Tribute Paid to Past Exalted Ruler Fisher of Mount Vernon, N. Y., Lodge

A large number of representatives from Lodges throughout New York Southeastern District, including many distinguished members of the Order, were present at the testimonial dinner recently tendered to Louis A. Fisher, Past Exalted Ruler of Mount Vernon, N. Y., Lodge No. 842, at the Hotel Commodore in New York City. District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler William C. Clark of Mount Vernon Lodge was the toastmaster who introduced the after-dinner speakers. Among those who expressed their high regard for Mr. Fisher and for his achievements while Exalted Ruler were Past District Deputy Grand Exalted Rulers Sydney A. Syme, Frederick A. Hughes, and James T.' Hallinan; James A. Farley, President of the New York State Elks Association, and Peter S . Beck, Vice President of the .Association; Past Exalted Ruler Daniel C. Nolan of Yonkers, N. Y., Lodge No. 707, and Judge O'Keefe. On behalf of Freeport, N. Y., Lodge No. 1253, Peter S. Beck presented Mr. Fisher with a handsomely bound volume of autographs of the members of his Lodge. Mr. Fisher was also the recipient of a handsome diamond ring, a gift of the members of Mount Vernon Lodge, and a solid gold life membership card-case from personal friends and admirers. In addition to more than 300 members of Mount Vernon Lodge there were many officers and members of Lodges in New York City, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens Borough, Freeport, Yonkers, and Jersey City. The whole evening from start to finish was a most enthusiastic and brilliant function which gave proof of Mr. Fisher's popularity among the Lodges throughout the Southeastern District.

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