The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-22
DR. ELKOURIE TALKS
 ON BIG MOOSE DRIVE
Supreme Dictator To Be Present
 Here Brandon Week.

etette Aprll Application" and
 Make May a Memorable Membersbip Month";" were the aggressive aliitnrD atlves applied by Dr. H. A. Elkourie. newly elected dictator of Birmingham ,odge No. 447, Loyal Order of Moose. Wednesday night, as he dwelt upon the Dig drive now in progress. and announced that among the many ooileas signed up this week is the name of Gov. w. w. Brandon who takes q deep interest in the great philanthropic. patriotic, educational the vocational work at Mooseheart-
 the school that trains for life" AL ready arrangements are under way for Brandon Night" in June, the exact date to be given later. Supreme Dictator J. Willis Pierson and Di- rector General James J. Davis Gone or botho, will be present to add honor 10 the occasion. It will be a mann moth Moose gathering.
 Dr. Elkourie, In warm words of ap- proval, touched upon the public cam palgn 10 raise funds for the building of Jefferson county tuberculosis to Governor Brandon's proclamation for Forest Protection Week from April 22 to April 2S, recommended the proposed International Boys Week from April 20 to May 5, emphasized the duty of observing Mothers Day Sunday, May 13, of Children's Day the second week in June, and sug- gested. in line with Dr. Frank Crane. the noted writer, the importance of Emblem Week among all fraternities in riveting attention to the thought of brotherhood or the oneness of man kind.
 An expression of thanks was ten dered to pr. J. A. Bryan, G. R. Harsh, Louis Pizitz and N. Waldo Kennedy fa Arantz as soloist, to Mrs. H. M. Mahon as pianist and to all others who assisted in making the initial Moose Memorial Sunday a splendid success
 Owing to his removal to Selma the resignation of Milton L. Cooper as prelate,, was accepted. The vacancy will be filled by T. P. Patterson.
 large number of candidates hit the trail to the defending circle, the class being represented by Attorney D. G. Ewing and E. B. Brock.
 In recognition of his long service among his fellow men of all classes and beliefs. the exemplification of the l.. O. O. Ms cardinal principles of Purity. Aid and Progressi' the de- gree of honorary membership was conferred upon Dr. J. A. Bryan. The venerable brother, who has preached the word of God for 30 years In this city, IS dear to the heart of every Loyal Moose and citizen.
 On Tuesday night pr. Elkourie and Supervisor Kennedy talked on Moose heart before the B. of R. T. No. 590, at Fraternal hall and Wednesday be- fore Iron City union No. 27. l. A. of M.. at Ben Hur hall.
 Thursday. April 26, they addressed B. of IL. F. No. 436. at Fraternal hall, and the Moving Picture Operators No. 136 at Moose hall Sunday, May 20. Other dates will follow.
 The outlook Is that Alabama will send to the international convention at Mooseheart the week of June 24 the largest delegation in the states history. headed by pr. H. A. Elkourie.
 The social hop to be given Friday night. April 27. Jointly under the auspices of Chapter 6S0. Women of Mooseheart Legion, and Birmingham Lodge No. 447. Loyal Order of Moose. promises to be a delightful affair. Music by Romeo's orchestra.