"Commander Evangeline Booth Pays Tribute to Elks”

Under the above heading the following story, concerning Commander Evangeline Booth of the Salvation Army, was printed in the New Orleans, La., Times-Picayune of Feb 26:

"Tribute to the members of the Elks Lodge who made the 'supreme sacrifice' in the world war and to the humanitarian work done by Elkdom in New Orleans and throughout the country, was paid by Miss Evangeline Booth, head of the Salvation Army, Monday afternoon, when the commander accompanied by a delegation of Elk officials, placed a wreath of roses and carnations in the Elk tomb.

"The inscription on the wreath read ‘In sacred memory of the brave men who laid down their lives on the altar of world liberty and freedom.'

'It is a great privilege to pay this tribute to the members of the Elk Lodge who made the supreme sacrifice in the world war,' Miss Booth said, addressing Exalted Ruler Werlein. 'There has always been a deep bond between the Salvation Army and the Elks. The Elk Lodge in New Orleans and those throughout the country have made a wonderful record, not only in war work but in social and community service.'

"Exalted Ruler Werlein expressed the thanks of the New Orleans Lodge.

"The simple, impressive ceremony at the tomb in Greenwood cemetery took place Monday afternoon. Commander Booth, accompanied by Commissioner Peart of Chicago, Lieutenant Colonel Wood, of Dallas, Past Grand Exited Rulers Edward Rightor and John P. Sullivan, Exalted Ruler Werlein and Secretary Moses, drove to the tomb through a heavy rain. Arriving at Greenwood cemetery the party entered the tomb, where Miss Booth placed the wreath and spoke the brief tribute."

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