Glendive Elk Shows Splendid Act of Generosity

As a result of the splendid generosity of one if its members, Glendive (Mont.) possessor to-day of one of the finest business buildings in that city. The building was presented to the Lodge by Mr. Fred Volkert, the gift being made at a regular meeting, through Past Exalted Ruler F. J. Goulding. By unanimous consent the offer of Mr. Volkert was accepted and, in turn, he was presented with a Life Membership. The building was erected about seventeen years ago. It is two stories in height, covers a ground area 50 by 85 feet, and is so strongly constructed that one or even two additional stories could be added. The property is valued at $50,000. Tentative arrangements for extending the building 55 feet in the rear, and for adding a third story in order to provide a permanent Home for Glendive Lodge, are under consideration by a Building Committee. It is expected that all details in connection with the financing of the project will be settled immediately and that the work of remodeling the building will be started this Spring.

Grand Exalted Ruler McFarland Visits Western Lodges

Nov. 5th.—Grand Exalted Ruler James G. McFarland and Grand Secretary Fred C. Robinson visited Pocatello (Idaho)Lodge, No. 674, where they attended a conference of Exalted Rulers and Secretaries of the South Idaho Lodges. The meeting was presided over by District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler George \V. Edgington of Idaho Falls Lodge, No. 1087. Mr. McFar land gave an interesting talk on the accomplishments and activities of the Grand Lodge. In the afternoon, following a special luncheon in his honor. Mr. McFarland ad dressed a large gathering on the duties of the individual Elk to the Order and the Community. Grand Secretary Robinson also gave an excellent address. One of the happy incidents of the luncheon was the presentation to the Grand Exalted Ruler and the Grand Secretary of a beautiful pair of beaded Indian gloves made on Ft. Hall reservation. Later Mr. McFarland and his party visited Blackfoot (Idaho) Lodge, No. 1416, where they were guests of Mr. Hugh MacGosham, who was Exalted Ruler of Watertown (S. Dak.) Lodge when Mr. McFarland was initiated into the Order.

Nov. 6th.—Mr. McFarland and his official party were the guests of Butte (Mont.) Lodge, No. 240. The Grand Exalted Ruler was greeted in true western style and was lavishly entertained during his visit. Mr. McFarland addressed a meeting of District Deputy Grand Exalted Rulers and the Exalted Rulers and Secretaries of the 15 Lodges of the State. The President and other officers of the Montana State Elks Association also held a meeting which was addressed by the Grand Exalted Ruler. A banquet was given in his honor m the evening which was attended by more than 150 members of Butte Lodge and other neighboring Lodges. In the afternoon, preceding the banquet, the Grand Exalted Ruler was the honor guest of Anaconda (Mont.) Lodge, No. 239. The great smelters were visited and a special luncheon was served to Mr. McFarland and his party.

Nov. 7th.—Mr. McFarland visited Spokane (Wash.) Lodge, No. 228, where he attended and addressed a meeting of Exalted Rulers and Secretaries called by District Deputy Harry S. Elwood of Ellensburg (Wash.) Lodge, No. 1102. A banquet, given in his honor in the evening, was attended by nearly 700 guests. The Shriners Band from the Masonic Temple played several numbers, and many distinguished guests including judge Henry L. Kennan. a member of the Grand Forum, were present to welcome the Grand Exalted Ruler. Mr. McFarland gave high praise to _Spokane Lodge for its fine achievements in Social and Community Welfare Work. In speaking of the Order at large, he pointed out its remarkable growth, predicting that it will, in all probability, have close to a million members by next July.

Nov. 8th.—The Grand Exalted Ruler and his party, accompanied by District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Walter F. Meier, Past Exalted Rulers of Seattle (Wash.) Lodge, No. 92, William Hickman Moore and Charles D. Davis, and Exalted Ruler J. E. Rimbold, who had gone to Cedar Falls to meet them, arrived in Seattle at h:4t -A.m. The station was crowded with members to extend a hearty welcome. The Mayor of Seattle and the Band and Honor Guard of Seattle Lodge were there to greet the distinguished visitor. Atone o'clock a luncheon was given Mr. McFar land by the Past Exalted Rulers of Seattle Lodge in the Florentine Room of the New Washington Hotel. Following this came a two-hour sight-seeing drive, the party visiting the Lake Washington Canal Locks, the University of Washington and other places of interest. In the afternoon Mr. McFarland addressed a joint meeting of the Exalted Ruler'- and Secretaries of Washing ton Northwest and Washington Southwest which had been called by Walter F. Meier and William H. Tucker, the respective' District Deputy Grand Exalted Rulers for the two districts. From this meeting Mr. McFarland was taken to the Seattle Boys' Club maintained by Seattle Lodge, where he delivered an address to the 27 boys who are given a home through the efforts of the Lodge. In the evening a banquet was held in the dining room of the Home, 300 members being present to honor the Grand Exalted Ruler. Upon the completion of the banquet, escorted by the band of Ballard (Wash.) Lodge, No. 827, the party proceeded to the Crystal Pool, where Mr. McFarland delivered to upwards of 2,000 members one of the finest patriotic addresses ever heard in Seattle.

Nov. 9th.—The Grand Exalted Ruler and the Grand Secretary were the guests of Tacoma (Wash.) Lodge, No. 174. An elaborate entertainment was prepared for the distinguished visitor, practically every member of the Lodge being on hand to formally welcome ]\Ir. McFarland. The Grand Exalted Ruler addressed the special meeting held in his honor, voicing his appreciation of the accomplishments of Tacoma Lodge.

Nov. 10th.—The Grand Exalted Ruler was met by Grand Esteemed Lecturing Knight Clement Scott, Charles C. Bradley, Chairman of the Reception Committee of Portland (Ore.) Lodge. No. 142, and Barnett H. Goldstein, Exalted Ruler of Portland Lodge, at Tacoma. Wash., on November 9, and was accompanied to Portland, where a great welcome awaited his arrival. After a breakfast in his honor, Mr. McFarland inspected the magnificent new Home of Portland Lodge, which was dedicated on December 29, 1923. Later in the morning he addressed a meeting of Exalted Rulers and Secretaries of the District and officers of the Oregon State Elks Association. At noon he was given a luncheon by Vancouver (Wash.) Lodge, No. 823, and at 2:30 attended the Oregon-Stanford football game. Returning to Portland Mr. McFarland was the guest at a large banquet at the Multnomah Hotel. Following the dinner the Grand Exalted Ruler was taken to the municipal auditorium, where, before a gathering of 3.500, he made a notably brilliant address, and witnessed the initiation of a class of 400 candidates. Mr. McFarland expressed his admiration for the new Home of-Port land Lodge and complimented the membership on its fine record of achievement. "The Order in the Northwest," he said, "is prospering in a way that I find particularly gratifying, because, in addition to showing a remarkable growth in membership, the Lodge members are taking a renewed interest in Social and Community work—the real work of a Lodge."

California State Elks Association Making Plans for Convention

The President and Board of Trustees of the California State Elks Association met in Los Angeles recently for the purpose of conferring with a committee from Long Beach (Calif.) Lodge, No. 888, regarding preliminary plans for the entertainment of the Association in 1924. Long Beach Lodge is to be the host, but the actual meeting of the Association will be held on Catalina Island on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 17-20. Catalina Island is one of the most attractive resorts on the Pacific Coast and should prove an ideal spot for a convention. Long Beach Lodge is planning to square no expense in making the 1924 meeting of the Association the greatest ever.

Norwood (Mass.) Lodge Dedicates Fine New Home

Norwood (Mass.) Lodge, No. 1124, recently dedicated its now beautiful Home with impressive ceremonies. The building is a two and a half story stone and wood structure surrounded by 7 ½ acres of land in fine condition, graded and laid out as a football field, baseball diamond, running track, a grandstand, etc. In fact, the property has all the adjuncts of a first-class country club. The building has bowling alleys, a large Lodge-room and dance hall surrounded by a glassed-in balcony 15 feet wide, a directors’ room and library and a lounge. The top floor has a gallery, a musicians’ balcony and living rooms.

New Kensington (PA). Lodge Conducts Prize Essay Contest

New Kensington (Pa.) Lodge, No. 512, recently carried out, in most successful fashion, its first annual school Essay Contest. The subject on which the children completed was “The Constitution of the United States.” The contest was open to all students in the public, private and parochial schools located in the various surrounding townships. The rules restricted the essays to not more than a thousand words, written in ink in contestant's own hand, on one side of the paper only. The judges were selected from persons residing outside of the competing townships, so that there could be no question of partiality. There were seven prizes. The first prize was $100 in gold; the second prize, $50 in gold, and. the third, prize $25 in gold. Twenty-five dollars in gold was divided among the remaining four prizes. The award of the prizes on Christmas Day, and the reading of the winning essay, were the occasion of a fine and inspiring celebration on the part of the Lodge and the community.

Members' Council Helps Plans For Good of Lodge

For the last month or more, San Antonio (Texas) Lodge, No. 216, has had the benefit of the services of a Members' Council in discussing matters for the Good of the Order and in helping officers and trustees formulate plans for coming activities. Members of the Council meet once a week at a luncheon and talk over affairs of the Lodge and make suggestions for submission to the general membership. The result has been the creation of renewed interest and many valuable ideas have been set forth.

Pasadena (Calif.) Lodge Prepares to Welcome Grand Exalted Ruler

Pasadena (Calif.) Lodge, No. 672, is making elaborate plans for the entertainment of Grand Exalted Ruler McFarland and his party while in California, and especially on New Year's Day, when the Grand Exalted Ruler will be its guest during the famous Tournament of Roses and annual "East-West" football game. This famous floral pageant has been held in Pasadena on New Year's for the past thirty-five years, and yearly attracts hundreds of thousands of people to Pasadena. The "East-West" football game, which has been added as an afternoon attraction in recent years, has proven a magnet that draws football enthusiasts from all over the country. Although the original idea of the game was to provide a football contest between a representative team from the East and one from the extreme West, or coast, so strong a hold has it taken upon the various University teams of the country that it has assumed championship importance. This year's game will be played in the new stadium, known as the "Rose Bowl," seating close to 60,000 persons, and present indications are that the seating facilities will be insufficient. The contestants will be the Naval Academy team from Annapolis, and the University of California, the latter being the undisputed champion of the major universities on the Coast. Grand Esteemed Leading Knight Harry M. Ticknor, who is Chairman of the Parade Committee, as well as a director of the Tournament of Roses, has arranged a special Elks Division in the morning parade in honor of Grand Exalted Ruler McFarland. Many of the Lodges in both of the Districts of Southern California will enter floats elaborately decorated with real flowers (no artificial flowers being per mitted), bands and marching clubs. A special trophy, known as the James G. McFarland trophy, will be awarded the winner in this division.

Members Cooperate in Actual Construction of New Home

Princeton (W. Va.) Lodge, No. 1459, recently voted to build a Home in the residential section of the city. The Lodge is very fortunate in having among its most enthusiastic members many whose trades and professions represent virtually every phase of building construction. All these members have agreed to erect that part of the building which pertains to their trade and calling on an absolutely cost basis. By this commendable cooperation Prince ton Lodge can build a fine structure at a figure far below that which a private individual would have to pay for the same work. The members recently got together, and, at practically no cost whatsoever, did all the necessary excavation, a great many of them donating their time, services and equipment free of charge. A considerable sum of money was thus saved the lodge.

Toledo (Ohio) Lodge Finds Home For Motherless Boy

Through its Committee on Social and Community Welfare, Toledo (Ohio) Lodge, No. 53, has been able recently to do an exceptionally good piece of work. Several months ago an Elk, not a member of No. 53, approached the officers of the Lodge with a request to find for his thirteen-year-old son a good home, which he was unable to provide for him, his business taking him from one place to another. The request was referred to the Committee, which immediately realized not only the opportunity offering itself, but also the importance of the undertaking. They succeeded in placing the boy in a good home and making him happy in his new surroundings. Having lost his mother when quite young, the couple with whom he is now living have taken so much interest in the lad that he finds it easy to call them father and mother. This couple lost a boy not long ago and they also are finding contentment and happiness in the arrangement. The youngster has become a member of the Elks Boy Scout Troop, where he is making friends With his father, he appreciates what Toledo Lodge has done for him. What a good Elk he will make when he becomes old enough to join the Order!

Maryland Lodges to Compete for Cup In Ritual Contest

The ritual contest for the cup offered by Tames L. Ward, Past Exalted Ruler of Washington (D.C.) Lodge, No 15, will be held at the Home of Baltimore (Md.) Lodge, No. 7, on Washington's Birthday, on which date Baltimore Lodge will keep open house. Many of the Lodges in Maryland have signified their intention of competing and the contest bids fair to be a most spirited one in every way.

Grand Exalted Ruler Grants Dispensations for New Lodges

Grand Exalted Ruler James G. McFar land has granted dispensations for the following new Lodges:

Plymouth (Mass.) Lodge, No. 1476.

Bergenfield (N. J.) Lodge, No. 1477.

Lan caster (N. Y.) Lodge, No. 1478.

Elks Bowling Association of America To Hold Tournament at Lima, Ohio

The Elks Bowling Association of America will hold its next Annual Tournament on February 2, 1924, at Lima, Ohio. Any team of members in good standing is eligible to compete upon the payment of S1.50 as an annual member ship fee in the .Association, and the entry fee of S3.00 per man in each event. Any individual not identified with a five-man team may compete upon the payment of fifty cents membership fee in addition to the regular S3.00 entry fee. Entries close at midnight, January, 5, 1924. All communications should be addressed to John M. A. Galen, Secretary of the Association, 1922-26 Fairview Ave., Detroit, Mich. The Tournament will offer two classes of prizes: Regular and Good-fellowship Prizes, in addition to suitable medals for winners of first places in the Five-man, Two-man, Individual and All-events. Every entrant not receiving a Regular Prize will be eligible for a Good-fellowship Prize. Elaborate preparations are being made for the entertainment of the players by Lima (Ohio) Lodge, No. 54. Between 300 and 400 teams are expected to take part in the Tournament.

Many Present at Testimonial Dinner To Joseph G. Buck

A large testimonial dinner was recently tendered to Joseph G. Buch, Past President of the New Jersey State Elks Association, by Trenton (N. J.) Lodge, No. 105. Over 500 members, representing practically every Lodge in the State, were on hand to show their appreciation of Mr. Buch, who has played a leading part in the Crippled Kiddies programme of New Jersey. The principal speaker of the evening was United States Senator Walter E. Edge.

Blue Island (III.) Lodge Buys Site— Will Build New Home

Blue Island (III.) Lodge, No. 1331, has recently purchased a site for its future Home. The property has a frontage of 223 ½ feet on the Dixie Highway, the main thoroughfare of a region which will be, in a short time, perhaps the most travelled road for tourists in the world. The Lodge is anxious to have a Home of its own and now that the site has been purchased, plans are being formulated for the erection of a beautiful building.

Palo Alto (Calif.) Lodge, No. 1471 Instituted

A new California Lodge, Palo Alto (Calif.) Lodge, No. 1471, was recently instituted by District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler George A. Rucker of San Jose, with 100 charter members. The first officers of the new Lodge are; Exalted Ruler, Chester F. Noble; Secretary, Frank G. Hoge.

Million Dollar Home Project Under Way for Atlanta (Ga.) Lodge

Atlanta (Ga.) Lodge, No. 78, has under consideration the building of a new ten-story million dollar Home. The proposed structure will be one of the finest in the Order. With the exception of the street frontage, which will be rented out as stores, the entire building will be devoted to the purposes of a first-class hotel, with Club facilities, and a Lodge-room or auditorium to accommodate at least 2,500 members. There will be a rathskeller, public grill and dining rooms, a magnificent ball room, banquet hall, bowling alleys, billiard and other amusement rooms, swimming pool and gymnasium. The basement and subbasement will contain store rooms, machinery, heating plant, filtration plant, etc. The second floor will be largely taken up by offices, committee rooms, lounge and reception rooms, and the remainder of the building, consisting of from 150 to 200 rooms, will be guest, rooms, with the exception of the tenth story, which will be devoted to the Lodge-room. All the guest rooms will be unusually spacious, with convenient alcoves for beds and large windows allowing light and ventilation.

Atlanta Lodge now has a membership of nearly 5,000 and is in a healthy condition financially, having only recently paid off all its outstanding indebtedness.

Ilion (N. Y.) Lodge to Build Commodious New Home

Ilion (N. Y.) Lodge, No. 1444, purchased a site at the corner of Main and West Streets, on which it will erect a magnificent new Home. The proposed plans call for an expenditure of over $100,000 for the building, exclusive of the cost of the land. The new Home will be two stories high with a large basement in which there will be ample room for bowling alleys, shuffleboards, pool and billiard tables, and lockers. The basement will also contain the kitchen with necessary storage and serving rooms, together with the boiler room. On the first floor will be the dining room, reception room and the main dub room, 30 by 36 feet. The rear portion of this floor will be made up into a hand-ball court and locker room equipped with showers. Practically the entire second floor will be devoted to the Lodge-room 36 by 68 feet. This room will also be for dances, banquets and other large gatherings. A feature of this Lodge-room will be die roof garden opening along the whole north side. This floor will also contain a room for candidates, smoking room, serving room and officers' room.

Grand Rapids (Mich.) Lodge Has Father and Son Banquet

The annual Father and Son Banquet, recently held by Grand Rapids (Mich.) Lodge, No. 48, was by far the most successful event of its kind ever held by the Lodge. Over 700 fathers and sons filled the banquet room to enjoy the fine programme of entertainment that had been provided. The feature of the celebration was the appearance of Eddie Guest, the poet, who stirred the hearts of the fathers and sons by his fine speech. Mr. Guest chose the American home as his theme and talked of his own home and his boy in a way that brought tears and laughter to the gathering. There were many other splendid numbers on the programme, including special music by the Elks Band, a Boy Scout exhibition, a music and comedy act, and trained dogs to de light the youngsters. Officers of the Lodge estimated that nearly 1000 big and boys were denied the great treat because the capacity of the Lodge rooms was limited.

Herkimer (N. Y.) Lodge Donates Flag And Flag Pole to City

In connection with the celebration held on Armistice Day by Herkimer Post 38 of the American Legion, Herkimer (N. Y.) Lodge, No. 1439, presented the Playground Association of the city with a flag pole and beautiful flag. The playground in which the pole was placed serves a large number of the children of the community and is located in the foreign section of the city The raising of the flag by members of the Legion, in uniform, and the attending ceremonies attracted a large number of the townspeople.

Large Class of Candidates Initiated By Ishpeming (Mich.) Lodge

Ishpeming (Mich.) Lodge, No. 447, recently initiated a class of 62 new members. The ceremony and the accompanying programme of entertainment attracted many representatives from neighboring Lodges, as the class was one of the largest to be initiated in some time. A fine banquet was served to the members and candidates, following which there was a parade through the city streets.

Springfield (Ill.) Lodge a Leader in The Life of the Community

A Lodge of 2,200 of the city's most active men, numbering among its members the most civic-spirited individuals of a distinctly civic-spirited community, Spring field (Ill.) Lodge, No. 158, is playing a big part in the most progressive movements in the life of the city, and has originated many undertakings in which other organizations have joined and the example of which they have followed. The most valuable contribution of the Lodge to the life of the city to date is the new Elks Home and hotel, a handsome building costing $650,000, financed by the sale of bonds. The building will not only provide a home for Springfield Lodge, but will supplement the hotel life of the city, furnishing a completely equipped hotel with one hundred and two bedrooms and dining room service for five hundred people. Located right in the heart of the business district, it supplies also certain definite community needs, such as a convention hall in its auditorium, a place for the meetings of musical clubs, civic clubs, and all forms of social activities. The building was projected in 1921, and at this time a bond sale of $500,000 was staged, the Lodge buying $100,000 worth from its treasury and placing $400,000 worth of first mortgage bonds open to its members, the campaign being put across in less than two weeks. Increase in the cost of the building above the estimates necessitated a second campaign, during which $150,000 worth of second mortgage bonds were issued. This campaign was staged last October. Something unique in campaign organizations was conceived by the Club: a football aggregation of ten teams representing ten leading American colleges, each team of the required eleven members. They put across the campaign in ten days, competing in a schedule of football games, as their daily bond selling contests were styled, in true "scrimmage" fashion. At the final "Kickover" they successfully achieved their goal, the amount necessary to finish financing the building and for preliminary operating expenses. Another notable achievement of Springfield Lodge was the successful staging of the community picnic for 1923. Hitherto a Chamber of Commerce function, this great annual outing was taken over by the Lodge in July, and made an "At Home" for not alone Springfield Elks and their community but for the Elks of Illinois as well. It was attended by representatives from many Illinois cities. Fully twenty-five thousand people were guests of Springfield Lodge at this affair. During the Chamber of Commerce reorganization campaign in April, Springfield Lodge, in addition to contributing many members to other campaign divisions, organized one complete division of fifty-seven men and secured the greatest number of new members and renewals of any other division in the whole campaign organization. The Lodge also equipped and maintains the Boy Scouts' drum and bugle corps, and has "adopted" one of the two big bands in Springfield as the Elks' official band. These are just a few of the activities of Springfield Lodge which has demonstrate what a very fine and big factor in the life of any American community an Elk Lodge can become.

Logan (West Va.) Lodge Adopts Novel Plan in Big Brother Work

Logan (West Va.) Lodge, No. 1391, has inaugurated a most successful and gratifying way of assuming the role of Big Brother to the youngsters of the city. At a recent meeting of the Lodge’s Social and Community Welfare Committee, it was decided to issue to every schoolboy in Logan under 12 years of age, who secured a grade of 90 in deportment during any month, a button to be worn which would distinguish him from schoolmates who were not so fortunate in this particular branch of curriculum. The idea being to give publicity to his good conduct among the membership of Logan Lodge, so that every member could have an opportunity to encourage and to stimulate that particular youngster to further efforts, not only in deportment but in other grades as well. In other words, the idea is to make the wearer of the button a protégé of the Lodge and to make it the duty of every Elk in Logan to be particularly considerate, helpful and generous to that particular child on all occasions. The plan was launched with great success. Copies of the Lodge’s Bulletin, outlining the scheme, were sent to the various scoolrooms where they were ready by the youngsters, who discussed with each other and with their parents the possibilities and chances of acquiring a button. The teachers and principles approved of the plan and are helping in every way to carry it out. The button, a small red one bearing in gold the numerals 1391 and the word “Protégé,” has already been awarded to quite a large umber of the schoolboys. Every member of Logan Lodge is doing his part to insure the success of the idea. Every youngster encountered wearing the button gets a pat on the back, a cheerful “Hello, kid,” a brief word of encouragement, and expression of interest or a bit of wholesome advice to help him on his way toward upright manhood.

Newburgh (N. Y.) Lodge Considering Plans for New Home

The urgent need of a new building has been apparent to the membership of Newburgh (N.Y.) Lodge, No. 247, for some time. To this end the Lodge’s New Building Committee has had drawn up and presented to the members for their consideration, tentative plans for the construction and financing of a building that will fulfill all the necessary requirements and give Newburgh Lodge a Home in keeping with the dignity of the Order. The building proper, according to the suggested plans submitted, will be 50 by 120 feet with a two-story porch 12 feet deep and two-story annex 48 by 50 feet making a total depth of 180 feet. It will be constructed of Indiana limestone and buff tapestry brick and be equipped with all the conveniences of a modern Elks Home.

New Orleans (La.) Lodge Remembers Disabled War Veterans

Another Armistice Day has come and gone and once again New Orleans (La.) Lodge, No. 30, showed that it does not forget. The Lodge followed its custom, inaugurated several years ago, in banqueting the Disabled Veterans of the World War. Only about 35 of the boys were able to be moved from the U. S. Public Health Hospital in Algiers, but those who could come were given a royal welcome at the Home. The banquet was served in the Lodge's Grill room at 1 o'clock. The table was becomingly decorated with flowers and on the wall facing the head of the table, the Elks' colors and the American Flag were draped with the placard, "Welcome Disabled Veterans" expressing in simple words the whole spirit of the Order's attitude toward the boys who suffered and sacrificed for their country. Following the banquet the boys were taken to the Orpheum Theatre where they were guests of the Manager at a special matinee.

Perry (Iowa) Lodge Celebrates Remodeling of Home

District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler F. G. Cluett of Sioux. City (Iowa) Lodge, No. 112, was the guest of honor at a dinner recently given by Perry (Iowa) Lodge, No. 407. The occasion was the celebration by the Lodge of the completion of extensive repairs, redecoration and refurnishing of its Home.

Father and Son Banquet Given By Cincinnati (Ohio) Lodge

Cincinnati (Ohio) Lodge, No. 5, recently held a most enjoyable Father and Son Banquet. More than 250 members and their sons were seated at the tables. Hon. John A. Cadwell, Judge of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, was the principal speaker of the evening. A number of vaudeville acts from the local theatres enlivened the banquet and prizes were awarded to some of the members. The prize for the father with the most sons preset went to Henry Wolf, Chaplain of the Lodge, who had six sons at the banquet. The affair, which was a great success in every way, will be made an annual event hereafter with Cincinnati Lodge.

Kenosha (Wis.) Lodge Forms An Elks Forum

Kenosha (Wis.) Lodge, No. 750, which has a membership of more than a thousand representative citizens of the community, has formed an Elks Forum which will work for the betterment of the city. The purpose of the Elks Forum is to study better the questions which are uppermost in Kenosha and to keep the members of the Lodge properly advised as to what is going on and to guide them m starting necessary movements in the development of public welfare. The Forum gives every indication of becoming a real force for the uplifting of toe city and for the advancement of its best interests.

Grand Exalted Ruler Lays Comer-Stone For Home of Louisville (Ky.) Lodge

On December's, Louisville (Ky.) Lodge, No. 8, laid the comer-stone of its million- dollar Home now in the course of construction. Grand Exalted Ruler McFarland and Grand Secretary Robinson were the guests at a luncheon given in their honor which preceded the exercises. The corner-stone laying ceremonies, which were witnessed by a large crowd, were begun by the playing of the National Anthem by the Elks Band. Following the invocation by John C. Schild, Chaplain of the Lodge, Mayor Huston Quin of Louisville made a short talk in which he paid tribute to the spirit of the Lodge. The corner-stone was laid by Mr. McFarland, assisted by Past Grand Exalted Rulers Astley Apperly and J. Edgar Masters. The address, delivered by Mr. McFarland, in which he called upon all members of the Order to fight the growth of bolshevism, was received with great enthusiasm. The members of Louisville Lodge expect to have their new Home ready for occupancy about April 1.

Jackson (Mich.) Lodge Repeats Successful Charity Plan

Again the members of Jackson (Mich.) Lodge, No. 113, put over the good work inaugurated several years ago of planting and harvesting potatoes, and then distributing them to the charitable organization of the city, and also to many needy families. This year the Lodge dug over 800 bushels, every phase of the work connected with the planting and harvest being done by the members themselves.

Jamestown (N. Y.) Lodge Acquires Historic Mansion for New Home

After thirty years of anticipation, Jamestown (N.Y.) Lodge, No. 263, has at last realized an object and satisfied an ambition by acquiring a permanent Home of its own. The Lodge has purchased the famous Abbott property which extends 120 feet on East Fourth Street and 150 feet on Spring Street. The house on the property is one of the historic mansions of Jamestown. It is impressive in appearance and homey in its arrangement. There is a large garage to the north of the house which, in time, it is expected, will be remodeled, making it one of the finest Lodge-rooms and auditoriums in Chautauqua County. The beauty of the property is enhanced by magnificent trees and tastefully arranged shrubbery. The members of Jamestown Lodge are looking forward to a formal opening and dedication of their new Home sometime early this year. The question of remodeling and of adapting the building to the needs and purposes of the Lodge will be worked out during the year and carried through by the interest and generosity of the members. No stock or bond campaign is contemplated for this purpose.

Extensive Alterations on Home Planned by Elwood (Ind.) Lodge

Elwood (Ind.) Lodge, No. 368, is planning an extensive remodeling of its Home. The plans provide for a large Lodge-room and banquet hall on the ground floor in the rear of the main building. A splendidly equipped kitchen will also be installed. In the front, on the first floor, will be the lounge and reception rooms, while the entire second floor will be converted into modem billiard and club rooms. When toe alterations have been completed, Elwood Lodge will have one of the best Homes in the district.

Oakland (Calif.) Lodge to Break Ground for New Home

Plans for the magnificent new Home of Oak land (Calif.) Lodge, No. 171, have been prepared and the members are looking forward to the ground-breaking ceremonies which will be conducted early in the next year. Recently a committee from the Elks Hall Association, accompanied by the architect for the new building, made a trip to Portland, Ore., where the new million-dollar Home of Portland Lodge was inspected. Much valuable information was obtained and many helpful suggestions were incorporated in the plans as a result of the visit.

Second All-Elk Radio Night Broadcasted from Boston Station

One of the largest radio broadcasting events look place in Boston recently when the second annual All-Elk Radio Night was held at Station "W N A C. The Shepard Stores." The program, in which many Lodges took part, began at 9 P.M. and lasted far into the morning. Featuring this year's event was the presentation of a long-distance radio receiving set to the Lodge rendering the best number of the evening. The winner was judged by a vote of the "fans" who were asked to send in their choice to the station. There were also other prizes donated by radio manufacturers to Lodges which took part.

"Bob" Jones' Death Mourned By His Many Friends

Members throughout the Order mourn the passing of Robert C. Jones, who died recently at his home in La Jolla, Calif. For more than thirty years "Bob" Jones was Secretary of San Diego (Calif.) Lodge, No. 168. Mr. Jones was also a Past Exalted Ruler and, up to his death, the Editor of the Lodge's official Bulletin. Upon his retirement shortly before his death, the members of San Diego Lodge paid him the signal honor of presenting him with a life membership. A fine tribute to the memory of " Bob" Jones by Charles K. Jackson, Esteemed Leading Knight of San Diego Lodge, and a close friend of the deceased, was published in The San Diego Union. Because it expresses the feeling that so many of his other friends must share, we take the liberty of reprinting it here in part: "Robert C. Jones, for thirty consecutive years Secretary of San Diego Lodge of Elks, and for the last four years Secretary Emeritus, yesterday morning peacefully passed into eternal sleep. San Diego Lodge of Elks, No. 168, records are emblazoned with the name of Robert C. Jones and his acts. Thousands of San Diegans knew him and few men in passing leave behind a more genuine feeling of personal loss. All knew him as a gentle, kind, considerate man. His nature was as rare as it is beautiful in human kind.

"Many of the so-called old timers will recall his activities along entertainment lines. He was at all times ready to don the black cork to amuse or put on an Elks' minstrel show in order that funds could be obtained to help cheer needy families. No finer monologist was to be found in this city. Even to his last days he did not appear to lose that trait.

"He practiced at all times what is known as the preamble to the constitution of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, namely: 'To inculcate the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members.'

"Robert C. Jones has ceased from his labors and the prayer of every living, loyal Elk is that his rest is that of' the just man made perfect.'

"The clock of his days has stopped. Upon its dial the motionless shadows Mark the hour of eleven, our golden Period of recollection.

"Night came, releasing him from labor When a hand from the darkness touched Him, and he slept."

Civil War Veterans Made Life Members of Woonsocket (R.I.) Lodge

Woonsocket (R. I.) Lodge, No. 850, recently initiated as honorary life members the twenty-six remaining members of Smith Post, G. A. R. The Civil War Veterans were taken into the Order under impressive circumstances, the Lodge having made special preparations for the occasion. Two years ago Woonsocket Lodge took a prominent part in a testimonial given to the veterans by several fraternal organizations, when a check for nearly 81,000 was presented to Smith Post.

Bakersfield (Calif.) Lodge To Dedicate Home on Washington’s Birthday

The new Home of Bakersfield (Calif.) Lodge, No. 266, will be completed early in January. Formal dedication will be on February 22, the fourteenth anniversary of the dedication of the Lodge's present Home, and just one year from the date on which the cornerstone for the new building was laid. The members will occupy one of the finest Lodge buildings in the country

Past Grand Exalted Ruler Masters Elected to Important Post

At the November election in Washington County, Pa.. Past Grand Exalted Ruler J. Edgar Masters of Charleroi (Pa.) Lodge, No. 494, was elected County Treasurer by one of the largest majorities ever given a candidate for that office. The significance of his victory can be appreciated when it is recalled that Washington County is one of the greatest in point of mineral wealth in the State, and that it embraces some of the greatest manufactories in the world. This county has always been a political background, with elections closely contested, which makes the victory of Mr. Masters all the more notable.

Member of Seattle (Wash.) Lodge Compiles “The McFarland Creed"

The editor of the Elkogram of Seattle (Wash.) Lodge, No. 92, did a fine thing when he compiled and published in the Lodge's official Bulletin what he calls "The McFarland Creed"—short sentences gleaned from the Grand Exalted Ruler's messages and addresses. It gives us pleasure to reprint it here:

The McFarland Creed

"We cannot be real Elks unless we act with true charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity."

“We are an order of optimism and action! We must have no drones, either Lodge, officer or individual."

“I would far rather have fifty live, active, doing members in a Lodge than five hundred who have joined for selfish reasons, or just to join—not to do!"

“If every Elk would live as a Brother with his fellow-men, what a wonderful force for real goof in out Order would be.”

"If a man is selfish or self-sufficient he ought never to join the Order of Elks."

"Wonderful ideals, exalted lessons, purposeful thoughts, fill our ritual and enrich our teachings. But they are as dead ashes on humanity's hearthstone if they do not burn with the fire of deeds."

"So long as our Order stands, it must and will stand for law and order for all people alike, and not for any form of insidious maladministration of what is law and force for one class or sect, but tyranny and oppression for another."

“Let’s Do.”

New Mexico Indians May Dance At Boston Convention

District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler D. Rollie of Gallup (N. M.) Lodge, No. 1440, is interesting the Lodges of the State in the idea of sending a group of New Mexico Indians to the Grand Lodge Convention in Boston next July. The tentative plan is to have the New Mexico delegations take with them from 15 to .5 Indians from the different cities, to do their weird and impressive dances. A “New Mexico Night" will be given over to these dances, featuring the famous Navajo Fire Dance. It is also planned to arrange for die Indians to build their own hogans or miniature pueblos in some public square of the city where they can be seen at work during the convention, weaving blankets making pottery, and beating silver.

Albany (N.Y.) Lodge Unveils Bronze Memorial Tablet

Impressive ceremonies marked the unveiling in the Lodge-room of Albany (N. V.) Lodge No 49. o the bronze Memorial Tablet which was recently revised to date by the addition of nearly 100 names of departed members. Hon. William T. Byrne, Past Exalted Ruler of Albany Lodge, delivered the address of the day before a gathering made up of practically every member of the Lodge and of many distinguished visitors.

Redondo Beach (Calif.) Dedicates Its New lodge Room

Redondo Beach (Calif.) Lodge, No. 1378, recently dedicated its newly built Lodge-room. The program was elaborate, representatives of the Grand Lodge and State Association and officers from neighboring Lodges having been invited to a banquet, which was followed by a torchlight parade through the business portion of the city. Officers of Pasadena (Calif.) Lodge, No. 672, conducted the ritualistic portion of the dedicatory exercises. Appropriate talks were delivered by Grand Esteemed Leading Knight Harry M. Ticknor and District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Frank Cryderman, as well as by the Exalted Rulers in attendance. First class professional entertainment and a special supper wound up the evening.

Erie (Pa.) Lodge Inaugurates Children's and Adults' Dancing Classes

Erie (Pa.) Lodge No, 67, has organized a children’s dancing class for the children of its members, All youngsters between 5 and 15 are privileged to join and no charge is made for the lessons. Two competent instructors have been engaged. At the first meeting of the class more than 350 children were present. Members of the Lodge and their wives have also formed a dancing class under the same teachers which meets once a week in the Lodge's ballroom. These dancing-class parties, which have proved very popular, are followed by special suppers for the participants.

Vancouver (Wash.) Lodge Celebrates Twenty-first Anniversary

Vancouver (Wash.) Lodge, No. 823, celebrated its twenty-first anniversary with a diversified programme, one of the principal features of which was the burning of the mortgage against its property. Vancouver Lodge is now completely out of debt, has a nice balance in its treasury and owns a magnificent Home and adjoining property. Grand Exalted Ruler McFarland, who was recently the guest of honor at a banquet given by the Lodge, complimented No. 823 on its fine achievement.

Everett (Wash.) Lodge Plans to Visit All Towns in its Jurisdiction

Everett (Wash.) Lodge. No. 479, is planning to foster greater fellowship and cooperation within its jurisdiction by a series of special entertainments which will be given in the various towns tributary to the Lodge, such as Marysville, Arlington, Monroe, etc. This scheme of friendly visits will offer an opportunity for the Lodge to show its members living at these places its appreciation of their membership. These meetings are being looked forward to with much enjoyment by members throughout the whole jurisdiction.

Atlantic City Lodge Christens "Betty Bacharach Home"

Atlantic City (N.J.) Lodge. No. 276, ratified, at a recent meeting, the action of its Exalted Ruler Eugene G. Schwinghammer in his acceptance of the magnanimous gift tendered the Lodge by Harry and Isaac Bacharach in the form of a home for Crippled Children. This property, now belonging to Atlantic City Lodge, is valued at $40,000 and has been christened and dedicated the "Betty Bacharach Home." The Lodge is planning a series of benefits which will insure sufficient funds for the proper maintenance of the Home and care of the children.

Williamsport (Pa.) Lodge Preparing for State Convention

Williamsport (Pa.) Lodge, No. 173, has already begun to make preparations for the entertainment of the Pennsylvania State Elks Association which meets in Williamsport next August. A general Executive Committee has been appointed which will devote at least two months to perfecting a capable organization to handle the Convention and which will work out the finished plans. Williamsport is one of the smallest cities in which the Convention has been held, but it is the boast of Williamsport Lodge that the coming meeting will be one of the largest and best in the history of the Association.

Lodges of Pennsylvania Southwest Hold Meeting

The pre-winter meeting of the Association comprising the Lodges of the Pennsylvania Southwest District was held recently_ at the Home of Homestead (Pa.) Lodge, No. 650. The meeting was presided over by District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler William D. Hancher of Washington (Pa.) Lodge, No. 776. Nearly all the Exalted Rulers and Secretaries of the twenty-one Lodges comprising the Association were in attendance. An address was made by Mr. Hancher on "The Uplift of the Elks Lodges in the Communities They Represent." Past Grand Exalted Ruler J. Edgar Masters who was present at the gathering gave an interesting talk on '"Keeping the Home Lodge First in Thought." Many other addresses and suggestions for the betterment of the Elks Lodges throughout the District were made by the delegates. After the meeting an elaborate banquet was served to the delegation by Homestead Lodge, President James L. Quinn of Braddock (Pa.) Lodge, No. 883, acting as Toastmaster.

Dedication and Housewarming for Augusta (Kans.) Lodge

Augusta (Kans.) Lodge, No. 1462, the youngest Lodge in the Stale, recently dedicated its new Home. Over 400 were present at the housewarming that followed the ceremony and took part in an evening of celebration which included dancing and a large supper. Augusta Lodge, instituted on May 10, 1923, with a charter list of 50, now has 154 members and a considerable number of candidates awaiting initiation. The Lodge takes an active part in all community work and is known by its charities throughout the district.

Summit (N. J.) Lodge Gives Benefit Concert for Crippled Kiddies Fund

Summit (N.J.) Lodge, No. 1246, recently gave a most successful concert in the local High School Auditorium for the benefit of the Crippled Kiddies Fund. The program included a rich variety of vocal and instrumental numbers which were all appreciated by the large audience that crowded the auditorium. During the intermission, Dr. Harris K. Cohan, of the Crippled Kiddie Committee of the New Jersey State Elks Association, made an appeal for support of the movement and urged the people of Summit to establish a clinic in their city for the treatment of maimed children.

Over 300 at Father and Son Banquet Given by McCook (Neb.) Lodge

Over 300 took part in the Father and Son banquet sponsored by McCook (Neb.) Lodge, 1434. The Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs cooperated with the members of McCook Lodge in making the event a splendid success in every way. The hall was appropriately decorated for the occasion with flags, and colored toy balloons strung above the tables. N excellent entertainment, including music by the High School band, accompanied and followed the dinner.

Passing of Charles W. Young Mourned by Many

Many friends in the Order and old-timers who can recall the heyday of the minstrels mourn the sudden deaths of Charles W. Young, who was for 47 years an active member of New York Lodge, No. 1, and a performer in the famous Hooley and Haverly minstrels. Death came to him on Thanksgiving Day, a few hours after he had been taken from his apartment in the Club House of New York Lodge to the Post-Graduate Hospital.

In spite of long trips on the road, Mr. Young always found time to take an active interest in the affairs of his Lodge, even up to the time of his death. All his fellow members and theatre-goers of the past generation remember, with real feeling, the genial partner of “Richardson and Yung” who made them laugh so many times.

News of the Order From Far and Near

Niagara Falls (N. Y.) Lodge raised a tidy sum for the important Christmas relief work it carried through this year, by staging a show which was voted one of the best ever put on by the Lodge.

Officers of Petoskey (Mich.) Lodge drove 40 miles in bad weather to the town of East Jordan for the purpose of conducting the funeral services of John T. Carlisle, a member of Portland (Ore.) Lodge. This was done by Petoskey Lodge at the request of Portland Lodge which wired the officers of No. 629 as soon as it had learned of Mr. Carlisle’s death, and arranged with them to con duct the services.

The new Mayor of Philadelphia, Hon. W. Freeland Kendrick, is a member of Philadelphia (Pa.) Lodge.

At a meeting of the Past Exalted Rulers of Hamilton (Ohio) Lodge, arrangements were made to have The Elks Magazine sent without cost to the Lane Public Library in that city.

A brilliant five day Charity festival was conducted by Garret (Ind.) Lodge. The profits will be spent on local charities, including an outing for the boys and girls of the city next summer.

Nutley (N. J.) Lodge is making preparations for a big Bazaar to be held the last week in February for the benefit of its new Home.

Moscow (Idaho) Lodge has thoroughly renovated and redecorated its Home. A brilliant series of social entertainments is scheduled for the winter months.

Ionia (Mich.) Lodge arranged a special program in honor of the official visit of District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Clarence M. Browne. A banquet, the initiation of a class of candidates and various musical numbers were part of the evening’s reception.

Denver (Colo.) Lodge has unanimously voted to give its annual indoor circus again this spring.

Houston (Texas) Lodge recently celebrated the burning of the last bonds outstanding against its Home.

Over $1,500 was netted by the annual show put on by La Grande (Ore.) Lodge for the benefit of the community’s needs.

Long Beach (Calif.) Lodge entered one of the most attractive floats in the street procession which was a feature of the Carnival of States, held recently by that city.

Edward A. Wiegand, Exalted Ruler of Lakewood (Ohio) Lodge, was elected Mayor of his city by a handsome majority.

More than 50 members took part in the successful musical comedy put on by Yakima (Wash.) Lodge, which ran to packed houses for two nights.

Glendale (Calif.) Lodge recently celebrated its 11th anniversary.

Many unique and assuming features were enjoyed by the cowards which visited the Annual Fair of Bremerton (Wash.) Lodge. The event lasted four days and was one of the most profitable ever conducted by the Lodge.

Toledo (Ohio) Lodge provides a spacious room in its Home as headquarters for the troop of Boy Scouts made up of sons of members of the Order.

The annual banquet of the Massachusetts State Elks Association will take place this year on the evening of February 18 at the Copley Plaza Hotel, Boston.

Washington (D. C.) Lodge is making plans to give a mammoth indoor circus, the proceeds to be used for such purposes as the Lodge may direct.

The Annual Charity Ball of Athens COhio) Lodge was by far the largest success of any affair of its kind ever put on by the membership.

The famous Second Degree Team of Brooklyn (N. Y.) Lodge, accompanied by a large delegation of members, recently paid a visit to Jersey City (N. J.) Lodge where they initiated a large class.

El Paso (Texas) Lodge will erect a new Home on the site of the present club-house, the building to cost from $500,000 to $750,000, including furnishings.

Opelousas (La.) Lodge is having a very active year. Plans now are being drawn for the enlargement of its Lodge Hall and club-rooms, and numerous other improvements to the building.

The formal opening and dedication of the new Home of Little Falls (Minn.) Lodge was recently celebrated.

John L. Sutton, Past Exalted Ruler of Jackson (Miss.) Lodge, is doing splendid work as State Superintendent of the Mississippi Children's Home Society, and attributes much of the success that attends his endeavors to the cooperation of Elk Lodges and individual members of the Order in his State.

McKeesport (Pa.) Lodge conducted a highly profitable Festival and Bazaar.

Omaha (Neb.) Lodge has sold its old building for $125,000 and turned this sum over to the Finance and New Building Committee in charge of the construction of the new Home.

Actual construction of the new Home of Moline (Ill.) Lodge will begin this spring and will be completed by January, 1925.

Erie (Pa.) Lodge has organized a dramatic dub, to be known as the Elks Players.

The Home of Etna (Pa.) Lodge, which was recently damaged by a fire of unknown origin, has been reconstructed and is now one of the imposing buildings in that vicinity.