The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1929-01-24
MOOSE DIRECTOR
VISITS IN BILLINGS

VISITS IN BILLIN GS
A fine meeting Of the Loyal Order
of Moose was held in Billings last
Thursday evening, which was attended
by County Attorney E. P. orwell, die
tator of the local lodge, and L. NJ.
Prill, special district organizer. The
two Red Lodge men drove down in
the afternoon and we're royalty enter
tanned while in that city.
The real guest of the evening was
Al. G. sartori, of Spokane, Washing
ton, district supervisor of the states
of Idaho, Washington and Montana,
and al5o a member Of the supreme
council. Other prominent members of
neighboring lodges we're also present.
Mr.. Sartori was on his way to Florida
to attend the first meeting Of the
Mooseheart Legion Of the World.
MIR, sartori, who is we'll acquainted
in Red Lodge, promises to visit this
city next spring. He was very enthus-
iastic about the order which he heads
in this section, and among other things
about it said:
"Fhe Loyal Order Of Moose is an old
established association Of more Than
$500 local lodges throughout the Uni
ted States, Canada and the English
Speaking world. It's membership is
more than 700,0Q0--men and women.
The anf6ose is q fraternal organi-
cation. social and educational. It is
not affiliated with any political party.
1t bars no one because Of his religious
belief.
"For sick, injured or disabled
each lodge, according to its
bylaws, may provide for weekly pay
ments. These payments may cover
any thirteen weeks during twelve
months.
In addition to sick benefits, imme-
diately upon a members death, his To-
cal lodge pays his family $4,000 on
the cost Of the funeral. Each lodge is
required by the law of the order to
set aside special fund for these pay
ments.
every member and his family
share in the social privileges. Lodge
sessions are held at least once a
month. Family nights provide enter
tainment for Sll-with banquets, mu-
sic, reading, games, dancing-some-
thing for everyone.
Several hundred lodges have built
and furnished beautiful homes during
the past twenty years. Their cost
uns into several millions. At all times
Moose membership admits you to any
one of these fine homes. There you
enjoy the advantages of club life, have
good stopping place when travelling
Or visiting.
"Moose men and women are Of the
highest type-friends whom you would
be ys-oud to introduce anywhere. Each
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two members. Every lodge passes on
prospective members most carefully,
Purity, Aid, Progress is the Moose
motto. None who fail to respect these
ideals can be admitted to the bonds of
Moose friendship.
"No fraternity has a more inspiring
ritual. Every part Of its impressive
ceremony appeals to ones finer self
No man can take the Moose vows with
out becoming better citizen, a better
husband, better parent.
"Mooseheart, Illinois, the city OF
children is for dependent orphaned
children of Moose-from tiny babes
to boys and girls finishing high school
1t is governed by men prominent in
national affairs.
Dependent, aged Moose and theii
wives round out a life OF happy indie.
pendence and usafulnces at Moose
haven, Orange Park, Florida. What
ever work they can do suff'ce5 to pay
their way. Old age has brought them
rest and self-respect
"The Moose mission is to help, Il
teach better way of life. Within
the bonds of its fellowship you and
your family never need be in want in
sickness, misfortune or death. At all
oimes you are secure in the protec-
ton Of leading fraternity that has
spent millions to help its members.
Membership bringing full privi-
leges costs surprisingly little. You
couldn't ask for lower dues, consider
ing the wonderful benefits. Fellow
ship, protection, good times, staunch
friends-all these are yours for but
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