Illinois State Elks Association Holds Successful Convention

The Illinois State Elks Association met at Murphysboro, Ill., on June 2, 3 and 4 for one of the most successful and pleasant conventions ever held in its history. Murphysboro Lodge No. 572 entertained the convention in spite of the fact that Murphysboro experienced a terrible tornado on March 18—less than three months prior to the convention. The attendance at the convention was especially good, delegates coming from every section of the State, and thousands of visitors thronging the city, which was beautifully decorated. A splendid program covering the three convention days was provided. A spectacular parade on the dosing day was one of the feature events. The convention was honored by the presence of Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price. The Grand Exalted Ruler arrived in Murphysboro Wednesday morning, and departed Thursday afternoon. While there he addressed a business session of the Association and also spoke at the weekly noonday luncheon of the Murphysboro Rotary Club. In both addresses he stressed the fact that the convention was a successful one, and that Murphysboro had shown a remarkably quick recovery from its recent disaster. Louis Forman of Bloomington Lodge No. 281 was elected President of the Association, and the other officers for 1925-26 were chosen as follows: First Vice-President, George H. Horsfield of Murphysboro Lodge; Second Vice-President, John A.Thid of Harvey Lodge No. 1242; Third Vice-President Winfield Jordan of Pana Lodge No. 1261; Secretary, George W. Hasselman of La Salle Lodge No. 584; Treasurer, William Gullett of Mt. Carmel Lodge No. 715; Trustees, J. W. Yantis of Shelbyville Lodge No. 793, Eugene Welch of Galesburg Lodge No. 894, John O'Keeff of Highland Park Lodge No. 1362, and C. D. Midkiff of Harrisburg Lodge No. 1058. In the competitive events, Carlinville Lodge No. 1412 captured the ritualistic contest, and Belleville Lodge No. 481, the parade trophy. The next meeting will be held at La Salle.

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