News of the Order From Far and Near

Under special dispensation Wenatchee (Wash.) Lodge initiated 120 candidates at Okanogan, Wash. Officers and members of Wenatchee Lodge made the trip to and from Okanogan in a special train, and were royally entertained in their neighboring city. Eveleth (Minn.) Lodge has dedicated its new $100,000 building. Decatur (HI.) Lodge, which has trebled its membership in the past three years, initiated j a class of approximately four hundred in April. South Brownsville (Pa.) Lodge recently held a gigantic indoor circus in its new building. The annual golf tournament recently conducted by Sacramento Calif.) Lodge drew out some excellent players. Many prizes were awarded; General Clarence Edwards was the guest of honor at a "Military Night" recently celebrated by Waltham (Mass.) Lodge. Willimantic (Conn.) Lodge celebrated its Tenth Anniversary with a banquet and entertainment. The officers and degree team of Battle Creek (Mich.) Lodge recently journeyed to Grand Rapids (Mich.) Lodge where they initiated a large class of candidates, winning high praise for their work from the members. A Life Membership testimonial banquet in honor of twenty-seven members was recently given by Wilkinsburg (Pa.) Lodge. Port Angeles "Naval" (Wash.) Lodge, though owning a fine building, is contemplating the erection of a $200,000 Home. The Annual Minstrel Show put on by Chippewa Falls (Wis.) Lodge ran to packed houses each night and was a financial success. Bellingham (Wash.) Lodge has inaugurated a movement for the erection of a public Rest Room in that city. Dodge City (Kans.) Lodge is planning to purchase a new Home. Moline (Ill.) Lodge has completed the sale of $200,000 in bonds for its new Home. Ballard (Wash.) Lodge recently held a carnival for the benefit of its band which will give a series of open-air concerts this summer. Roanoke (Va.) Lodge is considering plans to enlarge its building. As a result of the success of its recent festival McKeesport (Pa.) Lodge was enabled to pay off on its mortgage debt the handsome sum of $11,000. A large number of new members were added to the roster of Butte (Mont.) Lodge as a result of its successful invitational membership campaign. Arlington (Mass.) Lodge recently entertained the boys at the West Roxbury Veterans' Hospital. Canonsburg (Pa.) Lodge is la3ang plans for a new Home. The Drill Team of Des Moines (Iowa) Lodge conducted the initiation of a large class of candidates for Waterloo (Iowa) Lodge. A large smoker, for which twenty professional entertainers were engaged, was recently held by Lansford (Pa.) Lodge. Cabaret acts and the Elks Little Symphony Orchestra were among the features on the pro gram of the Frolic recently conducted by Lewiston (Me.) Lodge. Enlarging its work among the disabled World War Veterans, Louisville (Ky.) Lodge recently visited the U. S. Marine Hospital and the Daw- son Springs Hospital, where entertainments were given the disabled soldiers. Officers of the Maryland State Elks Association recently held a business meeting at Hagerstown, Md., after which they attended a meeting of Hagerstown Lodge. The Charity Ball of Pawtucket (R. I.) Lodge was the most successful event socially and financially that has been held under the auspices of the Lodge for some time. The Elks Band of Wenatchee (Wash.) Lodge gave their annual concert at the Liberty Theatre before a large house. San Francisco (Calif.) Lodge recently entertained the Athletic Team of the city's police department. Exalted Rulers, Secretaries and Past Exalted Rulers of Lodges in Central District Association of Pennsylvania recently held a meeting at Connellsville (Pa.) Lodge. This meeting also ser\'ed as a District meeting such as was held last fall at Latrobe (Pa.) Lodge. The meeting was called by District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler George D. Albert. The Annual Minstrel Show helped to swell, the charity fund of San Antonio (Texas) Lodge. A large charity costume party was held by Chelsea (Mass.) Lodge in the State Armory. Peekskill (N. Y.) Lodge is considering the purchase of property adjoining its present Home. Over 1,000 attended the Nineteenth Annual Assembly of Shenandoah (Pa.) Lodge. Fine music and other features were on the program of the large dance recently given by members of Hoquiam (Wash.) Lodge. The Swanee River Quartet was one of the features of an entertainment recently given by Franklin (N. H.) Lodge. The anniversary dinner of Bloomsburg (Pa.) Lodge commemorating the purchase of its present Home was one of the most enjoyable events ever conducted by the Lodge. More than 350 were seated at the tables. The Minstrel and Musical Revue produced by Braddock (Pa.) Lodge for two evenings in Carnegie Hall was an unparalleled success and more money was realized for the Lodge treasury from this entertainment than from any show ever given by the Lodge. A sea-food dinner, followed by the initiation of a large class of candidates, was one of the most enjoyable affairs ever given under the auspices of Newark (Ohio) Lodge. Returning a previous visit, officers of Prince ton (Ill.) Lodge recently came to Mendota (Ill.) Lodge where they initiated a large class of candidates. A reception to the visitors followed the ceremony. Meadville (Pa.) Lodge is considering a plan to promote and finance a troop of Boy Scouts. Celebrating a successful Lodge year, members of Ontario (Calif.) Lodge staged a lively stag party. Pottstown (Pa.) Lodge will build an addition to its present Home. The saxophone band recently organized by Norristown (Pa.) has already achieved an enviable reputation. Members of Walla Walla (Wash) Lodge are acting as coaches to the ball team of the various local schools. A large reception was given District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler John J. Emerick on the occasion of his official visit to Newport (Ky.) Lodge. Cohoes (N. Y.) Lodge has donated a sum of money to the Troy Council (which includes Co hoes) of the Boy Scouts. Bristol (Pa.) Lodge is making many improvements on its Home. The annual banquet given by Dixon (Ill.) Lodge was one of the best attended social events of the Lodge's calendar. Ashland (Ore.) Lodge celebrated its nineteenth anniversary with a program of music and a banquet. Fort Worth (Tex.) Lodge recently conducted a successful Fun Fest and Charity Frolic. Omaha (Neb.) Lodge expects to dedicate its magnificent new building about May 1. Lawrence (Kans.) Lodge put on an Elks Dixie Minstrel Show for the benefit of its Charity. Fund. North Adams (Mass.) Lodge will celebrate its Silver Anniversary on May 9. One of the features of the occasion will be the presence of all the original officers of the Lodge. Mount Vernon (N. Y.) Lodge has formed a new Degree Team. McKeesport (Pa.) Lodge recently conducted a public Charity Hall and a prize Euchre, which netted a goodly sum for welfare purposes. Six star vaudeville acts and special music were some of the features of the Beefsteak Dinnerrecently enjoyed by members of Vonkers (X. Y.) Ix)dge. The membership of Salt Lake City (Utah) Lodge \vill soon pass the 4000 mark. Union Hill Lodge expects to occupy its magnificent new Home about the first of June. Lewston (Idaho) Lodge is working on plans to build a new Home. Ogdensburg (N". Y.) Lodge staged one of the best amateur shows ever seen in Xorthern New York. The officers of Asbury Park (N. J.) Lodge recently visited Freehold (N. J.) Lodge where they conferred the degree on a class of candidates. The entertainment committee of Milton (Pa.) Lodge recently staged a most successful smoker and show. Ketchikan (Alaska) Lodge has organized a Glee Club. Rare fun was had by the many members of Newark (N. J.) Lodge who attended the smoker recently given on Proctor's Hoof by the Lodge's theatre committee. Many top-notch vaudeville acts were on the program. The "Indoor Kermiss" put on by Minneapolis (Minn.) Lodge drew large crowds, and added a nice sum to the Treasury of he Lodge. Bronx (N. Y.) Lodge showed its appreciation of the work of retiring Exalted Ruler Arthur E. Kelly by voting him an honorary life membership and by presenting him with a jewel-studded gold card case. Plans have been completed by White Plaints (N. Y.) Lodge for a new Home, and work is about to proceed on the structure. A novel entertainment, ending with a large dance, followed the laying of the cornerstone of the new addition to the Home of Rochester (N. Y.) Lodge. The membership of Rahway (N. J.) Lodge is now close to the 1000 mark. The new Home of Allentown (Pa.) Lodge is rapidly nearing completion Wilkes-Barre (Pa.) Lodge is backing a troop of Boy Scouts. Baltimore (Md.) Lodge won the ritualistic contest for the silver cup donated by Past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler James L. Ward. The recent initiation of a large class of candidates carried the membership of McCook (Neb.) Lodge over 500. The 1924 Minstrel Show put on by Hacksensack (N. J.) Lodge ran for three nights at the Lyric Theatre, where it was warmly received by packed houses. Special features and midnight suppers enliven the dancing parties given by Jamestown (N. Dak.) Lodge. The orphans and poor children of the city were admitted free to a special matinee for their bene fit at the circus put on by Montgomery (.Ala.) Lodge. Pontiac (Mich.) Lodge is going ahead with plans for building a new Home. The Dalles (Ore.) Lodge has donated a sum of money to the Boy Scouts to be used in maintaining a summer camp. The Glee Club of New York (N. Y.) Lodge, No. 1, recently gave a "Harrigan and Hart" entertainment at which the songs of old New York were sung before a large gathering of the members. Marshfield (Ore.) Lodge is proud of the success of its recent adventure into theatricals. Over $1,100 was realized by the Lodge from its pro duction of "The Sultan of Sulu." The monthly "get-together" dinners being given by Little Rock (.Ark.) Lodge are proving a great success. Over 1000 attended the Dutch party recently given by Harrisburg (Pa.) Lodge. Representatives from many Lodges in the region were on hand for the fun. The work of the Hoosier State Motor Association was endorsed at a recent meeting of LaFayette (Ind.) Lodge and a membership in the Association taken out. Maps, road information, etc., provided by the Association, will be posted in the club-rooms for the benefit of traveling members. The entire proceeds of the Auto-Fashion Show conducted by New Orleans (La.) Lodge were given to the Child Welfare Association. Augusta (Ga.) Lodge presented a successful Elks Minstrel Show. At present the Lodge is preparing plans for the reception and entertainment of delegates to the Georgia State Elks Association, which meets in that city in May. Those members of New York (N. Y.) Lodge, No. 1, who are Theatrical Mechanics, recently held a special session in the club-rooms, where they presented a fine bill of entertainment. St. Louis (Mo.) Lodge recently held its Annual Kids' Party for Grown-Ups which was a source of much merriment for the members. Nearly $3,000 was realized by Nutley (N. J.) Lodge from its recent Elks Bazaar. When fire recently damaged the local Epis copal Church, the members held a portion of their services in the lodge-room of Mason City (Iowa) Lodge. Over 150 performers from Detroit theatres recently entertained the members of Detroit (Mich.) Lodge and their families. District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler F. G. Cluett recently spoke from the Omaha, Neb., Radio Station on "The Teachings and the Ideals of the Order." The band of Norwalk (Conn.) Lodge will play a conspicuous part in the Serenade Minstrels and Musical Comedy to be put on by the members, May 5-6. San Mateo (Calif.) Lodge recently held its annual banquet. A list of distinguished speakers and a fine entertainment made the event a notable one. Clinton (Iowa) Lodge recently dedicated its new Home. The Boy Scout Troop sponsored by Casper (Wyo.) Lodge recently gave an exhibition before the members, embracing the many features of their every-day training, such as fire-lighting without matches, first aid, splint-work, bandaging and signaling. The most successful banquet ever given by Sault Ste. Marie (Mich.) Lodge was served to about 200 local and visiting members who gathered to participate in the annual affair. I District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Herbert C. Jussen of Ironwood (Mich.) Lodge was the guest of honor. Port Jervis (N. Y.) Lodge recently conducted a handicap billiard tournament which created great interest throughout the district. John Daley, the winner of the tournament, challenges all comers to a game at the Home of Port Jer\'is Lodge. The secretary of Niagara Falls (N. Y.) Lodge will be glad to receive any information as to the whereabouts of Peter V. Keller, a member of the Lodge, who disappeared from his home on March 9. Kearny (N. J,) Lodge arranged an impressive reception for George L. Hirtzel, Jr., President of the New Jersey State Elks Association, who recently visited the Lodge. Tacoma (Wash.) Lodge held a largely attended annual banquet. The officers and drill team of Dixon (Ill.) Lodge recently initiated a class of 100 candidates for Aurora (Ill.) Lodge. Bellingham (Wash.) Lodge is making great preparation for the entertainment of delegates and visitors who will attend the Convention of the Washington State Elks Association on July 28-30. Many distinguished members of the Order attended the ground-breaking for the new Home of Irvington (N. J.) Lodge. Streator (III.) Lodge won the silver loving-cup in the recent tournament of the La Salle County Bowling League. Gary (Ind.) Lodge recently laid the cornerstone of its new Home. Ballard (Wash.) Lodge celebrated the closing of a prosperous Lodge year by retiring a large block of its building bonds and by initiating the largest class of candidates of the year. A fine vaudeville entertainment also marked the evening. Officers and second-degree team of Rahway (N. J.) Lodge recently visited Lakewood (N. J.) where they initiated a class of candidates and were pleasantly entertained by their hosts. The band of Sacramento (Calif.) Lodge recently entertained the patients of the Wiemar Tubercular Sanitarium with a concert, after which the minstrels gave a special performance.

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