The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-08
COMPARES MOOSE TO LONG DELAYE ] CITY AUDITORIUM
EIkourie Says, Like Munich pal Projects, "Better Late
 Than Never"

I1lnBQ nam LOQSe NO. 44 ii IJOy al VI of Moose. Dr, II. A. Elkourie' qc- cupied the directors chair and wield- ed the EaVel with contagious zeal and onslu siasm. After presenting an epit .ue of the great convention at Mooseheart, he pointed with pride to the announcement in the daily press that Charles E. Ashburner of Norfolk, Va.-the first city manager in the United States-has accepted a simi- lar position in Stockton. Cal, at s20,- 900 yearly salary, a brother Moose i; bowed to the pep, popularity and pie turesqueness of Sidney J. Bowie, one of the Magic City's magic citizens, and parenthetically compared Bir- minghams lodge of Moose to the municipal auditorium in that it is better late than never"
 He then stated that, according to figures submitted by the city health department, during the year 1922 there were 2S4 burials by the city in potter's field. which represents practically 10 per cent of the whole number. In the Loyal Order of Moose so brother in good standing is permitted to bear the stigma of a pauper's grave and the day Is not far distant when, in the name of brotherly love, No. 447 will dedicate and consecrate a burial plot to per petuate the name of its own.
 In closing his address, Dictator Elkourie spoke words of praise for George E. Carlisle and W. F. Jackson for furnishing the Womens Legion hall with electric fans and cited an example worthy of imitation by older members in paying their dues by the year in advance instead of quar- terly.
 It was given out that the recent benefit ball will net the new tuber- culosis hospital fund something like S100. which amount may be expended in equipping the proposed county in- stitution.
 Several candidates. headed by Rob ert J. Strickland and Aaron Heller. hit the trail leading to the defending circle.
 Every member of No 447 should be on hand next Wednesday night as important business will be trans acted
 By special request of Mir. Davis, a portrait of the director general was presented to Dictator Elkourie by District Supervisor Kennedy, who also had the pleasure of remember ing him with a walking stick, the gift of John ". Ford, dictator of Philadelphia Lodge No. 54 and past supreme dictator. Dr. Elkourie re- sponded to the words of presentation feelingly.
 Birmingham Lodge No. 447, Loyal Order of Moose, was instituted July l, 1919. and In observance of it's fourth anniversary. Rev. J. NJ. Broadly has consented to deliver a specially prepared address on "Mooseheart, the School That Trains for Life" at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church, Eighteenth street, north, Sunday, July 8, at II o'clock a. m. The oc- casion will also celebrate the tenth anniversary of the founding of "Mooseheart," where more than 1900 fatherless children are today shel- tered under it's watchful care. End ing their prayer with God bless Mooseheart," the children there are happy and content In the thought of equal opportunity and protection. At the same hour the foster fathers of nearly 1000 lodges throughout the land pause from their deliberations and broadcast message of love from their hearts, assuring the dependent ones that their prayers will come true. "A little child shall lead them" " Every member of No. 447, as well as every legionnaire of Chapter 6S0, to- gether with their families and neighbors and friends, Is asked to make an extra effort to hear Dr. Broady's exposition of this great in stitution and movement.
 Brandon night" will attract many new and old Moose the night of Wednesday, July 25, when his ex- cellency will be raised from Plain Bill" to the heights of the Loyal Or der of Moose. Judge J. Willis Pier son. supreme director of the order, will extend the right hand of vel come to Alabama's chief executive, supplemented by stalwart herd of candidates representing Birming hams busy and bustling business, professional and working men. Die tator Dr. H. A. Elkourie and corps of assistants will leave no stone un- turned to make the event red let ter" day In the lodge annals of Moosedom. The committees appoint ed Wednesday are:
 Committee on Arrangements-Dr. H. A. Elkourie, w. NJ. Newman, George E. Carlisle, Benjamin E. Burkhart, Ed J. Kennedy.
 Reception Committee-Col. T. o. son, Louis Pizitz, W. L. White, John w. Altman, A. R. Dearborn, A. A. Gambill, James G. Davis.
 A telegram from Governor Brandon states that he will be on hand July 25.
 Secretary of Labor James J. Davis, likewise director general of the Loyal Order of Moose of the World, Is com ing to Birmingham on Labor Day, Monday, September 3, unless all signs fail and the unforeseen happens,
 Secretary Davis sailed from New York Wednesday for six-week tour of Europe to work out a practical plan for regulating immigration. He will confer in foreign countries with government authorities, immigration officials, American consuls and ship companies regarding his proposed plan for selecting immigrants in their home countries and regulating their movement here.
 Past Dictator Thomas P Patter- 1aJa in hahglf nf Birmingham lodge, made Supreme Dictator J. Willias Piersons life walk much easier by presenting him a handsome $l0 cane. MT. Pierson was also the recipient of a full dress suit as an expression of appreciation by Supreme Dictators. It is said the selection of this unique gift was the suggestion of Mrs. Pierson
 N. Waldo Kennedy district super visor returned Monday from Moose heart. where he attended the thirty fifth annual convention of the Loyal Order of Moose of the World, By urgent request of Director General James J. Davis he will continue in charge of organization work here for the present. Mrs, Kennedy, who Is spending the summer season at her country home in Connecticut, may re- turn to the Magic City early in Sep temper. boln llht pIl HlIIl p nam be- cause of it's vast possibilities and the cordial hospitality of it's people.
 Dixie building, costing approxi- mately sS5.O00, and for the construc- tion of which the lodges of the south land are now contributing 25 cents a memha per quarter, was dedicated at Moo sch ( rt Thursday afternoon. June -S, in the presence of a large concourse of people. Supreme Dicta- tor Pierson acted as master of cere- monies, and in the absence of Gov. w. W, Brandon of Alabama the dedi- catory address was delivered by Su- preme Lecturer William Trickett Giles of Baltimore, Md. The Dixie building Is one of which the native