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It Paul Annixter is true that both Paul Annixter's story, "The Grand Lodge OfTicers Die Off," and 11. Kent Richards' article, "Dogs Against Darkness," have animals as and Committees The Die Off their main characters, but the similarity ends right there. Mr. Annixter tells a blood curdlin!5 story of tlie fierce struggle Show Business 10 for existence which is the lot of the crea tures in the northern wilds, whereas Mr. A Message from the Richards' article deals with dogs and the Cast and Broadcast 12 great humanitarian scrvice they are being Grand Exalted Ruler 5 taught to render to the blind. Both "The Die Off" and "Dogs Against Darkness" make fascinating reading and can be heartily H. Kent Richards recommended. Editorial Then Wynant Davis Hubbard has con Dogs Against Darkness 13 tributed "Tambati" which should provide a few hair raising moments for even the most hardened of mystery story readers. This is Wynant Davis Hubbard a tale laid in Africa, and no one who is Under the Spreading acquainted with Mr. Hubbard can doubt Tambati 16 that he knows that dark continent. For Antlers he has lived there for years, on and off, and can never seem to get enough of it. In fact, right now, according to last reports, Artie McGovern he is out there, somewhere in Abyssinia, following the fighting. The Grand Exalted Condition with a "Condition with a Capital C" is also called to your attention. For whether you Ruler's Visits Capital C 20 are overweight or under, fat or lean, you will benefit by Mr. McGovern's sane advice —that is, if you will take it seriously. Cover Design By- Another outstanding feature in this issue News of the State is the inspiring message from the Grand Walter Beach Humphrey Exalted Ruler which appears on page 5. Associations Every member of the Order should read it thoughtfully. Address All Communications to The Elks Magazine, SO East 42nd Street, New York, N. 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