The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-03
MOOSE ARRANGE \ b|C PROGRAM FUR BRANDON NIGHT
James J. Davis And Other NotabIes Expected To
 Attend

nesday at the regular weekly meet ing of Birmingham Lodge No. AT Loyal Order of Moose. Several candi- dates were ready for initiation. and visitors from various parts of tho country were present A long list of new applications was submitted.
 A letter from General Director George N. Warde stated; q read with great deal of Interest the newspaper clippings forwarded to our office. Every day in every way No. 447 Is getting better and better. More power to you. Now Is the time for all good Moose in Birmingham tG come to tho service Of their order"
 Special correspondence from the director general, Secretary of La- Dor James J. Davis, was quite as- surfing. If 1t Is possible for me to come by way of Birmingham prior to the convention, l will do so," he wrote. and added. T am glad things are moving along In Birmingham and am delighted to learn that the lodge is at last coming into It's own. Dr. Elkeurit seems first class man for dictator" The foregoing had par- ticuar reference to Brandon Night" at which time Governor Brandon will JOln the ranks or NOOSedOTn ana ClllQ welfare some time In June. the .x- act date to be announced shortly. It will be a notable occasion in fra- ternal circles.
 Dictator Dr. H. A. Elkourie in- dorsed Better Home Week." from June to 10. IS recommended by D. E. McLendon, president of the city commission, referred to June 15, the date on which the special dispensa- te urh cd tn nd elaborated upon the necessity of put ting "co" into operation-co-o opera tion. Nobody can please every body" declared the doctor, but we do try" Dr. Elkcurie also dwelt upon the subject of life insurance. You pay money and the beneficiary gets money-nothing but money. He then quoted from an editorial on ] the wolves in Sheep Clothing" that follow the hearse and the widow and children on their way to the grave yard
 Loyal Order of Moose assures de- ceased members children high school education, a trade, bodily health and character-some ething away.
 Under the good of the order words of cheer and congratulations were of- fered by R. W. Mayhue of Pensa- cola No. 1156. A. F. Stein of South Chicago 59, John Charleston of Philadelphia 54. L. A. Zackery. T. P. Patterson and others.
 The dance given Friday night, May 25 for the benefit of the Tuber- culosis fund, despite the unfavorable weather, will net a handsome sum.
 The Moose banquet, served most appetizngly at the Colonial hotel, Twenty first street, north, Friday evening, was well attended by mem- bers and their guests.
 l The second week in Juno in the Loyal Order of Moose calendar, is set
 of children. Accordingly, next Sum- day at o'clock in Moose hall. 2o6h 1 Twentieth street. north, Children's Day exercises will be carried out under the united direction of the mems lodge and women's chapter. There will be a lengthy program of music. melody and song. interspersed with recitations. declamations, dio- lGgues, etc. All children. young or old. are requested to take part. The public is invited.
 Plans for the dedication of tho Dixie building, at the Mooseheart convention the week of June 25, are nearly perfected. It Is hoped that Governor Brandon will accept the tn- vitation to deliver the dedicatory ad- dress. Supreme Dictator Judge Will lis Pierson will be present. The Dixie building states Include Alabama, Arkansas. Florida, Georgia, Ken lucky. Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
 On May 22, 1919, Secretary Rodney II. Brandon Issued a dispensation for the institution of Birmingham Lodge No. 447, which occurred July l fol- lowing. There were 50 names on the charter list. headed by S. A. Millican, who served as dictator. now deceased. In observance of the fourth anniversary of it's organiza- ton. which occurs this year on Sum day. July l, an active committee on arrangements will be selected to formulate an appropriate and in- teresting program. Particulars later.