Queens Borough (N. F.) Lodge Gives Reception to District Deputy Hallinan

The "Home Coming" Reception tendered by Queens Borough (N. Y.) Lodge, No. 878, to District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler James T. Hallinan and to the Association of Past Exalted Rulers for the New York Southeastern District was in many ways the most brilliant and splendidly conducted affair of its kind ever held in this part of the State. Owing to the fact that the new Home of Queens Borough Lodge was still in the course of construction, New York (N. Y.) Lodge, No. 1, generously offered the use of its clubhouse for the reception and cooperated with the Lodge in making the event a success. One of the features of the evening was the initiation of a large class of candidates which was excellently conducted by the Exalted Rulers of all the Lodges within the District. Another number on the program which won the approval of the large gathering was the wonderful exhibition given by the Drill Teams of White Plains (N. Y.) Lodge, No. 535, Bronx (N. Y.) Lodge, No. 871, and Queens Borough Lodge. At the close of the initiation, Mr. Hallinan delivered a short and stirring address, and he was followed by Joseph Steinmeier, Vice-President of the New York State Elks Association; Past Grand Exalted Rulers Joseph T. Fanning and Edward Leach; and Philip Clancy, President of the State Association. Just before the meeting closed Mr. Hallinan was presented with a handsome fully fitted traveling bag by Exalted Ruler John E. Kiffin on behalf of Queens Borough Lodge, and a beautiful basket of flowers was given him by Port Chester (N. Y.) Lodge, No. 863.

Many officials of the County, State and City were present, and so many members from Queens Borough Lodge and Lodges in the District that it was impossible to accommodate them all in the immense auditorium of No. 1. The reception was a wonderful and impressive tribute to Mr. Hallinan, who has so faithfully performed the duties of District Deputy for the present year.

At the close of the session the guests witnessed a remarkable vaudeville bill headed by Eddie Cantor and acts from the Follies, Winter Garden, and many other shows placing in New York City, which were presented through the efforts and generosity of Michael H, Glynne. When the last curtain fell at 1:50 A.M., every one present voted the evening the greatest in the history of Queens Borough Lodge.

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