The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
MUSICALE GIVEN
 BY STAR LODGE
Band Concert At Wilson Park Draws Big
 Crowd

One of the most enjoyable affairs ever given by Star Lodge No. 288, Ine dependent Order of Odd Fellows, was the social meeting held at the regular meeting Thursday night, when a pro gram of music, song and speaking was provided and much enjoyed by the large crowd of members and their friends present. A luncheon followed the program. .,ss
 Thelodge was opened in regular form by Noble Grand John Paridiso, and after the transaction of the business on hand the lodge was turned over to Peter Gilreath, chairman of the com come to the guests, declared everything in readiness for the festivities.
 Chairman of Refreshment Committee Harry Davis was busy getting the eats ready and was active throughout the luncheon to see that everyone enjoyed themselves, Brother Davis is new member in the order and has been very diligent in assisting to help the lodge. He has been liberal in his donations to the home at Cullman, and with his as. sistants, Leon and Max Newman, J. K. Abdon, A. Dick, provided one of the best luncheons ever served blythe lodge.
 Program
 The Star lodge band, under the direc- tion. of Prof. s. Costa, played six selecS tions, which were enjoyed very much, and knowing that it was Star lodge's own band and the only e Odd Fellow lodge in the south, helped to make it be more appreciated. Miss Frankal rendered two violin selections and was assisted at the piano by Miss Roths- child. Sam Spina, Star lodges noted tenor, sang "La Palome," and was asA sisted by the Star lodge band.
 Past Grand Master George Huddle- ston was introduced by Acting Noble Grand Peter B. Gilreath as the speaker of the night. Congressman Huddleston spoke on "Fraternalism," and lauded Star lodge for their excellent work and manner in which they conducted their business. "We have never needed" he said, "since the creation of the world, healer as we do now. By this mean after the war there was. left far greater hatred among nations than be- fore, and we must find some way to cover over this great menace. I do not believe that any body of persons is doing more than Star lodge to help remedy this great obstacle, and it is plainly shown right here, as by glanc- ing around this room you will see smiles on the faces of every person. I am proud to know of the great work being done by this lodge and I want to congratulate you, and may God assist you all in your undertakings"
 Star lodge will start. on Class No, g on September 4, and so far there are fifteen candidates in waiting, and they are requested to be present at z 80 to avoid any delays.
 Band Concert
 The concert given by Star lodge band last Sunday afternoon at Woodrow Will son park was attended by over two thousand people, and many expressions in terms ofsthe highest praise was given the band for the splendid program and the excellent manner in which it was rendered.
 The band numbering 40 pieces, all first-class musicians, was directed by Prof. s. Costa, bandmaster and leader, who was given great credit for the ar .rangement' of the program and the skill and artistry with which he conducted the concert.
 While all the numbers were good, probably the overture from William Tell and the selection from Verdi's t'Traviatia" were the outstanding fea- lures. The solo work of G. Lombardi and John Romio was very effective. It is understood the band will give am other Sunday aftern. m concert within the next week or two.