No. 53, with its famous "Cherry Pickers" band; Lakewood Lodge No. 1350 New Philadelphia Lodge No. 510, Elyria Lodge, No. 465, headed by the boys' band of that city, and Sandusky Lodge No. 285. headed by Ackley's Hand. At a meeting the Past Exalted Rulers Association held during the convention, K. a. King of Bellevue Lodge was chosen President, succeeding Mr. Price. The Convention ended brilliantly with a large ball at the Coliseum.

Asbury Park, N. J., Lodge Opens Clinic for Crippled Children

The Crippled Kiddies Committee of Asbury Park, N. J., Lodge No. 128 has opened a clinic in the Appleby Building. graduate orthopedic nurse is in charge of the work. Thorough examination of the various deformities will be made and the proper form of braces and treatment will be provided by the Committee to enable the little children to regain the use of their limbs. This noble work is in line with the activities of many other Lodges throughout the Order.

Alameda, Calif, Lodge Makes Many New Friends by Radio

Alameda, Calif., Lodge No 1015 recently made its first broadcast over the radio from KLX, the Oakland Tribune station. The program was of double interest because it was put on in the name of the Lodge and because all those taking part in the event were members. The program was one of the finest heard over the air in some time. Several long distance calls were received during the broadcast, congratulating performers and asking for encore numbers. Innumerable telephone calls came from local listeners-in, bringing plenty of appreciation. Many letters were also received from distant points commenting on the class of entertainment given and requesting the Lodge to give a similar program in the near future.

Monthly Shows to be Given by Hibbing, Minn., Lodge

Hibbing, Minn., Lodge No. 1022 has organized a committee which will plan to bring an average of at least one good road show a month to the local High School Auditorium during the coming winter. The Lodge will have a share in the total receipts and expects that the income derived from this source will be great enough to obviate the necessity of any other special entertainments.

Wapakoneta, Ohio, Lodge Making Plans for Dedication of New Home

Formal dedication of the new $100,000 Home of Wapakoneta, Ohio, Lodge No. 1170, already occupied by the members, is scheduled to take place in October when it is expected that Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price will be present to take part in the ceremonies. A committee is working on the organization of a large class of candidates for' initiation on this occasion. The new Home is one of the finest of fraternal building. It has a large Lodge Room, offices, recreation rooms. library, bowling alleys, billiard room and banquet hall, all beautifully finished and furnished throughout. Immediately after moving Into the Home the Lodge staged a large indoor Carnival which was attended by many distinguished members of the Order and representatives of Lodges in many parts of the State. The last meeting in the old Home which the Lodge had occupied for fifteen years was in the nature of a farewell reception. More than 200 members were present. District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler George A. Snyder of Fostoria, Ohio, Lodge No. 935 addressed the gathering, and other events, including an initiation, were on the evening's program.

Morgan City, La., Holds Its Annual Charity Festival

Houma, La., Lodge No. 1193 and Franklin, La., Lodge No. 1387 participated in the annual Elks' Day festivities conducted by Morgan City, La., Lodge No. 1121. The event was staged for the benefit of the Doll and Toy fund of Morgan City Lodge. The committee arranged a program full of interesting events for the day in which other Lodges in the region look part. Whitmore's famous orchestra from New Orleans and the burlesque baseball team of Houma Lodge were some of the features enjoyed by several thousand who attended the festivities.

Tallahassee, Fla., Lodge Prepares for Florida Centennial Celebration

Tallahassee, Fla., Lodge No. 937 is preparing to be host to thousands of Elks from Florida and the South during the Florida Centennial Celebration which will be held at the Florida capital November 9-15. The Home has been placed at the disposal of the centennial officials for mass and committee meetings. Practically every Past Exalted Ruler and a larger number of the Lodge's 210 members are serving actively on committees preparing for the big event. A. feature of the Home of Tallahassee Lodge which will be of interest to visiting Elks is its furniture, formerly that of New York Lodge No. I. Lewis M. Lively of Tallahassee, then Grand Esteemed Loyal Knight, was in New York in 1912 when this equipment was being disposed of to a dealer. The Home of Tallahassee Lodge had just been completed, so Mr. Lively closed the deal on the spot with a personal check. Consequently few Lodges of its size can boast the splendid furnishings that Tallahasseans proudly show to visiting members. The Lodge was instituted in 1904 and has been a leader in the Slate ever since. It has furnished several Grand Lodge officers and District Deputy Grand Exalted Rulers and has a splendid program outlined for the coming year. At present, the energies of all its members are directed toward the State Centennial Celebration.

Virginia State Elks Association Holds Brilliant Convention in Richmond

Richmond, Va., was the scene of the fifteenth annual convention of the Virginia Slate Elks Association. It was one of the most brilliant and successful meetings in the history of the Association and was attended by large delegations of members and their families from every Lodge in the State. Richmond, Va., Lodge No. 45 was lavish in its entertainment of the visitors. Much important work was done at the business session of the convention, the delegates adopting resolutions creating an executive committee for the Association which will re-draft and revise the code of by-laws. The recommendation that each Lodge shall set aside a day in each year to be known as "Crippled Kiddies Day" when an outing or other entertainment shall be provided for the unfortunate youngsters, was also adopted. The following officers were elected for 1924-25; President, Hubert S. Larrick, Winchester Lodge No. 867; First Vice-President, Rudolph H. Perry, Charlottesville Lodge No. 389; Second Vice-President, David Johnson, Hampton Lodge No. 366; Third Vice-President, John G. Sizer, Richmond Lodge No. 45; Secretary, Harry F. Kennedy, Alexandria Lodge No. 758 (re-elected); Treasurer, Robert D. Peeples, Manchester Lodge No. 843; Chaplain, Rev. Edgar Carpenter, Alexandria Lodge; Sergeant-at-Arms, C. M. Cutting, Manchester Lodge. The next meeting of the Association will take place the second week in October, 1925, at Roanoke.

World War Veterans Hear Band Of Portland, Ore., Lodge

More than 100 disabled veterans of the World War were recently given their first outdoor concert of the year by the band of Portland, Ore., Lodge No. 142. The concert was played on the grounds of the United States Veterans' Hospital. Men sat in wheel chairs to listen to the music. All of the windows of the building were thrown open, and disabled fighters whose cots it was impossible to move, heard the concert from their rooms. Many of those who were suffering from less serious injuries were able to move about the grounds as the music was played.

No. 1 Endows Bed in Hospital For Crippled Children

As a fitting climax to the summer activities of its Social and Community Welfare Committee in behalf of the crippled children, New York Lodge No. 1 has directed that a bed be endowed in perpetuity in its name at the Hospital for Joint Diseases now in the course of construction at 123rd and 124th Streets and Madison Avenue, New York City.

Irvington, N. J., Lodge Will Stage Colorful "Home Town Mardi Gras"

Patterned after the famous "Last Days of the Carnival" of the world's playground at Coney Island, Irvington, N. J., Lodge No. 1245 will stage a "Home Town Mardi Gras" at Olympic Park on two nights—Halloween, October 31 and Saturday, November 1. The Entertainment Committee of Irvington Lodge is to conduct the affair for the benefit of the New Home Building Fund. On the first night, designated as "The Night of the Frolic," Exalted Ruler Joseph J. Brown will throw wide the portals of the huge ball-room, which will be decorated in the best of Hallowe'en fashion, to the masqued dancers who are to take part in the colorful pageant. Variegated booths to tempt the guests in skill and dance, a promenade display of gorgeously costumed women, the modern and ancient interpretation of the terpsichorean art by a ballet of fifty children, and numerous other diversions will enliven the fete. On the second night, which has been named "The Night of Knights," members of the Order from neighboring Lodges are to compete for the handsome prizes for the largest delegations. On this night, also, there are to be distributed an automobile as a door prize; two beautiful diamond rings and diamond studded bracelet to the three most popular ladies present. A committee of fifty Past Exalted Rulers of New Jersey Lodges has been named as a Reception Committee and will assist the main committee in entertaining the visiting members.

Successful Trap Shoot at Picnic Of Watertown, S. Dak., Lodge

Firmly entrenching itself as a notable organization for sportsmanship as well as for its ability in the field of music, the band of Watertown, S. Dak., Lodge No. 838 easily took-first honors in the trap shooting tournament held in connection with the big picnic recently given by the Lodge. Nearly 100 members participated in the event and a large number, including many who had not engaged in trap shooting for years, finished with high scores. Past Grand Exalted Ruler James G. McFarland was one of the competitors in the tournament.

"North Shore Day" Was Enjoyed By 10,000 Visitors to Convention

We regret that owing to last-minute changes in the makeup of the Magazine we were not able to give before this an account of "North Shore Day," which was enjoyed by nearly 10,000 of the members and their families who attended the Grand Lodge Convention in Bos ton. Gloucester, Beverly, Salem, Chelsea and Revere Lodges, all were lavish in their hospitality to the visitors and vied with one another in the generosity of their welcome. The visitors left Boston in the morning and arriving at Gloucester, Mass., they were royally entertained by members of the Lodge throughout the greater part of the day. A great shore dinner was served. Tents had been arranged for the visitors to pass through, receive their rations and move along to eat picnic style in the grass. Provisions had been made for about 5,000, but when twice that number appeared the committee had its hands full. But every one was taken care of, and the visitors went away with a strong feeling of gratitude for Gloucester Lodge. The great crowd began moving to Beverly in the after noon. Beverly Lodge gave the visitors dancing, ball games, golf, bowling and a band concert. At Salem the local Lodge provided them with more entertainment and lunch. Chelsea Lodge greeted them at 7o'clock with open house, dancing and entertainment, and open house was also enjoyed at Revere Lodge the entire evening. “North Shore Day” was indeed one of the most interesting and delightful of the many events on the entertainment program of the Boston Convention.

Duluth Festive Scene of Meeting of Minnesota State Elks Association

Close to 10,000 members and their families came to Duluth for the twentieth annual convention of the Minnesota State Elks Association held recently in that city. It was a most interesting and successful meeting, both from the point of view of entertainment and the work accomplished at the business sessions. The band contests were one of the features on the program that was attended by large numbers. The band of Wed Wing Lodge No. 845, twice winner in previous State conventions, won its third victory and the prize of $250 by a unanimous decision of the judges. The band of Owatonna Lodge No. 1395 took the second prize of $150. The drum corps of Stillwater Lodge No. 1799 and Owatonna Lodge won first and prizes respectively and received large silver loving cups. Red Wing Lodge was also successful in the ritualistic contests, its team winning over the degree team of Duluth Lodge No. 133. A fine silver loving cup went with the victory. At the business sessions the delegates adopted a new constitution, allowing each Lodge one delegate to the State Association for each 100 members with a maximum delegation of 15. All past residents of the State body and past and present Exalted Rulers are given membership in the Association. Twenty-five delegates will constitute a quorum, providing 12 of the Lodges are represented. There are now 23 Lodges in the Association.

John E. Regan of Mankato Lodge No. 225 was re-elected president for the ensuing year. Other officers elected were: First Vice-President, Thomas B. Wilson of Minneapolis Lodge No. 44; Second Vice-President, Paul McGeary of Rochester Lodge No. 1091; Third Vice-president, Edward W. Stevens of Duluth Lodge No. 133; Treasurer, Wiliam W. Koons of St. Cloud No. 516; secretary, Lannie C. Horne of Minneapolis Lodge No. 44; Trustee, Dr. C. R. Leech of St. Paul Lodge No. 59, for three years. One of the most touching events of the meeting was the presentation to Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Koons of a beautiful silver service by the Association. The gift was made in recognition of the fact that 21 years ago Mr. Koons was one of the organizers and the first President of the Minnesota State Elks Association, and that he and Mrs. Koons have never missed a session since. The presentation was made by Mr. John E. Ragan on behalf of the Association.

Successful Kiddies Day Conducted By Elmira, N. Y., Lodge

The great success of the “Kiddies Day” held recently by Elmira, N. Y., Lodge No. 62 assures the regular annual observance of this event by the members. More than 6,000 children of the city were guests of the Lodge at Riverside Park, and it required more than 500 members to dispense the refreshments and to see that every youngster had his share of the day’s fun.

Norristown, Pa., Lodge Acquires Handsome new Home

Members of Norristown, PA., Lodge No. 714 are now occupying their new Home at Main Street and Franklyn Avenue. This removal from the Home which had housed the Lodge for over 21 years was necessitated by the recent sale of the old property to a company which will erect a large office building on the site. Norristown on its new Home, the most important of which will be the erection of an immense auditorium in the rear of the building. This structure will be 120 feet long by 45 feet wide, two stories in height, with a roof garden so shaped that any time in the future a roof garden may be erected. This addition will contain among other features, bowling alleys, shuffle-boards, pool and billiard tables, an large banquet room, a stage and four dressing rooms. On one side of the stage there will be room for the erection of a large pipe organ. The auditorium will be so arranged that it may be used for a Lodge Room on Lodge nights, and a dance hall or theatre on other evenings. The present building on the property, and the new structure to be built, will be handsomely furnished and equipped throughout, giving Norristown Lodge a completely modern and comfortable Home.

Taunton, Mass., Lodge Brings Civil War Veterans to G. A. R. Convention

Due to the thoughtfulness and generosity of Taunton, Mass., Lodge No. 150, thirty-two members of the William H. Barlett Post of Civil War Veterans were able to take part in the parade at the Convention of the G. A. R. held recently in Boston. The members furnished the autos to bring the old warriors from Taunton to Boston and drove them down the line of march. Owing to the great age of some of the veterans their participation in the parade would have been doubtful had it not been for this act of Taunton Lodge. Following the parade, luncheon was served to the veterans and representatives of the Woman’s Relief Corps who accompanied the party from Taunton, at the Copley-Plaza Hotel, Taunton lodge again acting as host. The autos left Boston with the veterans for home in the early part of the afternoon. Many other Lodges throughout the State performed similar acts of kindness toward the veterans, bringing them to Boston and seeing that they were properly entertained during the convention.

Unfortunate Youngsters of City Remembered by Bristol, PA., Lodge

Bristol, PA., Lodge No. 970 recently gave all the crippled children in its vicinity a fine outing. A committee provided autos and nurse attendants, went to the homes of the children and took them to the Zoological Gardens in Philadelphia, PA., where they spent the entire day. Toys, games, amusements and dinners were given to all the little unfortunates.

Blue Island, Ill., Lodge Helps Victims of Ohio Tornado

Blue Island, Ill., Lodge No. 1331, recently exemplified again its generosity and charity by forwarding a substantial sum of money to Lorain, Ohio, Lodge No. 1301 to assist it in giving relief to the sufferers of the tornado. The donation was made by Blue Island Lodge on its own initiative without any outside solicitation. A feature in the social life of the Lodge was the picnic held a short time ago at which over 1,000 members and their friends were resent. More than $800 was raised by this event.

Grand Exalted Ruler Restores Original Number to Cleveland, Ohio, Lodge

Pursuant to the authority vested in him by Section 104A of the Grand Lodge Statutes, amended at the Session of the Grand Lodge held at Boston, July, 1934, Grand Exalted Ruler Price has restored the serial number 18 to Cleveland, Ohio, Lodge No. 1438. The latter number has been cancelled and hereafter the Lodge will be known as Cleveland, Ohio, Lodge No. 18.

Grand Island, Neb., Lodge Has Handsome Home

The members of Grand Island, Neb., Lodge No. 604 occupy a building which is considered one of the finest Homes in the Central West. It is modern in every detail and includes all conveniences for the comfort and pleasure of the members. In the sub-basement is the heating plant. Kitchen, dining-room, bowling alleys and showers are located in the basement. On the first floor are the secretary’s office, billiard and reading rooms, ladies’ parlor and a spacious sun parlor. On the second floor is the Lodge room and ball-room, smoking room and a large foyer and open porch. The whole building was recently redecorated. Grand Island Lodge has the distinction of having had a father and his four sons as Exalted Rulers. W. H. Harrison, the father, is a charter member and served as Exalted Ruler in 1909. His sons Guy L. and Fred L. held the office in 1922 and 1915 respectively. His two other sons, Ray L. and Reed L., were Exalted Rulers of the Lodge in 1919 and 1923 respectively. The four brothers are all residents of Grand Island and still active in the work of the Lodge.

Members of Balboa, Canal Zone, Lodge, Guests at Large Banquet

The officers and members of Balboa, Canal Zone, Lodge No. 1414 were recently guests at a banquet given them at the Strangers’ Club in Colon by John A. Walker, a fellow member. The whole rear porch of the Club overlooking the water had been reserved and specially decorated for the occasion. Grover F. Bohan, Esteemed Leading Knight o the Lodge, officiated as Master of Ceremonies and various members gave interesting talks. William Warren who had recently returned from the Boston Convention told of the meeting and of his experiences there. Members of a class of candidates which had been initiated at the regular business session preceding the banquet delivered brief addresses expressing their feelings on joining the Lodge. All in all it was a most successful evening and one that further exemplified the fine spirit of good fellowship pervading No. 1414.

Washington Lodges Establish Speakers Bureau

The Washington State Elks Association is establishing a Speakers’ Bureau for the purpose of assisting the Lodge of the State in securing suitable speakers for public ceremonies such as Flag Day, Constitution Day, Memorial Day, and the link. Following out the resolution recently adopted at the convention in Bellingham, the Association has begun to take a census of the crippled children of the State so that work for their benefit and entertainment may be carried on effectively and efficiently.

More Than a Thousand Kiddies Guests of Mankato, Minn., Lodge

Eleven hundred rollicking children were recently the guests of Mankato, Minn., Lodge No. 225 at its third annual children's picnic on the shores of Lake Washington. The youngsters were taken to the Lake in trucks and autos. On their arrival each was given a card containing ten perforated tickets which could be traded in at the various refreshment stands for whatever the youngsters wished. Many of the children spent the tickets early, and before afternoon was far along had returned for ten more. The day was spent in a general romp up and down the shores of the lake, with bathing and boating as the main interest of the little ones. The party was back in town by six o'clock and not a mishap occurred to mar the joy of the day.

North Attleboro, Mass., Lodge Active In Community Welfare Work

The Social and Community Welfare Committee of North Attleboro, Mass., Lodge No. 1011 is doing good work. The Lodge is one of the first in Massachusetts to take up Boy Scout work. It has given the troop the use of its Home for meetings, and three members of the Lodge have formed a Troop Committee. The Annual Kiddies Outing was held recently and 250 kiddies and their mothers had a wonderful day. An added feature was the taking of a number of invalid ladies on the outing. The free use of the Home is enjoyed by every civic and community movement in the city, including the Red Cross, District Nursing Association and various patriotic societies.

Grand Exalted Ruler at Kentucky State Elks Association Meeting

Delegates from nearly every Lodge in Kentucky were in Louisville for the sixteenth annual reunion of the Kentucky State Elks Association and were handsomely entertained m the new $1,600,000 Home of Louisville Lodge No. 8 Chief of the attractions was the presence on the last day of Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price, who made his first speech to any State Association since his recent election, at the morning business session. At a noon luncheon in the auditorium of the new Home Mr. Price was again the principal speaker, and he made an inspiring address upon the present aims and objectives of the Order. On the opening night the visitors attended the regular Lodge meeting of No. 8 and saw its degree team initiate a class of thirty candidates, following which a vaudeville entertainment was given for visiting members and ladies and members of Louisville Lodge. In this the talent was furnished by members of the local and visiting Lodges.

On Tuesday there was a joint luncheon meeting with the Louisville Optimist Club, and in the afternoon the ladies were guests at the local theaters and were entertained with a swimming party in the pool at the new Home, while the members went to a ball game. That evening the annual reunion ball was given, and on Wednesday, following the Elks luncheon ad dressed by Grand Exalted Ruler Price, the visitors were taken on an automobile ride around the city. In the evening a steamer was chartered and they were entertained with a steamer ride up the Ohio River. More than 200delegates attended the reunion and the meetings were most profitable and pleasant. Next year's reunion will be held in Henderson. Officers elected for 1924-25 were: President, Pat J. Carroll, Covington Lodge No. 314; First Vice-President, D. D. Crabbe, Winchester Lodge No. 539; Second Vice-President, Joseph Kerna, Frankfort Lodge No. 530; Third Vice-President, E. B. Morris, Bowling Green Lodge, No. 320; Secretary, Fred O. Nuetzel, Louisville Lodge No. 8 (re-elected); Treasurer, Thomas R. Monarch, Owensboro Lodge No. 144; Trustees, Carl A. Welis, Paducah Lodge No. 217; Clyde R. Levi. Ashland Lodge No. 350 and M. Schwarz, Shelbyville Lodge No. 1368.

Crippled Kiddies Go on Outing With Phillipsburg, N. J., Lodge

Over 50 crippled kiddies of Warren County Count were recently guests of Phillipsburg, N. J., Lodge No. 395 at an outing of the Lodge held in Bushkill Park. The youngsters were taken from their homes to the Park before noon in autos, and upon their arrival at the park were given a ticket for all the various amusements. Music was furnished by the St. Michael Orphanage Boys' Band in the morning and afternoon. At one o'clock a delicious dinner was served the kiddies. There were many entertainment features provided by the members of the Lodge and their families, the chief event being a ball game between the married and single men. One of the largest crowds that ever attended a crippled kiddie outing was on hand to assist in making the affair one of the best so far conducted by the Lodge.

Welfare Work Capably Managed By Haverstraw, N. Y., Lodge

The very active and efficient Social and Community Welfare Committee of Haverstraw, N. Y., Lodge No. 877. with the cooperation of the automobile owners of Rockland County, N. Y., entertained over 2,000 children recently on an automobile ride to Bear Mountain Park where luncheon was served and various games placed. It was one of the most delightful day’s outings since the inception of this practice by the Lodge. Youngsters from eight Homes. Convents. Crippled Children's Home, the Tubercular Hospital, Five Points Mission and the Alms House of the County enjoyed the hospitality of the Lodge, this being the largest number ever entertained by it at one time. The welfare Committee, comprising 3S of the be^ known members in the various sections of Rockland County, has an excellent organization. It holds meetings at various points m the County, to discuss and to act on all matters for the benefit of the community, especially with regard to children and poor families. The work already performed by the various members has created very favorable comment by the charitable organizations of the State and County, one of which has expressed a desire to cooperate with the committee to avoid duplication of benefits. Its work having become so extensive m detail, it has been necessary to employ a secretary to take care of all records and correspondence and to report all cases to the chairman, who in turn allots the case to some member of the committee residing within the same neighborhood, for investigation and action. Tins committee will have charge of, and distribute the Christ mas presents of the Lodge which are annually given to the worthy poor of the Country.

Redondo Beach, Calif., Lodge Host To Los Angeles, Calif., Lodge

Redondo Beach, Calif., Lodge No. 1378, recently played host to members and officers of Los Angeles, Calif., Lodge No. 99 who came to initiate a large class of candidates. A banquet was served in the patio of the Horne before the Lodge sessions, and a luncheon after adjournment. On but few occasions in southern California have so many prominent Elks and distinguished citizens attended a single Lodge session.

Prescott, Ariz., Lodge Holds Outing For Boys and Girls

Unparalleled in the history of the city, the first annual picnic and water carnival given recently by Prescott, Ariz., Lodge No. 330, for the children and grown-ups of the community, outstripped anything ever attempted in the way of showing both the young and old of the region a rousing good time. Approximately 2,500 people, most of whom were children, joined in the outing which was held at Granite Dells. Games and sports of all kinds, excellent refreshments and everything imaginable to make it a perfect day. were provided by Prescott Lodge for its guests. The water carnival in the afternoon proved especially popular with the children, more than 500 being in the pool at one time.

Attleboro, Mass., Lodge Gives Kiddies Joyous Outing

About 1000 youngsters recently enjoyed a delightful afternoon as guests of Attleboro, Mass., Lodge No. 1014 at Capron Park. A good-sized representation of members helped to make the event a success. Track events, a Punch and Judy show, merry-go-round, ice cream, and music by the Boys' Band were some of the features. Many desirable prizes were awarded the winners in the various contests.

Eighty Residents of National Home Guests of Sells-Floto Circus

When the Sells-Floto Circus pitched its Big Top in Roanoke. Va., recently, its General Manager, "Zack." Terrell, invited every resident of the Elks National Home located nearby at Bedford, Va., to be his guest at the afternoon show. More than 80 accepted the generous invitation and were taken to the circus. After the performance was over Roanoke, Va., Lodge No. 197 entertained the visitors at its Home for dinner, and residents of the Home and members of the Circus exchanged many interesting reminiscences.

Central Pennsylvania District Association Holds Monthly Meetings

The regular monthly meetings of the Central Pennsylvania Elks District Association are proving a great success and are a real help in building up closer cooperation among the various Lodges participating. Meetings of the Association have been held recently at Latrobe, Pa., Lodge No. 907 where 72 Past Exalted Rulers and Secretaries attended, and at Johnstown, Pa., Lodge No. 175. The members of the Association also enjoyed a picnic recently which was held at Idlewild Park.

Building Plans of Various Lodges Approved

The following purchases of property and building plans have been approved by the Grand Exalted Ruler and the Board of Grand Trustees: Boston, Mass., Lodge No. 10. Erection 01 a new building on a site which it already owns and which is valued at $150,000. The building is to be thirteen stories of concrete, limestone and brick and to cost $2,500,000 with furnishings of $300,000. Waco, Texas, Lodge No. 166. Purchase of a Home at a cost of $1,000. It is expected that an addition to the building will cost $10,000. - Gulfport, Miss., Lodge No. 978. Purchase of a building site to cost §6,500 and erection of a building at 822,500 with furnishings of $2,000. Caldwell, Idaho, Lodge No. 1448. Plans approved for the financing of the construction of a new Home at a later date. It is planned to issue$50,000 in registered bonds to members of the Lodge in denominations of $100each. Butte, Montana, Lodge No. 240. Erection of a new Home at a cost of $107,000 with furnishings of $15,000. The Lodge owns the building site for which it paid $30,000. The building will be three stories with full basement, of reinforced steel and concrete structure, the exterior to be finished in brick. . , Waukesha, Wis., Lodge No. 400. Erection 01 an addition to its present, home. The plans call for a building of brick, tile and concrete construction, two stories, to cost approximately $50,000 without the bowling alleys, with furnishings between $3,000to $5,000. . , Wallace, Idaho, Lodge No. 331. Erection of a new Home on a site owned by the Lodge, the building to costS6o,ooo, and to be two stories of brick construction. . Trinidad, Colo., Lodge No. 181. Erection of a new Home on site owned by the Lodge and valued at $17,500, the building to be three stories of brick construction with club and grill rooms on ground floor, banquet and dance rooms and parlors on second floor and the Lodge rooms to comprise the third floor. The building is to cost $40,000and the furnishings S8,000. Atlantic City, N. J., Lodge No. 276. Building of new Home to cost $415,000 on a site to cost $65,000. . Mount Vernon, Ohio, Lodge No. 140. Erection of new Home of steel concrete and brick construction at a cost of $70,000 on a site valued 3-t $18,000 owned by the Lodge. Homestead, N. Y., Lodge No. 1485. Purchase of new Home, the property to consist of a square block of five and one-half acres, a thirty room dwelling with seven baths, and numerous other buildings, at a cost of $75,000. Vancouver, Wash., Lodge No. 823. Addition to present Home at a cost of $20,000, the addition to be of brick, and one story. Renovo, Pa., Lodge No. 334. Erection of new Home at a cost of approximately $90,000 with furnishings of $10,000. The building is to be three stories and of brick construction.

Wisconsin Slate Elks Association Meets in Milwaukee

Thousands of members from every section of the State came to Milwaukee recently for the twenty-second annual meeting of the Wisconsin State Elks Association. It was one of the most brilliant and successful conventions ever held by the organization, and Milwaukee Lodge No. 46 outdid itself in welcoming the visitors and in providing a fine program for their entertainment. Chauncey Yockey, Exalted Ruler of No. 46, Hon. John J. Blaine, Governor of that State, and Hon D. W. Hoan, Mayor of the city, welcomed the delegates at the first opening business session of the Association. Impressive ceremonies were held on the lake front in Juneau Park, when a tree, dedicated to the members of the Order who gave their lives in World War, was planted. Following the ceremony the visitors and members of Milwaukee Lodge took part in a special program including addresses, vocal selections by the Elks Chorus and music by the Elks band which played later at the State Fair Park for the benefit of the visitors. The following day was marked by the arrival of Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price and Grand Secretary Fred C. Robinson who were the honor guests that evening at a large banquet held at the Hotel Pfister. Mr. Price and M. Robinson addressed the diners. Other speakers at the banquet were Judge John C. Karel, member Grand Lodge Committee on Judiciary District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler B w' Arnold, and William F. Schad, retiring President of the Association. A colorful parade, made up of marching clubs, bands and long lines of delegates, featured the closing day of the convention. Governor Blaine took part in the procession, riding in an automobile containing officers of the Association The Governor and his party reviewed the marchers at Mason Street, between Jefferson and Van Buren Streets. Large crowds of spectators cheered the paraders and their bands as they passed down the lines. The following officers were chosen for 1934- 25: President, George L. Dwinnell of Waukesha Lodge No. 400; First Vice-President, Carl Riggins of Oconto Lodge No. 887; Second Vice-President, Robert S. Daly of Beloit Lodge No. 864; Third Vice-President, A. W. Holland of Superior Lodge No. 403; Fourth Vice-Presi dent, J. F. Dittmann of Oconto Lodge No. 887- Secretary, Theodore Benfey of Sheboygan Lodge No. 229; Treasurer, Louis Uecker of Watertown Lodge No.666. The Trustees, all re-elected are Edmund Grassier of Milwaukee Lodge No.' 46; A. J. Horlick of Racine Lodge No. 252; Thomas Welsh of Janesville Lodge No. 254; Knute Anderson of Eau Claire Lodge No. 402; Dr.. J H Wallis of Rice Lake No. i44i- It was decided to hold the 1925 convention at Superior. Mr. William F. Schad, who has served as President of the Association for three terms, was presented with a handsome lamp on his retirement as a testimonial of the high esteem in which he is held by his fellow members.

News of the Order From Far and Near

The Home of Sandusky, Ohio, Lodge, which was seriously damaged by a tornado, has now been entirely repaired. Glendive, Mont., Lodge recently held its fourth annual picnic at Enoch Harpster's Grove five miles from the city. About 400 members and their families attended. Many from various Lodges in the region joined the members of Ottawa, III., Lodge in their twenty-fifth annual picnic. Santa Barbara, Calif., Lodge has completed the financial negotiations necessary to the erection of its new S25O.000 Home. Rome, N. Y., Lodge recently held a large clam lake at the Rome Fair Grounds. Lodges from all over the county attended the Corn Roast held at Homestead Park by Home stead, Pa., Lodge. Santa Barbara, Calif., Lodge now boasts an Elks Drum Corps of twenty-four members.

Roderick G. Waller, Grand Master Independent Order of Odd Fellows, State of New York, was recently initiated into the membership of Glen Cove, N. Y., Lodge. The Elks Junior Band of Chattanooga, Tenn., Lodge recently gave a public concert at the Bonny Oaks Industrial School before an audience of 3,000. Greenfield, Mass.. Lodge has donated and installed a drinking fountain for the children's play grounds at Turners Falls. Having recently reached a membership of over 4,000, Cincinnati, Ohio, Lodge has now set out to increase this to 5,000. Atlantic City, N. J., Lodge extends an invitation to all members when in the vicinity to stop in at the Bettj- Bacharach Home, which it owns and operates, and to give the children there a cheering word. There are quite a number of crippled children now under the care of the Lodge and the improvement in their condition is remarkable. The nineteenth annual picnic of Muskegon, Mich., Lodge was held recently at Lake Harbor, on Lake Mona. Indoor baseball, races and games of all kinds, and music by the Grand Haven twenty-piece band were some of the features of this successful outing. The officers of Bakersfield, Calif., Lodge, accompanied by a large delegation of members, recently visited San Luis Obispo, Calif., Lodge where they initialed a large class of candidates for the coast Lodge. A. Allan Leslie has been elected Secretary of Porterville, Calif., Lodge to succeed Edward F. Halbert. who resigned to assume his new duties as local postmaster. Novel games, including a prize Hose-coupling Contest, were some of the features of the annual outing conducted recently by Leominster, Mass., Lodge. San_ Antonio, Texas, Lodge recently held its first picnic. The event was such a success that it will be an annual feature of the program of the Lodge. A benefit ball game was staged by Atlanta, Ga., Lodge, the proceeds of which went to the Lodge's Empty Christmas Stocking Fund. Buffalo, N. Y., held its annual Fall Frolic at Dold's Wheatfield Farm. There were all sorts of games, athletic events and plenty of good music. Sandwiches, ice cream, milk, candies and fruit were provided the large number of cripple
The comic opera Mikado was successfully staged by Walla Walla, Wash., Lodge at the Whitman Amphitheater for the benefit of the Boy Scouts. A picnic and barbecue was given recently at Indian River State Park under the auspices of Petoskey, Mich., Lodge and Cheboygan, Mich., Lodge. A dance was given recently by New Rochelle, N. Y., Lodge, the proceeds of which will be used to reduce the mortgage on its Home. The annual clambake of Plattsburg. N. Y. Lodge was held this year at Champlain. Bloomfield, N. J., Lodge has inaugurated a series of "open nights" on which non-members are invited to the Home. Special entertainments and refreshments are provided on these occasions. Officers and a large delegation of members of Glen Cove, N. Y., Lodge recently paid a visit to Hempstead, N. Y., Lodge. The visit was returned a few days later when members of Hempstead Lodge were guests of honor at a Fair conducted by Glen Cove Lodge. Winchester, Mass., Lodge recently held a successful carnival in the Town Hall. Butte, Mont., Lodge transported the Butte -Miners Band recently to Salem, where it took part in the formal opening of the children's pavilion. The minstrel troop of Waterbury, Conn., Lodge entertained the disabled World War veterans at the Government Hospital at Ailing- town. The fortieth annual outing of New Haven, Conn., Lodge was held at Tabard Inn. The Social and Community Welfare Committee of Natick, Mass., Lodge took care of 700 children on a recent outing. Work on the new Home of Everett, Wash., Lodge is progressing rapidly When the Christy Brothers' Circus came to Bedford, Va., recently, the management saw to it that the best ringside seats were reserved for all residents of the Elks' National Home who cared to attend the performance. The Drum Corps of Portland, Ore., Lodge won first prize as being the best unit in the "Pageant of Progress" which celebrated Longview's first year as a city. A beautiful Wurlitzer organ costing close to $10,000 is being built for the new Home of Queens Borough, N. Y., Lodge. The organ is the generous gift of Past Exalted Ruler Henry M. Dietz of the Lodge. Officers of the Pacific Fleet and their wives were guests of honor at a dance recently given in their honor by Seattle, Wash., Lodge. Union Hill. N. J., Lodge will dedicate its beautiful new Home some time in October. Rahway, N. J., Lodge is taking steps to organize a drill team. Elaborate plans are being worked out by Gloucester, Mass., Lodge for the "Venetian Fiesta" which it will hold at City Hall during the latter part of October. Olean, N. Y., Lodge is making extensive alterations in its Home. Among other improvements the floor space of the Lodge Room is being doubled, and new furnishings are to be added. Red Men's Hall was filled to capacity when Ketchikan, Alaska, Lodge gave its second annual Bubble Dance. Long Beach, Calif., Lodge is building a one story addition to its Home. Lodges in Florida devoted September 4 to the entertainment of the children in their respective communities. The Arkansas State Elks Association is planning to raise S5.000 to be donated to the Children's Hospital now nearing completion at Little Rock. Work on the new Home of Lynn, Mass., Lodge was recently completed. The big annual picnic of Erie, Pa.. Lodge was held recently at Waldameer.