The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
MOOSE LODGE HAS B |G ATTENDANCE DESPITE WEATHER
Dr.. H. A. Elkourie, Dictator Issues Sweeping State-
 mentS "Wednesday

Hot weather of the past few days caused no decrease In the well at tended meetings of Birmingham Lodge No. AT, Loyal Order of Moose, which have been the order of the day since the installation of Dr. H. A. Elkourie as dictator. As usual the doctor was 100 per cent enthusiastic over the weekly meeting of the order at Moose hall Wednesday night. which immediately became conta- gious as the session proceeded
 Incidentally, he praised the food cleanliness movement; gave a boost to the states proposed publicity cam paign. made reference to the jurors who last week presented Judge Will liam E. Fort with gold pencil as punishment for his dignity and con- sideration for the jurors; touched upon states rights; congratulated Birmingham Shriners in their hu- mane work of locating a hospital for crippled children: eulogized President Harding for rebulling secret organ izations which are based on bigotry and malice; indorsed the sentiment that capital and labor walk hand in hand on the Hive and let live" theory; said good word for the work of the Boy Scouts; approved heartily of establishing a fresh air camp for children of Birmingham not adequately supplied with that neces sity of life, and in general made his usual enthusiastic appeal to Birming- ham Moose that they uphold morally and financially those civic affairs looking toward the betterment of Birmingham as city of morality and brotherly love.
 As has been said by pr. c. B. Glenn. superintendent of the Birmingham public schools, Moose believe that the best training that can be given to make better Americans Is to em- phasize clean living. because as the educator has said, character Is the basis of all education.
 Dr. Elkourie then gave an account of his stewardship since assuming of flee April l. They have been months of accomplishment against great odds. A spirit of fraternal regard IS observed among members, which ter lodge. A more willing com pliance with rules and regulations is shown and cooperation and aid in creating feeling of fellowship and service are manifest on every hand. For the part that District Supervisor rehabilitation of No. 447. Dr. Elkourie paid tribute and presented a reso- lution, which passed unanimously, that the organization department be urged to continue MT. Kennedy in this city until further notice. Mir Ken
 
 Rhode Island and who has for the past six months been in Birmingham as the personal representative of Di- rector General James J. Davis, will give definite reply following the convention. which convenes June 24 sented by M G. Owens. was obli- gated in short form and will be duly initiated on Brandon Night"
 Under the good of the order Car ence II. stevens gave an account of his recent trip to Chicago, New York, Boston. Providence and Savannah John Krankoskie of Lodge No. 73 told how results are obtained in Dayton, O. Further interesting re- marks were made by several can didates and members.
 It is expected the initiation We'd nesday night will be record breaker. It was voted to observe the fourth anniversary of the lodge by requesting Rev. J. M Broadly to deliver special address on Moose s. The date was changed from
 The supreme lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose of the world will meet in legislative convention at Mooseheart, H.. beginning Sunday. June "A. It is proposed to leave Bir- mingham the twenty-second. Any brother, sister. member of their fam fly or friends desiring to attend will be welcome. Just send your name and address to Secretary Ed. J. Ken nedy.
 The small Moose hall was well filled Sunday afternoon, when chill drens' day was celebrated under the auspices of Birmingham Lodge No AT. l.. O. O. M.. and Chapter 6sO Women of Mooseheart Legion. The program. in charge of Dr. H. A. FL kourie. who gave a delightful talk to the little folks. included vocal and musical selections and recita- 1 tions by Frances Mahon, Beatrice and Thelma White, Edith Horan and others. The boyhood recital of George E. Carlisle brought down the house. w. S. Harbison acted as ac- aniSt cra