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The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
SHERMAN,

Tudor Haviland spent day or two in New York City, last week.
 Mrs L. D. Whitehead is staying with her mother, Mrs Hoyt.
 Mrs Stevens has beeL dressmaking for Mrs Sturges.
 Master Kenneth Barlow is sick with measles.
 John Slattery, while stringing a wire fence, hurt his hand badly and will be unable to work for some days.
 Work has begun on pulling the abutments of the bridge, at the centre.
 Ammi Giddings is painting his house 8 light yellow, with white trimmings.
 W. c. Allen has been reelected as as- sistant superintendent in the Congre- gational Sunday school. A branch Sunday school has been started for the summer in the North district.
 Egbert Stuart is taking 8 course of study in Poughkeepsie at the Eastman Business college.
 Mir and Mrs Charles Akin of Paterson, N. Y, were at church on Sunday.
 Frank Briggs has been afflicted with a painful abcess on his cheek.
 Mir Mcknight conducted we'll attend ed meeting at the Second District scho0lhouse on last Sunday evening.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
In New Haven County.
OXFORD.
PERSONAL CHAT.

Miss Grace Barnes has arrived home for few weeks visit.
 Mrs Caroline Bronson, who was called to attend her sister, Mrs Merritt Russell, Tn Middlebury, who was injured by a fall, arrived home Sunday.
 Wilbur filling of Norwich spent Sun- day with his parents, Mir and Mrs k. J. filling, on Christian street.
 LyndIord J. F. Reynolds has sold out his interest in the Oxford house to a man from Worcester, Mass, who is expected to take possession on May l.
 Services in S5 Peters church are to be held each Sunday forenoon through next month at II o'clock and at the Farms church a5 l.30 p. m.
 II. <. HubbelI was arrested, Saturday, charged with assault on his brother, s. E. IubbeU, and the case was adjourned until Monday, May II. At the same time suit was brought on civil suit for damages.
 On Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings of last week there was frost, and on Thursday morning there WAS ice as thick as heavy window glass. Not very favorable for cherries or other fruits which i in blossom. All vegetation is three Or four weeks earlier than usual this year.
 The comedy entitled "A box of mon- keys" which was so successfully given by the pupils of Mrs Dudley Burke Fitz Gerald, in the TiDgue opera house, Sey- mour, Tuesday evening, the 221, is, by the kindness of those who were in the cast to be reproduced at the Town hall, OK ford, on Tuesday evening, May ,, for the benefit of St Peters church.
 c. II. Butler is to be at home all this week from his duties IS superintendent of the capitol and grounds at Hartford.
 The Christian Endeavor society held a very pleasant entertainment and fair at the residence of Mrs 5. r, Sanford, last Friday evening.
 The Christian Endeavor UnIon was largely attended at the Congregations church, Monday evenipg.
 The roads in the northern part of the town are being thoroughly worked by Arthur and Frank AlliDg.
 Mrs Franklin Nichols gave o'clock tea, last Saturday afternoon, in honor of her guests, Miss Lillian French of Bethel, and Miss Kittie French of Stepney. All report an enjoyable time.
 Lee Armstrong is training fine colt for 5. W. Buckingham of Seymour.
 Miss Lizzie Nichols of Watertown visit ed with her parents over Sunday.
 Mir Burke and son of Stratford have been visiting at G. l.. CrOfut's.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
County News.
LONG HILL.
PERSONAL CHAT.

MT and Mrs Milton c. Barlow, who have finished the season on the stage, have returned and opened their Long Hill home for the summer months. Mrs Barlow has recently purchased the phae- ton carriage belonging to the estate of E. PIatt.
 Charles Hall has sold hrs bicycle to Leo Gabler.
 The remains of Sylvester Gregory, who died in Bridgeport on last Friday, from the effects of stroke of paralysis, were brought to the Long Hill cemetery for burial on Monday of this week. Mir Gregory was formerly a resident of this place.
 Frank Gabler rides handsome new bicycle of the latest pattern.
 It is reported that F. L. Turney has rented the Spencer Curtis place to parties from Bridgeport, who will take possess sion soon.
 Mrs c. W. Boylston has been passing a few days of this week with friends at Hartford.
 4 number of Long Hill young people attended the production of the ''Messiah" at the Bridgeport theatre, on last week Thursday night.
 Miss Lendeveg gave pleasant party to a number of her friends at her home on Chestnut Hill, on Tuesoay evening of this week. The Four B's orchestra furnished excellent music and all fortu- nate enough to be present had a most en- j0yable time.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
LitCI.ield County News
NEW MILFORD.
A BAT ACCIDENT.

William Liamlj Il, while out cxcl leising his trotuer, last Tuesday evening, and driving through South Main street, met with quite an accident. His carriage struck he large stepping stone in front of FraI k EviCta' residence, overturniug the carli'g throwing cut Mir IIamlyn aud cultug lis hand and face quite bad iy. The horse c!rArtd itself from the carriage but was stepped pear by. Car riage, ha!Gcss and horse were moro or less mi ilrld. Dr George StNub was call ed to tend the il iurrd man and a few days Will bring hilu out again. The best time tu exercise trUtting horses is in the day time uEd the race course at the fair ground the best place to speed them. There alr LOO many young people riding bicycle, uu our streets iu thc evening which are liable tO get injured by fast horses Hrd reckless drivers and it is hop ed thai tie pgnctice of driving fast horses in our principal streets may be discOntiL ucd. If not there should be some law or way to put A stop to it,
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
WASHINGTON.


 Rev Mir Carter went to see his father at Huntington, l.. l., the fore part of last week, returning Wednesday evening.
 Mir aud Mrs C. T. Woodruff went, this week Tuesday, to Gaylordsvllle to oattend the funeral of Mrs Eveline Gcer Paine, who died Sunday morning, of heaIt dis ease, aged 73.
 Mrs Jane Clark is staying, this week, with her daughter, Mrs (. T. Woodruff
 Rev P. A. Fair of Stamford will con duet the services in the Swedish Luther an church at the Depot, next Sunday.
 Wilbur Kubourn, the efficient clerk at the Washington feed store, with his fam fly, is nicely settled in the rooms of A. S. Baldwin, recently vacated by J. k. Reed. Mir kilbourn i5 now located where he can watch the store and his fine baby all the "sampe timee.'
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
BEDDING.

Rev and Mrs Morell, Master Theodore and MT and Mrs E. Short from Bethel, last Saturday afternoon, were guests at the rectory, entertained by Rev ". A. and Mrs swan.
 Emory Sanford from Newtown spent Sunday with his parents, MT and Mrs Stephen Sanford.
 The concert at the Congregational church, last Wednesday,was we'll attend ed, realizing a neat sum. At the close of the concert fine supper was provided.
 Mrs Henry Sanford has returned from NewtOwn after being absent two weeks.
 Mrs M. Lyon is having a commodious
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
DASPI-RY DIVISION.

6.4o, .45, 8.2O, SEQ, IO.5O, a. u.. 3.j0' j.lsr ]j, 6lU p. III. south, 6 %, -3J 3-o5 a. In., II+1, 4.23, 7.o- p. m. sunday sos a. h., :. .05 p.lu.
 BETHELINorth, GAS, 737, lo.48 a. h., 2.34, DOS, 5.4s, 6.s3 p. m. Sunday, l0.I7 a. u., 4.29, LOS. D. IL. Sunday, SIP a. m., 5i2 pm. REDDlNG-North, 7.30 8. m., 2.2S, h637 ?. m. Sunday, l01l a. In SIS p. m. South, 6.l3 8. h., Il.54 5.26, D. ID. Sunday, SIS 8ANF0RD-North, 7.22 a. m 2.24, 6.33 p. m. Sunday, I0O6 a. In., sos D. South, 6.l6 a. m., II~59, 5,3I p. III. Sunday, s.22 a. m., 5.22 p.
 
 BRANCHVILLE-N North, IA, I03l D. m., 2I7, 531, G.25 D. m. Sunday, 10 8. m sO2 p. III. South, 6.2I, 7.J3, l0lS a. m., F. 1.24p. Sunday. S.29 q. m, 5.2S ?. m. GE0RG GETOWN-NOrth, 7.09 a. m., 21S, 6 B p. n. sunday, a57 a. m, 758 p. m. South, s56 p. n. I2.09, 5.43 p. h. Sunday, S3l 8. m. 5-5l D.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
sHEPAUG RAILROAD.

t2ur1,L4ET T ao1ra = 61s r m Sunday 8I2 a m. Arrive 9.57 a. m., 40, D. m. Sunday 6I5 D. m. 8AW WLETVILLE-NOrth,9 800 a. n., 6-30 p. nl. Sunday, S.35 8. ID. Leave for Bethel s42 6. m., 425 D. m. Sunday, 6 p. m.
 5aaday' 1S am. South, Sou h. t85s 3 am 2 5 P D. m. Sunday 5.36 D. m. ROXBURY FALLS-North, tII-30 8. m-, t5-52 pm. Sunday, 1887 am. South, 1920 am, 1880 ROXBURY-NOrth, lOlO Q. m., 5.5S p. m. Sun day, 9.IO a. m. South, 9l1 8. m., 3.26 p. n. Sunday, 5.l5 p. m. JUDD'S- -BRIDG E-Nortn, tIO.2O a. m., t6o4 p. m. Sunday, t9.I7 a.. m. South, 1905 8. m., t2.53 p. III. Sunday, t5.O3 p. m. WASH1NGTON-NoTth,l HOO a. h., 6I5 p. n. Sunday, 9.37 8. m. South, 8.53 8. m., 9.4O p. n. Sunday, 4.5l D. m. NEW PRESTON-North, Il. 10 a. n., 6I9 p. m. Sunday, 943 &. m. South, S.49a m., 319 pm. Sunday, 4.36 D. m. ROMFoRD-North, ll.25 n., t6.28 pm. Sun Sunday, 4.26 p. ID. MORRIS-NOrth, ll-35, f6-33 D. m. Sum- day, 10.02 a. m. South, t635 a. m., Il -53 D. ID. Sunday, As p. m. BANTAM-NOTth, F. pm. ,6.45 p. m. Sunday, 1920 a. m. South, S27 8. m., l-39 D. m. Sun day, 4.07 a. m.
 Tl024 a. m. South, 1925 8. m., l.23 p m. Sun day, 3-56 D. m.
 LITCHFIELD-ATrive l2.lOp p. m., 6-50 ?. m., Sunday, l030 a. III. South, S.20 8. m., Ills p. n Sunday, , 50 ?. n.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
SOUTHBURY.
HULL'S HILL.

Mr Bowers of Waterbury led the ser vice, Sunday morning; MT Whitney iE the afternoon.
 W. Warner has moved his family over towards Oxford Center.
 A little daughter arrived, the 24th, at G. R. Smiths. Mother and child are do- ing well.
 Mrs Harrison of Kettjetown died on Thur day afternoon. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2.
 Mattie Stowe came up, last week, after her mother. They are going to new home in Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
THE MI5EKlALL DISTRICT

The mission bald from New Milford will hold services in the chapel, Sunday, May 3, at p. m.
 Most of the farmers have their oats sowed and potatoes planted.
 Little Helen Roberts had birthday party, last week.
 II, W. Murray has had his cows de- horned.
 Eddie Yale and lady of Torrngton were guests at the home of his p&rtnts, Mir and Mrs Nelson aip, this week.
 The road mcu are ju tht, vicinity try ing tO improVr the condition of the roads,
 Rev C. C. Spencer If the Methodist church of New Milford preached an iu- cercstiug aud instructive sermon in the chapel, last sunday, from the text, "For whoaocvcr 9haU keep the whole jaw, and }rt rtl md in on" p"Mt, he is guilty cf aI."
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01

In the old days when the farmer took his wool to the mill and exchanged it for satinet or cashmere, employed a talloress to come to the house and cut and make clothing for the men folks the wearing apparel was strong but it had little beauty. There is a good deal in putting goods together as they should be to give them grace and form. A pair of trousers for instance Is something more than a couple of bags joined at the top. The parts of which they are composed should be shrunk at the bottom to form the instep, also at the thigh in the back. The bottom should be shaped to fit be comlngly. Davis & Savard, 429 Main street, ell Paragon pantsloons, that are up to date in every detail, made in the best manner and sold at about thtI same price as in charged for ordinary makes See ad.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
BOTsFDRD TO BRIDGEPORT.

bJI9F OED-NUrth, I-36, IU.3e a. m I.4O, 4-59l 3.gC- t.5s D. ln sunday, slO a. m south 7I5, o-55, Il-36 am, 4-32, 1C0 pm. Sunday, 6.26 D. fEPEET-N0rth,7.28 .28, o.23 am. l.20 1n., 4-5O, 6.+3 p. III. Sunday, 5 8. South, 7.2s, 9u5, ll.45 a. nl., 4.4u, 7.l9 D. ID. Sunday, 6-5S p. III. LONG HILL-Aorth, 7.22, l0.l7, Ill a. m., 443, 6,a3 65 ?; m: sunday, 7.54 p. m' south, 734s ?. TRUMBULL-North, 7.I6, lo.lI, l2.5s a. m 4.31, 6-i7 D. IL. sunday, 7.47 8. ID. South 7.39, 9-l4 1I.54, a. h., 4-53, 7.I9 p. Sunday f6.jU p. m.
 6-5 D. n. Sunday, 7-35 8. m. Arrive, 7-5u, 9--5 a. H., l2.o5, 5.(5, 7-30 p. ID. Sunday 7.oS 2. n.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
LYONS PLAINS.

Mrs W. L. Keelcr of North Wilton vis- ited her mother, Mrs Phebe A. FantOn, on Friday. Her grandmother, Mrs Car oline Crofut, returned home with her.
 Rev Alexander Hamilton spent Friday and Saturday in New York City.
 Miss Alma E. Hamilton went to New York on Monday. She will be the guest while there of her uncle, William Liver more.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
STEVE NSON.

This weather gives the farmers the seed time and they will now look for ward to the harvest.
 The officers of Newtown is not behind on the road question. The machines are putting the loads in fine condition. The selectmen are putting the main roads to the front to compete with their neighbor towns.
 Mrs Augusta Platt is guest of friends here for few days, before leaving for a visit with her daughter in Ansonia.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
Perry ]. Hurd.

house and yard made for her poultry by 5. Benedict.
 William E. Duncomb is confined to his bed again, resulting from an attack of grip.
 Mrs w. A. Swan and Mss Claire and Mrs J. A, 5. Burr spent Tuesday in Bridgeport.
 J. Sullivan is having his chicken house and yard enlarged to prevent the fowls from wandering over the grounds.
 Mrs J. s. Sanford has returned from her visit to Bridgeport and New York.
 A strange dog, last week, killed num- Der of sheep and calves for William Hoyt The dog was found in the act of killing them and shot.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01

A little III, then little pill. The i'll is gone the pill has won. DeWitt's Lit lie Early Risers the little pills that cure great Ills. E. F. Hawley, Newtown; 5. 0. Bull, Sandy Hook A. E. Blake man, Botsford; B. .Hawley $ Co.,, Step ney.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
A CoMKSEnDABLE PURPOSE.

c. I. Hood, the proprietor of Hoods Sarsaparilla, is known to be great lover of animals. He is the owner of Hood Farm, which is situated few miles from Lowell, ,and is we'll known as the home of the famous Jerseys which won the prizes at the Worlds Fair. There are over ,250 head, anda it is undoubtedly the finest herd of Jerseys in the world. MT Hood is making an effort to distribute some of this high bred stock over the farms of this section, believing that the interest of the farmers will thus be greatly pro- noted. The first annual auction sale of Hood Farm Jerseys is to be held Friday, May s. A handsome, illustrated cata- logue of the sale may be had by sending address to Hood Farm, Lowell, Mass.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
WEST CQRNW ALL,

At the town meeting, called by the se- iccCmen, last Saturday, it was voted to discontinue the highway running parallel with the railroad between this place and Cornwall Bridge.
 Mrs Thomas Wilson of Huntington ia visiting friends here.
 Franklin Scovnle, son of the late Eu, gene Scovillc, died in Bridgeport, last Saturday. The remains were brought here, Monday, for burial in the North Cornwall cemetery.
 Mrs R. R. Wheeler of Pawling, N. Y., is at Charles A. Miller's.
 George N. Brewster has been in Wood bury the past week.
 William Brewster Hubbard returned to Clinton, last Monday.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01

The sale of the c. H. Ayres stock open ed with a rush at the store of the c. H. Bennett Shoe Co.,, 367 Main street, Sat urday. Notwithstanding there were IA salespeople in attendance lit was utterly impossible to care for the wants of the people. as had been planned, so great was the onslaught. To-day preparations will be made so that all will be served promptly and have ,an equal chance to take advantage of the great inducements in all kinds of footwear which are now offered at this well known bargain house. See advertisement on another page.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
H0MELY WRINKLES.

Mans forte is earning gold alone;l In spending is his weakness shown. 4 Woman's forte by Nature meant Is taking care of every cent; And he who lets his wife do this Will riches have and live in bliss.
 -f Farm Journal.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
TASHUA.

BISHOP WILLIAMS TO VISIT CHRIST CHURCH.
 Bishop Williams will confirm a large class here on Sunday, May 3, at 3 p. m. No morning service. All are invited.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
~l pI,E& BLAII

James CHs>auY, who lives in the Stil- son place in this village, died, Monday afternoon, with pneumonia. He leaVcs Il widow and four small children in rath- erEdCstitutc circumstances. They have the public sympathy.
 Grorgc II. Jackson, tine grocer, will move hj- good foom his present rtorc in thr GaI'tCc hu Hing, thi3 week, into NJ4att's block on Bank street.
 Dennis McNlahon, the tailor, i5 to move, this week, from his present quar- CT, inru the store recently occupied by J. W. Ell,wortd, tue shoe dealer.
 The grounds in front of the New Eng land House are b"ing placed in fire shape by George F, PlXlry, its manager and landlord. he iron fences have been re- fitted and the walks newly laid and put in proper condition. The place presents A tidy H prd7ahre and still more i~ to he added in the way of A)wer9, etc. Mr PiNloy has keen eye tur beauty.
 IL is reported that yhe macadam road on RllrOAd ,t.cct, which was not quite completed, IN@t fail, is soou to be finish, ed. I his is welcome news if true. l. is Inc best road in town now as it i3. Pleasure driving with teams and bicycle riders are making it a great th0rCugh- fare.
 The new highway connecting South Main and Middle cets i- now being travelled over by the public, and Is near ly completed, although not yet formally accepted by the sele crmcn. IL is quite convenience,
 The checker tournampnt, which has so much engaged the leading checker play ers for some tim" past, came rO 8 close, Monday evening. .Iames Mar-h, our coal dealer, won the prize. A very hand some gold badge was preapLrcd to him by the club and he now wears the pin ion bis coat iup'j and hereafter it will be well 10 call him Mir Marsh instead of ",lim "
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
TIE NEM ENGLANDR. B.

THE NEW ENGLAND B. B. HAWLEYVILLE-East 7.29 12.O2, ,a.In. .7.l5 ?. m- West 800 8. ul 3 ,6.42 D. NEWTOWE-East 7-34 am t7.2O pm. West ts-SS .a. ID, t2.53, 536, p. m. SANDY HOOK-East 7.4O, I2I2, A.m. 7.27 p. n. West s.4S a. ID, 24s 6.3O, p. m. 7.5O, 122l, 7'37 p. ID. West S38 8. m; 2.39, 6-20 D. m.
 tTrains stop when signaled only
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
HOSIERY.

Large line Iaujio~ Gents and Nhjldrru'~ Hosiery from IOr to JOr.
 Pma~ol~ and Sun lmbrrIIa~, thr Imr~t line in town; price I.c lo l57,
 For rmp"~, MatCin@~, Cur taju~, Wall Papers We can't be- beaten. Gall ut our store and be ruu lucrd.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
Bridgeport Steamboat
 Company.
STEAMER NUTMEG STATE.

STEAMER NUTMEG STATE. Leaves Bridgeport every night (except Sunday F o'clock, from foot of South avenue. Leaves New York every day (except Sun day. II a. m., from Pier 39, East River.
 STEAMER ROSEDALE.
 Leaves Bridgeport at 7S0 6. ID. Returning leaves New fork Pier 39 East River, foot Of Catherine street, at 3 p. In-, foot of East SIst street, East River, at S.15 D. m.
 On Saturday, Pier 39, p. m., East Slst street FARE 50 cents EXCURSION TICKET T5 cen1s Good Until Used-)
 Boat connects with the Berkshire division train leaving Bridgeport at 6.25 on Saturday evenings only.
 Western and Southern Freight taken from Bridgeport at New York rates, and bills lad N. ii. WEDGE, Ell. CoNNELLY
 Agt. Supt.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
GRASS SEED.

We have this yoar us heretofore taken particular pains to buy the best seed in tho mtrket and are selling it n4 low ns po-siblo quality considered. Our aim Is to furnish the best soed possible, not tho mrgr-t quantity for the lonst money.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
HARROWS.

We carry Disc, SpringtoOth. Acme smoothing and square and shall pc pleased to talk business if you need anything in this linc.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
PLOWS.

Our line thls spring is larger than ev- er before and before making purchase we shuul be pleased to have you look them over. We ecan please you and you will hnd the prices bottom.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
LADIES, SHIRT WAISTS.

Nice a~~orlmrm, 3Nc, DOr, 7.)c, N9r, ~I, I25.
 We will open Saturday morn- ing a Case of Calico Wrappers. We offer them at ~9r, NI audup f., 70
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
Millinery foods!

You should look in atourMiI- Emery parIm~. Our @ood~ are cIr4mt ud inexpensive rou~id- ,riu@ the quality, and hat~ that come from our store are correct in ~NIr.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01
FISHING TACKLE.

W" huN" unIuckcd the finest assOrt urut luut we huv" ever received and ctn -UIt anyone; Poles from Joe to S1. Come and look them over. ours Re. -puClmlly.
The Newtown bee., 1896-05-01

George II. JAcb-ou, tine grocer, will move hj- good f,om his present store in thr G8zatCc hu HiHg, thi5 week, into NyXatt's block on Bank street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-08

Masonic rites to a great extent and while
the symbols, emblems and the words OF
the service are different, the general tone
IS the same, and the service Tor the DEAD
is used as a lesson to the living.
In the various Jewish fraternal organi-
cations, CT which the B'nai-B -. n is the
largest, the funeral ceremoniesSare Scrip
tural TO a great extent, although certain
forms and ceremonies Of other fraternal
societies are followed In some of the So
ceties, composed of orthodox Jews, a
charity box is placed on or near the cof
fin, into which those who attend the fun
eral deposit money, each IN keeping with
In all Of these ceremonies the Bible plays
an important part, because passages APP
prOpriate to the occasion are quoted by
master, commander, chaplain, noble grand
or whatever the title of the officiating per-
son may be. The ceremonies pertaining TO
the Masonic burial are said to have had
their origin in the days of King Solomon
and many of the other orders lay claim to
extreme antiquity.
The Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks is an exception to the rule. I'VE have
a beautiful and impressive burial ser
vice. said a member of the order, "but Il
Is unlike any other in two particulars 1t
has no Biblical quotations and il is NOT
old. The most extreme agnostic could not
take exception to 1t, and the man who is
a thorough believer in the Bible could find
nothing in il to crlticise.' The service was
written by A. c. Moreland and was used
for the first time at the funeral of George
IT. Evans in San Francisco. The ceremony
is short and begins with a prayer. after
which The. officers Of the lodge testify to
the faithful adherence of the departed
brother to the objects of the order The
presiding officer, known as exalted ruler,
then says:
Fidelity. my brothers, embraces. all the
others; and. having been faithful in char
ity justice and brotherly love 1 tes-
tity TO his having been an Elk. upright
and firm, and worthy to receive from
us such honors as are bestowed unon
the faithful brethren who prece,le us To
the Great Lodge Of the hereafter there
to receive from the Exalted Grand Ruler
of all the final degree Of eternity
He then holds 50 all can see a small
bouquet and repeats:
Brethren, here We have the amarantb
encircled by the clinging ivy. The for
mer from its unfading nature. typical of
the immortality of the soul. The ivv Is
the floral metaphor of devoted friend
ship-with US the symbol of brotherlv
love. In token of our belief in the i'm
mortality of the soul and emblematic
of our brotherly love, We viii each de-
post the amaranth and ivy in the grave
of our brother. Departed brother, may
your immortal soul enjoy an eternity Of