Evening star., 1915-12-26
B'P'9LKS

The convention of the Grand Lodge
Of the Benevolent Protective Order of
Elks will be held in Baltimore the
second week of July. 1916, and WASH
ington Lodge at a meeting held recent
ly determined to attend the conven-
tion in a body and participate I'm the
parade in uniform. the nature of which
has not yet been determined. IT Is in
tended by Washington Lodge, if the
necessary permission from the Navy
Department can be secured. to be head
ed In line by the entire United States
Marine Band
When the Elks met in Baltimore in
1905 the Marine Band accompanied the
members of the Washington Lodge and
was the feature of the parade.
New York. Brooklyn and several
other lodges have been endeavoring to
secure the services of the Marine Band,
but the officers of the band have an.
nounced that if they parade at all it
Elks.
An association called the Baltimore
Reunion Association was organized to
make the necessary arrangements and
among the members. A constitution
was adopted and the following officers
were elected: Joseph a. Burkart, presi-
dent; Fred j. Mersheimer.- first vice
\. second
vice president: William l. Evans. third
vice president: John II. Baltz. secre-
| tary; Michael G. Mccormick, treasurer.
me next meeting of the association
Will viii De held on Monday evening. Janu-
airy 3. 1916, which il is expected will
oe largely attended to consider reports
OF the various subcommittee.
evening with large attendance.
Z. X. Eagle. chairman of the dance
committee, reported that all arrange
ments had been completed for the
aanee ga ana entertainment tc be given
ing VIII be in order during the entire
evening In the ballroom, and a uniuue
entertainment. for the beneft of those
who do not dance, will be given in the
rathskellar. A section of the iJnited
states Marine Band has been engaged
for the AFFAIR, and local as well as tai
ene from the theaters to entertain the
guests. Unique souvenirs will be dis
tributed and noise-making devices
given out to help usher in the New
Year. Members and their friends, as
well as all out-of-town members, are
welcome.
The district deputy grand exalted
ruler, James l.. Ward. a member of
Washington Lodge, accompanied by
several members. visited Annapolis.
Md. Lodge Wednesday. on his first Of
hcial visit and was accorded a royal
welcome. In the near future Mr. Ward
VIII visit all Elk lodges in his jurisdic-
ton. which embodies the states of
Maryland and Delaware and the Dis
trict of Columbia.
| The Baltimore Reunion Club will hold
Its next meeting on Monday. January
3. The object of this organization is
to attend the reunion of the Grand
Lodge in Baltimore. July, 1916.
Harry Hull. chairman of the ladies'
beefsteak social, reported that his
committee had arranged for a ladies'
beefsteak dinner Thursday, January
| 13. Souvenirs in the shape of stems
will be given all who attend. as well
as aprons for the ladies. A program
has been arranged. The following
committee is in charge of the affair:
well, vice chairman: Harry Miller.
treasurer; Leon Strauss. secretary; q.
w. Brahler. on beefsteak: Gus Brill.
refreshments; James l.. Ward. print
ing:.W. I. Evans. novelties: Ed. Hutch
inson. talent; F. j. Mersheimer. recep-
Whitehead, master Of ceremonies.
william I. Evans, chairman of the
committee on ventilation of the LODGE
room, at the meeting. December 80. will
submit additional data.
| In compliance with the suggestion Of
the grand exalted ruler. the regular
session of January will be "roll-cau
, night" The entire roll of the member
ship will be called. Those not answer
ing will be required to submit an ex-
cuse in writing Twelve candidates
will be inducted into the order at this
session. At the conclusion of the lodge
meeting the members will partake OF
buffet luncheon served under the d.
rection of the house committee.