Flaherty, a candidate for a year ago, has a fair chance of winning out.
Acca members went to Niagara Falls this morning. But were back by 3 o'clock. The boys, headed by Eddie Rose, patrol captain, strutted a banner in the State tonight and got a hip demonstration. A borrowed band played "Hicks," and everything looked lovely for the Old Dominion boys.
"Farmer" Evans, who, by the way, used to be stationed in Buffalo, had a pow-wow this afternoon with Davy Guthrie, and the two have decided to dish up near perfect climatic conditions during the conclave.
Tracked alongside the Richmond special is the train of the Norfolk delegation. The Norfolk temple has a representation little short of that of Richmond, and all together it is going to be a big convention for the Virginia delegates.
Richmond has spoken informally for the US Shriners' meeting. But is not bidding for the conclave next year. It appears to be understood that Minneapolis will be the meeting place in 1912. In fact, the Twin Cities are here almost 100 strong and with a guarantee of union to make good on their invitation. Richmond has got to come through with some such order when it seeks to grab a big Shriners' convention.
The crowd here is estimated at 200,000. Yaarab Temple, Atlanta, with 30,000.  has the largest representation of any Southern temple. Washouts delayed New Orleans, Mobile, and other far South Nobles, who are making their way here by circuitous routes.

RAIN SPOILS PROGRAM AT ELKS' CONVENTION
It is related that the annual meeting of the Elks' Convention will be held in Elks' Hall on Thursday, January 11, at 10:00 AM. 