The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-27

than lower the standard OF mankind that
has a tendency TO give us a keener ap-
prec!ation OF our value ana worth as ciu-
xens and that binds closer together those
bonds OF friendship that should exist be-
tween man and man. is worthy of our
most hearty commentator. Such an or
ganization Is the American True Order of
Ivorites of which the Robert Morris lodge
is the English representative in this Sec
ton of the city.
ns.sting as 1t does of nearly 200 young
men, who are banded together not so much
for the financial benefits that will accrue
from 1t In the hour of need and distress as
for the social and intellectual advantages
that are to be gained by friendly inter-
course.
Robert Morris Lodge meets tonight for
the first time in its history as "a lodge OF
sorrow. The year that has but recently
come TO a close has taken with IL two or
our most honored and worthy members,
and 1t Is eminently fitting that we should
set aside an evening to pay TO thom our
humble tribute of respect.
Brothers Powell and Williams occupied
warm places in the affections of the men,
bers OF this organization, their congenial
nature and many good traits of charac-
ter endeared them TO all with whom they
came in contact and they We're ever fore
most in advancing the interest of the Or
der. In speaking Of George Powell as
brother feel as though | am entitled 10
all the prerogatives and license that the
term implies, for to me lie was indeed
brother, and the few brief remarks that
l shah make concerning him is but
SINGER tribute TO one whom | deemed far
more than friend.
Il sometimes feel IL half q sin
To put in words the grief feel
For words like nature half reveal
And half conceal the soul within"
l knew him In the early dawn of life,
when the youthful fires of ambition
burned brightly and stirred him on to
noble ends. | knew him in the happy
days of budding manhood, when the cares
of life were dispelled by the bright pros
poets of promising and successful Iu-
ture. ! knew him in those unhappy uays
when unkind fate had drawn the curtain
of darkness before his vision and made
the beauties OF nature and the faces of
friends but memories of the past.
And as an earnes, student and literary
character | admired him: as an educator
ana teacher | had the most profound re-
spect for him: as sincere friend and COM
panion | loved him.
His Lite Ary Nature.
He was born with literary nature and
his life was devoted to the development of
delved deep into the mysteries of philo-
sophie and scientific reasonings and
scared 10 distant heighth of speculative
thought. His mind, like a well-iilled
granary, was stored with the products of
the ab.os; writer's the world has known.
and his familiarity with English and
American literature made him compan-
ion whose company was interesting at all
times. Had he lived to the allotted time of
his WnIlI N gui IA ON
tree into that circle Of American writer's
whose names will go down in history, and
his death causes us to think with the
poet. that:
There is divinity that shapes our end,
Rough hew 1t how we will"
Elmer Williams, though few years
younger than George Powell had early
given evidence of promising career. He
possessed business qualifications that are
seldom found in young man OF his age
Had he lived he would have stood in the
front rank of the commercial center in
city. At school he was known as an ex-
ceptionally bright student; at home n
devoted son. and to that circle of acquain-
tances with whom he associated he was
known az a kind-hearted, whole-souled
and generous companion.
His death was severe shock to those
who knew him, for 1t was but few days
before he was cut down that he was on
the streets in the full vigor of young
manhood.
While it is hard for his father and moth
er to become reconcled to HIS loss, they
may take consolation from the fact that.
though dead, his noble deeds and pure
character lives In the minds of all who
knew him.
And to both families of our deceased
brothers l know of nothing from which
they can derive as much satisfaction as
the lines written by Il warm friend of
George Powell.
1.-The brook has sadder murmur,
The tree has sigh the more;
But the life beyond has frightened
With loved one gone on before"
Howell Harris Tribute.
Miss Lizzie Reynolds sang "Cal-
vary" a religious piece. Miss Rey-
able solosts on the West Side, and her
sympathetic voice was fitting to the
solemn occasion. Howell Harris gave
one of the best tributes of the evening.
1t was an eloquent effort and we regret
that lack of space prevents the publi-
cation.
Miss Martha Davies recited "The VAL
ley of silence" The piece is a solemn
creation, picturing pilgrimage through
the Great Valley. Miss Davies recita-
ton was given with true fervor and was
deservedly commended. Philip War
ren. the well known bass soloist, sang
in his usual powerful and sweet voice.
The selection was Light and Dark
ness"
During his address Attorney w. Gay
lord Thomas said: THE occasion Is
one of mournful interest. The silver
cord is severed-the golden bowl is
broken. 1t Is very beautiful and fitting
that we gather here in a service of this
kind. and recount those deeds and
virtues which made our departed
brothers so dear to us all. The givcr of
all life, in His own good time. saw fit
to end their earthly cares and in obedi-
cnce to the Divine command the spirit
returned to the God who gave it, and
all that we can do is to recall their pleas
| ant associations. so that the good and
noble that We're conspicuous i'm their
lives may be an example and an incen-
tive for us who may follow Them
The glee club sang Evening Men,
cries" and ID. J. Davis, of Eynon
| street, delivered the benediction. The
| services We're closed with the singing
of q Welsh HYMN. The committee i'm
| charge of the service was: David j.
| Davis. John Hughes u. Phillips. W. w.
| Evans and S. a. Williams.
Cabhy Thought it a Good Joke.
Ed. Flynn and Lawrence Roach.
while in playful mood Saturday night.
assaulted Cabman George Archibald
| and to heighten the merriment smashed
one of his cab lamps with hammer.
| Patrolman Joseph Block could not
| properly appreciate the joke and locked
| UP the pair in the station house. The