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the grand officers mentioned. were Mrs.
Julia N. Streater. associate grand ma
iron; Mrs. Lille E. Schneider, acting
grand secretary; Mrs Annie d. Riggles,
grand treasurer; Mrs. NJ. f. Teachum.
grand lecturer; Mrs. Mary I. Brien,
grand conductress; Miss Ethel D. Baker,
grand marsha Mrs. Charlotte NJ. Pine,
grand chaplain; Mrs. Minnie w. Burton.
grand organ st; Mrs. Lizzie A. GUIDE,
grand Adah; Mrs. Katherine Glenn, grand
Ruth; Mrs. Pearl B. Parsons past mas
ter of Esther Chapter, as grand Esther:
Mrs. Mary l. Drake. grand Martha: Mrs.
Lille M. Hunt, past master of Mizpah
the past grand marshal, as grand Electa;
Mrs. Mamie Morgan. grand warder; Mr..
Tom j. Landergrin. grand sentinel; Mrs.
Elnira Foley, the senior past most
worthy grand matron and a member of
Martha Chapter; Mr.. l.. Cabel WILLIAMS
son. past most worthy grand patron: Mrs.
Alcena Lamond. Mrs. NJ. Ell a Espey,
Mrs. A. s. Williamson, Mrs. Nellie Lam
dergren. Mrs. Kate NJ. L. GUIDE and Mrs.
jeanette r. Newton, past grand matrons;
Mr.. NJ. T. Dixon, Adolphus GUIDE, George
Mowbray and WI lam F. Hunt. past
grand patrons; Mrs Gather ne Loffler.
worthy matrons of Ruth Chapter, No. !;
Mr.. John D. Crawford. -orthy patron
No. /; Mr.. Charles F. Roberts, worthy
patron No. 2; Mrs. H len B. Strait.
worthy matron No. 3: Mr.. Charles S.
Hyer, worthy patron No. 4; DR.. Warren
D. Fales, worthy patron No. 5: Mr.. ]. NJ.
Mclaughlin, worthy patron No. Z; Mr..
John c. Proctor. worthy patron No. s;
Mr.. Delos NJ. Carter, worthy patron No.
10; Mr.. Mark H. Barnurr, worthy patron
No. IL; DR.. Charles c. Ga loway, worthy
patron No. II (U. d. and others.
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Thebaud Shooting Case.

NEW YORK, December Paul q.
Thebaud. jr., the young man who was
shot at his home in White Plains Novem-
ser 10 by his fathers butler John Bjorlin.
who Immediately afterward committed
suicide, had so far recovered yesterday
that he was questioned by the coroner.
He said that he knew absolutely nothing
about the shooting, and knew of no rea-
son why the butler with whom he was
on the best of terms, sh Id have sought
his life. The authorities believe that Bjor-
liz. who had been drinking heavily, mis-
took the young man for the second but
Ter, whose life he had threatened, and
when he discovered his mistake killed
himself.
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ANNUAL VISITATION.
Martha Chapter, o. E. S., Enter
tains Grand Officers.

In the presence of a gathering ap-
proXimating 40 members of the order
the worthy grand matron, Miss Clara E.
Bal. accompanied by the acting worthy
grand patron. Mr.. William F. Guide, and
the entire st7f of officers of the grand
chapter of the Eastern Star of the Dis
| trict OF Columbia. paid her annual grand
visitation last Friday evening to Martha
Chapter, No. A. closing the series for the
year.
The occasion was notable one not
only by reason OF the number in attend
ance, but also in the enthusiasm dis
Played and the brlliancy of the scene
presented. The chapter room. which is
also the meeting place and property of
Naval Lodge. No. 4. F. \. \. II, has
lately been embellished by most ellb-
crate Egyptian decoration. and was fur
Their enriched for the evening by a lavish
use Of pa ms and cut flowers
The grand officers We're welcomed by
the worthy patron of Martha Chapter
Mrs Martha A. Harper. The reports
presented by the chapter were reviewed
and the grand officers compimented tn
chapter upon its substantial increase IN
membership and finances during the year
and the prominent part taken by its
members In the charities and activities
of the order.
A short program followed. consisting
Of vocal solo by Mrs. Nellie p umley
of Naomi Chapter. No. g.; Rotations, Miss
Corinne Hay, Esther Chapter, No. 5.
and vocal solos by Mr.. Charles F. Rob-
erts, Hecta Chapter. No. 2.
In the course Of the evening presenta-
tions were made as fol ows: Silver chate-
laine bag to the worthy grand matron
by Mrs. ]. A. Rich on behalf of Martha
Chapter; cut glass p zee to theSac.fng
grand patron. by Miss Lillian Thompson;
umbrella to the grand patron, Mr.. J. J.
Faber. by DR.. Mary Holmes; large bouquet
to Mrs. Hattie r. Hutchinson, past
matron Of Martha Chapter and associate
grand conductress of the grand chapter
by Mrs. E. M. Reynolds; Eastern Star
pin. as prize for the largest number
of petitions brought In during the year.
to Mrs. Ella Woodward, by DR.. Levi c.
Blake, worthy patron Of Martha Chap
ter, and a handsome cluster of flowers
to DR.. Francis ]. Woodman Of Martha
Chapter and grand master of Masons of
the District. by Mrs. Annie v. Cawson,
the recipients in each case happily re-
spending.
Refreshments were served in the large
entertainment hal on the second floor,
which had also been especially decorated
for the event
Among those present. in addition to
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TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE. BENG THE TW0-STORY
AND BASEMENT BRICK DWELLING NO.
241 STH STREET NORTHEAST.
By virtue of certain deed Of trust. duly re-
corded in Liber No. 1920. folio 40s ct seq. of
the land records of the District of Columbia. and
at the request of the party secured thereby. the
undersigned trustees will sell, at public auction.
in front of the premises. on THURSDAY. THE
WITH DAY OF DECEMBER, AID. 1907. AT
-FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the following described
land and premises, situate in the city OF Wash
ington District Of Columbia, and designated as
and being lot numbered fifty nine tb9) in Emma
l. Carpenter's subdivision of lots in square
numbered nine hundred and seventeen I011). as
per plat in Liber IA, folio IA. of the records Of
the office Of the surveyor of the District OF Co
inmbia, together with the improvements, az
above.
money to be paid in cash. balance in two equal
instailments, payable in one and two years. with
interest at 9 per centum per annum. payable
semi annually, from day of sale. secured BY deed
of trust upon the property sold, or all cash: at
the option OF the purchaser. A deposit OF $1OO
will be required at time VI sale. All conveyanc-
ing recording, etc. at cost OF purchaser Terms
OF sale to be complied with within fifteen days
from day Of sale otherwise the trustees reserve
the right to resell the property at the risk and
cost OF defaulting purchaser, after 1--WE days ad
veruisement OF such resale In some newspaper
published In Washington. ID. c.
AARON S. CAYWOOD,
moo Sds eSn6no2S Trustees.
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ADAM A. wEscHhER. AUCTIoyEER.
TRUSTEES SALE or TWO o-sTORY FRAME
DWELIINGS Nos. i07 AND 400 n STREET

TRUSTEES SALE or TWO osToRY FRAME
DWEIIdNGS NOS. i0I AND 400 n STREET
corded in Liber No. 2343. folio 223 ct seq Of the
land records Of the District OF Columbia md nj
The request OF the party secured thereby, we,
The undersigned trustees. will SELL at ruhlic auc
The TENTH DAY OF DEcEMBE sR An ion7,
AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the fol-
lowing described land and premlse5 SiIuate In
me city of Washington. IN the District Of Co
square numbered eight hundred and twenty five
ts25): beginning for the street fifty
feet (50o from the northwest corner OF said
street se'enty and sixteen one hundreiths feet
'iO.16D. thence running south hundred and
seventeen feet t1l1D. thence running west fifteen
and eight one hundredths feet TX nS1. thence
ming west twenty i've and eght-one -bundredths
feet l25.OS0. thence running north thirty four
feet t34l. thence running west twenty feet f2O') .
thence running north twenty feet (200. thence
north forty six feet t46D 70 the place of be-
ginning. together with the Improvements thereon.
Terms OF sale: One third OF the purchase money
to be paid In cash aud the balance in two
with Interest at six per centurn per snnnpl. pay
able semi-annually, from day OF sale, s'oured by
deed OF trust upon the property sold u all cash.
at the option Of the purchaser. A deposit Of
500 each house win b. required Of the pur-
chaser at the time of sale. All conveyanc,ng,
recording and notarial fees at the cost Of the
purchaser. Terms of sale 10 be complied with
Within fifteen days from day OF sale. otherwise
the trustees the right to resell the prop
erty a. the risk and cost Of the defaul.ing pur-
chaser. after 1--WE days advertisement Of such
resale In some newspaper published In the city Of
II. II. BERGMAN
GEORGE ". EMMERICH,
1e2S dad, eSu&uc2S Trustees.
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Taos. +. OWEN & son. Auctioneers.
no2S-l&is eSu
ADAM A. WESCHI4ER, AUCTIONEER.

ADfN a. "i10Niih'>As'
TRUSTEES SALE OF AN ATTRACTIVE
THREE-SrORY AND CELLAR BR!Ck
DWELLING KNOWN AS 1926 INGLEslDE
TERRACE.
By virtue of a certain deed OF trust. dated the
10th day of July. AID. 1907, anil recorded
among the land records of the District of Column
bia in Lfber $685. folio 1913 ct seq, and at the
request OF the holder Of the notes secured there.
by we will offer at public auction. In front OF
the premises. on MONDAY, THE NINTH DAY
OF DECEMBER, AID. 1907, AT FOUR
O'CLOCK PM, the following described prop
erty. situate in tie county Of Washington. Dis
trict of Columbia, to witt All that certain
distinguished as and being lot numbered seventy
three (.3). 10 Harry T. Jones' subdivision Of lots
in block numbered three (0 in Chaplin Brown =
subdivision of land now known as 'Ingleside, -
as per plat Of said Jones' subdivision recorded In
IIber County No. 10, folio 145, Of the surveyor
utice records OF the District OF Columbia, to-
gerber with the improvements thereon.
Terms of sale: The property win be sold sub
ject to two prior deeds Of trust upon the prop
erty respectively for s.. 600 with interest from
June IA 1907. at the rate Of s per cent? and
Sioo with interest from July ~. 1907, at the
rate OF 5 per cent?. the purchaser to pay the
squired at time Of sale. Sale TO be closed in If
teen days from day of sale. otherwise the prop
erty Will be resold at the risk and cost Of de-
faulting purchaser after FIVE days: advertise
ment In some newspaper published in Washing
ton city D. c. Conveyancing at cost Of pur-
chaser. GEORGE W. F. swARTZELL.
Trustee.
no25-d&ds, eSu&no28 Trustee.
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ADAM A. wEsCHLER. AUcT1oNEER.
TRUSTEES SALE OF FRAME HOUSE NO.
1927 T STREET NORTHWEST; ALSO LOT
ADJOINING ON THE EAST

TRUSTEES SALE OF FRAME HOUSE 10 10
1927 T STREET NORTHWEST; ALSO LOT
ADJOINING ON THE EAST.
By virtue Of a certain deed Of trust duly re-
corded in Liber 1s49. folio 1888 ct seq, OF the
land records Of the District Of Columbia. and at
the request Of the parties secured thereby. l. the
undersigned surviving trustee. win sell at Pnnlc
auction, in front of the premises on THURS
DAY. THE TWELFTH DAY OF DECEMBER.
1907. at FOUR O'CLOCK Pm. the following
described land and premises. situate in the city
Of Washington. in the District Of Columbia, and
designated and being lots thirteen !3) and
fourteen t14l in H. A. Willard's subdivision In
square one hundred and hfty-one Q51). as per
plat in Book R. w, at folio 122. in the sur
yeyor' 8 office for said District
Terms Of sale: Onethird Of the purchase
money to be paid in cash and the balance in two
equal instalIments payable in one and two years.
with interest at six per centum per annum. pay
able seni-annually from day Of sale. secured by
a deed of trust upon the property sold, or all
cash. at the option Of the purchaser. A deposit
of 500 will be required Of the purchaser at time
of sale. All cOnveyancing recording. etc. a, at
the cost of purchaser. Terms Of sale to be
complied with within fifteen days from day OF
sale. ALBEIT I. COM BE
Surviving Trustee. 1925 N. Y. ave.
K. J. WATKINS.
EDMUND BRADY,
Attorneys. 4l2 5th st. NV. de2d&ds
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been made for Mr.. Bryan to speak at
$50 a. m. but. upon finding that he
could not then reach New York for a
luncheon appointment at 1890, he an
nounced last night that he would make
his address at o'clock this morning.
The Elks refused to change the hour
or open the doors of the opera house I'M
til 0 o'clock. Mr.. Bryan came here early
today from Torrington. After an in
formal reception in the Elks' clubhouse
he went to Bridgeport in Senator Archi-
bald McNeilrs locomobile, and there
boarded a New York express.
Rev. Charles NJ. Goss, an Episcopal
clergyman, took Mr.. Bryan's place al
the memorial services. At the minute he
was to speak a break in the cable ex-
tinguished the electric lights in the thea
ter, and the house was in darkness for
half an hour.
Two thousand persons, many from dis
tant points. came to hear Mr. Bryan
and indignation was freely expressed at
his failure to speak.
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SALE OF VALUABLE. SIXTEENTH
STREET PROPERTY, IMPROVED BY A

Gil ANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE SIXTEENTH
STREET PROPERTY, IMPROVED BY A
TWO-STORY BRICK DWELLING, NO. l418
SIXTEENTH STREET y. W.
BY virtue of decree of the supreme Court Of
the District Of Columbia. passed In Equity
Cause. No. 26so5. the undersigned trustees Will
offer for sale at public auction in front of the
premises. ON THURSDAY, THE 18TH DAY
of DECEMBER. 1907. AT HALF PAST FOUR
O'CLOCK PM, that piece Of land and premises
in the city OF Washington, District OF Columbia
known and distinguished az and being lot num-
bered ia. in Charles Thomas and Alexander J.
Perry's subdivision of the north part Of square
Numbered ISL.
Terms OF sale: One third Of the purchase money
to be paid in cash. and the balance in two equal
installments payable in one and two years, with
interest at 9 per cent per annum. payable SEMI
annually, from day OF sale. secured by deed Of
trust on the property sold, or all cash. at the
option Of the purchaser. A deposit OF 500 90
VIII be required at the time of sale. Terms Of
sale TO be complied with within fifteen days
from day Of sale. otherwise the trustees reserve
the right to resell the property at the risk and
cost of the defaulting purchaser after ~ days
advertisement Of such resale In some newspaper
published in Washington. u. Q.
IRWIN =. LINTON.
1907 st. NV.
WM. ". POULTNEY,
1913 & st. NV.
Trustees.
THOS. ]. OWEN & son. Auctioneers.
no2n-d&d .S,,pXSun
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4137.-It Is indeed wond srful toy
which delights growns-ups as we'll as lit
tie .olks, but such is tie much adored
Teddy Bear. Ever the doll, which has
Id first place in the little girls affec-
tons since the oldest can member. las
been outdone by the almost human per-
sonaity of the Teddy Bear. In spite
Of its great popularity. however. the
prices for this toy ar still very high,
and many a child has longed in vain
COR this very lovable creature because
the family purse could MT afford the
sum required to buy It. For this reason
We ave mad. att rms for the Teddy
Rear and the ra- doll. which seem to be
tha 81 st cherished individuals in toyland.
ThH Dear is 20 b. made of bearskin cloth,
and fuil directions are given for its max
ing. The paws and legs are joined to
the body by means of cardboard discs
fastened with strong rubber cord so
that those members may be moved about
! TX r al bears. Two large shoe buttons
serve for eyes. and kid GOV rs the in
sides of the paws and soes of the feet
The doll is 10 be mad of muslin, and
her DIR SIS should be snwed on so that
Miss Toodles cannot tear it off. For the
b ar IA inches long Is yards of bearskin
cloth A inches wide is needed and
piece Of kid 6x9 inches. For the same
size doll IS yard of 36-inch material is
required.
4l37.-Sizas II and Is inches
The price of these patterns is 10c.
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WEST VIRGINIA ELKS.
Annual Memorial Services Held by
Martinsburg Lodge.

MARTINSBURG, w. Va, December .
The annual memorial services of the
Martinsburg Lodge of Elks were held
yesterday afternoon in the Central Opera
House, in the presence Of a large audi
ence. The services We're conducted by
the officers of the lodge; and We're pre-
ceded by sacred concert. The pr;nci-
pal address was delivered by Charles
Walters of ChamberSburg.
YORK, Pa, December 2-Memoria'
services were held here last night in the
opera house by York Lodge. No. 213. B.
P. 0. E.. and an audience of upward of
1900 persons thronged the theater. The
services were impressive and consisted of
sacred music. addresses and an eulogy on
departed brothers by James G. Glessner.
Exalted Ruler A. c. Kinzie was j.. charge
OF the program.
OSWEGO, N. Y. December 2-Lieut.
Gov. Chanler. principal speaker at the
Elks memorial exercises yesterday after
noon. ascribed the present high standard
of citizenship in the United States to
the influence of secret organizations. The
spirit of brotherhood fostered in the
lodgeroom. he said, was carried outside,
and became beneficial influence in the
life OF men.
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SERVICES ELSEWHERE.
Baltimore Elks Honor Their Dead
With impressive Services.

BALTIMORE. Md. December 2-Balti-
more Lodge of Elks held impressive serv-.
ices yesterday afternoon at the Academy
of Music in memory of its members who
have died in the last year. The theater
was filled, not a seat being left on the
first floor. On the stage were seated the
officers of the lodge. the trustees and
the memorial service committee. all wear
ing their insignia of office. The opening
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rHos. j. OWEN & SON. AUcr1oNEERs.
FUTURE DAYS.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE BEING THE THREE-STORY
BRICK BUILDING OCCUPIED AS A
STORE AND FLATS. NO. 1434 GEORGIA
AVENUE SOUTHEAST.
BY virtue Of n certain deed Of trust duly re.
corded in Iiber No. 2s62, folio 4S3 ct sea-: OF
the land records Of the District Of Columbia.
and at the request of the party secured thereby,
the undersigned trustees will sell at public auc-
ton, in front Of the premises, on THURSDAY.
THE TWELFTH DAY OF DECEMBER. AID.
1907 AT HALF-PAsT FOUR O'CLOCK Pm.
the following described land and premises. sit
uate in the city Of Washington District OF Co.
lumbia and designated and being lot twenty
eight C2sl in Thomas II. Pickfords subdivision
Of lot numbered three t3l in square numbered
ten hundred and sixty-four C064l. as per plat
recorded in Liber 25. folio 10. In the Office OF
the surveyor for the District Of Columbia. to-
gether with the improvements.
Terms: Sold subject to prior deed of trust
for 81 500; balance over said trust, cash. \ de-
post OF 500 will be required at time OF sale. All
veyancing. recording, etc, at cost OF purchaser
Terms OF sale to be complied with within Is
days from day Of sale. otherwise the trustees
serve the right to resell the property ut the risk
and cost of defaulting purchaser after five days
advertisement Of such resale in some newspaper
published in Washington. d. c.
THOMAS II. PICKFORD,
SAMUEL ", PICKFORD.
dP9-l&1S eSn Trustees.
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WALTER B. WILLIAMS CO.. AUcTIoNEERs
SPECIAL SALE.

SPECIAL SALE.
On TOMORROW: DECEMBER THIRD; CON ON;
MENCING AT HALF-PAST TEN O'CLOCK
An. will be sold at our salesroom. corner 10th
and Pa. ave. NV, Parlor, Chamber and Dining
Room Furniture Chifroniers. Oak Sideboard,
Carpets Rugs, Oil Paintings etc.
ALSO
Edison Monograph NEARLY new), Clothing. sta
tionery Watches Jewelry. Novelties. etc.
WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO., Aucts.
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MARCUS NOTES, AUCTIONEER.
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT SALE OF STEEL
BRIDGE.

TWO O'CLOCK PM. will sell at public auc-
ton, site Of bridge across Rock creek just
north Of line of Massachusetts avenue extended,
known the Thompson bridge, size approx
mately 33 feet wide by $40 feet long. the same
TO be removed within ninety days from date of
purchase failure to so remove or give bond as
required the purchase price will be forfeited
to the United States and District government,
and the Commissioners reserve the right to re-
sell the same at public auction on account of the
United States and District government or remove
at cost Of defaulting purchaser.
Terms cash at time Of sale. Purchaser will be
required to give bond. with sureties, to indem-
Nifty the District against damages that may re-
suit from the removal Of the bridge or any work
done in connection Herewith.
By order of Commissioners. D. C.
ii. C. HARGROyE
no30-3t ,eSu,a0 Property Clerk, d. @.
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OBSERVED IN VIRGINIA.
Gov. Swanson Delivers Address Be
fore the Hampton Lodge.

NEWPORT NEWS. Va. December q
Fully 1900 persons heard Gov. Swanson
deliver the memorial address at the an
nual meeting of sorrow Of Hampton
Lodge, B. P. o. E., in the National Sol
oilers Home Theater yesterday afternoon.
Hundreds were turned away. The gov
ernor paid a high tribute to the order of
which he is a prominent member.
The Newport News Lodge Of Elks held
its annual memorial exercises at the
Academy of Music yesterday afternoon.
Rev. c. s. Blackwell delivering the ad-
dress.
DANvILLE, Va. December 2.-The an
nual memorial exercises of the Danville
Lodge, B. P. o. E., were held in the new
Academy of Music yesterday afternoon
before an audience which taxed the ca
pacity Of the hall. The address was de-
livered by Fred Harper of the Lynch
burg Lodge, and q well-known attorney of
that city The eulogy on the departed
dead was delivered by Harry c. Ficklen
Of this city. Both addresses were OF a
high order.
l. PETERSBURG, Va, December 2.-The
PETERSBURG, Lodge of Elks held its annual
lodge OF sorrow" at the Academy OF
| Music yesterday afternoon, and the exer-
cises were largely attended. The tnstru-
mental music vas furnished by an or
chestra from Richmond. The address
was made by AdOlph Decker of Baltimore.
WINCHESTER, Va, December 2.-Me-
mortal services by Winchester Lodge. of
| Elks were held last evening at the Win
chester Auditorium. IT. the presence of
nearly 1000 people. The Grafton was de-
| ,ivered by Joseph A. Burkhart of WASH
| ington, D. c., a member of the Washing
ton bar r. Gray Williams Of Winches-
ter pronounced the eulOgy.
LYNCHBURG, Va. December "A
| thousand persons were present yesterday
afternoon at the annual meeting of the
| lodge of sorrow of Elks at the Academy
| of Music. s. L. Kelly of Richmond was
| the orator.
| BRISTOL. Va, December 2.-Impressive
exercises were held in the Hargiind The
! ater yesterday afternoon at the annual
| lodge of sorrow by the Bristol Elks.
| The address was delivered by w. E. Mil
| Ter of Knoxville, Tenn. The Bristol lodge
| has lost ten members by death.
! SUFFOLK. Va, December 2.-Suffolk
| Lodge CT Elks celebrated its memorial
service before large crowd at the Acad-
envy of Music yesterday afternoon. The
address was made by James s. Barron OF
| Norfolk This lodge has lost by death six
members since its organization six years
! ago.