The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-05-06
DR.. ELkOUR|E IS
SPEAKER BEFORE
MEETING Of MOOSE
Token Of Esteem Is Presented
To Past Dictator
White

Delivering his address along the
line of the Moose motto-that mans
greatest good is found in service to
his fellow man-Dr. II. A. Elkourie,
the new live-wire head of Birming-
ham lodge. No. L. Loyal Order of
Moose, talked pain facts in plain
way before good sized attendance
of members and visitors wednesday
night. The Moose" declared the
doctor, lis Synonymous with service
to all-the whole family, and the en-
tire community. 1t lives, not for it
self alone, but for others as well. 1t
breaches and practices tolerance
which enables men to worship God
in their own way. If cleanliness is
lieves in scientific diagnosis.
good spring tonic, a thorough wash
ing of dirty linen and a systematic
house cleaning. Fraternity cleanli-
ness is as important to a healthy
growth in the city and elsewhere as
is personal cleanliness"
Following his timely remarks, DR..
Elkourie stated that the Moose Is
white mans order" and requested
William Fl. white to step forward.
whereupon. in a few we'll chosen
words, and in behalf of his fellow
members, he presented to him a dia-
mond-eye past dictator's jewel as a
token of esteem and an expression of
appreciation for the services per-
formed as dictator during the past
year. In accepting the beautiful
gift Mr.. White recounted some of the
obstacles surmounted during his ad-
ministration. and expressed himself
as being delighted to discern the new
era of prosperity, opportunity and
accomplishment in the Magic City.
Invite Governor Brandon.
Brandon Night" received consi-
derable attention at the meeting
Wednesday, and several committees
were selected. A letter from Su-
preme Dictator Judge j. Willis Pear
son of New Orleans was read, in
which he expressed the hope of
attenting the coming notable oc-
casion of Birmingham lodge. No. 44t.
Judge Pearson also suggested that
Governor Brandon be invited to de-
liver an address at the dedication
ceremonies of the Dixie building at
June The suggestion was voted
unanimously.
w. T. jackson was elected as pre-
late. in the absence of Vice NJ. L.
Cooper. resigned.
Under the good of the order, stir
White and Samuel J. Beggs.
1t was announced that heart dice
party will be given by Birmingham
chapter, No. 800. Women of Moose
heart Legion. Tuesday May Is from
2:30 to o'clock.
Communication from Supreme Lee
turer William Trickett of Baltimore,
Md, stated that he would pay an
official visit to the local lodge
May %.
The committee from Lodge 447.
comprising DIR. Elkourie. w. S. Har-
bison and Arthur Sharbel, waited
upon chapter, No. $50. Women of
dance to be given May %. jointly. for
the benefit of the tuberculosis fund.
O o o
Submit Report.
The drill team committee. consist
ing of w. H. White, captain; ]. l..
an encoura gins report. Secretary Ed
j. Kennedy submitted from head
quarters an official bulletin re-
garding the thirtieth annual conven-
ton of the supreme lodge of the world
Loyal Order Of Moose. to be held
June 1929. Those expecting to
attend should make their reserva-
tions early. Reduced fares will be
in effect from every state in the
Union. and it is expected that Bir-
mingham will have a representative
gathering of members at the greatest
meeting ever held by the Moose.
A class of candidates represented
by William l.. White of Woodlawn
was initiated in full form and a
long list of applications was refer
red to the investigating committee.
Sunday May 10 at o'clock at Moose
hall will be observed as Mothers
Day." for which a special program
has been arranged. Governor Bran
don. Judge William B. Fort and DIR. j..
w 10 n n
DR.. Elkourie and District Supervisor
n. Waldo Kennedy will speak on
Mooseheart as follows: Sunday May
at 10 o'clock Musicians union at
Ben-Hur hall; Birmingham Typo
graphical union No. 104, at 3 o'clock.
Fraternal hall; Tuesday May II, Bar
bers' union No. s3. at Fraternal hall
at 1880 o'clock; Sunday May 20. Nov
ing Picture operators No. 1876 at
Moose hall at 10 o'clock.
The special dispensation of No. 447
is scheduled to close June Is.