The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-04-19
LOYAL ORDER
OF MOOSE
Outlook is A"spicious For a
Large and Representative
Organization
ORDER THAT DOES THINGS
Many Applications Have Already
Been Received

Bridgeport is to have a. new frater-
Loyal Order of Moose-which is max
ing such rapid strides throughout the
country.
1t is only natural that the enter
prising and up-to-date city of Bridge
port, should be right in line with 9TH
er progressive municipalities. The
outlook for a large and f1ourishing
lodge here is more encouraging.
The Loyal Order of Moose is not
a, class organization, but open to all
white male citizens in good standing
in the community and engaged in
lawful occupation. BoozerS are not
wanted and will please not apply.
The Moose is not an insurance or
ganization-it does more than any in
surance company will do. Its mem
bers are the clan whose blood circu-
lates. Their cardinal virtues are to
aid the sick and injured, bury the
dead, and inject sunshine into dark
places along life's highway. They
hold high above all other things, as
high as hopes great throbbing star
above the darkness of the dead, the
love of wife. and home of friend.
For the professional and public
man it is an aid to acquaintanceship
and to the business man it is vital
factor in publicity. Comm ercially
speaking, it is an invaluable asset to
mouth-to-mouth advertising, at the
lowest possible expense.
Its period Of greatest activity and
growth has been inside the last five
years, during which time the message
of the Moose has been carried into
Canada and every state in the union
until it has now 900 lodges with over
$4,000 members. Within the past
fiscal year alone 263 subordinate
lodges were instituted.
The secret work is interesting
There is no "horse play and no rid
ing the goat
The social and fraternal features
are exceptionally strong and uplifting
alike to members. their families ana
sweethearts. Good cheer is a. Moose
motto.
Once a month lodges must enter
tain the ladies, and every year, in the
month of June, Children's day is es-
pecially observed.
At the recent national convention
the Supreme Lodge accepted the offer
of the East Indiana school trustees at
Muncie, Ind, and took over the Nor
NAL City College building, valued at
$4,000 to be converted into an in
dustrial and normal school. This
means that beginning in 1911, a col
lege at which all expenses will be
be established. Already Supreme Ma
tional Organizer Davis has contribut-
ed $4,000 toward a permanent en-
dowment fund. This action makes the
Moose the most progressive fraternity
on earth.
By special dispensation of the Su-
preme Lodge, the initiation here has
been reduced to SIS. Later it will be
$3.50. Examination physicians fee, 81.
Money refunded, less the 81, in case
applicant does not pass medical ex-
animation.
The benefits are 81 per week, sick
ness or accident; 800 for funeral,
and free medical attention for mem
bers and families by adoption of sub
ordinate lodges.
The dues are rs cents per month,
(only 1-2 cents day.. No assess
ments whatever
Sign an application to-day and save
$40. Join now and protect your fam
lily. N. Waldo Kennedy, deputy ma
tional organizer, Room 20, P. o. Ar
cade.