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Newspaper
Warren Evening Times
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1918
Page
5
The article explains the purple and white insignia of the Elks, tracing its symbolic signs to ancient history. It highlights the colors as a testament to royal lineage and simplicity, serving as a badge of kinship within the order.
The article traces how colors reflect religious and political ideas across cultures from Rome to China, noting white symbolism of purity and divinity and purple as imperial royal color. It discusses Dress codes, penalties for prohibited colors, and symbolic meanings tied to vestments, temple fabrics, and biblical references across eras.
A grand minstrel parade led by Warren lodge of Elks will form at the Library Theatre on Monday November 30 and march through main streets to preview the upcoming performance night. The event promises elaborate costumes and pepful music attracting crowds and noting the parade as a precursor to the main show.
The text lists fraternal lodge titles including Exalted Ruler Esteemed Leading Knight Esteemed Loyal Knight Esteemed Lecturing Knight Secretary Treasurer Tiler Esquire Inner Guard Chaplain.
The Warren Lodge 223 conducts a solemn tribute to its departed members. The article lists honored dead including Henry B. Lesser Otto Giegerich Reverdy Stewart Ralph Briggs Edward Abbott Andrew Meehan and many others. It reflects on mortality and the lodge’s remembrance rites.
Warren Lodge of Elks planned a grand production to wow the city with world class talent. War in Europe looms but trainer C. D. Crandall secured the artists arriving from Africa, now training for the Library Theatre engagement on December 30 and 31, the Elks first appearance this season with the act.
A local minstrel show praise note thanks the boys performing. The committee credits rehearsals and time given, noting continued attendance and effort. The piece predicts success on Monday and Tuesday evenings next week and urges public turnout to show appreciation.
A dated verse laments German leadership with repeated pattern about lack of common comforts. It rails at Kaiser and war impact, noting meatless days wheatless weeks and general deprivation while preserving a humorous, accusatory tone.
The article extols brotherly love as the foundation of Elks Lodges and describes the lodge as a shrine where brothers worship. It frames charity justice and brotherly love as its guiding incense and creed.
A patriotic exhortation from an Elks gathering casts love as the shrine for all races and creeds. It urges casting aside envy greed and hypocrisy to foster equality justice and mercy, insisting nations survive by character rather than mere law as the Sower prepares hearts for a harvest of kindness.
A reflection on the Elks Lodge memory of departed members marked by the 11 o’clock toast To Our Absent Brothers. The article notes the lodge’s nonpolitical nonreligious stance and its belief in a Supreme Being regardless of church affiliation, emphasizing charity justice brotherly love and fidelity.
The passage urges adopting positive conduct, urging readers to practice fairness, kindness, and the Golden Rule. It emphasizes not judging individuals by single actions, but by overall character, and encourages making one person happy daily to impact many lives over time.
The piece extols Warren Elks as the county’s most influential social and professional circle. It notes high membership among business and professional men, claims substantial unseen aid within the order, and asserts Elks dominate local offices. It also mentions a figure known as Walker who is famed for political theater and mock confrontation with President Wilson.
Announced as an annual observance, Elks lodges pay a special tribute to the flag. The event emphasizes patriotism and community service, with members gathering to honor the national emblem and reflect on civic duties.
A Franklin era style address emphasizes Flag Day on June 14 and the Grand Lodge mandate. It traces the flag from English roses to Liberty designs, stresses freedom as world guiding principle, and calls Americans to honor Old Glory, prepare for defense, and uphold government by the people. The Elks lodge promotes the flag as its emblem and annual patriotic demonstrations.
An Elks lodge expresses public gratitude to firms corporations and individuals whose advertisements fund its charity drive. The notice thanks patrons and asks readers to support advertisers in the paper and to mention the Elks booster. It closes with sincere thanks from Warren Lodge B P C E No 228.
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