APRIL, 1935 CENTRAL EDITION Hugh Fullerton —• Rafael Sabatini Odgers T. Gurnee ft Jugs ofthat favored whiskey traveled home to many a cotton or tobacco plantation in the Blue Grass country ^ DEPARTURE from the quaint old hotel in Crab For this local whiskey was not only rich and red and Orchard, Kentucky, was an event to be mellow—it was economical, and that was also important long remembered. in those days shortly after the peace of Appomattox. As they rolled away, guests might recall, It was that same reputation of goodness combined with misty-eyed reminiscence, the golden-brown fried with economy which suddenly lifted Crab Orchard to chicken, the crisp pone sticks, and other good old southern national fame, more than sixty years later. delicacies that had made Crab Orchard cooking known There had been another war, then prohibition, then from Cumberland Gap clear up beyond repeal. People were searching for a the lazy Ohio. straight whiskey made the good, old- They might look back and long for Kentucky straight whiskey fashioned way —at a price they could the clear, healthful waters of Crab Made the good oid-fashioned way afford. Orchard's famous limestone spring. Smooth and satisfying to taste And suddenly they discovered Crab But the menfolks took one memento Orchard! Almost overnight, a demand with them. Grinning darky boys ten Sold at a price anyone can pay began to grow, which swept across derly deposited, beside the master's the country. And this local favorite feet, a jug of that rich red Bourbon of other years is America's fastest- which helped the tiny town of Crab selling straight whiskey today. Orchard spread its fame. \ This F.mbitm yroic<it Tou Crab OicKcDid © :9J5,The American Medicinal AMERICA'S FASTEST-SELLING STRAIGHT WHISKEY spinucorporation,Louisviiie,Ky. 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Y. # City National Publication of the Benevolent AND Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America. Published Under the Direction of the Grand Lodge by the Na tional Memorial AND Publication Commission *'Xo inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship. • - —From Preamble to the Constitulion, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks James S. Warren Charles Spencer Hart Joseph T. Fanning Managing Editor Business Manager Editor and Executive Director April.9 19 3 5 JSews ofElkdom General Features This Month This month we present the second of a sroup of five short stories each complete in itself—by Rafael Sabatini. Don't over- Greater Enthusiasm for Jay Gelzer look "The Night of Nuptials" (page These thrilling tales, based on authenti Good Will Tour 4 Take It Easy! 7 cated historical events, are without a peer in vividness, color and drama. We would also call your attention par ticularly to Hugh Fullerton's interesting Odgers T. Gurnee arliclc about the liaseball pitchers of an On to Cohiinbus in July 6 other day. Himself a player, as well as a Improvement of the veteran sports writer, he has caught (in practice) for virtually every star mounds- Breed man who ever donned a major league uni form. Read, on page 17, what he has to The 1935 National Rit say about the tricks of the trade the oin- timers used and you will enjoy the "cxt ualistic Contest 6 Rafael Sabatini ball game you see more than ever before. The Night of Nuptials 13 Next Month How would you like to sit in in a poker State Association Con game with a prince of the British Empire, Cast and Broadcast. 16 a Japanese count and an American ambas vention Dates for 1935 6 sador? That is just what you will do next month when you read "Hole Card Wild," by Ross Connelly. Did you know Hugh Fullerton that poker was international in scope? It is, and it's surprising how few variations Editorials 22 Serving 'Em Up 17 there are in the game as it's played in Europe, Asia, on the high seas and in the L'nited States. And when the big moguls of international diplomacy start betting an On Stage and Screen 20 open-end straight against a two-card draw, Under the Spreading the fur flies fast and furiously. Mr. Con nelly's story will take you out of yourself— Antlers 26 give you a glimpse of a fascinating and Cover Design by little understood world—as few stories can. 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