The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-27
IN memory OF Their dead
Lodge of Sorrow of the Robert Norris
Lodge of Iv0rites,
MANY BEAUTIFUL ECLOGlES
Attorney W. X. Lewis Made the IutrO-
ductpry Addrcss-Tributcs BY +. l..
Rotathnn. Howell Harris and Al.
torncy W. Gaylord Thomas.

Lodge memorial services, the first
ever held on the West Side. were con-
Quoted last evening at the First Welsh
congregational church by Robert Nor
ris lodge of lvorites. in reverence to
the memory of the late w. George Pow
ell and Elmer l.. Williams. two mem
bers of the lod"e who died during the
year just passed. The church audi
torium is spacious and we'll fitted for
the observance. After the regular
church service the congregation was
dismissed, and the members of the
lodge. dressed in dark clothing and
wearing white badges with the words
I'm Memorlam" in black letters en-
tered the church by the northerly en-
trance. Nearly every one Of the 200
members was present. The body pre-
sented an impressive appearance dur
ing the march from the lodge hall to
the church.
Marshal ID. j. Davis. secretary of the
lodge. directed the march Then in
regular order came the officers of the
lodge, the members and the past ofli-
GERS. Upon entering the church seats
were taken In the northern tier. Attor-
ney w. r. Lewis, past president of the
lodge during whose regime the two
members were called a away, presided
over the services. Rev. w. S. Jones.
pastor of the First Welsh Baptist
church, Offered stirring invocation.
THE Unseen City" an anthem. was
sung by party of leading West Side
singers under the leadership of w. w.
Evans Tho iptrpInntn,.x- ,,f
Att1ney Lewis was deeply impressive
He SPOKE as follows:
NtOrnev Lewis Address.
little over two years ago a number OF
young Welshmen met in this city and
organized what is now known as Robert
Morris lodge. an organiZa tion that owes
allegiance to and is under the jurisdiction
of the Grand Lodge of American True w.
orites. 1t commenced its career with ev-
cry promise of success and It's subsequent
prosperity fulfilled that promise. No light
and frivolous reasons led to its organiZa-
ton. 1t has high and noble mission.
Whether that mission be accomplished
depends upon us. Ii seeks to propagate
love, truth and unity and to elevate its
members mentally and morally as well
as socially. II aims TO produce men Of
the world. but just, noble, upright and
liberal men of the world, and not men
who live retired lives. Bigotry. prejudice
and resentment find lodgment in
men who hold aloof from their
fellows. The contention that men
should not concern themselves with the
affairs of others Is a contention that be-
longs to centuries gone. Is now obsolete
and would be- maintained by no man OF in
telligence. Man was created n social be-
ing loving the society of his kind and in
a large measure dependent upon that So
ciety. Everything We see or hear has its
influence upon us. Hence the Importance
and the absOlut" necessity of ennObing and
purifying that with which we come In con-
tact. If we desire to move onward and
upward.
Many sncer at fraternal societies, but
they are here and here to stay. Regard
less of the snecr of the cynic they continue
to succor the fallen. aid/those in adversi-
ty, cheer the melancholy and relieve the
impecunious. Golden princ,pi-s govern
their conduct. Fraternity Is our watch
word Not fraternity that raises Il
barrier against those not of us. We be-
lieve in the fra ternity that recognizes not
the distinctions of race or creed, fra
ternity that lays low artificial boundaries
annihilates national and sectional preju-
dices. fraternity that embraces not only
VDelshmen, but all men; fraternity
that extends its hands across wide rivers,
Then let us pray that come it may
As come X will for a that.
That man to man. the world DER
Shall brothers be for a that.
The Lodges Loss.
During our two years of existence we,
as a lodge, have had our hopes and ankle
ties, our pleasures and our sorrows. In
response to the summons that Will not
take nay for ansycr two of our most es-
teemed and beloved members nave gone
hence. In the bright flush of young and
vigorous manhood they We're stricken
down. God in his infinite wisdom saw fit
TO take away two OF our most enthusiastic ic
members, members whose lives gave
promise of great usefulness in their re-
spective channels. Their taking off was
beyond our ken, yet we bowed in sorrow
knows no season.
and humility. Death is universal j,
Leaves have their times to fall
And flowers to wither before the north
winds breath
And stars to set--but all
, Thou hast all seasons for thine own,
o death"
| 1t seeks alike the peasant in his hut.
| ard the prince in his palace. the miner in
| The dark and gloomy caverns of the earth.
| the child in the sunshine. and the mariner
| in the storm.
miss their genial smile. their kindly
voices and their ready hands. Their chairs
are now empty. ye. they live in our memo
ries. We mourn for them. No one but
| mourns.
"There is no flock, however watched and
tended.
| But one dead lamb Is there;
| There is no fireside. howsoeer defended
| But has one vacant chair
| The first SnarD DaDgS of grief have
passed away and sorrow takes her hold to
| strengthen. to subdue. to chas:en.
| In accordance with the principles we
| profess we gather here tonight to public
| " attest our appreciation of the charac-
| tiers and lives of those who no longer re-
! spond to our roll cali. With feelings of
| deep reverence we make our annual pill.
grimage to the tombs of our beloved dead
We are not here to entertain. but to pay
our tribute of respect to the memory OF
| those of us who have gone on before and
| to weave chaplets to their worth.
| On this solemn occasion we ask you to
bow with us in respect On our Pilgrim
| age we ask you to accompany us with
reverence and sorrow that you may return
| the better for your journey.
Morris Thomas sang pray For U.s.
an affective selection Of sacred music
| The singers soulful voice struck a SYM
pathetic chord In all present. f. E
Robathan. perhaps the closest friend of
| the late Professor Powell. gave an ad-
dress eulogistic of the revered deceased
Mr.. Robathan's words were as follows:
Remarks by Mr.. Robothnn.
The rapid growth of fraternal organiza-
] tions in this country during the past ten
years fully demonstrates the fact that