Appointments made by Grand Exalted Ruler

Since the publication, in the October issue of The Elks Magazine, of the appointments by Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price, the following additional appointments have been made by him:

District Deputies: California, Bay; O. C. Hopkins, Petaluma Lodge No. 901. Michigan, West: Theodore T. Jacobs, Sturgis Lodge No. 1381. Oklahoma, Northeast: W. B. West, Tulsa Lodge No. 946.

Queens Borough, N. Y., Lodge Prepares for Dedication of New Home

On Sunday, November 30, Queens Borough, N. Y., Lodge No. 878 will dedicate its beautiful new million-dollar Home. An invitation has been extended Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price to be present and to officiate at the ceremony, and many other distinguished members of the Order have signified their intention of attending the dedication. On Monday, December i, a large banquet in honor of the occasion will be held at the Commodore Hotel in New York City, at which Mr. Price will be the guest of the evening. On November 1 to 8 the Lodge will conduct a mammoth exposition and circus at the new Home. Each of the various towns within the jurisdiction of the Lodge will be specially represented on separate nights. The purpose of the circus IS to raise funds for furnishing the new Home, at the time this is written the indications are that $100,000 or more will be realized by the Lodge in this manner.

Grand Forks, N. Dak., Lodge Enlarges Its Home

Grand Forks. N Dak., Lodge No. 255 has taken over the entire second floor of its building which was formerly used and rented by the Commercial Club of the city. The Lodge is planning to use the third floor for Lodge purposes. dancing and entertainments. The second floor, which has been completely refurnished and redecorated, will be used for the club-rooms. The office of the Secretary will be on this floor, and there will be a large reading-room comfortably furnished. There will also be a large billiard room equipped with three tables and a banquet hall on this floor. In making these extensive changes, and in taking over the additional space, and m employing William Lampmann as full-time Secretary to attend to its business affairs, the Lodge looks to a substantial increase in membership and a broadening of its activities. It is interesting to note here in connection with the selection of William Lampmann of Omaha. Neb., Lodge No. 39 as the full-time Secretary of Grand Forks Lodge, that Mr. Lampmann was directed to the position as a result of a note printed recently in this department of the Elks Magazine in which the Lodge stated its desire to employ a permanent Secretary. Grand Forks Lodge received a great many responses to this brief notice from all over the country.

North Tonawanda, N. Y., Lodge Holds Field Day for Children

Cooperating with the local branch of the Y. M. C. A., the members of North Tonawanda N. Y., Lodge No. 860 recently provided a field day for nearly 2,000 children. Games and sports featured the day, but before the program started the children had the pleasure of marching from the Home of the Lodge to the field, headed by a large brass band. Traffic was halted and the youngsters were given the right-of-way. Ine field day marked the closing of the summer play grounds and the last holiday for the children before the opening of school. It was the second affair of its kind to be staged by the two organizations and was judged to be far better than the field day held in 1923. Much credit for its success was due William Ramsay who is Secretary of the Y. M. C. and also Chaplain of North Tonawanda Lodge.

Lodges of Washington Adopt Two Significant Resolutions

Lodges of Washington Adopt Two Significant Resolutions

Toledo, Ohio, Lodge Organizes Elk Glee Club

Toledo. Ohio. Lodge No. 53 is out to win new honors in the field of music. Mr. Walter Ryder, considered

Welfare Committee of San Francisco, Calif, Lodge Active

San Francisco, Calif., Lodge No. 3, has awarded for the second time its annual scholarship which assures a full term at either Stanford University or the University of California for the young man selected by the Lodge's Social and Community Welfare Committee. The Committee cooperated with the principals and faculty of every accredited High School in the city, and made its selection from a list of candidates submitted by them. The first requisites for these scholarships arc that the young man selected must be one whose parents or guardians are not in financial position to aid him through college, that he must be ambitious to obtain higher education, and have a scholastic record which will justify the expenditure. The Social and Community Welfare Committee is also cooperating with the three transbay Lodges in furnishing a lounging-room in the Letterman Hospital for tubercular patients. Another piece of excellent work planned by the committee working with Lodges in San Mateo, Palo Alto and San Jose, is the construction of a new tennis court for the use of the patients at Palo Alto Base Hospital.

Asbury Park, N. J., Lodge Gives an Outing to Cripples

Eighty crippled children, 30 ex-service men from St. Joseph's Home at Elberon, and 10 from the Convalescent Home of the American Legion at Toms River were all recently taken to Clark's Landing by Asbury Park, N. J., Lodge No, 128 where a program of entertainment was given in their honor. Hon. G. S. Silzer, Governor of New Jersey, and his Secretary. Frederic Pierce, were among the many who assisted in making the day a success. A large turkey dinner was one of the features of the outing.

Gary, Ind., Lodge to Organize Corps of Uniformed Zouaves

Among the features of the '"Program of Progress" planned by Gary, Ind., Lodge No. 1152 to be carried out in connection with the construction of its new $250,000 Home is the organization of a "Zouave Corps" of 36 uniformed and drilled members, which will be a credit to the Lodge and to the city of Gary. If the plan is carried out the Zouaves will take a prominent part in the dedication of the new building early next year, and will also accompany the representatives of Gary Lodge to Valparaiso next summer to participate in the annual convention of the Indiana State Elks Association. As soon as the new Home is completed there will be ample room for drilling. In the meantime the Committee in charge of the project is busy enrolling candidates for the corps.

Tubercular Children Sent to Sanitarium by Chester Pa., Lodge

The Social and Community Welfare Committee of Chester, Pa., Lodge No. 488, cooperating with the State Tubercular Clinic of the city, is sending 20 unfortunate youngsters between the ages of 8 and 14 years to Mt. Alto Sanitarium, where they will receive special treatment and have an excellent chance of recovery. The Lodge is paying the carfare and supplying the^ children with good serviceable clothing. This is one of the many laudable acts of charity being done by Chester Lodge in welfare work.

Children of County Home Guests Of Putnam, Conn., Lodge

Putnam, Conn., Lodge No. 574 recently pro vided entertainment for the children of the Windham County Home by the purchase of 40 junior tickets to the Chautauqua. These tickets did double duty, as they were used for afternoon performances by the younger children and in the evening by the older ones. By this arrangement 80 youngsters had an entire week of amusements. For the children who were too young to attend the afternoon entertainments, a picnic was provided with plenty of ice-cream, candy, popcorn and peanuts.

Grand Exalted Ruler Price Visits Mooseheart

Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price recently visited Mooseheart, Ill., the official headquarters of the Loyal Order of Moose, at the invitation of the Hon. James J. Davis, Secretary of Labor, who is Director-General of that Order. In the absence of Mr. Davis, who was unexpectedly detained in the East, the distinguished visitor was received by Superintendent Adams, Rev. Dr. C. E. Alden, Chaplain of Mooseheart, a close friend of Mr. Price's, having been at one time Chaplain of Columbus, Ohio, Lodge No. 37, and Rodney H. Brandon, Supreme Secretary. In the evening the Grand Exalted Ruler was entertained at dinner by Aurora, Ill., Lodge No. 705.

Grand Exalted Ruler Price Visits Mooseheart

Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price recently visited Mooseheart, Ill., the official headquarters of the Loyal Order of Moose, at the invitation of the Hon. James J. Davis, Secretary of Labor, who is Director-General of that Order. In the absence of Mr. Davis, who was unexpectedly detained in the East, the distinguished visitor was received by Superintendent Adams, Rev. Dr. C. E. Alden, Chaplain of Mooseheart, a close friend of Mr. Price's, having been at one time Chaplain of Columbus, Ohio, Lodge No. 37, and Rodney H. Brandon, Supreme Secretary. In the evening the Grand Exalted Ruler was entertained at dinner by Aurora, Ill., Lodge No. 705.

Many Social Activities Planned By Sacramento, Calif, Lodge

Sacramento, Calif.. Lodge No. 6 is planning a full program of events to occupy the attention of the members during the coming winter months, especially on meeting nights. Lodges in Fresno, Woodlawn, Marysville, Oroville and Chico have been written to and an exchange of visits will be made. In this way attendance will be stimulated and new friendships formed between the members of the various Lodges. Sacramento Lodge is also planning to revive this winter the series of national dinners that were enjoyed during 1916. Italian, Irish, German and American evenings will be features of this series. In addition, the Entertainment Committee will conduct a novel series of monthly or semi-monthly dances on Saturday nights which should draw a large attendance.

Escutcheon of Flag Given to Schools By Jerome, Ariz., Lodge

Shortly after the opening of the fall school term, every school in the jurisdiction of Jerome, Ariz., Lodge No. 1361 was visited by a special committee and presented with a framed escutcheon of the American Flag. With the escutcheon went a complete history of the Flag and various other matters of patriotic interest. The presentations were made under the general direction of the Lodge's Social and Community Welfare Committee.

Omaha, Neb., Lodge to Establish Permanent Camp for Children

Committee of Omaha; Neb., Lodge No. 39 is considering the plan of establishing a Kiddies Camp for undernourished children between the ages of 5 and 10. It is proposed to open this permanent camp next Spring at some suitable place in the country near by where every facility will be provided for the comfort and pleasure of the youngsters. The committee has been instructed by the Lodge to work out all the necessary details and to present the proposal to the members in the near future so that the camp can be made ready for the children at the beginning of the summer.

Washington State Elks Association Officers meet in Seattle

Officers of the Washington State Elks Association, as well as many former Presidents and Exalted Rulers and Secretaries of the Lodges in the State, were recently entertained at a dinner in the Home of Seattle, Wash., Lodge No. 92. The occasion was the meeting of the Advisory Committee and the Secretaries' Conference called by President Walter F. Meier. Questions relating to the coming Grand Lodge meeting in Portland in July and certain phases of the State Association work were profitably discussed. The visitors were the guests of honor at the regular session of Seattle Lodge following the dinner in the banquet-room. It is the intention of President Meier that this Advisory Committee, created by the Constitution of the Association, shall function actively during his administration, particularly in view of the many details to be worked out in connection with the next Grand Lodge meeting in Portland.

Members of Allentown, Pa., Lodge To Give Spectacular Revue

The Antlers' Guard and Bugle Corps of Allentown, Pa., Lodge No. 130 will, on the evenings of November 18, 19 and 20, present its annual theatrical production in the Lyric Theatre. This year's production will be given under the direction of R. H. Bumside, formerly of the New York Hippodrome, and the Lodge will have the services of his entire staff of directors, stage managers, musical directors, electricians, property men and wardrobe. The latter will be a most important factor in the production which will depart this year from the realm of musical comedy for the spectacular revue. Committees have been working diligently arranging and conducting the various matters that a production of this magnitude will demand, and the indications are that this year's show will surpass anything so far conducted by the Lodge.

Captain Joseph R. Cooke and the Purple Devils Patrol

Too much credit cannot be given Captain Joseph R. Cooke, the leader of the Purple Devils Patrol of Atlanta, Ga., Lodge No. 78, for the wonderful work done by him in bringing this organization to its present high degree of perfection. This Patrol, it will be remembered by all who saw the drill contests at the Grand Lodge Meeting in Boston last July, won second prize in this national event. When it is considered that the team was organized less than a year before the competition and had never taken part in any national contest, the remarkable work of Captain Cooke can be appreciated. It might not be amiss here to state that Captain Cooke was Captain in the 82nd Division in the A. E. F. and saw real service in France, winning distinction by his courage and bravery on all occasions. It is said that no Captain in the entire Expeditionary Forces was more thought of by his men than Captain Cooke.

Success Attends Charity Carnival of Joplin, Mo., Lodge

The third annual Charity Carnival conducted recently by Joplin, Mo., Lodge No. 501 was the largest thing of its kind ever staged in the city. It was estimated that close to 30,000 attended the carnival grounds during the week of the festivities. Eight big tent-shows, ten free attractions, numerous contests and a host of other special events drew crowds each night from the outlying districts and made the carnival and Joplin Lodge the topic of conversation throughout the week. From a financial point of view the carnival was also one of the most successful events ever conducted by the Lodge.

Reading, Pa., Lodge Does Excellent Work Among City’s Children

Reading, Pa., Lodge No. 115 is exerting a fine influence in its community by looking out for the well-being and happiness of the city's children. For the past several years the Charity Committee and the Social and Community Welfare Committee have taken the orphan children of Reading and vicinity on special outings at one of the city parks, where they were given food and refreshments, novelty hats and a good time in general. In addition to this practice, Reading Lodge sponsored this year a public playground movement, cooperating with the city recreation department, and defraying a part of the expenses involved.

Tiffin, Ohio, Lodge Has Organized Past Exalted Rulers Association

Following the suggestion of Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price made in his address to the Past Exalted Rulers at the recent Ohio State Elks Association Convention, Tiffin, Ohio, Lodge No. 94 has formed a Past Exalted Rulers Association. The first meeting, at which the organization was completed, was in the nature of a get-together dinner, served in the private dining-room of the Shawhan Hotel. Fourteen of the 17 Past Exalted Rulers were present and the following officers were chosen for the year: President, Charles J. Schmidt; Vice-President, Norman W. Peters; Secretary, Charles I. Burtner. The enthusiasm and tie intense interest taken in the round table discussion were very gratifying and argued well for the success of the Association. A lecture course, consisting of pertinent questions of the day, was planned, the speakers to be chosen from the members of the Association.

Maryland, Delaware, and District of Columbia Association Meet

The Fourth Annual Convention of the Mary land, Delaware, and District of Columbia Elks Association was held recently at Ocean City, Md. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, P. J. CaUan, Washington, D. C., Lodge No. 15; First Vice-President, Francis V. Staub, Frederick, Md., Lodge No. 684; Second Vice-President, William U. McCready, Annapolis, Md., Lodge No. 622; Third Vice-President, W. H. Bovey, Hagerstown, Md., Lodge No. 378; Secretary, John E. Lynch, Washington, D. C., Lodge No. 15; Treasurer, K. E. Young, Hagerstown, Md., Lodge No. 37&. Trustees: G. R. Daisy, Cumberland, Md., Lodge No. 63; Samuel H. De Hoff, Towson, Md., Lodge No. 469; V. L. B. Williams, Salisbury, Md., Lodge No. 817; W. L. Hamann, Wilming ton, Del., Lodge No. 307. The Association, through its Committee on Social and Community Welfare, has completed plans for the erection of a suitable memorial tablet to President Warren G. Harding, to be erected on the spot where he addressed the residents of the Elks National Home at Bedford, Va., just prior to his inauguration as President. The cost of the memorial is to be borne by the individual members of the Subordinate Lodges within the Association, each Lodge appointing a committee for this purpose. Each member is asked to make a small contribution, not less than twenty-five cents and not more than $5.00 toward the memorial, which will not exceed $2,500 in cost. Lodges within the Association have been asked to send their contributions to E. H. Neumeyer, Jr., Treasurer Harding Memorial Fund, P. O. Bos 307, Washington, D. C.

Manager and Physical Director Wanted by Wichita, Kans., Lodge

Wichita, Kans., Lodge No. 427, which will open its new half-million dollar Home about January 1st, 1924, is now anxious to receive applications for the positions of Manager and Physical Director. The duties of the Manager will be to manage the club proper, which will consist of a dining-room seating about 350, lounge and about 25 living-rooms. The Physical Director would have charge of the new gymnasium and pool. An especially well-qualified man for the position is desired, as the city is at present without an Athletic Club, and the position offers rare opportunity for the right man to develop something of civic importance. All applications should be made to Wichita Lodge, care of I. h. McMullan, Secretary.

Portland, Ore., Lodge Will Have the Help of the Ladies

Wives, daughters, sisters and mothers of the members of Portland, Ore., Lodge No. 142 have formed an organization which now numbers well over 100 members. Their purpose will be to assist Portland Lodge in its civic and welfare movements and in any other of its activities where they can play a useful part. Two meetings each month are planned at which work to be done for the Lodge will be discussed.

West Virginia Stole Elks Association Meets at Deer Park, Md.

With Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price the guest of honor the West Virginia State Elks Association held its sixteenth annual meeting recently at Deer Park, Md., one of the most beautiful mountain resorts in the region The convention opened on a Sunday with devotional services by the Chaplain of the Association. On he following Monday and Tuesday there were two of the best business sessions held in several years. Among the features of the meetings were the report of the Social and Community Welfare Committee a splendid exemplification of the Ritual, and the Memorial Services. A resolution was adopted by the delegates praising The Elks Magazine and its accomplishments. Many lively events were on the entertainment program: golf and tennis tournaments for valuable silver trophies, swimming contests and sight-seeing tours throughout the region. The Grand Ball held on the last evening of the Convention was a particularly brilliant affair. The Association elected the following officers for the year 1924-25; President. John Kee of Bluefield Lodge No. 269; Treasurer. Jesse L. Cramer of Parkersburg Lodge No. 198;Secretary, Jay Reefer of Clarksburg Lodge No. 482.

Free Dental Clinic Opened by Freeport, N. Y., Lodge

Freeport, X. Y., Lodge No. 1253, through its Committee on Social and Community Welfare, has established a free Dental Clinic. This occupies the old Story mansion on Merrick Road and Bergen Place and Dr. M. h. Kaye of Roosevelt and Dr. J. R. Shapero of Freeport are in attendance. A plan for the enlargement of the clinic, to make it medical as well as dental, is contemplated, and the cooperation of Freeport physicians is being sought. The Clinic at present is equipped with every modern convenience and appliance for the doctors in charge, both of whom rank very high in their profession, and are giving their valuable time without charge for the benefit of the school children whose parents cannot afford to pay for treatments. So complete and efficient is the clinic, it is understood that the Traveling Red Cross Dental Clinic, which visits the Freeport schools every year, will recommend it to the students.

New York Lodge No. 1 Brightens Lives of Sick Children

The Social and Community Welfare Committee of New York. N. Y., Lodge No. 1 recently provided an entertainment for the patients at Neponset Hospital, an institution for Tubercular children at Neponset, N. V. The performers entered into the spirit of the occasion and gave the youngsters, a great majority of whom are from the Borough of Manhattan, a day they will long remember. Under the direction of the same committee, the Lodge recently took nearly 300 helplessly' crippled children from various city institutions to Coney Island. The committee had the assistance of the National Biscuit Company's Band, the members of which generously donated their services for the entire day. The Ocean Rolling Chair Company, thinking of the comfort of the little ones, provided chairs for those unable to stand. All in all, the outing was the means of bringing real happiness into the lives of many unfortunate children.

Maiden, Mass., Lodge Helps Sea Scouts

Maiden, Mass., Lodge No. 965 continues to do excellent welfare work. Last year its Social and Community Welfare Committee erected at the Children's Health Camp a substantial building which is now used as a dining and recreation pavilion. This year, the same committee, with funds contributed by the Lodge, financed the Maiden Sea Scouts, and purchased for them all necessary equipment to enable the troop to perform its summer training. To promote further interest in this troop movement and lend encouragement to those interested, a public demonstration and a christening of the scout boat was recently conducted by the Lodge. The different troops of Boy Scouts acted as escorts to the Sea Scouts and paraded to the scene of the christening, After the exercises all the boys were taken to a football game as guests of the Lodge.

Winthrop, Mass., Lodge Dedicates Tablet to Norman D. ("Tony") Boeckel

A lasting tribute was paid Norman D. ("Tony'") Boeckel, late third baseman of the Boston Braves, who died as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident last year, when a-bronze .tablet in .his memory was dedicated recently at Braves' Field in Boston by Winthrop, Mass., Lodge No. 1078, to which he belonged. The tablet is situated at the right of the Braves' dugout and was erected by the Lodge. The dedication took place between two games and was one of the most impressive ceremonies ever performed on a ball field. Thousands of fans stood with bared heads as the tablet was unveiled by "Christy" Mathewson, President of the Braves, and one of the greatest pitchers of all time. beautiful eulogy was delivered by Past Grand Exalted Ruler James R. Nicholson, in the absence of Hon. James M. Curley. Mayor of the City, who was unable to attend. Former District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Frederick T. Strachan, assisted by the officers of the Lodge, officially dedicated the tablet in the name of the Order. Many other notables were present, including Judge E. E. Fuchs. Vice-President of the Braves; John F. Malley, Chairman of the Grand Lodge Committee on Judiciary, and Harr>' E. Gleason, former District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler. Esteemed Leading Knight John V. O'Donnell of Winthrop Lodge was Chairman of the Committee in charge of the dedication. The tablet erected bears the following inscription: "In Memory of Our Absent Brother— Norman Doxie Boeckel—Died February- 16. 1924 — Honored as an Elk and Baseball Player—Erected by Winthrop Lodge of Elks No. 1078—1924."

Portland, Ore., Lodge Organizes Grand Lodge Convention Commission

Portland, Ore., Lodge No. 142 has begun the task of preparing for the entertainment of the thousands of members who will attend the Grand Lodge meeting to be held in that city during the week of July 13, 1925. A Grand Lodge Convention Commission, appointed by Joseph F. Riesch, Exalted Ruler, in accordance with a resolution adopted by the Lodge, has been organized and has already held several meetings. The commission, composed of 15members, voted to include the 1925 Convention Finance Committee in its personnel, thus making a commission of 22 prominent business and professional men of the city. Exalted Ruler Riesch was chosen as permanent chairman and James D. Olson, prominent newspaperman of Portland, was selected to serve as Executive Secretary. Headquarters for the commission have been opened in the new Home of Portland Lodge, and from now until convention week, this will be the scene of preparations for a reunion which will, in all probability, be one of the greatest ever held in the history of the Order. The following members of Portland Lodge compose the Grand Lodge Convention Commission of 15: Mayor George L. Baker, C. C. Bradley, Barnett Goldstein. Gilbert C. Joyce, Milton R. Klepper, A. H. Lea. Julius . L. Meter, Clay S. Morse, W. R. McDonald, Gus C. Closer, Dr. Ben L. Norden, Ira T'. Powers, .Guy W. Talbot, F. E. Taylor and Exalted Ruler Joseph F, Riesch.

Past Exalted Rulers of New York North Central District Meet at Syracuse

Upon invitation of Syracuse, N. Y., Lodge No. 31, expressed through Miles Hencle, Presi dent of the Past Exalted Rulers Association of the New York North Central District, the annual meeting of this organization was held recently in Syracuse. The meeting followed a gathering of the officers and committees of the New York State Elks Association, both being held at the splendid new Hotel Syracuse. The report of President Hencle covering the work of the first year of the organization showed much progress and was a thorough endorsement of the activities of the State Association and the Grand Lodge. The Secretary reported four other meetings during the year, the first being held in Syracuse, which also entertained the second on December 9, the third being held in Watertown and the fourth in Utica. At each of the meetings the entertaining Lodge left nothing undone to make the gatherings enjoyable and profitable. With approximately 250 eligible to membership, the Secretary's report showed about two-thirds as members of the Association. Syracuse Lodge No. 31, Oneida Lodge No. 767 and Malone Lodge No. 1303 being represented 100 per cent. The following officers were elected: T. Arthur Hendricks of Watertown Lodge No. 496. President; Dr. E. B. Manion of Ilion Lodge No, 1444. Vice-President. and Wm. H. Evans of Oneida Lodge No. 767. Secretary-Treasurer. Following the disposition of the routine business of the meeting short addresses were delivered by a number of the members, after which the entire gathering was taken to the State Fair as guests of Syracuse Lodge, several 30-passenger busses being used in transporting the visitors to the grounds.

New Lodge at Wellsville, N. Y., Recently Instituted

Starting out with a fine personnel of 68 charter members and a splendidly equipped Home. Wellsville, N. Y.. Lodge No. 1495 was recently instituted by District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Frank S. Powell. The officers are: Exalted Ruler. Edward M. Meagher; Secretary, J. J. Alexander.

New Jersey Lodges Lead in Work for Crippled Children

A report of the work done by the Lodges of New Jersey for the crippled children of the State was recently published in pamphlet form by the New Jersey State Elks Association and should be read carefully by all Lodges contemplating welfare work of this nature. There arc many interesting facts to be found in this book let compiled by Joseph G. Buch, Chairman of the State Crippled Kiddies Committee and a pioneer worker in the field. As a proof of the generosity with which the New Jersey Lodges have embraced the idea, the report estimates that $10,000 have been already expended by them in the work. Many Lodges provided the children with transportation to and from the hospitals while some saw that the necessary' treatment was given the cripple in his home by specialists or trained nurses as the ease demanded. Some Lodges reported the success of employing tutors to visit the homes of the helpless cripples to give them the rudiments of an elementary education. The report calculates that approximately 8.500 cripples have been registered for treatment and relief and that nearly 4,000 have been examined and treated. These treatments included over 250 operations. Special braces, crutches and shoes and many other necessities of this kind too numerous to mention were supplied the children. Mr. Buch's report is a document that the Lodges of New Jersey must read with pride, for it contains a vivid account of the very laudable work they are doing.

Seattle, Wash., Lodge Holds Big Football Rally

As evidence of its interest in the athletics and sports of the community. Seattle. Wash., Lodge No, 92 recently held a University Night in its Home at which Ihe football coaches of the University of Washington were the guests of honor. A large and enthusiastic body of members attended the meeting at which the prospects of the University team on the gridiron for the present season were discussed. The University's football authorities expressed their appreciation of the interest taken in athletics by Seattle Lodge and were sure the enthusiasm of the members would be of great help to the team and to the sport in general.

Tampa, Fla., Lodge Will Award Two Scholarships

Tampa, Fla., Lodge No. 708 will endow two scholarships, each for a year in college. One will be awarded to a young man and one to a young woman, each a resident of Tampa. A committee has been appointed to confer with the Principal of the Hillsborough High School on the method of awarding the scholarships. The awards will probably be made at the end of the school term, in May, 1925.

Various Now York Lodges Organize Bowling League

A Bowling League, consisting of New York Lodges in New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Yonkers. New York City, Queens Borough and the Bronx, has been organized for the purpose of bowling a "Home to Home"' series at the different Homes. The games will take place on Saturday nights. The opening game of the series was played on the alleys of Bronx Lodge No. 871, the team of Yonkers Lodge No. 707 opposing. Great enthusiasm is being displayed by the various Lodges competing in the series and a thoroughly enjoyable and hotly contested tournament is developing.

Day of Fun for City Orphans Given By Mobile, Ala., Lodge

Orphans of the city recently enjoyed a whole day's fun as guests of Mobile, Ala., Lodge No. 108 at the twentieth annual outing of the Lodge at Battle's Wharf. The kiddies were taken to and from the Eastern shore on the steamer New Daphne and all sorts of entertainments were provided for their happiness. They were given bathing suits and participated in water sports, and dinner was served to them outdoors. A band was brought along, and dancing and numerous games and contests were on the day's program. Prizes of boxes of candy, purses and coins were awarded the winners in the various events.

Braddock, Pa., Lodge Again Starts Its Children's Dancing Class

Braddock. Pa.. Lodge No. 883 has started its children's dancing classes for the fourth successive year with an enrollment of over 150 children between the ages of 4 and 16. Professor J. S. Bowman is again in charge of the youngsters and is ably assisted by a corps of trained assistants. The scope of the dancing classes has been some what enlarged this year so as to include not only children of the members, but also the nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Younger sisters and brothers of members are also eligible. There are no charges for these dancing classes, the only obligation being that the parents see that the children attend them regularly and promptly and that they follow instructions of the directors as to apparel, etc.

Fashion Show and Exposition to Be Conducted by Bridgeport, Conn., Lodge

Bridgeport. Conn.. Lodge No. 30 has made elaborate plans for the presentation of its first annual Fashion Show Exposition. November 15 to 22. It will be one of the most ambitious affairs of the kind ever undertaken by the Lodge and will have not only the support of the entire membership, but the cooperation of the community as well. The purpose of staging this spectacular show is to raise funds for the furnishing of a room in two of the city's hospitals, for the use of the members.

San Diego, Calif., Lodge Doing Excellent Big Brother Work

An excellent piece of welfare work is being done by San Diego. Calif., Lodge No. 168, This Lodge is but a few miles from the Mexican border, and a short distance beyond the boundary is the notoriously lawless city of Tia Juana. In the last year or so the Big Brother Commit tee of San Diego Lodge interviewed 1.740 boys and 1.098girls who were on their way to Tia Juana "for a good lime."' Of the 2.838. the members succeeded in persuading 2,722 to think better of the trip and to turn back to their homes. This work, still being performed by the Lodge, is distinctly worth while and has been of incalculable value to the youth of the region.

Building Plans of Various Lodges Approved

The following purchases of property and building plans have been approved by the Grand Exalted Ruler and the Board of Grand Trustees: Roanoke. Va,. Lodge No. 197- Erection of a three story addition to its present Home, the addition to cost $50,000, remodeling, $15,000 and furnishings S5.000. Athens Ga.. Lodge No. 700. Purchase of a new Home consisting of a two-acre lot. with two story brick building at a cost of Si5.500 on which it plans to build an annex 30 by 60 feet at a cost of Si0,000. The building is completely furnished. but S1,000 will be spent for furniture for the annex.

Five Thousand Youngsters Guests of Lowell, Mass., Lodge

Five thousand happy youngsters, boys and girls, some of them dressed in their Sunday best, some in their oldest and the most in their every day- clothes, had a grand t me recently, as guests of Lowell, Mass., Lodge No. 87 at Alumni Field. Twenty-three special trolleys, in addition to a big motor truck that made many trips and any number of private machines, furnished by members of the Lodge, were necessary to transport the children. Sports and games for both boys and girls, an impromptu open air play, a beauty contest and a score of other events and entertainments gladdened the hearts of the youngsters.

Major-General J. L. Hines is a Member of Omaha, Neb., Lodge

Omaha, Neb. , Lodge No. 39 is proud of the fact that Major-General J. L. Hines, who was recently selected to assume the duties of General John J. Pershing upon his recent retirement, is a member of No. 39. Major-General Hines was initiated into Omaha Lodge on March 19, 1909, and at that time held the rank of Captain. He has always been a faithful worker in the Lodge playing an active part in its development.

Bellingham, Wash., Lodge Plans to Care for Crippled Children

The Social and Community Welfare Committee of Bellingham, Wash., Lodge No. 194 is taking a census of the crippled and afflicted children in its jurisdiction with a view to helping them and also to bring them all together for a large outing some time next summer. The Committee is, in addition, working out plans for the establishment in the near future of an orthopedic ward in one of the Bellingham hospitals where the children can be given special treatment. This work of Bellingham Lodge in Washington who are taking a lively interest in the welfare of crippled children.

“Daisy Chain” of Grand Rapids, Mish., Interesting Organization of Women

The “Daisy Chain” is an interesting organization composed of the wives, mothers, sisters and daughters of the members of Grand Rapids, Mish., Lodge No. 48. It numbers about 500 and is active in all the social and charitable work of the Lodge. In addition to the service it performs for Grand Rapids Lodge the members of the “Daisy Chain” have many pleasant social functions among themselves in the Home of the Lodge where they hold their meetings. At these weekly meetings special days are observed such as Anniversary, Home Coming, Flower Day (when flowers are distributed to the various hospitals), Mothers’ Day, Children’s Day, Memorial Day and May Day. Each third Tuesday of the month is given over to cards. There is some excellent dramatic ability in the membership so that several programs are given each year that will do credit to any theatre.

California State Elks Association Meets at Catalina Island

Close to 7,000 members of the Order and their families, who attended the tenth annual convention of the California State Elks Association held recently in Avalon, Catalina Island, 30 miles off the California coast, were royally entertained by Long Beach Lodge No. 888. The registration was the greatest in the history of the Association, totaling 1,010 delegates and alternates. Many distinguished members of the Order were present, including Past Grand Exalted Ruler William M. Abbot; Michael F. Shannon, member of the Grand Lodge Committee on Judiciary; Thomas J. Lennon, member of the Grand Forum; Past Grand Esteemed Leading Knight Harry M. Ticknor, and Past Presidents of the Association Charles Donlon, R. C. Benbough and John D. Saxe. Mr. Abbott and Mr. Shannon made the trip from Los Angeles to Catalina Island by airplane. The opening of the convention was featured by addresses of welcome delivered by Mayor Ray R. Clark of Long Beach and Clovis W. Cadieaux, Exalted Ruler of Long Beach Lodge, which were responded to by Dr. Howard B. Kirkland, President of the Association.

Important business sessions were held by the delegates on the last two days of the convention and many interesting reports were read. Edgar F. Davis, Past Exalted Ruler of Long Beach Lodge and a former Trustee of the Association, was elected President for 1924-1925. Other officers elected were: Vice-President (North District), Frank M. Sheridan of Red Bluff Lodge No. 1250; Vice-President (Bay District), Wallace L. Ware of Santa Rosa Lodge No. 646; Vice President (Central District), W. C. Theile of Salinas Lodge No. 614; Vice-President (South Central District) Charles H. Shaw of Whittier Lodge No. 1258; Trustee (North District), A. G. Breitwieser of Susanville Lodge No. 1487; Trustee (Bay District), W. E. Varoe of Alameda Lodge No. 1015; Trustee (Central District), Elmer B. Maze of Merced Lodge No. 1240; Trustee (South District), Warren Currier of Brawlery Lodge No. 1420; Trustee (South District), Frederick Noble of Oxnard Lodge No. 1443; Treasurer, C. W. Haub of Sacramento Lodge No. 6; Secretary, James T. Foyer of Los Angeles Lodge No. 99. Merced Lodge No. 1240 was selected to entertain the Association in 1925, which it will do in the Yosemite Valley at a date to be dedicated upon shortly by the President and Trustees of the Association.

In reporting for the Grand Lodge Committee, of which he is Chairman, Past Grand Exalted Ruler William M. Abbott made an eloquent plea for practical Americanism as urged by Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price at the last meeting of the Grand Lodge in Boston. Another extremely noteworthy report was that of C. Fenton Nocholas of San Francisco Lodge No. 3, Chairman of the Big Brother Committee. Activities of the Lodges in handling the boy problem throughout California, the growth of the Junior Elks Lodge, known as the Order of Antlers, for boys between the ages of 16 and 21 years, and the fostering by the Lodges of all meritorious boy movements of the State, were dealt with at length, revealing the fact that California has been the lead among State Associations in this particular line of endeavor. Associate Justice Thomas J. Lennon of the California Supreme Court and a member of the Grand Forum, stirred the convention to a high pitch of patriotic fervor with a wonderful address on American ideals. A memorial service for Elks of the State who died during the year was impressively conducted by San Diego Lodge No. 168, Past Grand Esteemed Leading Knight Harry M. Ticknor delivering the eulogy. At one of the sessions a telegram from Grand Exalted Ruler Price was read, granting a dispensation for the institution of a Lodge at Burbank, which will be the 68th in the state.

On the evening proceeding the close of the convention the annual Hi-Jinks was given before a great audience at the open air amphitheater on which occasion the prizes and trophies awarded the inners in the various contests were presented. This entertainment was followed by a midnight barbecue at the Cataline Country Club, served by Jose Romero, a famous Spanish chef. The meat of wild sheep from the mountains of the Island was one of the special dishes that were served. On the following day the convention was brought to a close. A Grand Parade of drill teams, bands, and all representatives of visiting lodges, and a Grand Ball at the Catalina Pavilion in the evening were the final events on the program.

Great enthusiasm and keen completion were present at all the various contests held among the Lodges of the Association during the convention. For the third time San Francisco Lodge No. 3 won the ritualistic contest, gaming procession of the cup presented by Past Grand Exalted Ruler Raymond Benjamin. This Lodge also won the North vs. South baseball game against Ventura Lodge No. 1430. Bakersfield lodge No. 266 won the drill team contest. The bowling contest was won by Long Beach Lodge No. 888 and the Trap Shoot went to Merced Lodge No. 1240. For the best showing in the parade Los Angeles Lodge No. 99 was awarded a handsome cup. Glendale Lodge No. 1289 and San Pedro Lodge No. 966 won first prizes in the Class A and Class B Band contests respectively. The State Golf Championship was carried off by San Pedro Lodge, and many other handsome awards were made in this event.

Miami, Fla., Lodge Plays Host To Children of the City

Close to 800 children were recently the guests of Miami, Fla., Lodge No. 94S8 at an outing given for their benefit at Miami Beach. They youngsters taken to the beach in cars driven by the members. Upon their arrival the big casino on the sands was turned over to them and bathing suits were furnished every youngster. Swimming and foot races were features on the program of sports, and cash prizes amounting to $100 were given in these events. The young people were plentifully supplied with cake, sandwiches and ice cream throughout the day. The members of me Lodge who took part in the outing joined the children in voting it one of the most delightful events of the year.

Alameda, Calif., Lodge Has Its Annual Family Outing

Alameda, Calif., Lodge No. 1015 recently held its annual family outing at Capitola by the Sea. Over 500 members and their families motored through the Santa Cruz mountains to the resort where the Lodge had chartered the hotel, auxiliary apartments, cottages and even the tents. A ten-piece orchestra was taken along. There were field and aquatic sports, at which over 100 prizes were distributed; elaborate dinners and cabaret suppers–in fact; an endless round of activities was provided throughout the three days of the outing.

Lodges in Washington Lay Plans for Great Parade

Lodges throughout the State of Washington are already taking steps to make an unusually large and brilliant showing in the great parade which will feature the Grand Lodge meeting in Portland next July. Honor guards, drill teams, marching clubs, bands and various other units being organized and perfected and the idea of having these uniformly costumed is also under consideration. M. M. Merrill, Captain of the Honor Guard of Seattle Lodge No. 92, has offered to assist any Lodge in the State in organizing a drill team, and his own unit stands ready to demonstrate to any Lodge the effectiveness of such an organization. If Lodges in other States are working on similar plans, the parade in Portland will in all probability surpass the high record made at Boston last July.

Washington, D. C., Lodge Will Have New Memorial Tablet

Washington, D. C., Lodge No. 15 will erect in its Lodge room a beautiful new memorial tablet which will carry the names of its members who have passed into the Great Beyond since the erection of the marble tablets now occupying positions in the north end of the room. The new tablet will be of bronze, with a capacity of 360 names, space being provided to show the date of death and the age at the time of death. The total cost of the tablet with 200 names in the original casting, will be approximately $1,800.

Building Lodge Fund of Medina, N. Y., Helped by Member's Generosity

When the Main Circus recently played Medina, N. Y., the home town of Andrew Downie, its owner, Mr. Downie gave the entire day's receipts to Medina Lodge No. 898 for its building fund. As more than 5,000 tickets were sold on this occasion, the fund was substantially increased by Mr. Downie's generosity. As an expression of the high esteem in which he is held by his fellow members and as a token of their appreciation of his thoughtfulness, the Lodge voted to give Mr. Downie a life membership in the Order. A large banquet was also served in his honor at the Home of Medina Lodge.

Trenton, N. J., Lodge Sends Ten Children to Betty Bacharach Home

Trenton, N. J., Lodge No. 105 recently sent 10 crippled children from the Orthopedic Hospital of the city to the Betty Bacharach Home, maintained by Atlantic City, N. J., Lodge No. 276 for the care of such sick children. The children had a real vacation of several weeks at the famous Home, their board being paid for by various generous-hearted members of Trenton Lodge. The attendants of the Home and members of Atlantic City Lodge took special care of the youngsters during their stay and saw to it that everything possible was done to give them a thoroughly enjoyable outing.

Detroit (Mich.) Lodge Entertains 1,000 Orphans at Ball Game

Nearly 1,000 orphan boys from various Detroit institutions recently enjoyed the day of their lives when they were guests of Detroit (Mich.) Lodge, No. 34, at the annual baseball frolic. Headed by a special military band and the band from St. Francis Orphans' Home, the boys paraded from the Elks Club-house to Navin Field, where they were provided grand stand seats for the game. Free peanuts and every other feature to make the ball game enjoyable, including Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb, were there for the boys.

A Stranger is Never a Stranger if He is a Member of the Order

We are glad to publish the following letter which was recently received by us from Charles Seckler, a member of Brooklyn, N. Y., Lodge No. 22. We think it is typical of what many a member of the Order feels when, sick and far away from home, he is comforted by acts of brotherly kindness: "Thousands of miles away from home and none of my family near me, I was taken to the St, Anthony's Hospital, Denver, Colorado, to be operated on for appendicitis. After my operation, much to my surprise and joy, I found that Denver, Colo., Lodge No. 17 had sent to my room a beautiful bouquet of flowers. My lonesomeness at the hospital was greatly relieved by the various visits paid me by one of the members of Denver Lodge and further by the remembrances sent me at different times. This to my mind embodies the true spirit of 'Elkdom,' for what more could brothers do for another brother under such circumstances?"

Grand Exalted Ruler Price Dedicates Home of Wausau, Wis., Lodge

A week of celebration marked the formal opening of the handsome new Home of Wausau, Wis., Lodge No. 248. This beautiful building, erected at a cost of nearly $200,000, is one of the most complete structures of its kind in the State, and a permanent testimony to the enterprise and loyalty of the members. The interior decorating and furnishing are truly admirable, from the thick carpets made expressly for the Home to the tasteful wall decorations, window drapery, lounges, chairs and cabinets. One of the features of the building is the auditorium, with a well-equipped stage and a floor space capable of seating very large audiences. The main floor of the building above the basement is to be used as the Lodge room and also, on occasions, as the dining hall. The building is provided throughout with the very latest innovations for the comfort and convenience of the membership. The new Home was impressively dedicated by Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price. He was assisted in the ceremony by Grand Secretary Fred C. Robinson, Judge William J. Conway, Member of the Grand Forum, and Otto R. Roenius, District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler. Immediately upon completion of the exercises a huge banquet was served to the distinguished visitors in the new banquet hall. Mr. Price spoke eloquently of the achievement of Wausau Lodge and urged among other things a continuance of the close cooperation existing be tween the Past Exalted Rulers of the Lodge and the younger members, Mr. Robinson and Judge Conway each made interesting talks and Mr. Roenius, who is Mayor of Wisconsin Rapids, also held the attention of the diners, by his words. The final speaker of the evening was Justice M. B. Rosenberg of Madison, Wis.. a member of the Supreme Court and a Past Exalted Ruler of Wausau Lodge, who talked on "Americanization." At the close of the program Past Exalted Ruler C. B. Bird presented the Grand Exalted Ruler with a handsome brief case on behalf of the Lodge. During the evening many excellent musical numbers were rendered by the Elks Glee Club of Wisconsin Rapids, Lodge No. 693. The initiation of a large class of candidates, a cabaret entertainment, concerts, smokers, a large reception and dance, and the opening of the new Home to the public were some of the events that filled the week's program of festivities which followed the formal dedication of the beautiful building.

Cornerstone Laid for New Home Of Haverstraw, N. Y., Lodge

Close to 4000 attended the impressive ceremonies held recently in connection with the laying of the cornerstone for the new Home of Haverstraw, N. Y., Lodge No. 877. Many distinguished members of the Order were present and took part in the exercises. The actual laying of the stone was performed by James A. Farley, President of the New York State Elks Association and Past Exalted Ruler of the Lodge, who was assisted by Howard L. Jersey, present Exalted Ruler. Past Grand Exalted Ruler James R. Nicholson delivered the address of the day which was received with much enthusiasm by the great crowd, and Dr. Royal S. Copeland, United Slates Senator from New York, and former District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler James T. Hallinan were also important speakers on the program.

For the Special Attention of Members Of Goldfield, Nev., Lodge

A disastrous fire recently swept through the Home of Goldfield, Nev., Lodge No. 1072 completely destroying the building. As everything was lost, including the address files of the Lodge, the Secretary, A. Ferguson, has requested us to publish this notice so that all members of No. 1072 may assist him by sending their names and permanent addresses to him at once.

Bellevue, Ohio, Lodge Starts Weekly Publication

"The Bellevue Elk," a weekly publication, has been started by Bellevue. Ohio, Lodge No 1013. It is edited by the Lodge's Publicity Committee a:.d is "dedicated to a renewed interest in Elk Lodge affairs, a larger membership and the creation of an Elks Home Building Fund for Bellevue Lodge." The bulletin contains many interesting bits of news concerning the past, present and future activities of the Lodge and should prove a real stimulus to the membership.

New Jersey State Elks Association Adopts Novel Ideas

A. Harry Moore, President of the New Jersey State Elks Association has organized a "New Lodge" Committee, This committee keeps a map of the State before it on which any town where an Elk Lodge should be located is marked. It is the duty of this committee to work out plans for the institution of new Lodges in these communities. Another innovation adopted by the Association at its quarterly meeting is a question box. This was established for the purpose of learning the problems of the various Lodges and the best way to solve them.

Cornerstone Laid for New Home of Mount Vernon, Ohio, Lodge

Shielded by umbrellas, a large body of members of Mount Vernon, Ohio, Lodge No. 140 marched through the rain from their present Home to the site of their new building where Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price laid the cornerstone for a $100,000 structure. Because of the weather, the greater part of the exercises were conducted in the Lodge room of the present Home instead of at the building site as . had been planned. Mr. Price delivered an impressive address before the members, praising the development and energy of Mount Vernon Lodge. Work is now going ahead rapidly on the new Home and it is expected that the building will be ready for occupancy some time next March.

San Diego, Calif., Lodge Shows True Spirit of Charity

Members of San Diego, Calif., Lodge No. 168, practice principles of Charity not only at Christ mas time, but throughout the entire year as proven by acts which have become established as annual affairs. One of these particularly worthy of mention, is the custom of its members to donate their services and trucks and to gather the fruits and vegetables which have been on display at the San Diego County Fair, distributing them to the various children's Homes throughout the city. Each year in the month of September, San Diego holds this Fair in which are displayed exhibits of the various products, both manufactured and agricultural, of the entire county. This little effort on the part of the members results in bringing a measure of joy into the lives of the unfortunate children and has caused the kiddies to look upon the Elks as true big brothers. San Diego Lodge has already prepared for its annual Charity Show which will provide funds to purchase food, clothing, etc., for the city's needy at Christmas time. This year the show is to be "A Night in Bohemia" and is to be given November 6th. 7th and 8th. From the enthusiasm displayed by the members, it is a foregone conclusion that it will prove a huge success. Last year San Diego Lodge expended the sum of $9,074.21 for charity. This with a membership of 1,463 is at the rate of S6.20 per member—one of the most creditable showings made for the year.

Lodges Urged to Take Part In American Education Week

American Education Week will be observed throughout the country on November 17-23, under the auspices of the American Legion, the National Education Association and the U. S. Bureau of Education. It is to be hoped that every Lodge in the country will take part in the programs and see to it that everything is done to make the week a success in their respective jurisdictions. Each day of the week will be set aside for the special consideration of an important phase of Americanism as follows; Monday, November 17, will be Constitution Day; Tues day, November 18. Patriotism Day; Wednesday, November lo. School and Teacher Day; Thurs day, November 20, Illiteracy Day; Friday, November 21, Physical Education Day; Saturday. November 22, Community Day; Sunday, November 23, For God and Country Day.

Member of Grafton, W. Va., Lodge Anxious to Find Missing Daughter

William P. Cline. a member of Grafton, W. Va., Lodge No. 308 will be grateful for any information sent him regarding his seventeen year-old daughter Mildred who disappeared from her home some months ago. She is five feet three inches tall, weighs about 100 pounds, and has blue eyes and brown hair. She was last reported as seen at Wheeling, W. Va., en route for Texas. She wore a tan traveling jacket, boy's cap and basket-ball shoes, and carried a black hand-bag. All information should be sent to her father, care of Grafton Lodge.

November Itinerary of Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price

The following is the November itinerary of Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price at the time this issue of The Elks Magazine goes to press: November 1-2, Ogden, Utah; November 2-3-4, Salt Lake City, Utah; November 5-6-7, San Francisco, Calif.; November 9-10-11, Portland, Ore.; November 12-13, Seattle, Wash.; November 14-15, Livingston, Mont.; November 15-16, Billings, Mont.; November 18, Chicago, Ill.; November 18, Columbus, Ohio.

News of the Order From Far and Near

A second annual homecoming and reunion banquet was recently enjoyed by the members of Yakima, Wash., Lodge. The cornerstone for the new Home of Bergenfield, N. J., Lodge was laid on Columbus Day. More than 100 members of Roanoke, Va., Lodge accompanied by a group of musicians, recently journeyed by auto to the Catawba Sanitorium where they gave the patients an excellent musical entertainment. Waterloo, Iowa, Lodge will occupy spacious rooms in the Matt Parrott Building during the construction of its new Home. The members recently held a house-warming in the temporary quarters. Nearly 87,000 was raised by Paterson, N. J., Lodge and contributed to the fund to provide radios for the disabled veterans of the World War in the various hospitals throughout the county. This makes Paterson Lodge the largest single contributor in this laudable movement. Close to 16,000 pounds or nearly 8 tons of paper will be used by the Grand Secretary's office in making (he membership cards for Uie coming period April 1, 1925 to April 1, 1926. The Home of Asbury Park, N. J., Lodge was slightly damaged recently by a fire in the garage adjoining the building. Money raised by the bazaar conducted by Rutherford, N. J., Lodge will go toward paying off the mortgage on its Home. Glen Haven was the scene of the Annual Clambake of Rochester, N. Y., Lodge. Ogden, Utah, Lodge is organizing a drill team. A series of home tournaments was started recently among the members of Wakefield, Mass., Lodge. Pool, billiards, auction bridge, bid whist, cribbage, checkers and bowling were the games. The band of Plainfield, N. J., Lodge recently had the honor of being led by John Philip Sousa, the March King. Mr. Sousa led the players through two march numbers and warmly complimented them at the finish. During the months of September and October Alhambra, Calif.. Lodge conducted a series of weekly Past Exalted Ruler nights at which each of these officers presided and was the leader in a special entertainment provided by him for the occasion. Orange, N. J., Lodge recently celebrated its 35th birthday with a large banquet and entertainment at which many distinguished members of the Order were present to congratulate the Lodge on its growth and prosperity. Visalia, Calif., Lodge, instituted over 11 years ago with 22 charier members by dimit, now has a membership of more than 1100. Valparaiso, Ind., Lodge has laid the corner stone of its new Home and work on the structure is proceeding. The Annual Outing and Clambake of Phillipsburg, N. J., Lodge was held this year at Thorpe's Grove. Members of Sunbury, Pa., Lodge will soon occupy their new Home. Sixty children were given an outing recently by Hackensack, N. J., Lodge. Grand Trustee Edward W. Cotter was the guest at a reception and banquet given in his honor at the Hotel Garde by his fellow members of Hartford, Conn., Lodge. Alameda, Calif., Lodge set aside a night recently for the entertainment of the youngsters. A large number of children enjoyed the dancing and motion pictures given in the Home. A large number of members from Chicago, Ill., Lodge, a forty-five piece band, and a troupe of vaudeville stars recently gave an entertainment at Cook County Tuberculosis Hospital for the amusement of the patients. The recently organized Past Exalted Rulers Association of Reading, Pa., Lodge is playing a helpful part in the activities of the Lodge. Charles Rugarber, Sr., was elected Secretary of Asbury Park. N. J., Lodge to succeed James J. Carroll who recently resigned. "Old Home Night" was held recently by Lynn, Mass., Lodge. The occasion celebrated the rebuilding of its Home. Nearly 2coo youngsters were recently entertained by members of Pottstown, Pa., Lodge and their wives. Meadville. Pa.. Lodge had 2000 children as its guests recently Refreshments and games of all kinds were on the program of the Outing. A large crowd attended the Christmas Benefit dance conducted by Bessemer, Ala., Lodge. Lewiston, Idaho, Lodge hopes to have its handsome new Home ready for occupancy early in 1925. Another of its popular "Nationality Nights" was recently conducted by Scranton, Pa., Lodge. On this occasion the members of the Lodge claiming Irish descent provided the program. The first quarterly meeting of the New Jersey State Elks Association was held recently at the Home of Long Branch, N. J., Lodge. Oroville, Calif.. Lodge, instituted only a short time ago, recently initiated a class of over 100. An elaborate entertainment attended by representatives from neighboring Lodges celebrated the occasion. Seattle, Wash., Lodge is helping the city in its Community Chest Drive and has appointed an active committee for this worthy cause. With an ambition to make it one of the greatest events ever conducted by its members, Leominster. Mass., Lodge has already begun to lay plans for its April Carnival. New Haven, Conn., Lodge is planning to stage a spectacular minstrel show. Close to $10,000 was realized by Glen Cove, N. Y., Lodge from its recent Fair. The Lodge has organized a drill team which will be known as The Rough Riders. The world-famous United States Marine Band, frequently referred to as "the President's own." recently gave two concerts under the auspices of Grafton, W. Va., Lodge at the Brink- man Opera House. The net proceeds were donated to the local Salvation Army. Johns town. Pa., Lodge was also successful in having its famous band gave two concerts under its auspices in the Central High School Auditorium. The money raised by the event went to the Lodge's Charity Fund. Kelso, Wash., Lodge has been growing steadily since its institution this Spring and has recently initiated a number of large classes of candidates. The Carnival recently conducted by Peekskill, N. Y., Lodge was one of the most successful and best attended affairs of its kind ever held in the vicinity. In accordance with the recommendation of the New York State Elks Association the various Lodges of Long Island will be entered in a Ritualistic contest for a beautiful loving cup. The winner of the trophy will represent Long Island in the conte-t to be held at the next annual meeting of the Association. An "Old Timers' Night" v.-as one of the interesting social events at the Home of St. Johnsbury, Vt., Lodge. Plans have been made by Homestead, Pa., Lodge to hold a Charily Bazaar November 22 to 29. Kearny. N. J., Lodge is remodeling its Home.