Arizona republican., 1914-05-17

| It was later rejuvenated and made beneficiary order under the laws of Indiana. Supreme headquarters, An derson Indiana. It is not a class organization, but open to all good white male citiZens-professlona business and working men-of sound body and mind, in good standing in the community, between the ages of '21 and B years. and engaged in lawful occupations. Men of bad character. and all those who do not have lawful occupations, are not wanted, and need not apply for membership. Directors are not per imtted to misrepresent the order, and do not need to do so. Each man must pay his own way It is not a sporting fraternity, neither is it an insurance society Its members are of the clan whose blood circulateS. Their cardinal virtues are to aid the sick bury the dead and inject sum- shine in dark places along lifes highway. They hold high above all things, as high as hopes great throbbing star above the darkness of the dead the love of wife, chil- dren, parents, home and friends Ours is a brotherhood founded upon the splendid ciples-Purity, Aid and Progress-and is designed to bind civilized mankind closer to- gether with bonds of fraternal love, and to teach great truths, which have for their, purpose the elevation of society The aims and purposes ( inspire lofty sentiments relative to humanitys welfare. Religious and political rights are fully recognized by the teachings of the order, but questions and references of political or sectarian nature find no place within it's sacred precincts, and are forbidden within it's portals. He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, but he that hateth his brother abideth in deep darkness
 The Loyal Order of Moose is a moral agept The influence it ex- erts is most beneficial Nothing base or degrading is tolerated within its portals, or by it's members any where. The principles upon which it is founded and the teachings which it promulgates cannot be , otherwise than elevating to it's mem ters. No fraternal order in exist cnce possesses d more beautiful and , ennobling ritualistic ceremony. No man can take it's vows and listen to tits instructions without becoming a Letter citizen, more devoted hus- z hand, more affectionate parent. , The Loyal Order of Moose does not tolerate interference with ones re- ligious or political views. Political or sectarian discussions are not countenanced in the lodge rooms, but . patriotism. obedience of law. equal = right and respect for the opinions of ? others insisted upon. As one en- :, tcrs a lodge so. he departs--a free !. man. In the broad sense of the n word the Loyal Order of Moose is = 5n aid to its members If misfortune overtakes brother if sickness, ol accident, or business reverses befal him, it extends the helping hand |, For him il speaks the good word. contributes to his purse and helps t' s overcome difficulties. Aid and pro lection at timely moment are oftel ! that impending mortal injury can b averted that home can be save from blight; that honor can be pre- . served untarnisheI. In materia calamities it becomes the protecting arm or utters the word of warning The Loyal Order of Moose is a shiel Of offensc and defense, mot only fo every brother, bu: iCr those who ar near and dear to him Against al the ills and discouragements 0 which man is heir, it is q tower c protecting strength.
 One of the chief aims of the Loya Order of Moose is to be progressiv, Its rapid growth and large member ship are due to the fact the orde is never allowed to grow stale an unattractiye. by adhering to form and practices that the times hay ceased to approve. It is planne that both the order and individua members shall keep step with civil ization. It's period of greatest ac tivity has been within the last fiv years, in which time the message ( the Moose has been carried int every state in the Union. and W have instituted over twelve hundre lodges of q membership rangin from two hundred to seven thousan each. The majority of our member ship is made of the WOrkingmen.
 you were to ask any one of thel
 what they had to say about u
 order, here is what they would te you: The Loyal Order of Moose
 the workingman's friend first, la
 and all the time" The action
 the Baltimore convention in enfort
 ing the label on all printed matt,
 meets a hearty response. There
 no fraternal organization in u
 world that has shown it's friendsh
 for labor in more practical wa
 You know as well as I do that whe
 you assist labor, you assist not on
 capital but our entire civilization (
 we'll
 Some little time ago we adoptt
 the motto "One>o one thousand
 Have you done your part towart
 the attaining of this ideal? If nc
 why not? If you haven't any appl
 cation blanks, your secretary alwa,
 has enough and to spare. See hi
 at once and each day as you wer
 your way homeward with one