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I or llieLodge or the individualwant-iiig lo give Ji lasting gift liere is theiiiiMver. These are pins so linndsoine,so well designed and made tliat notonly nre they beautiful insignia of ourOnler, hut also exceptional examplesof jewelry orartsuianship. All of themare lOk gold, heatitifully enameledred, win.e and ],!„« 1,3,

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This 49V2C Stormprotects your family

WINTER COMFORT! You can hardly see the new TRANS-KLEERstorm windows—it's wonderfully Ironsparent—but it protects youand your loved ones from winter's cold blasts and humidity. Savesdollors, too, in fuel bills. It's your cheapest health insurance. Yetthe window illustrated here only costs 49Vi cents! This TRANS-KLEER moterial is produced by the plastics division of -famousREYNOLDS METALS COMPANY.

Sensational DiscoveryUsed by U. S. Army

To Fight Arctic Cold^ OW . . .Sloriii Windows nocd not cobI you up to $14.00. Ainvricun

X 1 industry has difvtrlopod u lipht weight Hexible product thatenables you to seal out wintry blasts for only 49]/^f a window!Imagine it! For pennies per window you can insulate every room inyuur home! This new wonder niatttrial was developed by a billion-dollar American firm—for use by the U. S. Government during thelust war. It looks like glass, yet «an't p<»el off, never chips, Rhuttcrsor rattles. It's actually flexible like rubber. This wonder productpohscBBCb the tcilhiJc litft'llgUl vf OvtT u loil fof every square inch!Yet it is crystal-clear, not milky or yellowish like some plasticmaterials. It weighs less than one tenth of the lightest glass stormwindows developed. Even a very large window comes to less than 8ounrcfi! This amazing new kind of window is not afTeoted l>y snow, Hleet,ruirj or daniimess bcc.uuse it is 100% waterproof. Resists climate cliangeg-won't crack even at 53 degrees bki.ow krekzinc! Although it costsyou only pennies you' can use and re-use it year after year for winterprotection and comfort.

Used by Army in Alaska and IcelandOne of the big problems facing American and Allied generals in WorldWar II was how to defend their troops and protect Equipment againstthe ravages of Arctic winters. One of the world's greatest defense firmswas ordered to build a special plant and soon millions of yards of thisnew material was moving out to Canada, Alaska, the Aleutians, Iceland,Gceenland and the cold European theatre of war.This material could not be purchased for love or money in those criticaldays. Every last inch went to protect our men, vehicles, ships, planesand weapons. Our boys and puns came first and the public had to wait.I'inally it was released to the pul)lic and ever since, the demand hasbeen greater than the supply! The Gary plant of famous rkynoldsMETALS coMt'ANY is Working round-the-clock trying to supply it!

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ONIY 49'/2C for 10.8 SQ. FT. WINDOW!The installation of Trans-Kleer Storm Windows is simplicity itself.The lady of the house can do it in 5 minutes or less! You need no rtails,books, screws or toolsL No hack-breaking toil! No broken glass tocontend with! Cut off required amount, trim to fit the inside of yourwindow, large or small, square, round, rectangular —it makes no difference! Then press on the special adheso border and your windoWis Krmly in place for winter-long protection! Cost to you: only penniesper window! And this is a storm window that can really take thosewintry gales. And it won't .rattle or shatter or chip! Yet, Trans-KleerWindows, because of the,how coNbucTiviTY development of expertchemical engineers, give you real wirrt^r protection, actually help keepcozy warmth inside, frigid temperatures out of your home. You savemany dollars in fuel bills alone —to say nothing of the health protectionand downright comfort!

JUST LIFT ADHESO

BORDER FOR AIRINGIf you wish to open your TRANS-KLEERstorm window for ventilation at any time,iust lift from the bottom after first looseningthe Adheso border. Raise as high as youwish. After ventilating, you will find theAdheso tope seals just as tightly as whenyou first applied it to the framel It is TOP-QUALITY adhesive material and retains itseffeetivenets over long periods of time.

Low First Cost — No Upkeep Cost!THANS-Ki-EER comcs ill kits 36 inches by 432 inches and costs you only4.95 complete with Adheso border! That is enough for 10 windows —each measuring lO.H square feet —just 49V^(; each! Naturally, smallerwindows cost you less while larger windows use more material. In allyou rcceive lOH syUAHE FEEt! Imagine it! 108 square feet for therockbottom price of only 4.95. Good class storm windows cost from?7.95 to $16.00 or more, depending on size and quality. For ten you'dhave to pay S79.95 to S160.00. They're fine if you don't mind the costand waiting time! But if you want to save and get real winter protectionAT ONCE, then ihc scnsilde buy is TRANS-KLEEn! For pennies you enjoy<ozy comfort. You save plenty on fuel bills. You also get health protection for your entire family and you need not contend with broken glass,storage problems, installation difficulties. Your" trans-kleer StormWindow is put up in 5 minutes, tops. The entire 10 are easily installedin 30 to 50 minutes. It's simplicity itself I Even a school boy can do it!You save on first cost. You have no upkeep cost! Thai's why year afteryear more and more people —even those who can aflord expensivestorm windows, are demanding this economical, yet effective way tosave fuel, protect health, enjoy winter-long comfort in every room oftheir homes!

Use Year After YearWith trans-ki-EER you have no storing problems. At winter's end youfold away like cloth for the following winter —year after year! You canair your room so easily —any time! Lift adheso border to let in freshair —then press on and its sealed tight again! Easy to clean, too! Nosoap or detergent. They come clean with a damp wash rag! It's nowonder that so many home owners, hospitals, public buildings andchurches have adopted this amazing Reynolds product to fight winter'schills and humidity.

Windowall winterlOver 2 Million Windows Sold Last YearFor years, demand for Trans-Kleer has outstripped the supply. Luckybuyers of the first windows told their neighbors and the word spread.Last year alone, over 2,000,000 were sold, yet thousands of folks weredisappointed when the supply ran out. Advertising had to be curtailedand our huge supply was exhausted earlier than anticipated. There willhe another wild scramble for them this year. Production has beenplanned for 2,500,000 windows this year —but even the huge totalmight not he enough unless you act fast!

MAKE THIS TEST!On a windy day, hold a lit match in$ide aclosed window. The first gust of wind will blowit out. Now put up your Trans-Kleer window .. .you'll find that a lit mqfch, held inside thewindow, will NOT blow out EVEN IF YOU KEEPYOUR REGULAR WINDOW OPEN!

Now You Can Test Trans-Kleer in

Your Own Home Without RiskLots of folks already know about trans-kleer'from their neighbors.But if you have never tried them, here's your chance to get them on aHOME TRIAL BAsiS^ You Can't lose a single penny. Mall the coupon belowand a 36 by 432-inch kit —108 square feet —will be shipped to youimmediately, complete with Adheso Border. Deposit only 4.95 pluspostage with the mail man. Try two windows in any room of your home.Test them as vou see fit. See for yourself how they seal out drafts. Nowcompare the temperature —any 25 cent thermometer will do —yes,compare the temperature with any other room in your home! See thedifference. Feel the difference. Then vou be the judge. If you're notconvinced they're every bit as effective as any storm window on themarket —if you are not satisfied in every way, keep the two windowsand return the balance of the material and get your 4.95 back at once!

To Avoid Disappointment,Order at Once!

Millions of folks in the U. S. and Canada are reading this same ad inhundreds of magazines and newspapers. Despite enormous productionfacilities, the REYNOLDS aluminum people can turn out so much and nomore! Don't wait until it's too late! Play safe! Rush the coupon now!If you wish to save postage cost, send check, cash or m. o. for S4.95and the windows will be shipped postape free.

Advice To ReadersTo Obtain Best Results From Storm Windows

All types of Storm Windows, glass, thermopone, plastic consave many dollars in fuel bills if used right. Follow these 5rules for best results: 1.—Check all leaks. 2.—Make sure

windows fit tight. 3.—Caulk aluminum type before installing.4.—Store wooden frame type in dry place to prevent warping. 5.—Replace all cracked panes at once. Trans-Kleer endsstorage, caulking problems, shattered glass, panes to replace,leaks to seal! No hard toil to put on or remove! Put on quickINSIDE regular window with new, improved ADHESO border.Lift Adheso border to let stale air out. Press back and youhave perfect sealed-in insulation again! (See picture) Freezing weather is coming. Play safe! Order your TRANS-KLEERwindows NOW! MAIL COUPON TODAY!

STRETCHES WITHOUT BREAKING!This omaztng storm window $lretche& without breakingi Has tensilestrength of over one ton per square inch! Push it with your foot — itstretches —then springs back undamagedl Developed for Armed Forcesin last war. Installs quickly, easily inside windows of all sizes. Made byworld-famous REYNOLDS METALS COMPANY.

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NATIONAL PUBLICATION OF THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKSOF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. PUBLISHED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THEGRAND LODGE BY THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL AND PUBLICATION COMMISSION.

THE ELKS NATIONAL MEMORIAL AND PUBLICATION COMMISSIONBRUCE A. CAMPBELL ' JOHN S. McCLELLAND

Chairman V ice-Chairman

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REGINA M. FISHERAssociate Editor

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LEE C. HICKEYEditor

JOSEPH C. JONESArt Editor

JOHN SCHMITTCirculation Manager

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EDITORIAL OFFICES, 50 East 42nd Stree', New York 17, N. Y.

CONTENTS FOR OCTOBER, 1955COVER BY C. E. MONROE, JR.

SKAGIT FLATS SNOWS Howard Jackson 6

NEWS OF THE STATE ASSOCIATIONS 8

"LEETLE CRAZEE ONES" Dan Hotland 10

A MESSAGE FROM THE GRAND EXALTED RULER 12

"STARS FALL ON ALABAMA" National Service Commission 13

NEWS OF THE LODGES 14

FOR ELKS WHO TRAVEL Horace Sutfon 16

ELKDOM'S TOP SALUTES TO OLD GLORY 18

VISITING THE LODGES WITH JOHN L. WALKER 19

HOW TO BE A GOAT HUNTER Ted Trueblood 20

TRAVEL NEWS FOR ELKS ON THE GO Joseph Stacker 22TOM WRIGLEY WRITES FROM WASHINGTON 24

ELKS FAMILY SHOPPER 26

ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION—"Jo/ of Giving" 41

PLAN ELKDOM'S PROGRESS 46

HUNTING TIPS 47

"FREEDOM'S FACTS"—Forceful Action 49

ELKS WORKSHOP Roberf Gorman 54

EDITORIAL 56

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ABC—HALLMARK OFCIRCULATION VALUEOctober is ABC month and that's why

The Elks Magazine joins with 3,670 advertisers, advertising agencies and publishers in showing our colors—the ABCsymbol that stands for fairness and honorable dealing with advertisers and readers alike.

We, as the national magazine of morethan a million sound, right-thinking, patriotic American men forming the membership of the BPOE, are proud to benumbered among the publications whichprovide ABC audit reports as factualmeasure of advertising value—and eachmonth we print the ABC symbol on ourContents page as witness to our highstanding in the magazine publishing fraternity.

A Right Thaf Was EarnedThe Elks Magazine had to earn the

right to the ABC symbol. Only publications which have qualified as membersin good standing of the'Audit Bureau ofCirculations can display it. And how, youmay ask, is that done?

Seventy ABC field auditors call regularly on all publisher members, examinethe circulation records they maintain,and find out whether or not industrystandards have been faithfully met. Theauditors' findings then are published inABC Reports—compilations of circulation facts and figures vital to every advertiser who wants to know what he'sbuying when he invests in advertising.For many years, The Elks Magazine,with its known and provable circulation,has faithfully met these rigid standards.

Self-Regulation ExemplifiedA circulation system such as this is

possible only through an independent,responsible, buyer-and-seller maintainedassociation like ABC and is a constantprotection to our advertisers and readers.ABC, working in cooperation with leading national magazines such as our national publication of the Benevolent andProtective Order of Elks, exemplifies thekind of industry self-regulation thatmakes government regulation unneces-

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Facts That SpeakOnly published media can provide data

comparable to ABC Facts about theiraudiences. And ABC members do. That swhy The Elks Magazine proudly displaysits circulation colors—the ABC symbolthat means audited circulation facts asthe basic measure of advertising value.That's why we again join in saluting"October—ABC month".

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Come Fall, Washington welcomes a strange varietyof lesser snow geese—the

SKAGIT FLATS SNOWSBY HOWARD E. JACKSON

The North Wind doth blow, and wewill have snow geese on the Skagit

Flats in Wasliington State. These snowgeese are related to, but outcasts from,the lesser snow geese. Definitely independent. and somewhat mysterious.Whereas the other lesser snows nestmostly to the north and east along theArctic. Coast and islands of North America, concentrating in such places as theMcKenzie River Delta and Banks Land,it is thouglit that these special snowscross the Bering Straits to Siberia andnest somewhere in the northeastern partof Russia.

The best evidence of this possibility isthe fact that these strange snows land onthe flats near Petersburg, Alaska, wheretiiey are hunted, and that they take offagain in a northwesterly direction. Localflyers have followed them as far as theycould go to the Straits. It would be aneasy jump for the birds across to Siberia

ILLUSTRATED BY BOB KUHN

. . . but so far no one has volunteered tofly on into Communist territory to provethe point.

What happened to a lot of these snowsover the years is anybody's guess. Maybesome of them did go to concentrationcamps, but more than likely the fluctuation in number was the result of reproduction . . . the failure or success of themating seasons in the north country. Formany years the Skagit snows numberedonly about 4,000. Some ten years agothey built up to 40,000. Then theydropped suddenly to 16.000 in 1950. During the last few years they have averagedout at about 20,000.

Skagit Flats can hold its own for hunting, with about twenty per cent young,but juveniles have been as low as oneand a half per cent, and as high as fiftyper cent, so you never know just whatkind of hunting to expect. When thereare few young (Continued on page 51)

News of the

JOHN L. WALKBR JOINS

WISCONSIN DELEGATES

His first official State Assn. visit asGrand Exalted Ruler was made by JohnL. Walker in August, when he was guestof honor of the Wisconsin Elks Assn. at

its 53rd Annual Convention. Accom

panied by Past Grand Exalted RulerCharles E. Broughton and Alfred E. La-France. retiring Pres., Mr. Walker waswelcomed to Wausau by Mayor ArthurM. Smith, E.R. A. W. Kowalchyk andP.E.R. E. G. Leist, General ConventionChairman. These dignitaries joined Mr.Walker in dining on a three-foot silversalmon sent to him from the State ofWashington by its Lt.-Gov., Past GrandExalted Ruler Emmett T. Anderson, andpresented by former Grand Lodge Com-mitteeman E. H. Lattimer.

Speaking before hundreds of Elks andtheir wives at the opening banquet session the following evening, the Order'snew leader stressed its interest in ouryoung people. In his talk. Pres. LaFrancepraised the lodges of his State for topping the 1954-55 Elks National Foundation gift goal of §7,000 by nearly S5.000,and for tlieir expenditure of over $22,000on our hospitalized veterans. State Secy.Leo Schmalz of Kaukauna, who wasagain reelected to office at this conclave,spoke of a 144 net gain in membership.

Kenneth F. Sullivan of Madison waschosen to head this organization. Otherofficials named at the conclave were Arno

J. Miller. Portage, Vice-Pres.-at-Large;Wm. H. Otto, Racine, Treas.; Fred Thei-lacker. Milwaukee; Bert W. Becker,Marshfield; Carlton Mauthe, Fond duLac, Vice-presidents: Charles Hervey,Appleton. Inner Guard; James G. Franey,Eau Claire. Sgt.-at-Arms; John Gauerke.

Green Bay, Chaplain; J. M. Van Rooy,Appleton, Trustee.

Madison will be host to the 1956 Convention. Oshkosh took the team title in. thegolf tourney in which 155 were entered.Madison and Fond du Lac won second-and third-place honors.

Judge Gerald J. Boileau was the Memorial Services speaker with the WausauElks Male Chorus furnishing several appropriate selections. Entertainment included a public demonstration by the National Drill Team Champions, the Milwaukee Elks Plugs.

NEARLY 2,500 AT WASHINGTONSTATE CONV£Nr/ON

The 53rd Annual Convention of theWashington State Elks Assn. at AberdeenJune 23, 24 and 25 found nearly 2,500Elks and guests in attendance. Amongthe distinguished speakers were PastGrand Exalted Ruler Emmett T. Anderson, Chairman Edwin J. Alexander ofthe Grand Lodge Committee on LodgeActivities and Aberdeen's Mayor EdLundgren.

Encouraging reports on the progressof the Assn.'s three Major Project Cere-bral Palsy Mobile Units were underscored by the introduction of Diane Far-rell, a six-year-old victim able to walkfor the first time as a direct result oftreatment she has received through oneof the Units. A parade of contributors tothis project was led by representatives ofSpokane Elkdom with a generous gift of$6,000, the largest single donation received to date, and $2,800 in scholarshipswere awarded to five outstanding therapystudents by the Committee. In addition,three Elks National Foundation scholarships totaling $900 were presented, andthe State s two Youth Leaders rewarded.

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Former Presidents of the New Jersey Elks Assn. at its recent Convention are, seated, left toright: George L. Hirtzei, Richard P. Hughes, Arthur Scheffler, Charles P. McGovern, Harold W.SwoMow and Secy. Harold L. Werfheimer; standing: August F. Greiner, Joseph Bader of theGrand Lodge Committee on Lodge Activities, Pres. William R. Thome, Past Grand Exalted RulerWilliam J. Jemick, Edward J. Griffith, Charles Maurer, Joseph O'Toole and Louis Spine.

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Washington's Championship RitualisticTeam from Tacoma was presented, andTacoma's entry was declared tops in thespecial circulating band contest.

Following the meeting's adjournment, when the delegates decided to convene at Tacoma next summer, CentraliaLodge was host at a dinner honoring theretiring State officers and their successors;they are William Singer of Centralia,President; William C. King, Bellingham;Felix Rea, Ephrata, and F. George Warren, Olympia, Vice-Presidents; Tom Randall, Lake City, Secy.; E. O. Johnson,Tacoma, Treas.; Robert Gaines, Auburn,Tiler; W. E. Bysegger, Tacoma, Chaplain; Ted Butcher, Centralia, Sgt.-at-Arms; Clarence Simmonds, Seattle, Trus-tee-at-Large, and John Anderson, Tacoma; St. Clair Spence, Longview; HenryPederson, Renton; Richard Harpole,Bremerton; W. Keylor Smith, WallaWalla, and Walter Hagerman, Ellens-burg. District Trustees.

$10,000 GIFT MADE TO CRIPPLEDCHILDREN BY CONNECTICUT ELKS

At their June 11th Convention in New

Britain, Connecticut Elks Assn. representatives voted a $10,000 donation tothe Newington Hospital for CrippledChildren which these Elks have assisted

financially for many years. The gift willbe spent on the erection of a pavilionbetween the cerebral-palsy wings of theHospital, constructed of special glass iathe form of jalousies to permit fresh airand the sun's ultra-violet rays to penetrate the building, while preventing heatrays to enter.

The platform on which the pavilionwill be built was erected by the Connecticut Elks several years ago at a costof $4,200; a year ago they installed special railings at a cost of $490. The fundsfor these projects have been raisedthrough the efforts of the Assn.'s Cerebral Palsy Committee, headed by P.D.D.Edwin J. Maley, Secy, of New HavenLodge and 2nd Vice-Pres. of his Assn.

Other 1955-56 officers are Merritt S.Ackerman, Middletown, President; Wm.J. Cahill, Jr., of Meriden, 1st Vice-Pres.,Edward J. Connolly, Milford, Secy., andJohn J. Nugent, Ansonia, Treas.; GeorgeLambert, Charles W. Bennett, and JohnF. Mcllvenny were appointed Chaplain,Sgt-at-Arms and Tiler, respectively.

SEVERAL NASHUA ELKS AMONGNEW HAMPSHIRE LEADERS

Five of the 12 officials who were installed at the 1955 New Hampshire ElksAssn. Convention were members of thehost lodge of Nashua. They are headed

Left: Selecting Seminole Indian costumes during the Florida Convention,worn later at the Grand Lodge Session, left to right: Grand TrusteeWilliam A. Wall, retiring Pres. J. Alex Arnette, incoming Pres. FrankJ. Holt and Past Grand Exalted Ruler John S. McClelland.

Right: Student Miss Rose Marie Pribil of Eau Claire accepts checkstotaling $1,300 from Grand Exalted Ruler John L. Walker, left, and PastG.-and Exalted Ruler Sam Stern, a Trustee of the Elks National Foundation whose second-place $900 award for 1955 was won by MissPribil. The presentation took place at the Wisconsin Elks Convention.

by Henry J. Salvail as President, and in-elude David E. Peterson as Secy.; Wm.S. Reich, Treas.; C. Elmer Wilson, Organist, and David F. Quirk. Chaplain.

Vice-presidents are Lucien Langelier.Rochester; Leonard A. Taylbr, Ports-month. and Guy A. Rich. Littleton.Joseph L. Collette of Claremont is Trustee, John A. Hughes, Concord is Tiler;John A. Goggin, Claremont, Sgt-at-Arms,and G. E. Zalios. Keene. Inner Guard.

Rochester will be the site of the 1956

Meeting, it was decided by the 85 delegates, who voted to continue financialaid to Crotched Mountain RehabilitationCenter for Crippled Children, and to Incorporate a Charity Fund to dispenseemergency funds under jurisdiction ofa Board of Trustees.

Laconia Lodge won permanent posses-sion of a plaque signifying its three-yearsuccess in the Ritualistic Contest.

The Convention closed with the President's Banquet, a social highlight whichparalleled in attendance the AssociationBall the previous evening.

RHODE ISLAND'S YOUTH AWARDGOES TO NEWPORT FOR FIFTH TIME

The efforts of Newport Elkdom in behalf of our young people were again rewarded when over 200 persons attendingthe R. L Elks Assn. Convention at Westerly June 18-19 saw the State Youth Plaquego to that lodge for the fifth year.

Officials of West Warwick captured theRitualistic Title in a close contest withthe Providence team, and Pawtucket wasselected as the site for the 1956 conclave.

A $600 scholarship was awarded toAssunta A. Galluci by Committee Chairman James F. Miller, and Hospital Service Commission Chairman Dr. EdwardC. Morin's recommendation that the delegates authorize the purchase of handweaving looms for the VA. Hospital inProvidence was acted upon favorably.

P.D-D. James F. Duffy, Jr., delivered

the Memorial Address and P.D.D. Paul F.Murray was in charge of the installationof the following ofhcials: Pres.. JohnW. Moakler, Providence; Vice-Pres.-at-Large. Richard A. Moran, Pawtucket;Vice-Presidents, James W. Leighton. WestWarwick; Frank L. Suffoletto, Woon-socket; Leo P. McGowan, Bristol County; Marshall S. Yemma, South Kingstown; Frank R. Muzerall, Newport, andMerton B. Lewis, Westerly. Dr. Morin ofPawtucket was reelected Treas. of the or

ganization, with Clifton W. Higham, Providence, as Secy.; Peter Moretti, Sgt.-at-Arms; G. Dana Manson, Chaplain, andJoseph P. Carroll, Tiler.

Trustees are Albert Lingley, Providence; Thomas R. Doherty. South Kingstown; Frank Peabody, Newport; EdwardL. McWilliams. Bristol County; JohnBoumenot, Westerly; Michael Regauld,West Warwick; F. E. McKenna, Woon-socket. and P. J. Keane, Pawtucket.

HAGERSTOWN SCENE OF MD.,DELA. AND D.C. MEETING

Special guests of the Maryland, Delaware and District of Columbia Elks Assn.

at its 35th Annual Convention at Hagers-town Aug. 11th through the 14th included two former leaders of Elkdom,Dr. Robert South Barrett and Howard

R. Davis, as well as Past Grand Est.Loyal Knight Charles G. Hawthorne,Grand Lodge State Assns. CommitteemanJohn Schafe. former Grand Lodge Committeeman H. Earl Pitzer and P.D.D.Hubert A. Gallagher of Pennsylvania.

Retiring Pres. Charles L. MobJey introduced - Hagerstown's Mayor, P.E.R-Winslow F. Burhans, who extended hisofficial welcome to the nearly 900 personsin attendance. Following Dr. Barrett'saddress stressing the importance of theAssn.'s Boys Camp Program, Scholarship Committee Chairman Lloyd B. Pahl-man presented a $400 Elks NationalFoundation check to Miss Jane Irving.

Former Grand Lodge CommitteemanRosell T. Pickrel handed the Youth Ac

tivities prizes to Towson E.R. EdwardJ. Sinon for Miss Susan Whiteford, andto Cumberland E.R. Wm. J. Aumiller,for George C. Eskin. The plaque for outstanding youth work was accepted forWashington, D. C.. Lodge by Mr. Pickrel.

Veterans Hospital Service Committee-man Hawthorne reported that §9,480 hadbeen spent on this program during theyear, speaking highly of the capable assistance being given in this work byP.E.R. W. Seymour Hall of Washington.

Officers elected at this Conventionwere Pres., Paul Shutt, Sr., Havre deGrace; Vice-Presidents, Edward J. Sinon,Towson; Thomas Corbitt, PocomokeCity, and Lester Thompson, Essex; Secy.,R. Edward Dove, Annapolis; Treas.,Joseph .G. Motyka, Washington, D. C.;Trustees, Earl Huber, Prince George'sCounty; Louis A. Myers, Salisbury, andJames Raughley, Easton.

NEW JERSEY ELKS MEETIN ASBURY PARK

The Elks of Asbury Park were gracious hosts to the June 17th and 18thmeeting of the N. J. Elks Assn., attendedby - 230 delegates from 72 lodges, including 12 former Presidents of the organization.

The State Assn.'s outstanding crippled children's work was outlined at thisconclave, as was the successful veterans

activities program which is carried onby Past Pres. Charles Maurer. Bridge-ton Lodge won top honors for its magnificent youth activities, and it was revealed that New Jersey Elkdom had beenexpanded by the attainment of six newlodges during the year.

The largest parade in Assn. historyhad 22 musical units and a total of 32lodges represented with floats and 990marching members. Social highlight of

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Midnight is still far way, but tothe lonely young snipe hunter ex

periencing his first big outdoor adventureit seems that surely dawn must breaksoon. He stands in a foot of swampwater and muck, feet spread so that hisknees won't knock together, and staresinto the surrounding blackness, a blankand empty void yet alive with a tumultof strange voices. He stands and twistshis head from side to side, but he nolonger looks into the dark hopefullyor patiently. His lantern is still burning,but not brightly enough, and his gunnysack, which he thought would be fullof snipe by now, hangs empty and limpat his side. It is a warm, late-summernight, yet he shivers until his teeth click.He assures himself that it is only thedank swamp mists rising and swirlingabout him that make him shiver; then agreat-horned owl over in the piney woodssays, "Hooo,hooo. hoohoowa." and the

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shivers bump into one another runningup and down his spine.

A couple of hours ago he had beenwide-eyed and expectant when they hadstationed him there with his gunny sackand lantern. "Hold the lantern in frontof the mouth of the sack," they had instructed. "When the snipe commence tofly, they'll come to the light like mothsand fly right into the sack. Just bepatient." And then they had left him. Hehad been hopeful at first, if a bit apprehensive. From all about him in the swampcame the night noises, many of whichwere new and strange to his ears. Somewhispered; some screeched. He couldonly imagine their origin. A muskratslithering through the reeds nearly sounded as large as a crocodile; the splash ofa feeding pickerel out in.the deep watermight have been a body thrown in. Evensome of the insect calls sounded muchtoo loud and piercing to have come from

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anything the size of a bug. When a batdipped close to his head, he ducked involuntarily, dropping his gunny sack ashe did, and he was sure that he hadmissed his first opportunity to catch asnipe. But. that seemed a long while agonow, and he no longer hoped for a snipeto jump into the sack. He expected onlythe worst.

A misshapen half moon peeked slowlyout from behind the bluff, like a half-closed, jaundiced eye. As it graduallyrose into full view, the pale light it castacross the marsh, as feeble as it was,gave him the courage to desert his station in the swamp and start toward dryground. He took one cautious step, anda frog leaped from its perch on a raftof reeds with a startled "yaaaak!" Thesnipe hunter caught his breath, clenchedhis teeth, and commenced to ease forwardagain toward shore. He was progressing

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ROBERT RIGER

AMessagefrom the

PLAN ELKDOM'S PROGRESS•THE DISTRICT DEPUTY CONFERENCES which were

held in Bedford, Sah Lake City and Chicago were highlysuccessful. The District Deputies and State AssociationPresidents were fully briefed concerning our program andtheir duties and responsibilities under "A Plan For Elk-dom's Progress. ' All those in attendance enthusiasticallyaccepted the Plan and evidenced a determination to "ServeEJkdom—Live Elkdom" that was most gratifying.- During the month of September the District Deputiesheld District Conferences or Clinics with the ExaltedRulers, Esteemed Leading Knights and Secretaries of theSubordinate Lodges and with State Association officers andothers interested in Elkdom.

Membership Control is, and will continue to be, ourprimary objective this year. Both to focus attention uponthe problem and to help solve it, Membership Control Contests are now being conducted for the Subordinate Lodges,the District Deputies, and the State Associations.

In the Improvement In Dues Delinquency Contest eachlodge is competing against the record it wrote last year.In order that every lodge may compete with similarly situated lodges, they have been divided into leagues based uponlast year's record. There are awards for the lodge in eachleague that wins in District, State or National competition.An award will also be given each lodge that improves itsrecord at least 50 per cent. Special awards will be given toall lodges that have 100 per cent paid-up membership onMarch 31st without having dropped anyone for non-payment of dues.

As part of the Membership Control Program we arealso conducting a Net Gain In Membership Contest. Ourobjective this year is a net gain of 5 per cent in member-shi]).

In addition to the awards for the Subordinate Lodgesin both of these contests, there are similar awards for thewinning District Deputies and State Associations.

Recently I had a most inspirational experience: En routeto Wausau for the annual meeting of the Wisconsin State

Elks Association, which was an outstanding success, I wasprivileged to visit Stevens Point Lodge No. 641. That lodge,which has a membership of approximately 675, has had a100 per cent paid-up membership for the past seven years,without having dropped a member for the non-payment ofdues. In view of our Membership Control Program for thisyear, I was particularly happy to visit that successful lodge.It has had its lapsation problems but it has solved them.An efficient Secretary works with an effective LapsationCommittee in close cooperation with all the ofTicers andmembers.

What Stevens Point and Watsonville, California, LodgeNo. 1300 have done can be done by many of our otherlodges. Those that cannot have perfect records can at leastmaterially improve the ones they now have.

I personally appeal to each lodge Secretary, to eachLapsation Committee, and to the other lodge officers to lakethe necessary action to get their members paid up as theOctober 1st deadline approaches.

If Elkdom is to go forward—and it will go forward—we must not overlook the necessity of expanding the usefulness of our Order and of spreading Elkdom's influenceby the organization of new lodges wherever there is a community that is ready for one.

I am sure that each lodge will participate in NationalNewspaper Week and in the Stray Elk Round-up programsthat have been planned for October by the Lodge ActivitiesCommittee. I am equally confident that each lodge willhave available a large group of carefully selected candidates for initiation in "Plan Elkdom's Progress" Class inNovember.

"Plan Elkdom's Progress" has been our theme. Thepreliminary work has been done. The leaders in Elkdomon local, state and national level are familiar with their

duties and have gone into action. It is now the privilegeand duty of each loyal Elk to promote Elkdom's progressat all times and thereby

"Serve Elkdom—Live Elkdom".

Our Goal for the Year—a net gain of fiveper cent in the Order's membership.

GRAND EXALTED RULER12

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BIks see to if that Birmingham VA

patients meet many celebrities

For many YEAKS, the Elks of Alabama. like those of every other State,

have put on shov/s for patients in our VAHospitals. But in 1953, when the 478-bedhospital in Birmingham was opened, aseries of special entertainment programsfor the patients there was inauguratedby Alabama Elkdom. and the list ofl»erformers who have donated their talent reads like tlie daydream of a Broadway talent scout.

From the very beginning, the JeffersonCounty Elks, working closely with theHospital's recreation department, have

Above: This scene, photographed during thefirst Jefferson County Elks program at the Birmingham, Ala., VA Hospital, is being repeatedevery month with many added attractions.

produced a show each month with regular performers including most of theState's top artists—Marilyn Tate, for instance, later "Miss Alabama"—augmented by personal appearances of manybig names in the theatrical world, television and radio.. Under the supervision of T. D. Stephens, General Chairman of the ElksService Committee of the area, Ira Naler,a Birmingham Elk who is PublicityChairman for his State Association andempiiasizes the veterans' activities of hisfellow members, does a terrific job of pro-

Right: An Innovation in the type of entertainment offered by the Alabama Elks at the Birmingham Hospital occurred this summer whenthe Dressier fomily, two members of which oreshown here with MC Tom Chapman of radioWSGN entertained. Former residents of Vienna,the Dresslers performed melodiously and thenaccepted as gifts the American flags displayedproudly by Doris and Rcnnault.

moting free talent for these shows; as aresult they've taken on the flavor of aBroadway nightclub. Every type of entertainer has been secured—from danc

ers, instrumentalists and pantomimists totrained birds and dogs; there is regularly assembled an array of talent that is theenvy of every booking agent.

The popular Frances Langford hasappeared for the Alabama Elks, as hasSunny Fox, a well-known nightclub entertainer, and Neil Hamilton, erstwhilemovie star who has become a TV favorite.

For their last Christmas show, theboys applauded a string of fast and varied artists on a program highlightedby the appearance of Hollywood songwriter and producer Hugh Martin, Jr.,and movie and TV actress Allene Roberts.

Sports Stars Participate

Top sports figures have also cooperatedin making hospital life bearable for theveterans at Birmingham. ... At one affair, intermission time found a liot-stovesession in full swing, with the servicemen having their baseball problemsstraightened out by such diamond luminaries as Frank House, catcher for theDetroit Tigers, A1 Wortlungton. N. Y.Giant farmhand recently called up fromMinneapolis by the 1954 Series winners,and Royce Lint who pitches for thePortland Beavers of the Pacific CoastLeague.

All the performers donate their time,except the musicians whose services areobtained through Mr. Petrillo's localrepresentatives and paid for through aUnion transcription fund; Ted Brooksand liis unit have played for all but oneof these affairs.

These events, always emceed by a capable radio or TV announcer, are mightypopular; as one of the ex-GIs was heardto say: 'Tf it's an Elk's show, it's boundto be good."

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HAWAII

Following the Grand Lodge Convention in Philadelphia, this group of Elks and their wives took aplane for Hawaii where they were pictured as they received the traditional welcome of the Islands.The trtp and h.ghly enjoyable visit, the second annual Post Convention Tour of Hawaii were arranged through the cooperation of Hilo and Honolulu Lodges and the Hawoiian Visitors Bureau

Each year, the Elks of Waterv.lle, Me., entertain crippled children from Pine Tree Camp. Lastyeor they en,oyed a barbecue and sports movies; this year they were entertained by Hons Waeckerand h.s famous puppet show, wh.ch was obviously a big hit with the Elks' 720 vounq quests.

young guests.

took a special train-load of Elk fans toMinneapolis to see an American Assn.baseball game and visit MinneapolisLodge No. 44. In recent years, the tripshave included Chicago and Milwaukeefor major-league baseball games; a fea-ture of one of the latest jaunts were botha baseball game aud a pro big-leaguefootball fracas.

The tours are arranged by RochesterLodge's Sports Committee under apackage deal" plan. No profit is derived

from the trips and many "extras" are

Rochester, M'mn., ElksAre Sports-Minded

Members of Rochester Lodge No. 1091have aroused community-wide interestthrough their sponsorship of sports tripsto big-league baseball and football games.Lodge officers feel the tours not onlyadd to the members' social life, but attract the community's attention to themany enjoyable functions that are a partof Elkdom.

The original tour, many years ago,

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thrown In. On overnight trips, the priceof the ticket entitles each fan to transportation, a seat at the game and hotelaccommodations.

Rochester sports enthusiastis arelooking forward to a trip to Minneapolisthis month for'the Minnesota Gophers'homecoming football game against Southern California. Three bus-loads of fansare prepared to make the trip.

Earl Garletz, active for years on theElks' Sports Committee, is serving as thisyear's Chairman.

Middletown, Ohio, CerebralPalsy Center Gets Elk Aid

Last May, at the Ohio State Elks Assn.Convention at Columbus, MiddletownLodge No. 257 requested a §5,000 donation of its Cerebral Palsy Fund for thebenefit of the local CP Center.

The Board acted favorably on this request and in July, Chairman Walter G.Penry of the State Elks Cerebral PalsyCommittee, and a former member of theGrand Lodge Committee on Lodge Activities, together with District Elk Committee Chairman Ed Wight, personally presented a §3,000 gift to Pres. H. Haskinsof the Butler County CP Centers, andMyron Swack, Director of the Center atMiddletown. Because the Statutes of theState Elks CP Fund limit to §3,000 theamount of a grant to any individual Center, it was impossible for the Committeeto provide the full amount requested bythe Middletown Elks.

Middle-man in the exchange was E.R.Britton Kendrick of Lodge No. 257whose members have contributed nearly§1,300 to the State Elks' Cerebral PalsyFund, through which the grant wasmade.

The donation will be used by the Center to extend its facilities with new equipment and the addition of capable andefficient technicians to aid in traininghandicapped children.

$10,000 Ambulance Given CityBy Wheeling, W. Va., Elks

The Elks of Wheeling Lodge No. 28have presented to their city a shining new§10,000, fully-equipped, Cadillac ambulance for use by the local Fire Department and the addition of capable andefficient technicians to aid in traininghandicapped children.

The keys to the new E-car were presented to Fire Chief William McFad-den by Morgan Wallace, E.R. of Wheeling Lodge, with Past Grand ExaltedRuler Wade H. Kepner and Mayor JackR. Adams as pleased witnesses.

The members of the lodge voted tomake the gift as part of its Social andCommunity Welfare Program. Fullyequipped, the new ambulance will carrythe Fire Dept.'s emergency crew on itserrands of mercy which average six aday. Capable of accommodating as manyas four patients at one time, the newE-car has a built-in resuscitator with twooutlets, in addition to a portable resusci-

Se«y. Glen Avery of Scottsbluff, Neb., Lodge, second from left,presents a $2,500 check to Chairman Emmet Marshall of the Scottsbluff Banner County Red Cross, as part of his lodge's gift to victims ofthe tornado which struck a nearby community in June. At left is JimNordstrom, Red Cross Field Representative for Western Nebraska, andot right, is the lodge's Board of. Trustees Chairman Neal R. Wallace.

E.R. C. S. Lowrie, left, and Secy. E. G. Moore, right, pictured with someof the Elks' ladies who assisted in the recent Blood Drive sponsoredby the members of Idaho Falls, Ida., Lodge. Through the splendidefforts of the Elks, who handled the entire campaign, the two-day goalof 300 pints was exceeded by SO.

E.R. Earnest Heeb of Bozeman, AAont., Lodge throws the switch puttingthe Hyalite Youth Camp's new power plant into operation. At thededication of this Elk project, made possible through the success ofthe lodge's Minstrel Show, were, left to right: Bill Sherwood, Dr. WayneThompson, President of the Camp Association, Mr. Heeb and YouthActivities Committee Chairman George Barrett.

Seven of the nine 50-year Leavenworth, Kans., Elks honored at thelodge's 54th Anniversary celebration are, left to right, seated: CharterMembers Charles P. Olund, lodge Secy, for 30 years; Wm. P. Feth, andJ. V. Kelly, all P.E.R.'s. Standing: Dr. A. L. Suwalsky, Dr. 0. RalphCombs, Lee Bond, another Charter Member, and Burt F. Morton, lodgeTreas. for 30 years. Absent were P.E.R. N. P. Burt and Dr. S. J. Renz.

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welcomesStudents

This busload of foreign exchange students visited Beckley, W. Va.,over a recent weekend. Brought to this country under the auspices ofthe American Field Service, the delegation, representing 13 countries,toured a modern coal mine in operation, under escort of E.R. WilliamF. Watts, standing ct right.

E.R. Lawrence J. Geier of Brawley, Calif., Lodge, left, presents the keysfor the Plymouth Station Wagon, shown in the background, to Mrs.Betty Porter, Pres. of the local Soroptimist Club, for the transportationof handicapped children to school. At right, Chairman Steve Zeiglerpresents to the organization's incoming Pres., Mrs. Benedict, a checkfor $1,000 to assist the Club in its fine children's project.

tator, first-aid kit. two-way radio, siren,flashing red dome light, stretchers andseats for the crew.

Students Feted by Elksof Centralia, Wash.

For the second year, graduating highschool seniors enjoyed a memorableparty as guests of Centralia Lodge No.1083 following their commencement

exercises. Realizing that graduationnight is frequently a parent's greatestworry, the Elks planned the event togive the young people an evening of funin a wholesome atmosphere; it was anunqualified success from start to finish.

Facilities of the lodge home were turnedover to the students for a gala dancingparty which begaii at 10:30 i).m. andended at four in the morning, following

a king-size breakfast. This year's affairwas organized by Youth Activities Ciiair-man Leo Schrader, and the Elks andtheir wives who were chaperones hadnothing but good reports on the conductof the youngsters who not only enjoyeddancing, but the game room, televisionand reading rooms of the lodge home aswell, with soft drinks served throughoutthe entire night.

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While on Your waythrough Indiana—

Stop off at Peru B. P. O. Elks No. 365.Here you can dine in comfort or lunch ifyou like. Well equipped dining room—liquor and beer served. Prices are righttoo and the service is the kind that satisfies. Give No. 365 a trial and you won'tregret it.

FLORENCE SAYS''HOWDY''

"Tlorence, Colorado, B. P. O. Elks No.611 offets irnveling Elks and their

iadics 21 excellent rooms and comfortable surroundings. No food servedbut convenient restaurant facilitiesavailable. Room rates $2 per night.Liquors served. You'll find Florencelodge i) fine stopping off place wherea warm welcome awaits you.

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BY HORACE SUTTON

Our travel writer reports on his first trip to

South America—where he found a whole new world*

Travelers who have been trotting tothe nearby mountains and the nearby

shore, and who have been talking and/ordreaming about the tourist dens of Europe and the palmy foreign tropicalacres of the Caribbean, can add a wholenew world to their dreams or their itineraries, as the case may be.

Couple of weeks back I embarkedaboard one of Panagra's brand new DC-7Bs and headed south to South America.It was for these well-traveled, well-cal-loused feet, the first time ever below thelimits of Central America. Whereas theso-called banana republics and other Central American areas possess a flavor thatis singularly Spanish-and-tropical, manyof our stops, in the big southern republics especially, proved a complete revelation—a civilization that is beautiful andsophisticated and cities that are recognized as truly cosmopolitan only whenyou see them. Somehow the phrase "Paris

of the fill in your ownblank, has never really gotten homewith me.

We took the west coast routing, flyingout of New York and landing, non-stop,in Panama. The isthmus has two attractions, the Canal and the El PanamaHotel. Visitors are permitted within afew feet of the channel, and I can vouchthat the system is a fascinating thing towatch . . . ships of all flags and all portsedging toward the cut, each with Canalpersonnel aboard to handle lines andguide the wheel. Then electric mules,small motor driven carts on shore pullthe ships into the locks. Craft sail ontheir own power through the lakes andfinally emerge into the opposite oceanwithout having to sail clear around CapeHorn at the tip of South America.

From Pacific to Atlantic, or sea to sea,it is 51-miIes and as may have come previously to your attention, the American

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zone, a property leased from the Panamanian government, is a five-mile stripon either side of the cut. Although sucha narrow hairline of land separates theoceans, the rainy season is heavier on theAtlantic side than the Pacific. Indeed, theannual dew, from January to April, sometimes starts a month ahead on the Atlantic. The rain is heavy enough to producea lush undergrowth and also forces mosthome owners to build their houses on

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Travel information Is available »o ElksMagazine readers. Just write to the TravelDepartment, Elks Magazine, 50 East 42ndSt., N. Y., stating where you want to goand by what mode of travel. Please printname and address. Every effort will bemade to provide the information you require, but kindly allow three weeks for usto gather the information. Because ofseasonal changes in road conditions, ifyou are traveling by cor be sure to statethe dote that you plan to start your trip.More and more Elks and their familiesare taking advantage of this service.Are you?

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stilts, an invention that keeps the floorsdry and provides a space for the youngsters to romp.

As for El Panama, the hotel, it is avast and lovely resort complete with tennis courts, tropical foliage that would docredit to the south Pacific, and big. openrooms, many with wondrous views of thesurrounding hills. Balconies hang fromthe rooms separated from the chambersby louvers to let the breezes coursestraight through the building. The bar,where an unobtrusive piano trickles itsway through the evening, is both stunning and modern and up on the roofthere is a ballroom to dance in and evena casino for those who would test chance.

While it is not necessary to air condition hotels like the El Panama, the newair-cooling system aboard Panagra's ElInteramericano proved a blessing in suchtropical areas as Panama and New York.Long steaming waits on the runway fortakeoff clearance became cool waits witha new $35,000-system. Another engineering innovation incorporated in the planeis a radar screen that shows up cloudheads before they can joslle plane passengers into a state of mal d'air. Pilots

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could choose the smoothest route, especially during dark hours when clouds arescarcely visible.

Lima proved a cross-section of Spanishcolonial influence (and elegance) andIndian color. Settled 400 years ago byPizarro, the Spanish Conquistador, Limastill displays the cathedral for whichPizarro laid the cornerstone. Inside, in aglass box are his mummified remainsalong with a vial said to contain a tubewith papers supporting the claim thatthese remains are Pizarro's. Although theweather in Lima during the time of oursummer leaves much to be desired—it isfoggier and wetter than London—onceOctober comes around the city is brightwith spring. The Pacific beaches are onlya few miles away and can be reached bystreetcar. There are trips to Chosica bythe River Rimac, to Huancayo with itscolorful Indian market. The town is atthe 11,000-foot level and you reach it overa railroad that dispenses oxygen to itspassengers since the highest track Is laidat the 15,800-foot level.

For those who stay in Lima the Unionis a fascinating shopping street where

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Elkdom's Top Salutes to Old GloryA recapitulation on our

top 7953 Flag Day ceremonies

At the grand lodge Convention, in Philadelphia, ihe Lodge Activi

ties Committee of the Grand Lodge madeawards to the lodges in each of threemembership groups which gave evidenceof having conducted Flag Day observ-ances of unusual merit.

These photographs represent the first-place winner in each group, and are presented liere in order to give acknowledg

Above: Bamesville, Ohio, Lodge's 301 activemembers put together the finest program fortheir category. An advocate of the do-it-yourself school, E.R. John M. Welch personally contacted all local merchants, arranged fornewspaper promotion urging the display of ourFlag throughout the community, and plannedthe parade which had four musical units and47 other organizations participating. The Elksbuilt their own float which followed the flagsused in the Ritual at the well-attended speaking program which concluded the observance.

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ment of the care and effort that went intothe. planning of all the hundreds of programs which were submitted to theLodge Activities Committee for its consideration.

In Group I, comprising those lodgesof over 1,000 members. Long Beach,Calif., and Appleton, Wis., Elkdom wonsecond and third prizes, respectively,with Honorable Mention awarded to

Alameda, Calif., Alliance, Ohio, Charleston, W. Va., Las Vegas, Nev., SouthBend, Ind., and Waterbury, Conn.,Lodges for their Services.

In the second Group—lodges of between 500 and 1,000 members—Visalia,Calif., and Bellaire, Ohio, won secondand third-place honors, in that order,with the ceremonies conducted by Dallas,Tex., Fairbanks, Alaska, Gallup, N. M.,Taunton, Mass., Troy, N. Y., and Wellington, Kans., Lodges recognized withHonorable Mention.

Second prize for lodges of less than500 members went to Leadville, Colo.,Elkdom, with Ishpeming, Mich., in thirdplace. Honorable Mention for this groupwas given to Alexandria, La., Las Cruces,N. M.. Needles, Calif., Shenandoah. Pa.,Skagway, Alaska, and Waterville, Me.

Below: The setting for the dramatically impressive program v/hieh won top honors for GroupI's Seattle, Wash., Lodge was the beautifulAqua Theater on the shore of Green Lake. Attended by thousands, (he affair had motionpicture star Mala Powers as principal speaker,sharing the spotlight with Lf.-Gov. Emmett T.Anderson, PasI Grand Exalted Ruler, picturedon her left, and Mayor Allan Pomeroy, on herright. E.R. Cliff Whittle, in white jacket, exemplified the Ritual with his officers, and thelodge's band and Escort of Honor assisted.Cooperating in this event were Boy Scouts,new citizens, civic and religious groups,schools and veterans and service organizations.

Left: An hour-long street parade, followed bythe Flag Day Ritual and speaking program,preceded the thrilling pageant marking the200th anniversary of Fort Ontario at Oswego,N. Y., and captured top honors for Group M fo'the Elks there who sponsored the thrilling program. In the spectacle which took place underthe stars at the historic Fort, costumed citizensdepicted its story in several tableaux fromits construction by the English through itsselection, in 1944, as the only United Statesshelter for refugees from Nazi persecution.

After the dose of the Convention in, Philadelphia last July, Grand Exalt

ed lluler John L. Walker went to Chicagoto meet with Grand Secretary Lee A.Donaldson. While in Chicago. Mr. Walkervisited CHICAGO (NORTH) LODGE on the17th, where he was entertained at a dinner party which Grand Forum memberJ. Paul Kuhn attended. In the eveningthere was a water carnival and other entertainment. On July 26th, the GrandExalted Ruler visited his home lodge atROANOKE, VA.. where he was enthusiastically receWed by officers and members.The following day he visited STAUNTON,VA., LODGE, and 53 candidates were initiated as members of a class in his honor.On July 31st, the Grand Exalted Rulerattended the Virginia Elks Boys' Cani))near Clifton Forge, Va. The Camp corporation had a meeting, and it was Visitors' Day in the Grand Exalted Ruler'shonor.

After leaving his home state the GrandExalted Ruler proceeded to North Carolina, where he attended a dinner given inliis honor at GASTONIA LODGE, on Saturday, August 6th. Among the guests,which included numerous members ofneighbor lodges, were District Deputv GNorman Hutton. State Assn. PresidentHarley E. Olsen, Stale Assn. Treasurer

Among those at the dinner that Gastonia, N.C.gave in Grand Exalted Ruler Walker's'hono^were left to right: D.D. Norman Hutton, HarleyE. Olsen, Pres., N.C. State Elks Assn. and hiswife; Mr. Walker, Exalted Rgler Harvey W.Holmes and Mrs. Holmes, Guy C. Klllian, Secretory Gastonia Lodge and A. A. Ruffin Sr.,Secretary of N.C. State Elks Assn.

More than 300 Elks attended the celebrationmarking the burning of the $65,000 mortgageon Rocky Mount, N.C., Lodge on August 15th.Present were, front row, left to right: CharlesG. Hawthorne, Past Grand Esteemed LoyalKnight; Sec. of State, Thad Eure, Past GrandExalted Ruler Robert S. Barrett, Mr. Walker andHarley E. Olsen, Pres., N.C. Elks State Assn.Back row: Chaplain Wm. L. McMillan, TrusteesNorman Gold, Robert J. Walker, Jr. and D. W.Davenporl, Exalted Ruler Norman Y. Cham-bliss, Sr. ond Trustee Page K. Gravely.

with John LWalkerGuy C. Killian and State Assn. SecretaryA. A. RufBn. In a brief speech Mr.Walker praised the work being doneand progress being made by GastoniaLodge.

The following day the Order's Leadercontinued through North Carolina, stopping at SHELBY LODGE. Tlie same day Mr.Walker paid a visit to the Elks Boys'Camp at Hendersonville. While there, theGrand Exalted Ruler remarked that he

was greatly impressed with the way inwhich the camp was being run. He fur-tlier stated that he was highly gratifiedby the activities being conducted for theyouth of their state by the North CarolinaElks.

On the morning of August 10th theGrand Exalted Ruler arrived in RACINE,WIS., en route to the State Convention atWausau that began the next day. In Ra-

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Greeting Grand ExaltedRuler Walker when hearrived In Racine, WIs.,were left to right: William Otto, Secretary ofthe Racine Elks Cfub;State President Alfred E.LaFrance ond ExaltedRuler Arthur J. Morris*sey, Jr.

When Grand Exalted Ruler John L. Walkermade his visit to Chicago (North) Lodge, present Were, left to right: District Deputy GeorgeT. Hickey, Grand Secretary Lee A. Donaldson,Mr. Walker, Grand Lodge Activities Co-ordi-nator Bert Thompson, and Exalted Ruler JohnD. Maccono.

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BY TED TRUEBLOOD

Goafs only recognize

enemies approaching from

beloyv—so all you have

to do is get above them.

All you need to get a mountain goat is a rifle and

a sky hook. It's the sky hook that turns the trick.

Thereactually is nothing much to goathunting—mountain goat hunting, that

is, I don't know anything about huntingthe other kind of goats. I have alwaysbeen more interested in avoiding them.All you need to get a mountain goat is arifle and a sky hook. The gun doesn'tmatter so much either. It's the sky hookthat turns the trick.

Unfortunately, I never had but one andI loaned it to a friend who failed to return it. I understand they're practicallyimpossible to obtain since the war, too,and so perhaps we had just as well at-tempt to get along without this piece ofequipment, although if a man could gethold of one it certainly would be theticket.

I'll never forget the first advice that Igot on goat hunting. The local expert—isn't it strange how there are alwayslocal experts, everywhere you go?—said,"There's really nothing to it. All you haveto do is to get above them."

He explained: Goats habitually stayso high that they anticipate the approachof enemies only from below. Once youget above them, you have it made. Thereis nothing to getting within range then.This sounded so logical that I acceptedit at face value, and another boy and I

^v'ent out to get above a flock of goats.When we first saw thean, we were on a

bench about a thousand feet above theriver. They were crossing the talus atthe base of a cliff several thousand feetabove. Simple. We'd sneak back to theother side of the ridge and climb up ituntil we were above the cliffs. When welooked over the goats would be below as.

That was a long and tedious andsweaty climb, but eventually we made it.We sneaked over the top of the ridgeand out onto the cliffs and looked down,rifles ready. But no goats. We could seeall of the talus slope except for a narrowstrip right at the foot of the cliffs. Wescratched our heads and talked it overand decided that the goats must be lyingdown, resting, hard against the cliffs. Justas we reached this conclusion, we heardthe clatter of a rolling stone. It was onaround the mountain a couple of hundredyards, and far, far above.

We looked up and there they were.They were just about as far above us nowas they had been when we first saw them.Again they were straggling across sometalus at the base of a cliff. One of themhad dislodged a rock. Other^vise we prob-ably never would have seen them because they soon trailed around the corner out of sight.

We were young and enthusiastic andthe man had told us, "All you have to dois get above them."

This lime, we decided, we could safelycontinue up the hogback on which wewere standing because the goats had dis-appeared around the point of anotherridge to the east. We would go up oursuntil the two joined, farther up the moun.tain, and then look over and see wherethe goats were. By that time we certainlyshould be above them.

At the end of another three hours ofsteady climbing we walked out across thesaddle and looked down on the other sidewhere we expected to see the goats. Onceagain, they were not where they shouldhave been at all. They were farther onaround the mountain and higher still.

To save words—I don't get paid by theword, anyway—we kept on climbing trying to get above those goats until it wasso late that we had to give up and hurrydown off the mountain. Even so, we stumbled the last couple of miles into campafter dark.

Sometime later, I happened to meetthe gentleman who advised us to getabove the goats. I asked him how hewent about doing it. He scratched hishead and said. "Well, I don't rightlyknow. I've never himted 'em myself."

Without Ihe u.se of a sky hook—which,as I MH-iii ioiK'd i)reviouflly. is now extremely dinicult to obtain- -getting abovea goat is like getting above a fly on theceiling without leaving the room. Howare you going to get above an animalthat is already on top of the highestmountain in sight?

Most experienced big-game hunterswill tell you that goats are not very in-

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The main trouble with killing a goat, however, accordinfi to those who shouldknotc, is that he is simply so dumb that he doesn't know when he has been shot.

telligent. "Goats aren't smart," they say."Goats just happen to live in countrythat is practically inaccessible."

I have often wondered why, if goatsare so dumb, they inhabit such places.Personally, if I were a really dumb goatI would come down onto a nice, perfectlyflat spot where it was easy walking andsome hunter could shoot me without risking his neck.

The first thing to do if you want to become a successful goat hunter is to get

yourself in condition. Give up smoking.Get rid of that roll of lard around yourmiddle. Walk to work every morning.Then, instead of taking the elevator, runupstairs. When you get tough enough sothat you can run up twenty stories without pausing for breath—provided youhaven't died from a heart attack beforethat lifii>|)y day arrives—you are ready logo into serious training.

A short course in mountain climbing,combined with one on marksmanship, iswhat you need now. When you can balance yourself on a pinnacle with one foot,after scrambling uphill for 200 yards atan elevation of 12,000 feet, and shootingoffhand, hit a mark the size of a dinnerplate 400 yards away, you are ready.

Another point to bear in mind is thatgoats are very hard to kill. All the experts, both local and foreign, will tell youthat. A billy is about the size of a bigbuck deer, but heavier. He has a thickwhite coat througli which only the mostpowerful bullets can force their way.And he is very tough.

The main trouble with killing a goat,however, according to those who shouldknow, is that he is simply so dumb hedoesn't know when he has been shot.You may hit him all right, but, since heknows practically nothing about ballistics, he may not realize that he shouldfall dead.

The fundamental difficulty here is apeculiar and little known law of physics.This law was in effect one time when afellow I know who hunts with nothingbut a Luger was out with' two comj)un-ions. One of tlieni had a 30-06 and theother n 30-40 Krag and tlu'v jiimpod agoat in u steep rock wash. My friendwas at the top of this wash armed withhis trusty Luger. His two companionsbelow emptied their guns and shot thegoat all to pieces. Because of this law ofphysics—or perhaps I should say of ballistics—the goat did not realize he had

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• Viicmtimts

S far Elks on the gro • i^4is<*t'ts

The Southwest: Land of EverythingBy Joseph Stacker

If you're feeling cooped up, hemmedin. a little claustrophobic, there's no better place to stretch out and spread yourelbows than the Southwest. This—thegiant land mass embracing Texas, NewMexico and Arizona—is space incarnate.It's one horizon after another that youcan see but never quite get to. It's freshair, a little fresher than you ever breathedbefore, and sunshine, a little brighterthan you thought was i)ossible. It's nature in a thousand different .shades of

temper, from the tranquility of pineywilderness to the violence of jagged,.slashing canyons.

Should you be heading Southwestwardthis autumn, try not to hurry. This is bigcountry, remember, where distance possesses a different dimension. This is country that spans fully a third of the UnitedStates, and then some. True, in four days,a little more or less, you can bisect theSouthwest, from Texas' eastern borderto the silt-darkened Colorado Rivermarking Arizona's westernmost limit. Butyou'll be missing the magic of the Southwest—the magic of its contrasts and incongruities.

It has a great deal of both—you canbe sure of that. Nothing is farther fromthe fact than the stereotype which theSouthwest evokes in the mind of the uninformed outlander. He thinks of it asconsisting mostly of arid land, long-horned cattle and nalionalistic Texanswho consider that the sun rises just eastof Houston and sets just west of thestockyards in Fort Worth.

The Southwest, however, is much more.And you'll find it so if you'll tarry awhile,explore the side roads and don't be-giudge the time, lire tread or gasoline.

Mountains? Lots of 'em. They pile upto 13.000 feet in New Mexico, nearly ashigh in Arizona. Snow-cai)ped almost allthe year around, too.

Extravaganzas of nature? There arenone more extravagant, certainly, thantile Grand Canyon of northern Arizonaand Carlsbad Caverns of southeasternNew Mexico.

Water? A considerable amount of it,even if this is arid land. Lake Mead, forinstance, at the juncture of Arizona with

Nevada, where Hoover Dam barricadesthe Colorado and then sends it snakingback into the hills in long blue tentaclesof water. And Texas' storied Rio Grande,"too thick to drink and too thin to plow."And even the sea, or, to be precise, theGulf of Mexico, splashing up on thebeach near Brownsville, bearing shipsfrom alien lands into port at Houstonand Galveston.

Indians.^ The Southwest abounds inthem. But don't be content with seeingjust the Indian trinket purveyors whohaunt the railroad station in Albuquerqueand the trading posts along U. S. 66.They aren't truly representative of theSouthwest's red men. To find those whoare, pause a bit among the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico. Travel throughthe Navajo reservation of northwesternNew Mexico and northeastern Arizona.Savor its wild beauty, solitude and grandeur. And then you'll understand whymany of the Southwest's Indians are con-ent with what they have and ask onlythat they be allowed to keep it in peace.

The traveler moving from east to westthrough this vast and multifarious regionwill find both climate and terrain chan«^-ing subtly as he rolls toward the Pacific.

East Texas, with its timbered hills andheavy, humid breezes, reflects more ofthe South than of the West. It seems evento be rather an extension of Louisiana.But as the traveler whisks westward,along some of America's most satinyhighways, he sees the real Southwestcoming into focus. The pine-clad uplandsof east Texas yield to the great plains ofwest Texas, then the New Mexico mountains and finally the desert of Arizona,with its statuesque saguaro cactus and itssagebrush. And the air gets drier andclearer, so clear that you can see a TexasPanhandle town 50 miles before you gelto it and pick out a tree atop a distantNew Mexico mesa.

Weather? There are all kinds of it, depending on the time of year and the partof the Southwest in which you're traveling. A cruise across the Texas plains inOctober is a cruise through the glory ofautumn, whereas, in December, you may

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• Travel

WHEREVER YOU ARE INFLORIDA THERE ARESIGHTS TO SEE . . .

Richly endowed with nature's mostprecious gifts, Florida is the world's mosthealthful all-round playground. It's picturesque lakes and woodlands, rollinghills and sunny stretches of wide beachesall blend into a paradise for fun-seekers.

You'll see scenic and historic attractions you'll remember forever. You IIplay golf on some of the finest golfcourses and enjoy the best in salt andfresh water fishing. In fact there is fabulous entertainment all over Florida,something new at every turn.

Plan now to discover all of Florida—any time of the year. Write now for information—State of Florida DevelopmentCommission, Caldwell Building, Tallahassee, Florida.

THE PLACE TO PLAYTHE YEAR-ROUND . . .

A new 26-mile white sand beach, considered one of the finest in all the South-land, has added a vast new area to theMississippi Gulf Coast's sunny year-round playground. This 300-foot widestrip of sand skirting the Gulf and IJ. S.Highway 90 affords ample room and unlimited opportunity for swimming, sunbathing and deep-sea fishing as well asa variety of other outdoor sports.

For information write Mississippi Agricultural and Industrial Board, State Office Building, Jackson, Mississippi.

THE VALLEY OF THE SUN...

"Is called the Sightseeing center of tlieSouthwest" because there are more national parks and monuments in Arizona(17) than in any other state. More thanhalf the national parks and monumentsin the United States are located in Ari-iiona and four neighboring states.

Within a few hours' drive in the Valleyare huge, colorful Indian reservations,the marvelous attractions of old Mexico,exciting deep-sea fishing in the Gulf ofCalifornia or crisp skiing in NorthernArizona's mountains. Every visitor shouldinclude an unforgettable trip to nature smost awe-inspiring spectacle, the GrandCanyon. Write Valley of The Sun Club,Phoenix, Arizona.

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well when suddenly, like a great misty-winged ghost, a night heron flopped intothe air with a dismal squawk, floated offacross the moon and disappeared into thedarkness. Perhaps he should remainwhere he was after all. They said thatwhen the moon came up they would beback to help carry home his snipe. Thenhe saw their flashlights, and heard theirvoices, laughing and calling to him. andit was over at last. He was initiated. Hehad just experienced the most memorable. if least profitable, snipe hunt hewould ever be a party to.

But no matter what kind of snipe aperson hunts, the mythical night-flyingones or the unethical day-flying ones, heWon't need anyone to help him carrythem home. Snipe of any description arehard to come by. The jacksnipe, whichis the flesh-and-blood variety, has a well-founded reputation as an elusive target.He is fast, erratic and unpredictable, somuch so that there are many huntersw.u) are frank to admit that it is uselessto shoot at them.

There is good evidence of this respectfor snipe among our neighbors to thesouth. The islands of the Caribbean, otherthan Puerto Rico, are not included in theMigratory Game Bird Treaty, and anything that flies down there for the winter

'^'Leetle Crazee Ones''(Continued from page 11)

is fair game. The local hunters not onlypursue ducks and doves in lengthy andenthusiastic fashion, but they also shootsuch as herons, egrets, grebes, ibises andthe like when and as they can. Jacksnipealso migrate to the islands in plentifulnumbers. However, although the senorsare eager and effective hunters, not in theleast inclined to show discriminationtoward what they shoot, I never saw onespend a sliell shooting at snipe. In fact,when I have shot down there, they considered us quite loco to burn perfectlygood ammunition on the "leetle crazeeones."

The jacksnipe, or Wilson's snipe, isthe last of a long and illustrious list ofgame birds classified as shore birds.Many sportsmen today remember wellwhen there were almost fifty species ofthese shore birds hunted as legal game.Shore-bird shooting was as active abranch of wing-shooting as was eitherupland or water-fowl hunting. Now thislist of a half-hundred has dwindled toone, excluding the woodcock which, although by pedigree technically a shorebird, is to all purposes an upland gamebird.

Why has the jacksnipe survived as agame bird while all the others have beenrelegated to the permanently-protected

list? Simply because, as the sefiors tothe south have determined, he is just toodifficult to hunt and hit. He creates his

own observation.

It is some wonder that men hunt themat all, I suppose. In a way, jacksnipehunting is an acquired taste, born usually out of frustration and exasperation.There are two kinds of hunters in the

world. One will waste a half-day. considerable energy and a pocketful ofshells in a snipe bog and arrive at asimple and definite conclusion: that hewill never again be fool enough to becaught chasing those silly things. Withthe other type, desperation and determination go hand in hand. The more hemisses and the worse he fails, at anykind of game, the harder he works at it.Once the latter type is exposed to jack-snipe, he has a lot of bog-walking andmud-pulling ahead of him. Out of Iiisconfirmed resolution to find the successful combination is born a confirmedsnipe hunter.

For the benefit of anyone who isn'tacquainted with this citizen of the swamplands, a jacksnipe looks like a maltreated,half-starved cousin of a woodcock. Hehas the same long bill, button eyes andgeneral color and confirmation, but he

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Administration leaders in Con-, gress are mapping legislative strat

egy which may determine in large measure the turn of events in the 1956Presidential election. The record of the

past session was labeled "satisfactory"by both Republicans and Democrats. Relations between the White House and theHill were in fact relatively cordial. Thepolitical cold war, however, is now overand next year the hot war begins. Bigissues will be President Eisenhower's

program for highway construction, federal school aid, health re-insurance, thetax program and the farm support issue.Under the present Democratic Congresssplits in party ranks are closely watched.Republicans frankly will rely on Democratic help to get through the major issues which failed to reach action duringthe first session. In making political ammunition the Democrats will put a spotlight on congressional investigations, attempt to show big business tieups withAdministration officials, waste and laxityin passing out government contracts.Pui)lic versus private power will be further probed even though the Dixon-Yatescontract was cancelled. Both sides willhave their own tax reduction programs,always popular just before election. Differences will be over just how to makethe cuts. It s sure to be a hot session.

2EKE ZZZPT CHAMP

This reporter thought he had something when he said Olaf Zyzman ofWashington was the last name in telephone books. He had displaced Boley S.Zywusko last year's last. Now comesHoward C. Wessels of Flint, Ohio, Lodge222, with i)roof ti)at the last name in theDetroit phone book is Zeke Zzzpt. Three2*s win.

BUILDING FRIENDSHIP

Quite by accident a new business isbooming in Washington this Fall, smackin the middle of the beautiful t*an-Ameri-can Union. It is a gift shop where products of Latin and South America can bepurchased at low prices. The shop wascpehed after many visitors kept insistingon buying some trinket or article exhibited there. Fourteen of the 21 Pan-American countries are sending in all kinds ofthings from little wooden bowls to precious stones from Brazil. Profits go to

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the countries to teach handicrafts. Theidea is similar to the International Mercantile Mart in New Orleans now famousfor its displays of goods from foreignlands.

REPORTER'S LAMENT

Covering the President or Secretary ofState on official trips is not what it usedto be. The days of the "presidential spe-cial" train or the journey on a battleshipor cruiser are over for news|»apermen.They now are at a disadvantage in keeping close contact with high oflicials. Awriter could always be reached on a special train or navy ship with a query fromhis paper and could pass it in for an an-swer. Contacts were maintained day andnight. Now the President flies away inthe Columbine and another plane, generally loaded to the guards with thepress, tags along behind. Unless thepressmen get a head start they may arrive hours after the President has landedat his destination. The only chance iheyget at riding on special trains is duringpolitical campaigns. You can't shakehands or kiss babies while up in the air.

UNWANTED ECONOMY

The Treasury's bright idea to save taxpayers S40.000 a year is a bust. A yearago thousands of envelopes were orderedwithout tlie wax paper "pane." The address showed through the cut out holeall right, but a smart aleck could peek inside and see the amount of the Treasurycheck. Such a hullabaloo was raised thatthe Treasury has gone hack to the oldkind. The money saving envelopes wereall used up during September and thereis no more peeking. The Treasury uses200,000.000 envelopes a year for checks

MOST NOTED CLUB

No other chib in the world is morewidely known than the Army Navy Golfand Country Club. Its memljershij) is restricted to armed foi'ces officers, with1600 resident in Washington and 6000scattered all around the globe. Its rosterincludes President Eisenhower, and suchnames as Nimitz. Bradley, Vandenherg.Collins and King. The President was oneof the founders back in 1924 when theoriginal building was bought from theKnights of Columbus. Now the club isvalued at over a million dollars, with 27

holes for golf, five swimmfng pools and adozen or more tennis courts. It's trulya place where good fellows get together,a center of activity for the wives of armedforces officers, and a grand s])ot for thekids who get expert athletic instruction.At present Lieut. Gen. C. P. Cabell isPresident and Rear Admiral G. A. Hol-derness, vice-j)resident.

WHITE HOUSE CLEANING

Dining President Eisenhower's vacation in Colorado the White House hasbeen undergoing a real renovation andsince August 15 visitors have not beenpermitted to go through the lower i-ooms.The wood floors, what with 3,000,000sightseers walking over them in threeyears, were becoming shabby and badlyin need of sanding and varnish. Therewere fmgerj)rints on the walls, too. It isho])ed. now that the White House is againready for ihe tourists, that visitors willnot leave chewing guni and smudgesfrom dirty hands.

BE PATIENT JUNIOR

Tell .lunior to hold back a little. Thefirst robot earth satellite which will beshot into the skies high enough to keepcircling the earth will be followed by thefirst space ship which will carry a crewof laboratory animals and not bubble-topped Davy Crocketts.

POTOMAC POTPOURRI

Printing the proceeds of the 84th Congress in the official record cost SI.336.-720 .. . Congressmen galore are lounngforeign countries, mostly in Europe, dui-ing this recess making studies o. mostevervthing except how to balance thebudget . . . Agriculture Experiment Station is working on a new formula TCBwhich will enable farmers to grow weed-less wlieat and corn. It's a spray . - . Maryland State Police can't nab s|>eeders onthe federal portion of the Washington-Baltimore freeway . - - District police nowget paid for duty performed on days off.It look a bill in Congress to get Jt . . .The country's debt structure is said tobe sound but there's uneasiness ni financial circles . . . Thirty secretaries andsecret service men staff the President s"summer White House" in Colorado.After the summer in Wasliington it mustbe high heaven.

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Direct to you from EUROPELow price only by direct import. German weight and pendulum CUCKOO CLOCK.

Excellent timekeeper. Cuckoos every quarter hour.HAND CARVED. Antique walnut finish. Shippeddirect from Free Europe with strange foreignstamps. Order as gifts, too. (Not more than oneaddressed to the same person.) Send only S3.95each. No COD's. Postman collects 15c foreignpacket fee which can't be prepaid. Money-backguarantee. Ordtr today.

SEVEN SEAS IMPORTS, Dept. E39A1717 Westwood BJvd., Los Angeles 24, California

SUGAR BABIES—N

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Here's a real Dutch treat . . for Christmas giving. for your own parties or the children's, fordecorating cakes, for weddinKs, showers, partiesor teas. A box of 20 gay and colorful SugarBabies that look much too cute to eat , . andtaste much too delicious not to! They're freshand made of the finest ingredients, with a luscious chocolate or almond crunch filling thatmust be tasted to be believed. Order a fewboxes todtiv.

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Husband & Wife Book MatchesMan and Wife Matches will give the guests agood Idea ol who wears the pants In the family—and will cau.se humorous discussions. Specify"hjch Gtylc—smaJ/ Ivpe for "husband's name

Invge 4- WlFE"~oT if you prefer the1^ "onie in larae type with "and husbantt"fMi, 'l""® Why not a box of each? A

n favorite couples. ONLY S1.50fnr «a iTn"®«SPECIAL-any six ordersCulve?'c°ity"3","S'all?"'"' J^person Bldg.,

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TURN YOUR LAMPS into ChristmasTrees with this cleverest holidaydecoration in years. Lampshade offorest green branches, edged withwhite "snow" fits over any lamp inplace of its shade. Branches standout firmly for trimming. 17" high,17" across. §1.00 each ppd. Book ofCarols with each order for 2 ormore. Christmas Lampshades, 220Fifth Ave., Dept. E, New York, N. Y,

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AMERICAN HERITAGE is a big, beauti-ful magazine of history, publishedin book form six times a year. Out-standing writers and historians tellthe story of our past, illustratedwith top-quality art. Each volume isB^/2 X 11 , about 120 pages. Ayear's subscription is a lasting giftfor an entire family. $12 for sixissues. American Heritage, 551 5thAve., Dept. PN, New York 17.

BUY AUTOS BY THE 100 .. .Thousands of playful auto and truck combinations to give any youngster loads of fun dayafter day. He buys, sells, trades, decorates apack of 100 molded autos and trucks in appealing assorted colors and body styles. A bigbundle of 100 cars will be right at home in andaround those unusual toys. Each car approxi.mately 2" long. Big value . . ,100 cars . . . $1.00ppd. Carol Beatty, Dept. 510-W, 7410 SantaMonica Blvd., Los Angeles 46, Cal. FREE GIFTCATALOGUE included.

TOOTHBRUSH TWOSOME for youngsters puts them on the right road todental health. The A.M. and P.M.'lettering is a new idea, encouragesgood habits. The personalized plasticholder has an adhesive back, comeswith two bruslies, plastic tumbler. Inblack, red or gray with white letteringor white with red or black lettering.S2.50 ppd. Time-Saver Ideas, Box509, Dept. E, Culver City 19, Calif.

MEXICAN BURRO. Imagine how ayoungster will thrill to own this lovable, tame pet. About as big as alarge size dog, they're perfect for riding or pulling a child's cart. Economical to feed as they eat almostanything—straw, hay, grass—andthey thrive in any climate. Pricesstart at $85.00 f.o.b. Texas. Write forbrochure, before ordering, to SpencerGifts, Dept. E, Atlantic City, N. J-

GIANT NURSERY RHYMEWALL DECORATIONS

Just the thing you've always wanted forbaby's nur.gery or play i-ooni. Giant NuiseryRhyme Characters in full color on heavy Bristol stock. Figures are 12 to 15 inches high andcome ready to hang. No paste, no cutting, nomuss. Makes an ideal gift. Your choice ofHi Diddle Diddlo or Jack & Jiil $1.49 eachgroup or both groups $2.98 ppd. (22 pieces)FREE 8-page color book with double order.Money back guai'antee.

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HOLIDAY TABLE SETTING. Go gay thisfall with your table decor . . . butpractical too for the Tom and HenTurkeys are full-glaze, brightly colored salt and pepper shakers, flankedby lifetime 12" candlesticks of handcrafted wood, adrip with gold andsilver. Set of 2 candlesticks (holdersnot inc.) and pair of shakers, S1.98ppd. Dresden Art Works. 169 W.Madison St., Dept. E, Chicago 2, 111.

"Flan" Adhesive Green FlannelSeratchproof every thine you own!Adliesive flannel puts a protective,scratchiess base on lanips, ashtr.tys,figurines. You can line jewelry casesand silver drawers, too. Simply cut tosize, remove cloth hack, press intoplace—it adheres instantlv! Order NoH-6400, 12"x24" Flannel, $1.00 or No.H.6400a, 12"xl5-foot roll, ?5.00 ppd.

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A TRAY TO TREASURE, especially ifyou're looking for quality merchandise at a moderate price. Beautifullyfashioned in wrought iron with deeply rolled edges; 4 tiny rubber feetprotect table tops. Gleaming brassor black finish. 16" square. Use itfor serving, to hold decanter set, as acenterpiece, etc. $2.98 plus 25c postage. Huss Bros., 100 W. ChicagoAve.,'Dept. E, Chicago 10, 111.

EXTRA CLOSET SPACE—especially forguests—is what every hostess yearnsfor. We like this Coat and Hat Rackfor its appearance and utility. Ashwood, maple or mahogany stain, thehangers are ebony painted, white rubber tipped. Expands to desired heightor widtli. At 40" wide, it's 15" high.S4.95 plus 35c shipping. Lowy's. 260Beach 116 St.. Dept. E, RockawayPark. N. Y.

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ENJOY FOOT FREE SLEEPEnioy foot free sleep with fhis wonderful BETTER SLEEPSHEET AND BLANKET SUPPORT, becouse it neatly liftsthe covers for marvelous, relaxing comfort. With yourfeet free, tensions vanish—you relax and sleep belter.Fits any bed. Arms fold flat during day. A perfect siftfor invalids, aged ond orthrltics. Money Back Guarantee. Immediate delivery, Send only $3.98 plus 25cpostage.

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Neir, faster SCPKR-I'OWKHMKT peols old iialiit vleanto liuso wood Brain ilke ciittlnK biilter ullh hni knifi'Super-hot tuho softens palm oloctrlinlly. Iteniove* up lo12 hiyL'cs fast as 3'4 sq. ft. iier minute. liciivy-ihuy.l>rofc'.<slonal-tyno lool. Knds scraping, cuttliiR, hurninj!snndiUR, chemicals. Just pluc Into nnv Al' or IX' outletand allow to heat for 1 minute. Then put U to work ouInlorlor or csierior .surfaces like woodwork, flaplioiirdalloors, cuphonrcis, doors, furniture, bonts. and see ki nuoioff palm like inaclc. Complole with 8 ft. V 1. approvedIiealer cord. Soiui $U.OS for postpaid delivorv Or $" 00

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"Tommy" the T. V. TURTLEKiddies love having a "Down in Front" seat of theirvery own for v/otching TV. Mom approval, too, as itkeeps the small (ry off her good furniture and moreimportant, off drafty floors. Tommy is ruggedly mode ofheavy gauge, easy-to-clean plastic with green lop andyellow sides—and super-sluffed to wear and wear. Allseams reinforced —there's nothing to mar or snog carpets.14" X 13" X 3" high. $3.95 ea., 2 for $7.50, plus 25cshipping. Satisfaction guaranteed. Order from REDOAKS, Dept. 181-M, Winnetko, III.

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YES, 100 TOY SOLDIERS FORKeeps kids busy for hours! Completely assembledplastic toys, designed to scalo, measure up to4V:". Includes 4 each; Riflemen, Infantrymen,Bazookamon, Marksmen, Tanks, Trucks, Jeeps,Battleships, Bombers, Cruisers, Sailors; and 6each: Machinc-gunncrs, Sharpshooters, Officers,Cannon, WAVEs, Jet Planes, WACs. Order severalNOW as Xmas gifts for every child you know!Each set SI.00 plus 25c postage and handling.

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BRUSH-ON LIQUID PLASTIC gives Stormwindow protection that's truly amazing. You brush Coldprufe on insideof window, peel it off, come spring.Colorless, odorless, even washable!It eliminates condensation and frost.One quart covers 87 sq. ft. of glass or6 average windows. S2.95 ppd. ElronProducts, 225 W. Erie St., Dept. E,Chicago io, III.

HUNTER'S RED PARKA is guaranteedwater and windproof. Bright red forsafety. Nylon-cotton combination,rubberized backing that won't crack,rot, mildew, stick together, or rustle.Attached hood, full cut sleeves, under arm ventilation. Zipper front.Small, medium, large, X-large, $7.95ppd. Spruce Apparel Co., 211-7thAve., Dept. EM, New York 11, N. Y.

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Your name and address printed on 1000 finu quality gummed labels. PACKED IN PLASTIC BOXUse tliem on stationery, checks, books grectinccards, records, etc. Your choice of 3 lines printedon fine quality gummed paper. 1000 labels for onlySl.Od postpaid. Six orders for 85. THIS IS ASPECIAL OFFER. A .sensational bargain. Ideal forgifts. Makes a wonderful, useful present. Satisfaction Ruaranteed. Handy Labels, 1008 JaspersonBuilding. Culver City 1, California.

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DRY-HAND DISHWASHING at a tinyprice is made possible by this sponge-hose attachment that snaps on yourfaucet. Pour a few drops detergentonto the sponge, tiirn on the waterand you've practically an automaticdishwasher. No messy dishcloths ordishwater. 2 ft. hose and 1 ft. plastichandle. SI.69 ppd. Sunset House, 75Sunset Bldg., Hollywood 46, Calif.

HARMOBELLS ... a new find for themusical youngster. This combinationharmonica and harmonizing bellswill definitely make him the leader ofthe band. It's the regulation 10-Iioleharmonica, given a brand-new toneby the accompanying bells. Songplaying instructions included. $1.50ppd. Medford Products, Inc., Box209, Cathedral Sta., New York 25.

SHOE SHINEfirkinHand Turned InSwanzey $0,95, . . only « ~Mcxiclleil from tlie '""j®''old-tlmc suw'orlnbv vIlLn^c crnft^^niiMi witna century of "iidlt'on andknow-how, Sturdily l>u"tof n.^tivt•pine for ye.-ir:j orruu'ircd Han.m." crtmuDlc nnish.hizei 11)'^" hluh, only

.. (Plc.ise ndd 3Sc W. of 1'— the ..^pncc) 121/2- hlu'h only S.I.G5.IPlonso .idd 50c W. of the Miss. R.>-your .1/onej/ Back II You're .Vot Downriafit "TielctcdPUDDIN' HOLLER, Box E15, E. Swonzey, New Hampshire

LOOK! Electric Greyhound BusNEW1955

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m.i.u reverse. Runs lorhours. Driven t>y on c ectrlc motor, powered by llasnHRhtb.-ittcry—s.ifc. eeonomic.Tl—easily replaced. Comes completoly nssemhled with headliitnis. Dalloon-type rubber(Ires—durable metal body. Buy now (or Xmas.

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WATER PITCHER witli Ice Stopper-elegant as a minuet—is a reproduction of an Eigliteentli Century piece.11" high, it holds 2 qts. Stands on 4English rosebud feet. Beautiful highlustre finish on heavy silver plate,rarely found at its price of $13.95ppd. tax inc. Croydon SilvermartLtd.; Dept. E-10, 805 Lexington AveNew York 21, N. Y.

REAL JET PLANE miniature—first of itstype—produces a realistic vapor trailas it takes off. Can be hand launchedor catapulted, made to do stunts -andmaneuvers, and controlled to return.Complete, ready to fly, with engine,jet fuel pellets, instructions, catapult.Wing spread is lO'/s". §4.95 ppd.Here's How. 27 E. 22 St., Dent ENew York 10, N. Y.

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BUTCH-R-

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Permanently iaminat-etl from selectert end-grainliartlwooti. Ideal for eitherbusiness or personal gift.Rubber bumpers on bottom. Size 1114" X 11'^",stores easily on 1"'»" edge.

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Pays up to $10.00 in an hour!Here's your cliance for spai'e-tinie earnings at hoiiiel Be theINVISIBLE RBWBAVER inyour own community. Makecuts, burns, moth holes, tears

m dresses, suits, all fabrics DISAPPEAR!po It at home—in spare time. Demand fromtailors, cleaners, dept. stores, laundries, individuals. Profits up to SIO for 1 hour's workreported! Write for detaiis.

rABRICON CO.8342 S. Prairie Ave., Dept. 7StO, ChicaBO 19, III.

ONE HUNDRED ANIMALS ... all forjust $1.00. The collection has 26 varieties, each named on the back. Theanimals come from every continent,are a compact zoological education.Cast from a detailed sculpture, eachis about P/2" tall, stands erect onbase. Set of 100, Sl.OO ppd. CarolReatty. 7410 Santa Monica Blvd.,Dept. E, Los Angeles 46, California.

CAR VISOR KIT puts driver's essentials within easy reach. The heavyvinyl case in alligator and pin sealdesign, has a coin holder for tollsand parking meters, tissue pocketwith tissues, memo pad and pencil,cigarette pocket. Metal clips hold itfirmly to visor. Gift boxed. §1.98 or2 for S3.75 ppd. Leecraft, Dept. ELK,300 Albany Ave., Brooklyn 13, N. Y.

ANNOUNCF/VlfNT—HOOP DANC£R EARRINGSfnoiv III Girlil tiiii—<lu-' til ni(i«y rrqurxt/i)

rcnrcsent the eood luck symbol of the HopI tribe, theKacnJnn doll. Perfect for the artistic, the lover of theunusu.-il In storllnB silver or 14 kt. Cold plate (scrcwor pierced)..S2.95. Copper (clip back only).-SI 95 ppd.

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IS-inch stainless steel Steak Tongs are sclentlll-cally designed to handle steaks, chopSi lish andfowl without puncturing the meat so thiit ALL oftlie rich natural juices and (Ine llavoura are retained. Holds meat securely and makes handlingand turning easier from .start to finish. Many usesmake tongs the ideal gift . . . for you, too. S2.95each prepaid in U.S.A. Sold ONLY by

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To demonstrate the unique thrill of receivingbeautiful and exotic gifts from foreign lands atless than half their U.S. value, we invite you toaccept FREE this fascinating Salad Set fromKenya Colony, Africa. The set Is an exquisite example of native art — delicately hand carvedfrom rich grained tropic woods. The statuesquefigures on each piece are adorned with authenticnative wire "necklaces"! As a possenger on ourmagic carpet you will receive a surprise gift eachmonth from a different foreign land. Your giftscome direct to your home postpaid and dutp freeIn packages decorated with exotic foreign stamps.Each gift is guaranteed to be worth twice andmore what you pay. Furthermore, you may can-eel after receiving your Salad Set or at any future

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Around-the.World Shoppers Club, Dept. 729-T71 Concord St., Newark S, N. J.Please enroll me as a member and send mo theAfrican Salad Set FREE for Joining for the termchecked below, for which I enclose remittance:

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GET 90 ICE CUBESWith One Twist of Wristl

MID<iET Fr-EXIBI.E ICECUBE TKAY makes 90half-incil cubes. Ideal foriced tirlnks. surroundingsalads, as a bed forshrimp, etc. Two occupyheight of one standardtray. 2 for $1.25; 4 forS2.25; 6 for 53.00 ppd.Leecraft, Dept. ELF. 300Albany Ave., Brooklyn13, N. T.

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"Chaperone" Trains PetsLive with your dos ami llko It! .Tiist .'Jliako a_ littlePowder cfiaperono on chairs, sofas, riiRs. riiapcrono s oilormakes pets KEEP OKK (but you can't smell it). Preventssoiled ciisiiioiis, iiairs, odor—does not sliow. Stops [luppyciiewiiig slipper.9, ete. Keeps male dOKi; away from femalesId season. Shaker Can. SI. Kitty Chaperone stflps ratsclawlns furniture, drapes. Shaker Can, $1. SEND NOMONEY, order C.O.U. plits postage—or send SI hiiis atour risk and we'll pay postago. Money-Back Guarantee.

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Keeps spices at your fiuaertips!

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SPICENETTESPICE & UTILITY CABINET

Fine food is the way to a man's heart, so keep yourjpices within easy reacli—eomnlotflly enclosed anddust-free in this handy hanging cabinet. Insuired fliftfor the home! While enamel baked on heavy gaugesteel; milk white slitling doors are corrugated plastic.Good in the bathroom, too. for overflow suunlies opyour man's shaving gear. All 4" deep. 5%' high.

36" lone. $6.96 24" lonti. S4,98Pvi-fiKivo u/;,h 18" lone. S3.98 Dius 50c cfict)exclusive w,tn jor h.indllne-No c.o.D.'s please.

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DRIVEWAY STAINS VAN1SH...$1.00Cars drip oil and grease causing ugly, stubborn stainsond spots on your driveway, garage floor, JujI sprin-Kle on ihis amcilng new Stane-Off powder, Ihen wash

P'ostot Cement is sparkling cleanP°'ios, brick, cement,b acktop. Monoy-bock guaranloe. Only $1.00 ppd. for

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EASVWAY'o LEARN MUSIC!OVZlt 900,000 poopic have al

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Xews of the State Associations(Continued from page 9)

the conclave, during which LyndhurstLodge captured the Ritualistic Title, wasa banquet attended by nearly 500 persons, with retiring Grand Exalted RulerWm. J. Jernick as principal speaker.

William R. Thorne of Trenton Lodgesucceeds Edward J. Griffith as Pres. ofthis group. Vice-Presidents are KennethVreeland, Englewood; A. Spencer Hawthorne, Newton; George W. Schultz,Pompton Lakes; Albert W. Renner, Hillside; Harold Fuccile, Lakewood, andAlex Mueh^er, Millville, Harold Wer-theimer of Atlantic City is Secy.

YOUTH WORK CHIBF SUBJBCTOF MASSACHUSETTS ELKDOM

At the 45th Annual Convention of theMass. Elks Assn. at the Hotel Belmont inHarwich, its fine scholarship programand other youth efforts were the maintopics of discussion. Over 500 personsattended the June 24, 25 and 26 sessions,which opened with a luncheon for retiring Pres. Andrew A. Biggio and his officers with Hyannis Elkdom as host.

During the business session the following day, the Chairmen of variousState Committees delivered their reportsfor the year, with Secy. Thomas F. Cop-pinger announcing that the State's increase in membership was 978, and thatits 65 lodges had spent well over §285,-000 on charity during the year.

Youth Activities Committee Chairman

Ignatius O'Connor stated that $750 hadbeen spent by his Committee in rewarding four young people, including $200 toMichael U. Dietz, sponsored by WinthropLodge, who also received a $100 ElksNational Foundation Award.

William Hamil, entering under theaegis of Newton Lodge, was awarded the$400 Babe Ruth Scholarship given annually by the Foundation, whose Chairman,Past Grand Exalted Ruler John F. Mal-ley, speaking as Chairman of the Mass.Elks Scholarship, Inc., stated at thismeeting that his Board had taken favorable action on 15 applications for scholarship loans aggregating $4,800, bringingto 328 the total number of loans madeby this group since its inception.

Eugene P. Carver, Jr., Chairman of theAssn.'s Elks National Foundation Schol-,arship Prize Committee, said that applications had been received from 67

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Louisiana Jennings Oct. 29

Oklahoma Muskogee Oct. 29-30

students, with five entered in the NationalFinals. Chairman Edward Chitow of theAssn.'s Foundation Committee, reportedthat during the yearhis group had raisedover $34,000; through lodge and individual gifts, for the Foundation, and thiswas turned over to Mr. Malley who alsoreceived a $1,200 check from Vice-Pres.Dr. Wm. F. Maguire, Chairman of theElks Charity Baseball Committee.

P.E.R. G. Jerry Carlz of Winthrop wasChairman for the Memorial Services.

New officers elected and installed atthis conclave were Pres. Michael J. Mc-Namara, Brockton; Vice Presidents JohnJ. Murray, Fitchburg; Dr. Wm. F. Maguire, Wakefield; Acilio Sandri, Green-field; Louis Dubin, Waltham; Ignatius J.O'Connor, Boston, and Walter E. Quin-lan. Fall River; Secy. Thomas F. Cop-pinger, Newton; Treas. T. JosephWhalen, Springfield; Trustees, J. JosephRoach, Gloucester; O.Paul Cotti, Springfield; Joseph E. Brett, Quincy; JosephW. Bergin, Winthrop; Edward Chitow,Gardner, and C. B. Burgess, Newton.

MICHIGAN ELKS GATHER ATSAULT STE. MARIE

At the 1955 Convention of the Michigan Elks Assn, in Sault Ste. Marie June11th and 12th, which coincided with theCentennial Celebration of the opening ofthe "Soo" Locks, retiring Pres. S. GlenConverse presided. Among the reportsmade was that of the Veterans Entertain-ment Committee which revealed the expenditure of nearly $10,000 in the State'sVA Hospitals under the Chairmanshipof Past State Pres. Irvine J. linger, former Grand Tiler.

Lewis A. Koepfgen of Port Huronsucceeds Mr. Converse as Pres., with

Left: Hon. Ben ScottWhaley, State Scholarship Chairman and newly appointed D.D., standing, left, pictured withthe winners in the South

Carolina Elks Scholarship Program during therecent State Convention

at Columbia.

Robert A. Burns of Bessemer as Vice-

Pres.-at-Large. Past Pres. Leland Hamilton of Niles continues as Secy., andJames G. Shirlaw, Battle Creek, asTreas. V. L. Miller, Big Rapids, is Chaplain; Albert Vernon, Detroit, Sgt-at-Arms; Russell Rutgers, Holland, Tiler,and Fred Null, Benton Harbor, Organist.Trustees are Chairman L. M. Richards,Lansing; R. E. Null, Benton Harbor;R. L. Roe, Sault Ste. Marie; James 0.Kelly, Ann Arbor; R. A. Kesler, IronMountain, and Edwin P. Breen, GrandRapids. Dist. Vice-Presidents are F. E.Kimmell, Kalamazoo; C. C. Vogel, PortHuron; M. J. Kennebeck, Muskegon;R, E. Gilbert, Ludington; Frank Patee,Owosso; John Sullivan, Sault Ste. Marie,and Bernard Johnson, Iron River.

At the highly successful President'sBanquet and Dance, a total of six YouthLeadership Awards and 13 scholarshipswere presented, as were the RitualisticContest awards, with Niles taking tophonors, Iron River in second place andBenton Harbor in third. The Lansing,Niles and Benton Harbor Drill Teamsfinished their competition in that order.

Pontiac was selected as the site fornext year's meeting, with Jackson to behost to the January get-together.

SOUTH CAROLINA ELKSreward many students

A public meeting on June 10th openedthe three-day session of the SouthCarolina Elks at Columbia, when 200Elks and their ladies saw $400 scholar-ships presented to seven students by StateChairman Hon. Ben Scott Whaley,and heard a report on individual lodgescholarship awards totaling $5,750.

Past Grand Exalted Ruler John S.McClelland was the principal speakeron this occasion, and Youth ActivitiesCommittee Chairman Sam B. Doughtonpresented awards to Youth LeadersGloria Evans and Wm. M. Hull. Jr.

Following this program, a MemorialService was held, with P.E.R. GaryPaschal of the host lodge as guest speaker.Anderson was the winner of the Ritualistic Contest with Rock Hill a close second.

Judge McClelland spoke again at thebusiness meeting when reports revealedthat local lodges had contributed $1,500to the Elks National Foundation and thatindividual Elks of the State had given$3,100 to the Foundation, with RockHill's members leading with $2,300. Thefine work being accomplished at the So.Carolina VA Hospitals and Columbia andSumter Lodges' outstanding Service Centers was also discussed.

James E. Parker of Rock Hill was re-elected Secy.-Treas. for a three-year term.Other officers include Marston S. Bell ofAnderson, Pres.; W. H. Turner, Columbia, Executive Vice-Pres., and Thomas W.Kerlin, Sumter, and Wade H. Wilburn,Jr., Union,. Vice-Preddents.

A. A. Trenerry of Billings, right, recently elected Montana Elks Assn. Secy.-Treas. for the 24thlime, accepts a cake from P.D.D. Lucien Smithat the Montana Meeting when Mr. Trenerrycelebrated his 74th birthday.

EARL E. JAMES INSTALLSARKANSAS OFFICERS

Past Grand Exalted Ruler Earl E.James officiated at the ceremony placingthe new leaders of the Arkansas ElksAssn. in their elected positions at theFort Smith Convention. He also pre-sejited a fine program of activities foradoption by the delegates, who acceptedIt readily. Among these recommendationswere the estahlisUment of a State-wideYouth Program, aid to crippled children,sponsoring of a Kitualistic Contest andorganizing Arkansas' former State Presidents and District Deputies.

State Chairman Richard H. Helmspresented the Ark. Youth LeadershipAward to Joe Miriss of Texarkana. andthe delegates >;aw a film of the activitiesof Youth Day in that oomnuinity, whichiiad won third-place honors for lodges ofbetween 500 and 1.000 members.

P.E.K. Victor Wilder of North LittleRock reported on assistance being givento the Crippled Children's Hosi)ital atJacksonville by the Assn.. and presenteda $200 check to that institution to further its training program.

Officers elected at this conclave wereWm. H. Laul)ach. l.ittle Rock. Pres.-Emeritus; James T. Aaron, Texarkana.Pres.; James H. Webb, Hot Springs, andHarry 0. Peebles, Eureka Springs, Vice-Presidents; Sam Milazzo, Texarkana.Secy.; Tom J.. Hocott. Mountain Home,Treas.; Victor H. Wilder. .North LittleRock, Chaplain, and Chas. E. Bahil,.North Little flock. Trustee.

UTAH ELKS SEE CEDAR CfTYLODGE HOME DEDICATED

Over 500 Elks and their ladies wereguests of Cedar City Lodge for the 41stAnnual Convention of the Utah Elks'State Assn. in its magnificent, modernhome, the dedication of which was a feature of the Meeting.

Pres. H. G'. Downs and Secy. FrankBuskirk of the Colorado Elks Assn. werehonored guests of the delegates, with retiring D.D. Warren Bulloch as a specialspeaker. Completed and furnished lastDecember at a cost of $120,000, thishandsome structure was the scene of

many enjoyable social activities duringthe three-day conclave, as well as thebusiness session during which the Assn.presented a check to the State Societyfor Crippled Children and Adults for thepurchase of a station wagon.

An overflow crowd attended the banquet for the Assn.'s retiring and incoming officers, the latter being Thomas J.Schow, Salt Lake City, Pres.; Wm. M.Daniels, Price; W. E. Blaylock, Ogden,and Jack B. Parson, Logan, Vice-Presi-dents; C. Frank Gilbert, Salt Lake City,Secy.; Wm. J. Greer, Ogden, Treas.;H. H. Owen, Salt Lake City, Sgt.-at-Arms; Rex Harris, Cedar City, Chaplain;Gordon Billings, Provo, Inner Guard,and Organists Dick Boshard, Provo;Cleo Petty, Cedar City, and W. L. Williams, Salt Lake City.

The delegates, who decided to meetnext year at Price, were present in largenumbers at the most impressive Memorial Services during which former GrandTrustee D. E. Lambourne was an inspired speaker.

GOV. ARONSON WELCOMESMONTANA DELEGATES

J. Hugo Aronson, Governor of Montanaand a member of the Order, joined Helena's Mayor Otto Brackman, anotherElk, in extending a cordial welcome tothe nearly 1,750 Elks and their ladieswho attended the Montana Elks Assn.Meeting July 28, 29 and 30.

Past Grand Exalted Ruler Sam Sternwas in attendance, announcing that heand another former leader of Elkdom,James G. McFarland, would supply thetrophy to be awarded the State's championship Ritualistic Team. Other distinguished Elks on hand included LowellPaige, Howard L. Painter and ChesterJohnson, Montana's new D.D. s. and theirimmediate predecessors. Several PastState Presidents were also, present, joining retiring Pres. Les Boodry at a dinnerwhich preceded the initiation of a classof 12 by the Ritualistic Team from Anaconda Lodge which won second place inthis year's contest behind Havre Lodgeand ijefore Poison.

Right; HoldenvilleLodge's lop RitualisticTeam for Oklahoma,left to right: HaroldSamford, Inner Guard;John Moeller, Chaplain; Cloe Ellis, Est.Lead. Knight; StanleyHuser, Jr., E.R.; DaleMiddlelon, Est. LoyalKnight; Bill Enos, Est.Lect. Knight, andClyde Dowdy, Esq.

Robert N, Traver, Chairman of theCalif. Elks Veterans Committee, was aguest and presented to the Assn. a supply of leather which had been provided by Montana's lodges and processedby the California Elks. This ceremonytook place during the report of the Helena Elks Veterans Committee which,-together with the report made by theState group, revealed that Elk assistanceto our veterans in Montana continues en

thusiastically unabated.Pres. Boodry and Secy. A. A. Trenerry,

who observed his 74th birthday and wasreelected Secy.-Treas. for the 24th consecutive year at this conclave, reportedthat the Assn. was in a very stable condition, with a gain of 185 members during the year. The Elks National Foundation is receiving splendid support fromthese Elks who raised nearly $8,000 forits programs since the 1954 Meeting.Scholarship winners Dorothy A. McGuireand John T. Bonner were rewarded atthis gathering during which ClarenceMieyr of Great Falls was elected President, with Leroy Schmid of Butte andRichard M. Gilder of Red Lodge asVice-presidents. P. E. McBride, a member of Anaconda Lodge, was reelectedTrustee for a third term.

Interest in less fortunate children wasrevealed as most important to these Elks;with the past year seeing more than $50,-000 spent on charity—$13,000 throughthe Bucks Club Committee alone—thedelegates indicated a strong desire to participate in a cerebral palsy program.Thoroughly discussed at this session, sucha project would emphasize aid to childrenafflicted with speech and hearing defects, through the establishment of a fundto acquire, maintain and operate mobileunits; immediate plans call for the acquisition of two such units, with othersto follow as soon as possible.

W. L. Hill of Great Falls, recently appointed to the Grand Lodge Youth Activities Committee, was named Chairman ofthe Project Committee.

The 1956 Convention will take placeat Lewistown. with a January meeting atRed Lodge, and the 1956 Bowling Tourney to take place at Livingston.

Memorial Services honored the 241Montana Elks who had passed away sincethe last session, with Leroy Schmid, aformer Grand Lodge Committeeman, presiding and Past Grand Est. Lect. KnightFrank R. Venable as principal speaker.

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Below: Over 1,000 youngsters were guests of Clinton, la.. Lodge onits annual "Free Swim Day", the largest turnout in the four years thisprogram has been sponsored. Refreshments are served and prizes distributed in various contesrs. This project ts one of the major events ofChairman Charles Marcucci and his Youth Committee.

Leavenworth, Kans., ElksMark 54th Birthday

A stag dinner and the initiation of aclass of 42 candidates marked the 54thAnniversary of Leavenworth Lodge No.661. Judge Joseph .1. Dawes acted asToa.stmaster and E.R. Sam E. Chambers

conducted the special program honoringnine members of the lodge who have beenaffiliates for 50 or more years. Each ofthese veteran Leavenworth Elks re

ceived 50-year membership pins fromRichard Pucka, President of the KansasElks Association.

Beaumont, Tex., Elks'Home Dedicated

A two-day program celebrated the)pening of the new $35,000 home ofBeaumont Lodge No. 311, when retiringState Assn. Pres. Dr. D. E. Biser laid the

cornerstone and Past Pres. H. S. Ruben-

stein, State Assn. Secy., delivered a well-phrased address.

Dinner was served for all out-of-town

guests, officers of the lodge and the Stateofficials who participated.

This class of 51, standing behind the officerswho initiated them,brought Minot, N. D.,Lodge's membership towell over 2,000.

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Above- Sheets and pillow cases made from the first bale of 1955cotton grown in the Lower Rio Grande Valley and brought to Harlingenfor auctioning arrives at the Texas Elks Crippled Children s Center.Purchased by the Lone Star Brewery of San Antonio at ?3.13 a pound,it was donated to the Center through Harlingen Lodge. Lefl to right:Jim Perkins, representative of the Spring Cotton Mills which processedthe cotton without charge; Harlingen Est. Lead. Knight J. VV. Kirksey,Jr • Hospital Adm. Miss Fannie Fox and Sally Locey, a patient; FloydSnyder of the Brewing Co.; Hospital Board Chairman Floyd B. Ford.

On the following day, the special dedication took place in the handsome building's lodge room, with Dr. Biser. Mr.Rubenstein, and Past Presidents Raymond L. Wright and Carl R. Mann,former Grand Lodge Committeemen.among those officiating. An elaborateluncheon preceded an address by ActingMayor Dr. J. R. Venza.

Charter Members Honored byWashington, Ind., Elks

Highlight of the two-day celebrationof the 50th Anniversary of WashingtonLodge No. 933 was the presentation ofLife Memberships to Charter MembersB. W. Parker, N. R. Martin, J. B. Grahamand N. 1. Beitman. Introduced by P.D.D.Arnold Fitzgerald, Past Grand ExaltedRuler Joseph B. Kyle, the principalspeaker, made the presentations at theclosing banquet, when E.R. Louis Evanspresided. Other speakers included GrandEst. Lead. Knight Robert L. DeHority,and State Pres. Herb Beitz.

Over 400 Elks and their ladies hadattended the smorgasbord and dance theprevious evening.

David H. Monk, left, receives his $500 "MostValuable Student" Award from E.R. RichardR. Reha of Iowa City, la.. Lodge, sponsor ofthe young man who also received a $200Iowa Elks Association prize.

NEfFS

of the LODGES

The motel is moving into town andright into the shadow of the downtown hotels. Tliis past June, famousMarket Street in San Francisco, lessthan a mile from Nob Hill, got itsfirst motel—Holiday Lodge—'a million dollar motel'. By the end of theyear plans are under way for theconstruction of a 'hotel-motel' onNob Hill itself. San Francisco nowhas five 'downtown' motels but similar invasions of the 'downtown' districts are taking place all over thecountry. Chicago lias only one motelwithin the city limits but shortlythere will be opened for travelers anew 90-room motel right next to theEdgewater Beach Hotel on the NorthSide. Other large cities are expecting the same treatment within thenext year since the motel people saythey are putting motels closer towhere people want to be.

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Immediately upon the ratification ofthe Austrian State Treaty came unrestricted travel in Austria. American vis

itors now require only a valid passport.The opening to the Danube and easternAustria to unrestricted tourist travelreturns a major European sightseeinghighlight to the 'round Europe circuit—the Danube River trip.'

★ ★ ★

About twenty miles from San Juan.Puerto Rico, at Dorado a de luxebeacli resort is under construction.

The resort consists of 260 acres with

a mile of ocean-front bathing beach.Plans call for a 70-room hotel, cottages, restaurants, shops and a championship 18-liole golf course. Oneand two-story cottages may be rentedon a semi-housekeeping basis or withhotel service. Laurance Rockefelleris sponsoring the project. The opening date has not yet been announcedhut it is expected to be ready somelime during the winter of 1955-56.

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Corsica, the island where i\apoleonteas born, is receiving a lot of attentionfrom American travelers this year. Itcombines the lazy living of the FrenchRiviera (at much loiver prices) withthe picturesque customs of an ancient!\ledilerranean people, ff ide beaches,palms, open air cafes and rolling purple mountains covered with olive treesand forests together with a delightfulclimate most of the year makes Corsicaa worth ivhile tourist attraction. Accommodations though not of the luxury class, meet American standards andthe island offers sailing, fishing, moun

tain climbing, golf and excellent foodto keep the visitor busy and happy.

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Joint plane-helicopter fares fromChicago and eastern points to magical Disneyland will be in effect afterSeptember 1st on connecting flightson United Airlines and Los Angelesairways. One-way fares from easternpoints to Anaheim, home of thenewly opened Disneyland, would beS2.00 higher (plus tax) than firstclass ticket cost to Los Angeles.

★ ★ ★

Leo F. Purcaro (Hollywood, Fla.,lodge. No. 1732) writes to say, "Justreturned from a very pleasant tripcovering 3,600 miles. Thanks to theTravel Department and the Sinclair OilCompany. His P. S. said "Used Sin'clair gas and oil all the tcay."

★ ★ ★

Luxury ships. Queen of Bermudaand Ocean Monarch, of the FurnessLine, will make 18 voyages to Bermuda between September 3rd andDecember 24 th. Departure fromNew York every Saturday afte-rnoon(except four Friday sailings) withrate beginning at S125.

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The Europa, a skyscraper hotel, withsome of the most up-to-minute facilities to be found anywhere in Europe,has just been completed in Copenhagen, Dennuirk. A single room withbath is priced at $5.00 per night plus 15per cent service charge.

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LODGE NOTESFor more than 30 years, Daniel

F. Scanlon served Sheraden, Pa.,Lodge as its Secy. Not long ago, hisfellow members were deeply saddened to learn of his death. Mr.Scanlon, who retired 11 years agoas a Pennsylvania Railroad Postmaster, had been affiliated with therailroad for 50 years. He was 80years old at the time of his death.Surviving are a sister and a brother.

Last month, you saw a picture ofthe Khythmettes, the girls' precisionteam of Las Vegas, Nev., HighSchool, who toured the country thissuinmer on a good will jaunt sponsored by the Nevada Elks Assn. Wehave just learned that this groupwas entertained by E.R. RartdolphA. Mineo and the members of Buffalo, N. Y,, Lodge, when the girlsstopped off at Niagara Falls for aweekend visit and performed forthe patients at the VA Hospital inBuffalo during their stay.

It has been brought to our attention that in the listing of newDistrict Deputies on page 54 ofour Sepember issue, Francisco A.Irizarry, D.D. for Puerto Rico, isincluded as an affiliate of PuertoRico Lodge No. 972. This, ofcourse, should have been SanJuan Lodge No. 972.

When William Rifkin celebratedhis 75th birthday and his 35th anniversary as Treas. of Wilkes-Barre,Pa., Lodge not long ago. he washonored by 150 persons at a surprisebuffet supper. An Elk since 1908,Mr. Rifkin was guest of honor several months ago at a banquet attended by 600 persons. At this recent tribute, when Past State Pres.Barney Wentz was a speaker, Mr.Rifkin received a 33-pound scrap-book carrying testimonial lettersand telegrams he had received atthe December event.

Oscar E. Learnard, a forrner resident of Laivrence, Kans., and aCharter Member of the Elks lodgethere, passed away recently in SantaRosa, Calif., at the age of 80. AP.E.R. of Lawrence Lodge, Mr.Learnard had served his area asD.D. rnany years ago. He is survived by his wife, two daughtersand a son, as well as by his brother,S^-year-old Tracy Learnard, anotherCharter Member of Lawrence whohas resided in California since 1902and was one of the organizers ofGilroy Lodge in 1929.

When Ebnira, N.Y., Lodgeheld its annual outing, our Washington Correspondent, Tom Wrig-ley, a member of Elmira Elkdoyn,was one of the 700 guests.

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Right: This is the float,entered in the DouglasCounty Rodeo Paradeby Roseburg, Ore.,Lodge, which capturedfirst prize.

At right: Middletown,Ohio, Cerebral PalsyCenter Pres. H. Has-

kins, left, receives a$3,000 Ohio Elk grantfrom P.E.R. Harry Ben-adum. Looking on are 1 '̂Center Director MyronSwack, E.R. BrittonKendrick, Robert Barnard, Est. Lead. KnightPaul Foehl, ChairmanW. G. Penry of theOhio Elks' CP ProgramDirectors and former

Grand Lodge Commit-teeman, and District

Committee Chairman

Edward Wight.

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Left: E.R. Harry Jekan-owski of Norfhampfon,Mass., Lodge presents a$500 Elks National Foundation Scholarship Awardto Charles D, Yegian.Present for the ceremonies were D.D. WilliamA. Ouimet, left, andEst. Lead, Knight PeterCoyne, Youth Committee Chairman, right.

C. DWIGHT STEVENS, DEVOTED MAINE ELK, MOURNED

The entire Order has been saddened to learn

of the death of C. Dwight Stevens. A member ofPortland, Me., Lodge, No. 188, since 1917, itsExalted Ruler in 1923, Mr. Stevens passed anrayon Aug. 25th at the age of 66.

As District Deputy in 1928, he organized theMoine Elks Assn. and was its President for two

years. In 1945 he organized, and became firstPresident of, the Maine P.E.R.'s Assn. and whenevery lodge in the State became a subscriber tothe Elks National Foundation, C. Dwight Stevensreceived major credit.

in the Grand Lodge, he hod been associatedwith the Lodge Activities Committee and the StateAssociations and Ritualistic Committees. In 1951

he was elected to the office of Grand EsteemedLoyal Knight.

Mr. Stevens is survived by o sister, a daughterand a gronddaughter to whom the Magazine staffextends its warm sympothy.

Leading several prominent Elks as HonororyPallbearers were Past Grand Exalted Rulers JohnF. Malley and E. Mark Sullivan, Grand Treos.Edward F. Spry, Past Grand Est. Lect. Knight DanielE. Crowley ond Post Grand inner Guard Fred L.Sylvester. Among the active pallbearers wereGrand Lodge Youth Activities CommitteemanBrian M. Jewett, Past State Presidents A. J.Ferland, Jr., Leon F. Jones and Secy.-Treas. Ed-word R. Twomey.

Elks Nationa

Foundation-"The Joy of Giving"

Miss Donna Ruth Joseph of Weiser,Ida., has been awarded a §450 ElksNational Foundation fellowship for thestudy of cerebral palsy therapy at theMay T. Morrison Center for Rehabilitation in San Francisco. Announcement ofthis award comes from Brother A. G.0 Leary, Exalted Ruler of Weiser Lodge.Idaho Elks have been outstanding fortheir work in rehabilitating crippledchildren, and this recent award is butone of many steps taken in the field ofcerebral palsy.

•This month we particularly call the

attention of every member of the Orderto the "Plan Elkdom's Progress" Program of Grand Exalted Ruler John L.Walker with respect to advancing theElks National Foundation Fund duringhis year in office. It appears on page 44.The Grand Exalted Ruler has made acomprehensive study of the problem ofincreasing the Fund and has arrangeda most complete program with the expectancy that last year's total donationsof $400,000 can be materially increased.

•Past Grand Exalted Ruler John F.

Malley, Chairman of tiie Elks NationalFoundation, sends this interesting letterfrom Mary Witengier, who is the beneficiary of a Foundation Scholarship: "Ithought that you might like to knowthat tlirough the kindness of the Foundation I liave been able to come back toFlorida and start a new technique withabout twenty-two of the ciiildren here inOrlando attending the Forrest ParkSchool. Results have been most gratify,ing, and for the first time we have somereal hope to extend aid to the childrenwith severe cerebral palsy involvement.Can 1 thank you for making it possible tobring this new understanding to Florida."

•One of the most outstanding "Most

Valuable Students" to receive the FirstAward in the annual competition of theElks National Foundation is Miss Kathleen Kampmann, who was sponsored byBallard, Wash., Lodge. Miss Kampmannplans a career in medicine and was flownfrom Honolulu to Philadelphia to receiveher award at the Convention last July.In sincere appreciation of what the Elksdid for her, she has written to PastGrand Exalted Ruler Malley as follows:"I've thought of you so many times sincemy very enjoyable trip to Philadelphialast month. I couldn't have had a nicertime. Certainly I will keep in touch withyou, letting you know my plans and progress. Please know how much this scholarship will mean to me. The confidenceis indeed an inspiration."

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Below: Burbank, Calif., Elkdom is "Investing in Youth" by offering a$750 scholarship to be competed for by students of the five high schoolsof that area, each of vk/hich enter three nominees. The judges selectedWayne Hutchinson, seated with his mother, as the 1955 winner. Hereceived his award at ceremonies attended by 500 persons. Standing,left to right, are Past State Pres. C. P. Hebenslreit, Chairman of theCalif. Elks Assn. Mojor Project Committee, Scholarship CommitteeChairman A. C. Putnam, and E.R. George W. Haven.

Idaho State Assn. Pres. Patrick H, King, left,presents a $1,200 Elks National Foundationcheek to Supt. Clayton Lorenzen of the IdahoState Elks Convalescent Home for Children,holding one of its patients on his knee. Thecheck will purchase equipment for the Home.

Fairbanks, Alaska, Elks FlyYoungsters to Circus

More than 30 underprivileged childrenof Fort Yukon, the majority Indians andEskimos, arrived in Fairbanks via WienAlaska Airlines to see the final performance of the Ward-Be]] Circus. Tlie treatwas a rare one. inasmuch as this wasonly the second circus to visit Alaska.The exciting experience was providedthrough the generosity df FairbanksLodge No. 1551 who chartered the plane,gave personal escort under the care ofEst. Lead. Knight Hess Ragins, and entertained the children at dinner at thelodge home following the show. Later thethrilled young guests toured Fairbanksby bus. awed by the tall buildings, stores,neon lights and cars-—all foreign to thetiny Fort Yukon community.

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Above: Once again, the Elks of Rahway, N. J., journeyed to ihe VAHospital at Lyons to put on on entire afJernoon's entertainment byprofessional talent for the patients and to have Iheir Veterans Com-mittee present to the Hospital a "Rek-O-Kut", an electncally-drivendouble turntable for the Hospital's broadcasting system. Left to rightare John Cosgrove, Al Turlowicz, the Hospital's Chief of Special ServicesG W Parsons, P.E.R. Thomas N. Buchon, Dr. Eliott Lubell, CommitteeChairman George Armour, Past State Pres. and P.D.D. Charles Maurer,State Committee Chairmen, P.E.R. Hubert Merrift and P.D.D. EdwardJ. Hannon of Dunellen Lodge.

in Elkhart, Ind., where golf is a popular sport, the local f ®° ®^Vroflssiolof the community learn all the fine points of the game early .n ^ Conwayis conducting a golf clinic for boys and girls under 16 """eone mornini ea?h week through the summer unt, latethe nearby high school gymnasium. About 50 children ore weekly sfuden.s.

GRAI^ LODGE COMMITTEE ON LODGE ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE

OCTOBER — Nafiona/ NewspaperWeek Oct. 1-8. The observance ofNewspaper Week is o matter forGrand Lodge Award. Full reportsare to be submitted to Committee-man James A. Gunn, 437 Mama-roneck Ave., Mamaroneck, N. Y.,not later than November Ist.Stray Elks Roundup — (Lapsation-Reinstatement Drive)

NOVEMBER — Chairmen's Night(Tributes to Committee Chairmen)"Plan Elkdom's Progress Class"(Honoring Grand Exalted RulerJohn L. Walker)

DECEMBER—E/fc Memorial Sunday(Special Awards)Chr/stmas Community We/fore Activities (Special Awards)

JANUARY—£//cs No/iono/ ServiceCommission N/ght — (HonoringMilitary and Service Groups)Lodge Bulletin Contest (SpecialAwards)

FEBRUARY—O/c/ Timers and LifeMembers PartyElkdom's 88fh AnniversarySweethearts' Night — (HonoringOur Ladies)

MARCH — Past Exalted Rulers'Night Programs

APRIL—New Citizens' Night

MAY—Mother's Day Observance

JUNE—Elks' Flag Day Observance—June 14th (Special Awards)

For Elks Who Travel

(Continued from page 17)you can browse among the rugs that are

-made of llama, alpaca,-and even vicuna.Many are pieced-together mosaics ofbrown, black and white skins depictingIndian scenes. Most have a tiny whitellama in the center. Peru's other big buyis its silver which is fashioned into hundreds of objects usable and otherwise,many surprisingly modern in design.

From Lima we skimmed down thecoast to Chile, a land so narrow on themap you wonder how the pilot found it.In some places it is as wide as the distance between New York and Philadelphia, which is 90 miles. As we flew, Pan-agra's stewardesses served luncheon,course by course, rolling it down the central alley on a butler's cart.

As "for Chile, it seemed a breath ofEurope below the Equator. The Andes,imposing and snow-covered, ring Santiago like an Alpine range. The avenuesseem broader than Paris, and the mountain-cleansed air imparts a tonic to thesoul. It's just 35 miles from Santiago tothe ski resorts stuck up in the Andes. Thenearest ones at Farrellones and La Parvacan be reached by car and offer the bareessentials for overnight lodging and magnificent ski slopes. The seasons are reversed and snow is on the ground downthere when it's summer up here. However, snug little places like the Barcelonahave swimming pools up in the heightswhich are inviting when snow is on theground up home.

Between Buenos Aires and Rio deJaneiro the difference aboard Pan

American's Clippers is about seven hours.Otherwise the differences are these—B. A. is wonderful for shopping and foreating. Rio is wonderful for weather.B. A. is big, cosmopolitan and beautiful—mature as a city. It reminds me ofParis and New York and Washington.Steaks and alligator handbags are thebest buys. Rio to me is Miami in duplicate. Naturally, it is more beautiful, withits harbor speckled with islands andmountainous peninsulas. But the i)lace.ment of downtown Rio with its tall sky-scraping office buildings and the nearbyrun to Copacabana Beach—the greatsandy crescent bordered almost everyinch of the way with soaring white buildings—is reminiscent of the outpost at thetip of Florida.

While Buenos Aires gets downrightfrosty during the span of our summer,Rio remains a gentle 70 or so throughoutand while only the local polar bear clubswims from Copacabana during the Riowinter, there are plenty of hardies onthe beacii all year around playing volley,ball and flying kites. I can't say tiiat Riois exactly handy—it took eleven hours inone of Pan American's DC-6Bs to fly toCaracas and then nine more hours intoNew York—but for a whole new worldyou have to admit that isn't really far.

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A PLAN FOR ELKDOM'S PROGRESSBy GRAND EXALTED RULER JOHN L. WALKER

FXKS NATIONAL FOUNDATFON CONTESTS

As a part of Grand Exalted Ruler Walker's Plan for Elkdom's Progress, he hasorganized a fund-raising campaign on behalf of the Elks National Foundation.

Goal of the campaign is a contribution to the Foundation from every Elk, everyLodge and State Association. Last year, a record total of approximately $400,000 wascontributed to the Foundation. Grand Exalted Ruler Walker said that he was con

vinced that this figure could be doubled or even tripled "if we went all out and reachedour members with an intelligent appeal to their generous hearts."

To stimulate interest, two contests will be conducted in which lodges will competefor District, State and National awards on the basis of:

1—Per capita contributions and2—percentage of members who make contributions.There will also be awards to District Deputies and to State Associations making

the best showings.The contests will cover the period May 1, 1955, to April 30, 1956 and all Foundation

contributions made between those dates, except bequests, will be credited. Membershipfigures for March 31, 1955, will be used in determining winners, except for new lodgesin which charter membership will be the basis for judging. Lodges will compete forawards in the two contests as follows:

PER CAPITA CONTRIBUTION CONTEST

Awards will be made to the:Lodge in each District witli highest per capita contributionLodge in each Stale witli higliest per capita contributionTen Lodges in the Order with the highest per capita contributions.

HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS

Awards in this contest will be made to the:Lodge in each Dis»trict with Iiighest percentage of contributorsLodge in each State with highest percentage of contributorsTen Lodges in the Order with highest percentage of contributors.Honors will be awarded to District Deputies in whose Districts there is a lodge tliat

wins a state or national award. Similar recognition will be given to the State ElksAssociations which have lodges among the national winners.

A feature of the campaign will be personal solicitation of Elk membership throughout the nation, under the leadership of Lodge. District and State Committees. Thiscarries out Grand Exalted Ruler Walker's determination to broaden the base ofFoundation support by going to the grass roots.

Every Elk will have an opportunity to give to the Foundation, as generously as hecan. but give, in order to increase the Foundation's efFectiveness as the Order's nationalcharitable agency. Honorary Founder's Certificates in the amount of $1,000 can bepurchased in §100 installments. Participating Membership Certificates of SlOO can bepurchased in 810 installments. Several states have organized Twenty Clubs, whosemembers have contributed $20 to the Foundation. Whatever the amount, each individual Elk's contribution will be credited to his lod-^e.

Visiting tlie Lodges wi(li .John L.(Continued from page 19)

Walker

cine Mr. Walker was met by Alfred E.LaFrance, President of the WisconsinState Elks As.sn., who accompanied himto Wausau. The Order's Leader and Mr.LaFrance proceeded from Racine to anoon luncheon at MADISON LODGE, givenin honor of Mr. Walker. Present at theluncheon was Governor Walter Kohler,as well as delegations from Baraboo,Platteville. .lanesville and Beloit lodges.The Grand Exalted Ruler took thi.s occa--sion to praise the Wisconsin State ElksAssn. for its work in youth leadershipprograms aimed at combating juvenile

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delinquency. "Wisconsin Elks have beenin the forefront in the Elks nationalyouth leadership training program," saidMr. Walker. Following the luncheon, theGrand Exalted Ruler inspected the ElksClubhouse with Roy C. Mapes. ExaltedRuler of Madison Lodge. The Past Exalted Rulers Club, led by Horace Tenney.President, assisted Madison officers in entertaining Mr. Walker.

Later that day, while proceeding toWausau by motorcar, the party madebrief visits to PORTAGE and STEVENS POINTLODGES. The Grand Exalted Ruler .said iu-

was especially pleased to have had theopportunity of visiting the Stevens PointLodge because of its splendid record inregard to paid up membership. From August 11th through the 13th the Order'sLeader attended the State Convention,covered elsewhere in the Magazine.

Upon leaving Wausau, the GrandExalted Ruler returned to North Carolina where, on August 15th, he was guestof honor at ROCKY MOUNT LODGE. Theoccasion was the fourth birthday celebration of the Lodge. Over 400 persons attended the event, including Elks BoyScout Troop No. 54, the members ofwhich were presented to Mr. Walker.Grand Exalted Ruler Walker was introduced by Secretary of State Thad A.Eure of Raleigh, after which he made abrief speech. Also honored at the celebration was Dr. Robert S. Barrett ofAlexandria, Va., Past Grand ExaltedRuler. Numerous North Carolina lodgeswere presented at the event, as well asseveral Virginia lodges, Baltimore, Md.Lodge and Coral Gables, Fla., Lodge.

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Freedoms Foundation this yearhas enlarged the Awards Programtvith the addition of categories onFreedom Music, High School An-iiudls and Journalism. Complete information on the Freedoms Foundation Awards is available hy writingto Freedoms Foundation at ValleyForge, Valley Forge, Pa. FreedomsFoundation will make nominationblanks available to interested persons or organizations, withoutcharge, together tvith complete information as to the procedure forparticipating in the Annual Awards.

ELKS FLOOD

RELIEF FUND

Grand Exalted Ruler Walker in August appealed to Elks Lodges to contribute to an emergency fund for the relief of victims of the floods caused byhurricane Diane.

In keeping with an Elks tradition thatbegan with the Johnstown Flood, theGrand Exalted Ruler sent this telegramto all lodges outside the affected areas:

"To assist lodges in flood relief I amasking our lodges to contribute notto exceed SIOO.OO to fund to be administered by Elks. Please rush yourcontribution to Grand Secretary."

The response was immediate and generous. Within hours after the appeal wentout Grand Secretary Donaldson had received contributions totaling severalthousand dollars.

Grants from the emergency fund willbe made to lodges in the flood-strickenareas to assist them in carrying on reliefefforts that they set in motion even before the waters had receded.

Travel Xews('Continued from page 22)

feel the first bite of a Texas Norther.And late in the season, in northern NewMexico, there'll be a nice nip in the air,for this is high country.

But then, as you head on into the west,your spinning wheels or propellers bringyou in a long sweep down from the moun.tains and into the low desert regions ofsouth central Arizona. Here, in the falland winter, is excellent weather. Daytime temperatures from October throughDecember—indeed, right on throughMarch—swing up into the 70's, sometimes

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1,000th REPLYEndeavoring to obtain a list of members of the Order who are owners,part owners or managers of a retailstore. The Elks Magazine has beenrunning for several montlis a noticeand coupon box asking for this information. The response has been ex-cellent and the cooperation verymuch appreciated, as this informationis of great value. Just as we weregoing to press we received the 1,000threply and it was from Brother JamesH. Mansaur, Salamanca, N. Y., Lodge,who owns a dry cleaning establishmentin Little Valley, N. Y. Thank you.Brother Mansaur, and the 999 otherBrothers who have cooperated. Nowlet's see who will be the 2,000thBrother?

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ELKS ARE URGED TO OBSERVE

KNOW YOUR AMERICA WEEK

The 1955 observance of Know Your America Week has been set for November20-26 by the All-American Conference To Combat Communism, of which theOrder of Elks is an affiliated member.

John L. Walker, Grand Exalted Ruler, has asked each Lodge to help planand carry out a community-wide program during this week that will serve to"quicken the spirit of American patriotism."

"You will note," the Grand Exalted Ruler wrote to Exalted Rulers, "thatThanksgiving Day falls in Know Your America Week. The theme for the weekis particularly appropriate—'Consider the Blessings of Freedom'. Freedom issuch a natural thing to Americans, so much a part of our daily lives that weare apt to forget that our daily lives would be indescribably different, and immeasurably poorer, without the blessings of freedom that are ours in suchabundance."

A booklet on how to organize a KYA program was sent each lodge.

higher. As you stretch out on a chaise-longue, under a brilliant winter sun,newspaper headlines proclaiming blizzards in Chicago or Boston seem as remote as tales of a famine in China.

Nor do you have to pay through theteeth for this pleasure. All across theSouthwest you'll find an abundance offine motels, charging from about S5 toS12 per couple. Many of them are littleless than roadside resorts, with swimming pool, shuffleboard and breakfast inbed.

If you route and schedule your Southwestern vacation carefully, you can takein some special events which have unfailing allure for the random visitor. October, for instance, is the month for oneof Arizona's most picturesque celebrations—the annual Helldorado at the oldfrontier town of Tombstone. In November there's a "Western Homecoming" atSilver City, N. Mex., and a typicallyWestern state fair at Phoenix. And at thelittle cow town of Florence, Ariz., in November, you can see one of the spright-liest shows that the Southwest has tooiler—a rodeo featuring kids only. Then,in December, El Paso puts on its "SunCarnival." And New Mexico beckonswith ceremonials in the Indian pueblosand colorful religious festivities in theSpanish villages.

These are some of the special goings-on of fall and early winter in the Southwest. But the traveler can miss every oneof them and still be wondrously enrichedby his journey. For the Southwest, allapart from its special goings-on, is something very special in itself. It's a landof infinite space and variety, of scenicspectacles which jolt and exhilarate thesenses. Even more important, it's a landwhere the jaded human soul can take aseventh-inning stretch and be rejuvenated.

Should you care to leave your car at

home and choose speedy or leisurelytravel you may reach this sun land by air,rail or bus via interchange and connecting lines from any corner of our country.

Santa Fe and the Southern PacificRailroad cover the larger cities and havearrangements with the bus lines for sightseeing trips and excursions off the mainline. Airlines such as American, Continental and T.W.A. serve the area. Continental, Inter State, Pacific Greyhoundand other bus lines travel the highwaysto all important points. And of course,car hire service is available from Hertzor Avis at all principal cities.

The great Southwest offers all this andmore—a complete and diversified patternfor winter vacationing.

ALWAYS A WELCOME

Last month, our travel writer,Horace Sutton, wrote about the advantages of visiting New York City inthe fall, but while the article wascomplete he failed to mention onepoint of interest to every Elk—NewYork Lodge No. 1, 161 W. 93rd St.,the "Mother Lodge" of Elkdom.

This omission was graciously pointedout to us by Exalted Ruler ArthurMarkewich of New York Lodge,which is noted for its hospitality tovisiting members of the Order. Youcan always be sure of a welcome atNo. 1. Brother Markewich also saidin his letter, "We are quite proud ofthe spread (article on Formosa) givento our own Brother Bruno Shaw."

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is slimmer throughout. His bill and legsare thinner, his head and body smaller;yet his wings are longer than those ofthe woodcock. By the way, for the infor-mation of snipe hunters who are alsotrout fishermen, under the jacksnipe'swing are some slim, two-inch feathersbarred strongly in black and white which,paired and tied on a long-shanked hook,make a deadly streamer. But anyone whowould make a snipe streamer must firstget a snipe.

I don't know if other hunters ever happen to spot a jacksnipe on the groundbefore he jumps or not, but I never did.Even when I have marked one downcarefully and have searched the groundahead as I approached, I have failed tosee him. Apparently he squats motionless when he hears someone coming, andhis camouflage is effective against themud and reeds. Just as I decide I havemade a mistake in marking him, he jumpsfrom the spot where I have just looked.It is startling enough to have one appearfrom nowhere, but on top of that heemits an equally startling and raspingskeeeek," as he leaves the ground just

to be sure he puts the bite on the gunner's nerves. Then he flies as though hedidn t have any idea where he was going,but nevertheless was in a terrible hurryto get there.

Jacksnipe hunting calls for fast gunhandling because of his get-away. It alsodemands good gun control due to theerratic, helter-skelter course of his flight.Usually he starts off low and makes awide, curving flight, broken by darts toone side or the other. A straight-awayshot is a rarity, so the hunter must beable to swing and lead a shotgun as wellas react fast. Occasionally one of the

"leetle crazee ones" will take off rightup into the blue, mounting higher andhigher and flying a frantically erratic

. course until he disappears high in thesky. A few times I have been able to keepan eye on such a high-flyer when he isnothing but a fly-speck in the blue,watched him make a great sweep in theheavens, then suddenly dart back to earthand land within thirty yards of wherehe started.

My first experience with jacksnipe wasa long while ago in an enormous marshon the eastern shore of Maryland. Itwas full of them, and still is as far asany damage I did is concerned. I shotwhere they had been, or where theyshould have been, and I zigged when Ishould have zagged; in short, I shoteverywhere except where they were. Eachone I missed I marked down carefullyand started after him again with fulldetermination. Just before getting closeenough to be ready for him, I wouldjump another off to one side; whereupon I would swing around, miss him,mark him down and start the procedureall over again. I followed those crazythings—or, rather, they lured me—allover that huge marsh, leaving a trail ofempties behind me. When I finally didget one, he was as costly a bit of fowlas was ever put on a table.

Since then I have run quite a fewjacksnipe around bogs all the way fromAlaska to Cuba, and I am still trying tofind out how to hit them. It's fun tryinganyway, and I'll never pass up an opportunity to burn some more shells ontheir account. The strange part of it isthat a hunter really doesn't have anythingwhen he does hit one. It's not like bringing home a succulent grouse, or a corn-

While this photograph of Grand Exalted Ruler William J. Jernick's visit lo Pueblo, Colorado, lodgeon May 11 was not received until recently, The Elks Magazine particularly wanted to use itbecause it was Mr. Jernick's only visit to Colorado during his year in office. Shown left to rightare: Exalted Ruler E. E. Yarberry of Canon City lodge, Exalted Ruler George Thompson of PuebloJodge, Mr. Jernick, Past Grand Esteemed Lecturing Knight Jacob Sherman, and Exalted RulerRalph Peacock, Jr., of La Junta lodge.

"FREEDOM'S FACTS" - Forceful Action^ It's vmt

Defend It!

The All-AmericanConference To Combat Communism ispublishing a monthly bulletin under thetitle "F]reedom'sFacts," which is doing outstanding workin exposing communistic inroads. As theBPOE is one of a

group of fifty national organizationswith membership in the Conference,The Elks Magazine has for severalnionths quoted provocative materialfrom "Freedom's Facts." The one thatfollows, we thought, was a particularlysplendid example of direct action toovercome a typical communistic threat.

The communist attempt to subvertthe student mind in Japan has beengreatly slowed during the past two yearsthrough the forceful action of one man

Dr. Shannon McCune, Chairman ofthe Department of Geography, ColgateUniversity, Hamilton, New York.

While serving as a visiting professorat the University of Tokyo in the fallof 1953, Dr. McCune discovered thatthe Reds were exploiting the povertyof many Japanese students to spreadtheir distorted texts through Japaneseeducational institutions.

According to Dr. McCune, a typicalJapanese student had about 4,000 yena month—about Sll.OO in U.S. currency—to cover his expenses. "WhileAmerican textbooks were much in demand, they cost from §4.00 to $8.00.

The communists moved into this situation with a flood of Soviet historyand geography books—many of themprinted in English—and sold them atabout thirty cents each. In these texts,the benefits of communism and Marx-ism-Leninism were played up, and theUnited States and free enterprise wereplayed down.

In their effort to get communist booksinto the hands of Japanese students

fed mallard, or an eighteen-pound turkeygobbler. Although I've never bothered toweigh one, I would hazard a guess thatthe jacksnipe is the smallest in weight ofany of today's legal game birds. Ofcourse many delicacies come in smallpackages, but I personally can't put asnipe in this category. I would rathereat a snipe than a mudhen, principallybecause there is less of it, but furtherthan that I won't commit myself. Theway I shoot I haven't had to worry whatto do with them, though. I have beenlucky just to get enough feathers for anoccasional trout fly.

The jacksnipe season was completelyclosed for a period of twelve years, fol

and, consequently, get communist ideasinto their heads, the Reds producedvolumes of the Communist Classics—again in English—worth probably S8.00to $10.00, and sold them for the equivalent of ten cents.' Japanese students,anxious to learn to read English fluently, thus found that the cheapest readingmatter was the words of Marx, Lenin,and Stalin.

Books For Asia Plan

Dr. McCune's answer was a Books

for Asia plan. This consisted of rounding up all the books no longer neededin American colleges and universities,then shipping ihem to Japanese students. Since Japanese are reluctant toaccept charity, they could send a mapor a pamphlet or pay 200 yen—aboutfifty-five cents—for the books they received.

Dr. McCune immediately followed upwith a letter to eighty geography teachers in the U. S. who he thought wouldjoin him in the plan and with otherletters to Japanese students saying thatmore books would be sent. By the following July two thousand books hadarrived in Tokyo and three thousandmore were on the way. The flood hasbecome so great that a warehouse hasbeen established in San Francisco tostore books prior to shipping.

The result has been a sharp drop inthe sale of communist textbooks andtracts on Marxism-Leninism to Japanesestudents. And more American texts areflowing to Japan from the San Francisco warehouse.

When one realizes that the first stepin the Red conquest of a nation is theattack on the student mind, the importance of Books for Asia comes intoproper focus.

At the same time this plan underscores the facts that there are manyways by which organizations and individuals can counteract the spread ofcomnmnism. A major one is distribution of books of tlie free world toschools and students in Africa and Asia.

lowing the pattern set in regard to themany other varieties of shore birds; then,surprisingly enougli, was reopened in1953. Young hunters who first took tothe field during tliis Jong drought likelydon't know anything about snipe hunting—other, possibly, than one of thevarious forms of night snipe—and insome ways they are likely just as welloff. They've never had to walk their legsweary through sticky marsh mud forhours at a time, expecting something constantly but never knowing just when onewould take off on his wild flight.

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of the marsh; then I got in the skiff andreturned to join the other hunter on theisland—and borrow some of his shells.I discovered then, in no indefinite terms,that he was a snipe hunter, too, and beingtrapped on the island while I had a fieldday in the marsh was a terrible 6x-perience for him. The agonies sufferedby a young snipe hunter alone with hisgunny sac'k and lantern in a dark and forbidding swamp were nothing compared tothose endured by this old-time snipehunter that day. He never has forgivenme.

How to Be a Goat Hunter(Continued from page 21)

been hit and he kept on running up thewash until my buddy dispatched himneatly with his Luger.

Unfortunately, not being well versedin such matters I can't give the scientificname of this law, but it is sometimes referred to by illiterate and uncouth backwoodsmen as the jumping jitters or theplain old buck-fever. Naturally, whenit is in operation, a man is much betteroff if he is armed with a gun as bigas hecan carry.

After you get into good, hard physicalcondition, so that you feel tough enoughto catch bears with a forked stick, andhave bought suitable clothing and footwear for clambering around over thecliffs a couple of miles above sea levelyou are ready to go goat hunting. Thefirst step is to hire a guide who can showyou a goat. The chances are he will showit to you through a 16-power spotting

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If you persist, however, and don't falloff the mountain and do succeed in getting up to where the goat is—not highermind you, but as high—and do succeedin clambering over the cliffs and crawling over the broken shale and crumbledgranite until you are within range anddon't get the buck-fever, but do succeedin hitting the goat at which you are shooting (or another goat standing nearby)the chances are he will fall down dead.

All you have to do then is to skin himout, take the head and cape and as muchof the meat as you and the guide cancarry—tiiey say goat meat is not good to

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eat, but I would rather have it thanMexican hairless dog anytime—and tryto climb down off the mountain withoutbreaking your neck.

Possibly I should state right here andnow that I am telling you how to be agoat hunter. So far as I'm concerned per-sonally I don't hate mountain goats at all.I would rather shoot some more intelligent animal that stays down on levelground where he is easy to get at, oreven catch some fish. Fish are always inthe bottoms of the valleys because thestreams are there.

Furthermore, I have already killed agoat. It was a long time ago and I shothim with a 30-30 while I was deer hunting. Fortunately, I didn't know any betterin those days so the old pea-flipper justnaturally petrified him.

Still another reason—and, actually,the main one—is that goat hunting waspermanently spoiled for me while I wasin Alaska. A fabulous character namedHennessy lives there. I don't know hisfirst name, but the boys call him ThreeStar. Three Star Hennessy catches goatsalive and sells them to the Fish and Wildlife Service, although why the Fish andWildlife Service would want mountaingoats on top of all the troubles it alreadyhas is beyond me.

Unfortunately, I didn't get to meet himand shake his hand while I was there because he was off catching a goat and Ihad not then, nor have I now, any desirewhatever to be involved, even as an inno

cent bystander, in the business of goatcatching. A well informed and undoubtedly truthful man in a bar told me howThree Star Hennessy catches goats, however, and, for better or worse, I am goingto record that information here.

It seems that the goats Mr. Hennessycatches live on rock slides and alpinemeadows above snowfields. During theheat of day in the summer these snow-fields become soft. At night, however, aman can walk on them. Mr. Hennessytakes his snowshoes and a little grub andclimbs up over the snowfields at night.Then he crosses the rocks and meadowsand gets above the goats (this is the onlypart of the story I doubted').

When morning comes the sun warmsthe snowfields and they become mushy.At the same time the goats wander out tonibble on the lichen and other delicaciesamong the rocks. Mr. Hennessy chargesdown upon the unsuspecting billys, nan-nys and kids from above. They are startled and unwisely dash out upon thesnow. At this juncture Hennessy slips onhis snowshoes. He can run over the snownow, but the goats cannot. He selects hisvictim, bulldogs it, ties it up and carriesit down off the mountain to the waitingFish and Wildlife Service.

Knowing this, is it any wonder that Ino longer harbor any desire to shoot agoat? Surely the indignities inflicted byThree Star Hennessy must be all thehumiliation that the proud animals canendure.

Skagit Flari;s Shoavs(ContinuQd from page 6)

snows are probably the most abundant ofall the geese on our continent.

That the Skagit lesser snow geese havea mind of their own is shown by the factthat they refuse to feed further souththan the Flats ... an 18-raile stretch ofmarsh grasses, tules and three-squarebulrushes, interlaced with low dikes andnarrow sloughs on the east shore ofPuget Sound just north of Seattle. Noclaims from southern states can lurethese free-thinkers away from their beloved feeding grounds.

Since the food is good they have noreason to go further south. Except forunusual freezes or heavy snows, whichare rare, these particular geese can liveoff the bulrushes and other natural foodwithout going into the farmers' fields forgrass and clover roots. Being inveterate"grazers" they do go into the fields wherethey feed on those grasses and sproutinggrain. Tliey will not touch grain seed.Apparently their bulrush diet mixed withsome green plants accounts for their fineflavor.

Food seems to be the deciding factorfor excellence in eating. In Californiathe lesser snows are ten thousand timesmore abundant but because of their foodthey are not considered choice geese inmany places. From an airplane you cansee 400,000 snow geese as you fly over

the hunters have a poor season. Afterthe dumb juveniles have been picked offthe first few days all that are left are verywary, gun-shy adults—and they don'tdecoy readily. The hunter must useplenty of ingenuity and be well camouflaged if he hopes to get them. Whenthe young are down in number onlyabout 1,000 birds are bagged annually.With an average of 35 per cent juveniles,the yearly harvest is about 5,000.

The lesser snow geese—the Chenhyperborea hyperborea. meaning "geese""from the North Wind"—should not be

confused with the greater snow geese,which nest mostly in the Baffin Bay areaincluding a small part of Greenland,and are an eastern migrant, as the nameChen hyperborea atlantica implies. Thesefeed along the Atlantic coast, from Maryland to Noi-th Carolina. The lesser snowsfollow the Pacific flyway to winter feeding grounds in California and along theGulf of Mexico as far as Florida.

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Since the Skagit snows do go into thefarmers' fields there is bound to be damage. Even 10,000 feeding on the grasses,or turnip or cabbage tops can spelltrouble. Twice that number is double-trouble, so something must be done tohandle the food pressure.

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man-high snag. A lot of hunters wouldn'thave gone to the trouble. They get agood water blind, conceal themselves andthen let the boat drift out on the end ofthe painter. Apparently they don't tliinka goose can associate an exposed boatwith concealed hunters.

It was noon on an Indian summer day.Warm and bright. Certainly not the kindof day for good goose hunting, and notwindy enough to suit most waterfowlers.There had been no action since an earlymorning flight when the flocks had leftthe fields and made one fast low driveover the front for the open waters. TheyIiad rafted up out in the hay, and stayedthere. It looked as though they might notfly until late afternoon, maybe not untilafter quitting time, and the majority ofhunters had long since left for the day.

Ralph and I stuck it out at the stump,feeling that a few strays might breakaway from the rafts and come withinrange. And this is just what happened.The tide had come in and our littleisland was now underwater. The decoyswere riding free, hut held fast by theiranchors. The lower half of ihe stumpwas submerged, the boat secured to thegnarled roots. We were standing upthe boat, carelessly exposed and talkingloudly. Still this lone goose, with wingsset, sailed in low over the water in frontof us, and settled among the nearestblocks forty yards to the west.

We were so surprised we almost upsetthe boat as we scrambled to get downbelow the top of the stump. I know Imade a lot of noise as I went for my gun.

"Tlie silly fool!" Ralph exploded."You take him!"

I welcomed the chance, hut my enthusiasm cooled slightly as I swung mydouble barrel around the corner of thestump. I wanted a snow goose, especiallya Skagit snow, hut I didn't want to shootit while it was swimming from one decoyto another as though looking for a lostfriend. Although complete facts regarding courtship and mating habits are lacking it is thought that these birds matefor life—and this bird certainly actedlike a juvenile lover-boy or a very anxioushusband. Only a passionate or abidinglove could have blinded us from him, orgiven him the nerve to check on eachand every one of those blocks, had heknown we were behind that stump.

I tried to stay calm during the procedure but I grew more apprehensiveas he gradually swam further out—50,60 yards. When he reached the furthermost blocks he suddenly seemed to realize that our birds weren't real. He.started running and flapping his wingsfuriously, as he took off fast, straightahead out into the Sound. I knew if Iwaited too long I'd lose him, so as soonas he was airborne I squeezed off on thetrigger. He rose a few feet, did a wing-over and dove into the Sound.

I wish it had been otherwise, that Ihad taken my -first snow in full flight, butI was quite content to leave Ralph on the

slump, untie the boat and go get my bird.An-amusing thing happened when I

went for him. As I rowed toward wherehe lay from one direction a large sealswam toward him from tlie oppositedirection. When I spotted the seal overmy shoulder I pulled as hard as I couldon the oars. He increased his speed correspondingly. I had to ship oars, swingover the side, and scoop up the goose allin one motion. Even then I beat the sealout by only a few feet. That persistentseal followed me all the way back to theblocks, the while staring wide-eyed at thegoose as it reposed on the stern seat. Iswear the seal was drooling. A coupleof times he got so close I thought he'dmake a jump for my goose so I put thebird in the bottom of the boat. Onlythen did the seal give up, and go chasehimself a salmon.

AS ISAID, the bird was the exception. to the rule. The rest of the geese

that day were sharp. They flew high, andlooked us over carefully. Two or threeV formation flights came—er honk, honkhonking—within 150 to 200 yards, butdisliking our set-up, flared away likejets that had discovered a concentratedack-ack emplacement.

Ralph did all he could to get the birdsto come in. He is one of those rare persons who can call geese unbelievabledistances from their intended line of

flight, and toll them right into the decoyswithout the aid of a bird caller. He sucksin sharply, down deep in his chest, andlets out a high-pitched cry. He is soconvincing you have to look at him totell when he is doing the calling. Oddlyenough, when he calls he looks like agoose. His nose wrinkles up, and his lipsdraw back so that his mouth resemblesthe snow goose's "grinning patch". Whenthe geese get close he starts chatteringalong with them. To hear him you'dthink he was one of that particulargaggle of geese. It is little'wonder he islocally known as "the snow goose man".

Finally, after watching, waiting andcalling, a small group of geese rose oilthe bay, circled inland, then headed downalong the front. By now the tide hadgone out and I crouched by the stumpand watched them. They kept coming,losing altitude as they came. As theyapproached, their shrill falsetto criesgrew louder. They were wary, a bit high,but within range. I stepped out aroundthe snag, took aim at the center bird,lead him and fired. He spun in, andlanded with a firm smack on the edge ofthe island about 65 yards away. I hadtaken my first Skagit snow, in full flight,just like I had wanted.

Snow goose hunting was over for thatday. I had two, Ralph five. Not bad fora no-good-goose-weather day.

It is definitely more interesting huntingthese unusual snows out on the frontthan back in the fields. There is more tosee. The snow-covered Cascades to theeast, the rugged Olympics to the west,

the broad Sound with its ever-changinmovement of water, the lone ships—andthe flights of the snow geese as theyperiodically take off up or down the bay.But I had my big bonanza day in thefield. Maybe you could call it my shining hour, for we had a whole season ofsnow goose hunting in sixty minutes.

I was hunting with Ralph and histeen-aged son Jack. That day it was cold.It drizzled intermittently. As on my firstday, there was an early morning flightfrom the fields to the bay, and then thehunters left in two's and three's sayingthe geese would stay rafted up out thereall day and wouldn't be back until afterquitting time.

We three stayed, knowing that if thebirds flew at all we might get some. Ourblind wasn't too adequate. It consistedof shrub boughs interwoven through thebarbed-wire fence, with grass thrownagainst the boughs. It didn't matter toomuch, for once the snows cleared out ofthe fields they stayed away. Our fiberblocks were well-arranged on the sparsely covered ground some forty yards onthe other side of the blind.

Ralph had been late for the earlyflights, and Jack and I had but one birdeach. Mine, by the way, was my recordscatter-gun shot for these snow geese.

"Too high!" Jack had said with finality as we watched a tight flight of threegeese.

I wasn't so sure. I aimed, cheeked,lead and fired. The forward bird stoppedshort, spun in, and landed in the field.

"Well, I'll be . . ." Jack sputtered,looking at me in amazement. "That wasat least a hundred yard shot!"

The bird had one shot—a lucky onethrough the neck. It was a nice heavyadult, with plenty of meat under itssnow-white plumage.

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I told him no, and showed him thefeatherweight gun I was using alongwith number two shot. He went back to

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The shooting was phenomenal. Sufficeit to say we three filled out our limits inthat last hour. That, too, was on a daywhen the geese wouldn't fly again, youwill remember.

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WORKSHOPPutting fine finishes on unfinished furniture.

BY ROBERT GORMAN

Not very long ago, wood fumi.ture that came in the raw was

called "unpainted" for good reason. Paintor enamel—and lots of it—was about theonly thing that could conceal its crudesurfaces and awful style.

But look what's happened in the lastfew years: raw-wood furniture has blossomed forth in a wide range of smart,tastefully styled units to match any decorating scheme. Some of the least expensive pieces are solidly and skillfullymade and boast such cabinetmakingrefinements as dovetailed, self-lockingjoints, rabbeted backs and reinforced corners. Best of all, the exposed wood isusually clean-surfaced, well-matched andeven-grained.

It's good enough, in fact, to deservethe title "unfinished furniture" becauseit looks good whether you paint it, stainit, or give it a clear, natural finish.

PREPARATION. As it comes fromthe carton, the wood looks smoother thanit really is.

Slight surface roughness and littledents and nicks that you may not evennotice on raw wood will stand out moreclearly once the wood is finished. So don'tneglect the important job of smoothingall exposed faces.

It's much easier to fill hollows thanto sand down the surrounding wood.Small dents can often be raised by pressing over them with a wet cloth and a hotiron. Deeper dents, cracks, gapped plywood edges, and the like, can be patchedwith paste wood filler, shellac stick, plastic composition wood, or under paint, awater-mixed plaster fill.

Remove knobs, drawer-pulls, and simi-lar hardware. If the piece has slidingdoors that can be readily disassembled,take them out. It's belter to lay a dooror drawer front flat when you finish it because there's less chance of runs or sags.Also, you'll be able to get around groovedtracks, runners, and slides without glob-bing them up.

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Wrap a sheet of3/0 or finer sandpaperaround a wood block and go over thesurface lightly. "Work with the grain andkeep at it until every part is smooth toyour touch as well as your eye.

End grain will probably need themost attention. You may have to startwith a coarser paper and finish off withthe finer. To keep from scratching thetop and sides, make up an offset sandpaper block as shown in the sketch.

Complete all preparation before youstart to apply the first coat. There's nosurer way to ruin the job than by raisingfresh sandpaper dust—or any other kind—near wet paint.

If you plan to stain the unit, take alittle extra time to sandpaper some partof the back or bottom that is made ofthe same wood. You can't be sure in advance how any stain will take, so it's agood idea to try it out in an inconspicuous place.

As a final step, brush off the surfaceand wipe it down with a rag moistenedin alcohol or paint thinner. Now you'reready to apply the first coat.

PAINT, or more often, enamel, is stilla fine choice. It's better than ever, infact, because the variety of colors andsurface textures has greatly increased.

Glossy enamels are still popular, butthe new satiny and completely lusterlessenamels have all the strength, washabil-ity, and surface hardness you could want.As a practical matter, low-gloss finishes(of any type) have a slight edge becausethey don't emphasize surface imperfections as much as the shinier ones.

On raw wood, you need at least twocoats. For light colors, make the first onean enamel undercoater. Mix in about afourth part of the finish enamel tocolor it.

If you're doing the furniture up dark,skip the undercoater and use two coatsof the finish enamel. Dilute the first onewith about an eighth part of turpentineor paint thinner. Apply the second coatfull strength.

Either way, let the first coat dry hardand sandpaper it lightly. Wipe it with

a rag moistened in thinner and brush onthe final coat.

CLEAR FINISHES. There are anumber of ways' you can protect thewood and still preserve its clean, freshappearance.

Varnish, one of the richest-lookingfinishes, has a unique, mellow beauty.However, if you want to capture the lightcolor of most softwood furniture, useonly a non-yellowing varnish. The ordinary kind has a tendency to darken withage. Apply at least two coats; sandpaperone before you brush on the next.

Shellac has been a top choice of finecraftsmen for centuries. It is most commonly used in combination with othermaterials (as an undercoater for varnishor lacquer, or as a topcoat over stainedor oil-rubbed woodj. However, it canserve alone as a clear finish. Shellac hasgood water and wear resistance, but isinjured by spilled alcohol.

Use a white shellac, and make sure it'sfresh. If you get a 5-pound cut, thin itwith an equal amount of denatured alcohol; if it's a 4-pound shellac, use alittle less alcohol. Brush it on freely—but don't slop it on. Three or four thincoats, lightly sanded, will look better andwear longer than one or two heavy ones.

Penetrating floor sealers haveexcellent wearing qualities and a kind ofhand-rubbed texture. They can be usedonly on raw wood, they dry fast, won'tdarken, and will stand up to a lot ofabuse. Slop it on with a brush or rag,let it set for 10 or 15 minutes, and wipeoff the excess. If you want a second coat,repeat the operation after about sixhours. Buff the last coat with fine steelwool.

Resin sealers, like Firzite and Rez,are primers rather than finish coats. Youcan use them on any softwood but theyrank as "musts" if any part of your furniture is made of fir plywood. This woodneeds a sealer to lock the fibers andequalize surface hardness. Without it,any final coat (including paint or enamel) is likely to break out after a whilein a rash of tiny cracks. The sealer alsotones down the grain of the plywood soit looks less garish under a clear orstained finish.

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Clear lacquer is one of the easiestof all finishes to apply. Light-bodied, colorless, and quick drying, it just flows offyour brush and forms an even, water-and-alcohol-proof, scuff-resistant film.You can use it on raw wood, but it isusually better to seal a softwood firstwith shellac or resin sealer. Apply twoor three coats of lacquer. For a satinyappearance, steelwool each one, including the last.

STAIN FINISHES. Any transparentcoating that shows natural wood can alsobe used to protect a stained or coloredsurface. So if you first apply the righttinting material, you can enrich, color,disguise, emphasize, or tone down thegrain.

Experienced furniture craftsmen usu.ally usu separate stains and transparentfinishes because it gives them closestcontrol over the final color. If you wantto follow their lead, ask for a "non-grain-raising" stain and read label directions carefully.

You will proljably find it a good dealeasier lo get the effect you want with atwo-in-one material. Some of these combine color with a primer-sealer and needto be topped with a clear finish; othersare mixtures of stain and topcoat.

Whatever way you decide to* go aboutit. keep in mind that the colors you seein paint-store circulars are only roughapproximations of what any stain willlook like.

That's why a smooth-sanded area onthe back or bottom of your unit will])rove so handy. Before you do the exposed wood, color-test the stain on a partthat won't show.

Varnish stains, for example, usually manage to darken new woods morethan you exi)ect—especially on end grain.If your test jmtch shows this will hap-{)en, seal the wood first with clear varnish, shellac, or resin sealer. Otherwise,apply varnish stain to the bare wood.

You'll need about three coats in all.Since each successive layer of varnishstain will darken the wood, you maywant to switch to clear varnish for the

second or tliird. Sandpaper lightly between coals.

."Kn a})propriately modern type of varnish stain highlights the grain in bright

jewel colors rather than wood tones.Products like Adelphi's ColorGrain com-bine rich, penetrating colors and oilswith alkyd varnisli. In most cases onecoat is enough, but a second can be usedto deepen the color.

Penetrating floor sealers are alsoavailable with built-in wood colors. One

coat may be adequate, but two are better.Let your test patch tell you whether to useclear or colored sealer for the second.

Wax stains. Many modern finishesapproach the soft, lovely quality of wax,but if you're partial to the real thingthere's no reason why you can't have it.A penetrating liquid stain wax will colorand coat raw wood in one operation.Brush or wipe it on, then wipe off theexcess after a few minutes.

Before you decide on a penetratingwax finish, consider the use to whichthe furniture will be put. Spilled drinks,hot utensils, and the like may mess upthe surface, but once you put it on you'restuck with it. You can't paint or varnishover wax. However, the same companiesthat make wax stains also make waxlike finishes that can be covered over.

But if you're not worried about somepossible future need to refinish the unit,you will find that stain wax has morethan its good looks feo recommend it. It'sabout the easiest finish to touch up. Forif a spot does wear thin, you can justwax it over as good as new.

Pigmented resin sealers are marketed in white, wood colors, and a fewtints that aren't found in nature. By mixing them or adding colors in oil. you canget just about any shade you like.Brushed on and wiped off. they primethe wood while giving it a blond,bleached, stained, or pickled appearance.Clear shellac, varnish, or laccfuer completes the job.

There are other ways to finish furniture, but out of this selection of uncom-j)licated, easy-to-apply materials youshould have no trouble making yourchoice. You can give any unit the wearing qualities it needs and the appearance you like best. The original goodlook of today's unfinished furnituremakes a good finish well worth while.

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May there be emphasized to all ourreaders this October the beauty of theleaves of many brilliant hues that

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Let not the fallen and the falling leaves depress us.Rather let us think of them as having done their duty, experienced the glory and gratification of full fruition andpassed on.

To some people October means the transition from professional baseball to professional football. To some it represents the opening of the fall hunting season, of which eventnotice is taken by The Elks Magazine in this Octoberhunting issue.

In Elkdom it is the month in which the District Deputiesbegin vigorously to carry out their official visits and in thisinstance it will be under the inspiring leadership of GrandExalted Ruler Walker whose stirring message to all the 'District Deputies, which has come to our attention, mustsurely give them the strength and the determination tomake an outstanding record for the good of the Subordinate Lodges and the Order at large.

In October also comes Newspaper Week, the recognition of which by the subordinate lodges, has, for severalyears, contributed materially to the success of the Week,and, incidentally, to the prestige of the Order.

The Grand Exalted Ruler in his October Message emphasizes his confidence in the participation of each lodgein the National Newspaper Week activities and also in theStray Elk Round-up program planned by the Lodge Activities Committee for this month.

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Surely there never was a more outstanding misnomer than when the ap-pelation "comics" is applied as broadlyand indiscriminately as it is to certainpublications on our newstands today.

A large percentage of them definitely are not comic; rather are they tragic.

Surely those emphasizing sex, murder, tortures, unnatural activity and associations and embellished withpornographic "art" are tragic in that they poison theminds of our youth. Certainly a considerable percentage ofthose publications that continue to be rated as "comics 'hardly meet the definition of "comic" which Webster givesas follows:

"That element in art or nature which provokesmirth or humorous reflection."

We were particularly reminded of this sorry situationafter we received a letter recently from Brother Herbert H.Eschbach, a member of Jacksonville, 111., Lodge. Brother

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"My suggestion is that every Elk lodge get behinda movement of this kind to have indecent literature

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Might it not be a good plan and a practical one to applythe same spirit to our relationship with the living?

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