Massachusetts State Elks Association Meets at Pittsfield

The tenth annual convention of the Massachusetts State Elks Association held recently at Pittsfield was the largest in the history of the organization. Nearly 400 delegates from all parts of the State, representatives from New England Lodges, and thousands of visitors were present. Mayor James M. Curley of the city of Boston, Past Grand Exalted Ruler James R. Nicholson and many other distinguished members of the Order took part in the meeting. Pittsfield Lodge No. 272 had made elaborate plans for the entertainment of the gathering and its excellent program was carried through successfully. A feature of the convention was the parade held on the closing day in which many Lodges entered their bands and drum corps. A huge crowd lined the streets and many persons came from neighboring towns in the country to witness the event. The convention ball was held that evening in the Boat Club auditorium. At the business sessions of the Association, resolutions were adopted endorsing The Elks Magazine and thanking the people of Pittsfield for their hospitality. The Association also approved the extension of its work of entertaining wounded soldiers in the government hospitals. At present between 600 and 700 are being aided, and this year hospitals in Worcester and Northampton will be included. The following officers were elected for 1924-25; President, Dr. William D. McFee, a member of Haverhill Lodge Xo. 165and Mayor of the city; Treasurer, Bernard E. Carbin of Lynn Lodge No. 117; Secretary, Jeremiah J. Hourin of Framingham Lodge No. 1264. The Association voted to hold its next annual meeting at Lynn.

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