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What Lodge of Elks Really Constitutes
A historical overview of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks BPOE. It traces origins from the Jolly Corks in New York to a global fraternal body, noting the February 16 1868 meeting in New York, the adoption of its constitution, and eventual lodges in Philadelphia San Francisco and other cities. The piece emphasizes the order as American in character, charitable and nonmercenary, with allegiance to the flag and values of brotherhood and fidelity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
Jolly Corks
New York City
Charles Algernon Sidney Vivian
New York
Buffalo
Richard B Sterfly
New York Assembly
Philadelphia
San Francisco