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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
MOOSE MAKE PLANS TO ENTERTAIN DAVIS
Supreme Officers To Visit Local
 Lodge In January

Three candidates were initiated at the regular meeting of Birmingham Lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, held Wednesday night at the RMoose hall. The degree team under the leadership of the dictator, Dr. H. A. Elkourie, conferred the work in a most impress sive manner.
 Past Dictator Patterson urged that the lodge put forth extra effort to en- certain James J. Davis and other offl- cers of the supreme council of Moose, who will be here on January 21, and suggested that the lodge secure the mu- nicipal auditorium for a public meeting to be addressed by Secretary of Labor Davis. Dr. Elkourie was instructed to make the necessary arrangements by unanimous vote of the lodge.
 On account of the inability of W. L.. White. vice dictator, to attend the reg ular meetings his resignation was ac- cepted and James Evans elected vice dictator for the unexpired term.
 A motion was made and carried that the Moose stage New Years Eve dance. and a committee consisting of Messrs. Burkhardt, Harris and Harbi- son was appointed to make the neces- sarv arrangements. NJ. R. Farkas, who spends considerable portion of his time travelling over the country, was a visitor, and told of his visit to Moose haven, Fla, and of the wonderful ref uge it was for aged and disabled mem- bers of the order. His talk was much appreciated.
 important business will come before the next meeting of the lodge and Dicta- tor Elkourie urges all members to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
BETHEA ELECTED
 MASTER OF KADOSH
Scottish Rite To Confer Six
 teenth Degree On Night Class

All four bodies of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemansonry held regular business meetings at the Masonic Temple last Wednesday. The Lodge of Perfection decided that as it's next stated meeting is scheduled for December A, that this meetings would be dispensed with. This would leave the meeting of Birmingham chap ter, Rose Croix, on next Wednesday night, the only other meeting of the Rite to be held during December.
 This is expected to be an extremely interesting meeting, as the Sixteenth Degree will be conferred in full form upon the Night class. George Chinery and N. R. Baker head the splendid team that confers this degree and the membership is urged to take advantage of this opportunity to see his beautiful work of the Rite. Steve Allsop and the Scootish Rite choir put on an extensive musical program during the progress of the degree.
 At the meeting last Wednesday night Alabama consistory elected its officers for the ensuing year as follows: John B. Bethea, ST., Master of Kadosh; J. F. Carle, Prior; $. B. Klippelt, precep- tor; T. H. Payne, chancellor; Coke s. Wright, minister of state; w. A. Cur rie, primate; Dr. J. G. Vance, almon- CT; Simon Klotz, treasurer; John B. Bethea, Jr., registrar; J. F. Carle and Dr. H. c. Crelly, representatives, Masonic Temple association. The above elective officers were installed by Charles A. Moffett, deputy for the supreme council; J. D. Matlock, acting as marshall. The newly elected Master of Kadosh, John B. Bethea, ST., stated that he would announce the appointive officers of the Consistory at its next yneetinp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
SHRINE CLUB FOR
 WEST END MOBILES
Organization To Be Effected
 Masonic Hall Elyton

For the purpose of organizing Shrine club, all members of Zamora temple residing in West End and vicin' ity are requested to meet at the Ma sonic hall, Elyton, Thursday evening at o'clock. It is estimated that there are between POO and 25O members of the Shrine living in West End and 1t is hoped to start the club with practi- cally every noble a member of the club.
 While no official program has been announced it is probable that Potentate CrelIy and other members of the divan will be present and assist in the or. ganization of the club. Those behind the movement have been assured of a large attendance on Thursday night, and include O. A. Wiltse, J. c. Jones, Al len Holt, George Archer, Dr. W. C. Gewin, Wallace Johns, H. G. Wood son, w. H. Glasgow, w. F. Richardson, w. B. Copeland, Sam Gore, H. J. Sal ter and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
ELKS TO PROVIDE
 CHRISTMAS TREAT.
BOunteOus Presents And Christmas Tree For
 Needy Riddles

' Distribution of tickets for the annual Christmas tree given by Birmingham Lodge No. 70, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, to the poor kiddies of the city, will be commenced on Thurs day, December IS, and will be dis tributed at the Elks home, corner of Eighth avenue and Nineteenth street, each day from 1 80 to 4 80 o'clock until December 24.
 For many years the Elks of Birming- ham have gladly and cheerfully provided d Christmas tree loaded with worth while presents, such as skates, dolls, wagons, baseball bats and balls, horns, fruits, candies and other things that gladden. the heart of childhood Tor the "kiddies" of needy families, and ac- cording to the announcement of John nie Antwine, chairman of the Christ mas tree committee, the toys and pres ents this year will equal if not sur pass those of previous years.
 In order that the really deserving children may be reached, tickets will be distributed emitting the holder to par ticipate in the Christmas tree festivi- ties and presents. These tickets can be secured as stated above. Owing to abuses of the Elks bounty in the past, the committee in charge have ruled that no one without a ticket can be admitted to the festivities. Parents who are able to provide Christmas pres ents for their children are requested not to allow them to make application for tickets, thus giving the greater opportunity for the Elks to reach the ''kiddies" who might otherwise be over- looked hv Santa Claus.
 The Christmas tree will be held in the ballroom on the lower floor of the Elks home, and the exercises will begin at 2:30 o'clock on Christmas Day. A short program will proceed the distribu- tion of the presents. It will be of in- terest to know that W. T. Harrison, who has acted Santa Claus at the Elks tree for many years, is coming from Detroit to assume his usual role, Sec retary Bagley having received letter from him stating that ''he expected to be on the job Christmas Day." and incidentally he enclosed a check for $25 for the Christmas tree fund.
 Among the other holiday activities of the lodge plans are being made for watch party" on New Years eve to watch the passing of the old year and the coming of the new. Dane ing and music will be a feature and it is planned to make the occasion joyous and happy one.
 At the regular meeting of the lodge Tuesday night, December Is, several candidates will be initiated and all members of the lodge and visiting broth CTS are cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
NEW YORK. MASONS
 PLAN CLUB HOTEL
Structure Seventeen Stories
 High To Cost $2,0OO,O0O

NEW YORK.-The Level club, a Masonic organization with over 5000 members in this city, are planning a S2.OOO,OOO Masonic club house and hotel. The structure will be seventeen stories high and will cover the site of six old houses at 253-263 West lord Street.
 It will combine a modern hotel with social and athletic club, having an auditorium for 1,500 people. together with grill room, large dining room which will extend across the entire front of the building, lounge, lib rary, writing rooms, and rooms for cards and billiards. The upper floors will contain over two hundred bed rooms, each with bath and shower and on the roof will be a summer garden, with open-air dining room and complete kitchen. The basement will contain bowling alleys, large gymna- sium with lockers and showers, Turk ish bath and white tiled swimming pool.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14

two, today connect St. Louis with the mainland and with the city.
 In map of old Paris, drawn about the year 1524, Isle St. Louis is shown without habitation of any sort. Just green spot covered with trees in the middle of the River Seine. In fact, two green spots, later joined together by the Street Poulletier The small seine passenger boats do not stop at the is- land now, but deposit their human freight just opposite at the Hotel de Vile, whence it is but short walk across the Pont Marie. Ever a se- cluded neighborhood, St. Louis has changed little outwardly since his torian of the eighteenth century wrote ::
 This quarter seems to have escaped the general corruption of the town. The citizens watch each other and know their neighbors' habits; girl who is imprudent becomes an object of cen sure and will never get a husband in that quarter. Nothing gives a better idea of country town of the third order than the Isle de St. Louis"
 But it is not, after all, hard to know the habits of one's neighbors in a neighborhood a little more than four blocks long and half as wide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
4N LECTURE TURF MEETING
Lodge No!Ss5 To Elect Officers
 Next Thursday Night

Birminghaml lodge No. s5, Knights of Pythias, held an interesting conven- tion on Thur sday evening with a good attendance, Chancellor Commander Robert S.. smith presiding.
 The resolution committe made re- port on the death of the late Past Chan cellor c. F., Beddow, who had been staunch Pyfhian and 2 member of this lodge for 20 years. The resolutions of respect were duly adopted and recorded. Prelate $. E. Willoughby delivered an interesting and instructive lecture on 'Friendship," which was enjoyed by all. These short lectures are now being made special feature in this lodge, and are along educational lines on the objects and principles of the order.
 The lecture On next Thursday evening will be on the subject of Charity, and a large attendance is expected. The nomination and election of officers for the ensuing term will take place on next Thursday evening, December IS, on account of there being no meeting on December %, and all members are urged to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

At the convocation of Jefferson Val ley Lodge No. II, Knights of Pythias, held last Tuesday night, three applica- tions for membership were received, two for transfers to the lodge and one for reinstatement.
 On Tuesday night, December 16, the nomination for officers will be in order and the chancellor commander is urg- ing all members to attend this meet ing, and counsel together for the selec- tion of good officials for the incoming term. Under the bylaws, the last con vention of the present term will fall on the 23rd, and there will be no meet ing during the holiday week.
 The Chancellor Commander, H. s. Savage, has appointed a committee of 30, subdivided in pairs who will secure the quota required for this lodge for the building fund of the Alabama Pythian Home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
WORKED 1A1 YEARS

FORT WILLIAM.-Lodge St. Cia- ran at this city has just held a magnifi- cent meeting in celebration of 1S1 years of continuous working. The Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, grand Master Mason of Scotland, was present and re- ceived from the hands of few devoted members a handsome banner for the lodge, depicting in the center panel the saint whose name the lodge bears. All the minutes of the lodge right from the beginning are still in existence. From these it has been ascertained that the first initiate was Alexander Campbell lieutenantgovernor of the fort. Three years after he burned the town, but for what reason has never been ascer- tSined. Some say that it was because the inhabitants were over-loyal to the Stuart prince.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
LUCKIE TENT WILL z GIVE AWAY TURKEYS
Maccabee Team Puts On Degree.
 Work In Full Form

Luckie Tent No. 2. the Maccabees' had fine meeting on Monday evening with a crowded house, all officers pres ent and Commander Roy Manly in the chair. Five applications for member ship received and referred. Seven can didates were given the full degree work by Captain Manley's crack degree team assisted by Manager J. J. Cantey. Elk cellent talks were made by Supervisor Frank o. Croy, Manager J. J. Cantey and Sir Knight J. D. Holland. All the sick members were reported as do- ing very well.
 Announcement was made by the com mittee that the meeting on December p will be an open meeting, and that the ladies of the W. B. A. will put on a very unique and attractive program for the entertainment of the audience. Three live turkeys will be given away and refreshments will be served. All members, their families and friends are invited.
 Supervising Deputy Frank O. Croy went to Memphis and Manager J. J. Cantey to Annisten on Wednesday on official business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
MAGIC CITY CAMP
 COVERS DEGREES
Turkey Awards Each Friday
 Proves Popular Feature

Magic City camp No. 4, Woodmen of the World, held busy session on Fri day night with an usually large attend, ance. Several candidates were initiated by the degree team under the direc.. tion of Colonel French. The awarding of a turkey on each meeting night until Christmas has proven popular and has had a tendency to bring out the mem bers.
 Much activity along all lines of camp work is reported by the officers and the greatest of harmony prevails. The officers elect will be installed the first meeting night in January. It is under stood that Magic City camp is look ing forward to the election of one of it's prominent members to the office of head-consdl of Alabama at the next state meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
STATE TO LOAN
 TWO DRAFTSMEN
County Engineer Will Use Men
 To Speed Work

Permission of the highway engineer must be obtained before cutting into county roads for the purpose of laying water or gas pipes, telephone connec- tions and underground conduits, ac- cording to a resolution passed Friday by the board of revenue.
 Failure to obtain permission IS to be punishable as a misdeameanor, the resolution, introduced by J. R. Batson provides.
 The state highway department is to loan the county two draftsmen for two or three months for the purpose of hur- rying the work on the new Warrior highway, it was announced. J. Il. Scruggs of the state highway depart ment said nearly $1,000,000 of the 1924 appropriations for Montgomery ana Warrior roads remained unexpended and is available for immediate use.
 By cooperation between the board of revenue and the state officials, the specifications will be ready early in the spring, Mir. Scruggs said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
IRISH CAVES
Mason Works Found On Walls Of Am
 cient Abbey

DUBLIN.-A large number of Ma sons marks have been discovered on the walls of a Cistercian abbey in Coun- ty Down, Ireland, built in the twelfth century, which are believed to have been made by members of the Comacine Magisterii of North Italy. says Dudley Wright. It is suggested that the chap ter house of the abbey, now disused, should be utilized as a summer school of Masonic instruction. Not long since 30 individual Mason's marks were dis covered on the tower of Christchurch of Priory, Hampshire, which dates from 147O. These marks, which embrace circle, triangle, sickle, gate, spear, two forms of the cross, and few single letters of the alphabet are each simple, but so distinctive as to forbid confu- sion in crediting every man with his own share of work and wasSs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
SHRINE TO HAVE
 CONCERT-DANCE
Municipal Auditorium To Be Scene Of Fes-
 tWities

Preparations have all been completed for the "Potenate Ball' to be held in the municipal auditorium, Monday eve ming, December 15, complimentary to the members of Zamora Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and arrangements have been made for the entertainment of a record breaking crowd. Preceding the dance a band concert will be given by Zamora's band under the direction of Dr. A. Hrabe, bandmaster, and the music for the dance will be provided by a large orchestra with E. F. Hol- stein as leader.
 The following notice has been sent to every member of Zamora: Dear Noble {: You are invited to attend band con cert and dance at the Municipal audi torium on December 15, 1924. This IS given complimentary to the Nobles and dependent members of their families. Band concert begins at s p. m. Dance at p. m.
 lowing to the limited amount of space and the size of our Temple, danc- ing, insofar as the men are concerned, will be limited to Shriners only. Ad- mission by 1924 card. Be sure to wear your fez. Yours in the Faith, Ii. C. Crelly, potentate.
 On New Years eve at the municipal auditorium a script dance will be gwen under the auspices of the band and drum corps of Zamora temple, and 1t is planned to make it most enjoyable affair. The decorations will be appro- priate to the holiday season with Shrine colors and emblems in abundance. The full program will be announced later.
 Annual business meeting and election of officers will be held on January 2l and a large crowd is expected. 1t Is planned to have a big ceremonial pre- ceding the business session with large class of candidates to receive the Shrine degree
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
MASONIC NOTES HERE AND THERE

FREDERICKSBURG, Va.-Freder- icksburg Masonic lodge No. 4, of this cisy, celebrated the Tooth anniversary of the occasion when General Lafay- cite was made an honorary member of the lodge This occurred when he and his son, George Washington Lafayette, visited here while on triumphant tour of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY

The following schedule of meetings of the Birmingham Theosophical society has been announced by the officers:
 Free public meetings, first Friday in each month, at 8 :15 p. m., Cable hall, MT. J. D. Moore, Jr., lecturer.
 Free public study classes twice week. ly, Wednesday afternoon at 8 o'clock, Mrs. Richmond Wetmore, teacher; Fri day (except first), 7:30, w. J. Mims, teacher.
 Members meeting every Friday tex cept first at S:15 p. m.
 Free circulating library opens We'd nesday afternoon, 4 to 6 o'clock, when tea is served and the public invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
WOFK EXEMPLIFIED

Past Masters C. O. Jacobs and J. R. Matthews with large delegation of the Odd Fellows visiting committee of Birmingham attended the meeting of Avondale lodge, No. 10S, Independent Order of Odd Fellows held Thursday night, December II at the Avondale hall. The meeting was of much in terest and the secret and ritualistic work was exemplified.
 The next meeting of the visiting com mittee will be with Bessemer lodge, No. 109, on Tuesday, December 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
WAGNER ARRIVES
Will Revive Interest In Beneflt
 Security Association

Harvey E. Anwill of Charlottesville, Mo, recently appointed district man. ager for the Security Benefit association of Topeko, Kan, a -fraternal insurance company of considerable strength in Birmingham, has arrived in the city and has assumed his duties of meeting with the various local councils and or reviving interest in the organization.
 MT. Anwill will attend all the reg ular council meetings and urges all members to cooperate with him in the work. There are now three councils in the district and others will be organized as quickly as possible. The home and hospital features of the association has aroused much favorable comment not only among its members but in fraternal circles generally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
DR. SNAVELY TALKS
 TO BUSINESS CLUB
Praises Luncheon Bodies For
 Near East Aid

Dr. Guy E. Snavely, president of the Birmingham-South college, was the principal speaker at the meeting Friday of the American Business club. Dr. Snavely gave a brief but interesting re- view of the activities of the college, lay ing special stress upon the importance of the educational institution as fac tor in the community life of the city. The speaker also paid glowing tribute to the activities of the various civic clubs for their interest in behalf of the Near East move.
 The club will hold it's regular election of officers at the meeting next Friday in the Tutwiler hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
MASONIC BOOK
High Valuation Placed On Anctnt
 Publication.

WASHINGTON.-There has re{eltly been offered for sale the second {rown copy of 'The Old ConstitutioH Be longing to the Ancient and tbnorable Society of Free and Acceptef Mhsons. Taken from a manuscript wNtter about five hundred years sinc& london, Printed and Sold by J. Rot rts in War wick Lane, 1722, (Price Bix pence)". This is known as the RAbefts constitu- tion from the name ofs&be printer, J.. Roberts. The first copy in the pos, session of the Library of%the Grand Lodge of Iowa. The secoN1 copy is now in the hands of a Ld0don book dealer, agent of the owner Of the book who is asking the enormous sum ot l. 650 pounds, equal in United States money to about $1,6OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
ENOCH LODGE
Bylaws Of Pythian Lodge To Be
 Revived

At well attended meeting of Enoch lodge No. 57, Knights of Pythias held Thursday night at the Castle hall, Pratt City, the rank of esquire was conferred in first class style, and one application was received for reinstate- ment Chancellor Commander J. B. Wood announced that on Thursday, December IS, election of officers for the coming term will be held and he requested that every member of the lodge be present.
 With a viw to the revision of the bylaws of the lodge q committee con sisting of c. l.. LeCren, A. W. Dozier and Ed English, was appointed to look into the matter and make report to the lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
BEssEMER MAcCABEEs

Marvel Tent No. 21, the Maccabees, held a good meeting on Thursday eve ming, Commander Lemons presiding. Several applications for membership re- ceived and referred.
 Five candidates were given the full degree work under the direction of Cap tain Eperently, assisted by Sir Knight J. F. Holland of Luckie Tent No. ?. Good talks were made by Commander Lemons, Deputy Earnest Julian and Sir Knight J. F. Holland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
WHITE SHRINE

Magic City Temple No. l, White Shrine of Jerusalem will meet Mon day, December P, at the Frater4al hail, when the holiday season will be observed by the presentation Of class and Christmas tree. All members or the temple are invited and it is under stood the committee in charge nave some pleasant surprises for all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
BROADCAST PROGRAMS

tish rite bodies of this city, under the direction of A. r. Pray, p degrees, dep uty of the supreme council in Mime sota. will broadcast musical and edu- cational programs from the broadcast ing station operated by the Washburn- Crosby company, known as "The Gold Medal Station WCCO."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
RITE IN SERBIA

BELGRADE.-Srete Stoikovitch, 23 degrees, director of the Lysee of this city, has been elected lieutenant grand commander of the supreme council, 33 degrees, of the Serbs, Creates and Slo- venes, taking the place of Brother Niko- laevitch, 33 degrees, deceased.
 The Scottish rite of freemasonry in Serbia is flourishing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
S0IITH AFRICA

LONDON, Eng.-Once again the question of an independent grand lodge in South Africa, to be formed by the amalgamation into one body of all the Masonic lodges under the various con stiutions, IS under discussion. At pres ent four grand jurisdictions--England, Scotland, Ireland and the Netherlands- are represented in that district, says Dudley Wright in the Christian Science Monitor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14

S.-Announcement is made of the resignation of Rene Raymond, 33 degrees, sovereign grand commander of the supreme council, 33 degrees, An cient and Accepted Scottish Rite of rance. Information concerning his suc- cessor is not given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-14
MASONRY REGISTERING

PERTH, alia.-FreemasOnry In Australia is enjoying unusual prosper ity. The membership of the craft in 1900, when the grand lodge of western Australia was established, approximated 2,OOO, and has been increased to 6y493, the gain for the last year being 483. Archbishop Riley, of the Anglican church, is the grand master.