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A Vintage Photos Theme Park photo for the theme of the secret lives of grown-ups (adults letting loose and having fun or possibly behaving badly with other adults; all in good taste, of course).

Printed on the back of this real photo postcard: "Novelty Studio, 1118 First Ave., Seattle."

These three couples are ready for a party. The woman on the left, who's a little out of focus for some reason, is holding a ratchet noisemaker. The man in the back on the left is holding a BPO[E] (Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks) flag that's draped over the shoulder of the woman in the middle. The woman on the right is holding a mask (mouse over the image for a better look at the noisemaker, flag, and mask). The man on the right has some sort of flag tucked under his right arm, and all of them except that man are wearing party or regular hats.

Were they attending a New Year's party at an Elks Lodge?

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 RicksPics
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Keep an eye on your daughters, the Elks are in town! I love these photos of people commemorating an event with an amusing portrait. That guy in the left rear reminds me a bit of Alec Baldwin. Maybe his granddad ;)
5 years ago.
 arts enthusiast
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Aren't they adorable!
5 years ago.
 Deborah Lundbech
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Look like a cheery, fun loving bunch.
My husband's grandfather - who was a Mason - used to call the B.P.O.E (tongue in cheek)
"Best People On Earth."
I'm not sure if that was widely used, but it amused me the first time I heard it.
5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.
 Alan Mays
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Thanks, Rick, Ellie, and Deborah! How did I miss Grandpa Baldwin? And I never heard about the alternate meaning of BPOE, but there was even a "Best People On Earth (B.P.O.E.)" song (aka "The Elks' Song") that appeared as sheet music in 1907! How interesting!
5 years ago.

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