On Fri, 20 Jul 2001 22:08:18 -0500, Samuel W. Heywood wrote:
> In the US there is a well known fraternal brotherhood named "Loyal Order
> of the Moose" (BTW, this organization now admits women into membership).
> Also there is another well known fraternal brotherhood named "The Elks".
> The full name of this brotherhood is abbreviated as B.P.O.E. I don't know
> what the initials stand for, and I don't know if The Elks are now
B.P.O.E. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The Moose and the
Elks are mostly social clubs for men. They have clubhouses and
facilities for holding dinners and other gatherings. They also have
club rituals.
Other "lodges" included the Knights of the Pythias, the Odd Fellows,
the Maccabees. All now extinct, I believe. Funny hats and costumes.
Sam Ewalt
Croswell, Michigan, USA
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