The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-11-10
TRIBUTES TO THE DEAD.
SAVANNAH ODD PILLOWS HOLD
A MEMORIAL SERVICE.

Addresses by Prominent Members Of
the Order at Trinity Methodist
Church-Odd Fellows Who Have
Died in Savannah Since a Year Ago
An Interesting Service.
The Independent Order Of Odd Fellows
held memorial service at Trinity Metho-
dist church last night. In spite of the in.
! clemency Of the weather large audience
was present.
| The members of the different lodges as.
sembled at their hall and marched to the
church escorted by Chatham Canton
! Patriarchs Militant. The members of the
order occupied the front pews AMI the OH
cial chairs were placed inside the altar rail.
The exercises began with the singing Of
the ode, Brethren Of our friendly order
followed by prayer by the chaplain, Mr.
c. II. Carson. The pi esiding officer stated
the object of the meeting, and the secretary
read the proclamations of the grand sire
and master. The choir then sang the hymn,
"A thousand ages in thy sight, after which
Samuel Il. Adams, Esq, paid an eloquent
tribute to the late A. f. Torlay, Of Ogle-
thorpe lodge, who was born in Charleston,
Aug. 10, 1S19 and died IN Savannah, July
IL last. He became q member OF Oglethorpe
forty-six years. he was noble grand in
July, 1852, and in 1855. He was made
member of the grand lodge in 1874.
he was city official for thirty-six years
The speaker alluded to his truthfulness and
integrity.
After the singing of another hymn by
the choir, Mr.. ID. B. Morgan. in the sence
or hon. L. w. Meldrim, who was unavoidably
sent, paid tribute to the dead of Live
Oak Lodge, mentioning Past Grand j P.
Collins, who died Nov. "a, 1887. and Ed
ward Lowell, who died Aug. p last: also
Past Grand John W. Wilson, who died
Feb. 6, 1887; Past Grand David Bailey who
died Msrch 81, 1887, and Past Grand
George H. Broughton, who died Sept. 49,
1887.
Past Grand Master DR.. George H. Stone
spoke of the dead of DeKalb Lodge He
dwelt briefly on the virtues aud excellences
of Mr.. r. j. Manner, who died Jan. 5, 1883,
and recited an original poem in memory of
f. W. Jordan, past grand master of the
state.
The following were the closing stanzas:
Faith was to him guiding star
Resting on truth and love;
By it he saw the gates ajar,
And God who rules above.
With chality wen make his pail
To cover acts undone;
It's ample folds will cover all;
Thy will, o God, BE- done"
Mr.. viii Falconer, then sang an arpro-
pirate solo, THE Resurrection" by Hol-
den, with organ accompaniment by Miss
Maggie Oliver, at the conclusion of which
Grand Marshal A. n. Mauucy paid an elo-
quent tribute TO the dead of Haupu lodge.
George G. Lewis died Nov 20, 1857.
He had served the lo1 q in various capaci-
ties and by his devotion to the order aid ID
materially in advancing its welfare and
prosperity Mr.. c. c. Ehlers died July 9,
1855. He was highly esteemed by the mem
bers of his lodge. He served several terms
as its treasurer.
A tribute was next paid to the dead of the
Grand Lodge of Georgia y District Deputy
Grand Master E. w. Cubbedge and the dead
of the sovereign grand lod seS by Grand
Representative c. H. Dorsett. The services
concluded with the singing of the closing
ode, brothers we thank you all" followed
by prayer and the benediction. The choir
rendered the musical part of the services
very creditably. 1t was composed as fol-
lows:
Sopranos-Miss Josie King, Miss A. Nc
Clesky, Miss S. F. LaRoche, Miss E. p
Launey.
Altos-Miss Mary Gross, Miss F.. Nc
Clesky, Miss Kate Habersham.
Tenors-James Van Berschott, Will Fal-
coner.
Bassos-E. B. Peek, j. G. SWANSON,
George S. Frierson.
Organist-Miss Maggie Oliver.