The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-01-19
UNITED WORKMEN.
First Memorial Services Of the
Ancient Oder.
Keeping Green the Memory of Departed Mem
bers-Music, Eulogies and Addresses
in Metropolitan Temple.

Several hundred members of the Ancient
Order of United Workmen and as many
more friends assembled in Metropolitan
temple last night to attend the first memo
nal services under the auspices of the
subordinate lodges of San Francisco. The
exercises were of a solemn but interesting
nature, and an elaborate musical and lite
raTy programme was rendered.
A prelude on the big organ by Samuel d.
Mayer was followed by an invocation by
Rev. Thomas c. EastOn.
Introductory remarks were made by
Chairman j. L. PuTdy, p. NJ. W., who ex-
planned the object Of the services. The
time for keeping green the memory OF de-
parted members had been set by the Grand
Lodge. AS the exercises were to be of a
most solemn nature, he requested that there
be no applause.
Pea 10 the Memory of the Dead" was
sung by quartet, consisting Of J. r.
Ogilyie, S. d. Mayer, Joseph G. BastOn and
W. Z. Campbell.
MASTER WORKMAN DEUPREY.
Eugene \. Deuprey, Grand Master Work.
man, made an eloquent address, in which he
reviewed the noble objects ana work Of the
order.
'Ihe object of the meeting" said he, sis
one of sad, solemn nature-nOt more than
10 drop tear, a tribute TO the memory OF
our own dead in the jurisdiction Of CalifOr-
MIA. Throughout California tonight the
lodges VIII hold exercises necessary to keep
III memory those who have passed 10 the
other shore. When we look back at the
Work done by the Ancient Order OF United
WOrkmen in Il few years for the alleY!a-
ton of those in distress we should
not forget the work Of those who
have lab0red for the noble principles
during their existence on this earth. Is 1t
not proper that we should recall recOllec-
ti0nS OF the departed ones? II we VIII only
recall TO mind the efforts Of the many now
before their Maker we can only think with
pride Of what was done by them. This IS
the anniversary of the death OF Father John
Jordan Upchurch, founder Of the order,
who passed away January 10, 1887. What
of the vacant seat in the lOdge-rOom? Does
the drapeTy Of that vacant chair fill the iu-
closure OF our gratitude? Ought we not
keep their memories green and gather re-
neWed z-al from the record Of their frater-
nal lives Pr
THE FOUNDATION MEETING.
This is the foundation meeting for the
purpose of keeping green the memory OF
those who died while aiding in the princl-
pies OF charity and love. We should assem-
bic every year on the night OF January 18Th
Tor the purpose Of recalling all that has
been done by each of the departed. They
are not forgotten. Their deeds rise before
US and remind us Of the opportunities of a
great nation where we may seek and dis
tribute blessings among the unfortunate
and beTeaved. There shall ever be a touch
OF sympathy and love for our fellow kind,
and we shall ever continue to give food and
education to the unfortunate. This means
that those who strive to do good here shall
not be forgotten when the grass grows owe T
their final resting-place.
Sleep Thy Last Sleep" sang the quartet,
and then eX-Judge ID. j. TOOhy made
short address. In speaking Of the founders
Of the order, he said their memories should
be commemorated on account Of their wis
dOm and devotion to their miles. More
than $4,000, 600 has been paid out to widows
and orphans Of deceased members. But for
this help the almshOuse, asylum or prison
might have been the refuge OF many who
are now happy in stations OF trust and
hOuOr
THE EULOGY.
The quartet sang Good Night, Have
Reached My Home" and Past Grand Mas
ter Workman w. II. Barnes delivered the
eulogy. After paying an eloquent tribute
TO the memory of deceased members, num-
boring In all 1880, he called attention 70
the great work performed by the order. Just
$50 100000 had been paid ont TO OenetC!-
aries. At present there are 270,0 men,
bers IN the order, and since ii was organized
2lO0 members have died in this State.
The exercises were concluded by the
song ''Sball We Meet Beyond the RIver?"
The grand officers OF California are: +.
Adams, Past Grand Master Workman, San
Luis ObiSpO; Eugene y. Deuprey. Grand
Master Workman, San Francisco; George b.
katZensteln, Grad Foreman, Sacramento;
James Booth, Grand OyersceT. Los Angeles;
ID. 5. Hirshberg. Grand Recorder. Oakland;
To-.