The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-22
Past Masters Speak of Their
Departed Lodge Mem.
berS.
DIED ON THE FIELD OF HONOR.
San Francisco and Apollo Lodges
Mourn the Loss Of Many True
and Tried Brothers.

mere was solemn gathering IN Ouu
Fellows Hall yesterday afternoon. The
Friday night lodges-that is, those whose
meeting night occurs on Friday-had as
sembled together 10 do honor to those Of
their members who during tie past year
had fallen meath the hand of the reaper.
The extensive mem bershlp OF the Odd
Fellows lodges in this City made it i'm
practicable for all to unite in the services.
The lodges represented yesterday were:
San Francisco No. g. Apollo No. l23. Ophir
No. III and Sargent No. 36S. These were
assisted by the Patriarchs Militant Can
ton San Francisco No. 8, R. II. Duncan
commander, and California No. l, Oriental
No. 80, Amity No. 16l, Templar No. 10,
Walhalla No 80 and Loyal 215 of the
Rebekah lodges.
After an organ voluntary by H. NJ. Bos-
worth w. F. Norcross president OF the
day, briefly stated the objects of the SER
vices The audience then joined in
hymn, followed by prayer by Chaplain
J. w. Perry. The Press Club quartet rem
dered Rock OF Ages" after which w. F.
Norcross resd the ritual prescribed by the
Grand Lodge for such occasions, and also
q portion OF an address delivered by Rev.
John Nenable, grand chaplain of the or
der, at the convocation held in Oregon last
year. The address was on the relation OF
Odd Fellowship 10 the church. 1t de-
scribed the var Gus functions OF the two
institutions, and declared that they were
in no wise antagonistic, but both had their
places in the development of Christian
civilization.
The Press Club quartet then rendered
another selection, after which the presi-
dent delivered eulogy on II. I. Dorrenee
and Wesley Minta, past grand representa-
tives. He said IN part:
1t has fallen to my task TO speak briefly of
two members, not members OF any OF the
lodges here, but representatives to the Grand
Sovereign Lodge. They were well known 10 all
odd Fellows and their memories are dear
and carly he became identified with Odd-Fel-
lowship. He was elected delegate TO the Sow
ereign Grand Lodge. He was member of
Charity Lodge No. o OF stockton. His record
was unblemished for high character and his
memory will long inger in the minds of his
brothers.
the Sovereign Grand Lodge! His name recalls
pleasant and eudearing reeollections which
time cannot eftace.
James Linforth, past grand master of
San Francisco Lodge No. 3, pronounced a
eulogy upon Job Seaman, who died Octo-
Der 49, 1895. He said:
Brother Seaman was kind and indulgent,
kind ~ a fault Although he had handled
more than one fortune, death found him, like
so many OF the early corners to this land. of lit
tie wealth. He was an Intelligent and faithful
Odd Fellow. He was genial and open-hearted.
livery one spoke well OF him, and II is doubtful
il he had an enemy in the world He also
spoke well OF every one. He overlooked
fault to find virtue. 1t is TO be regretted that
his frequent absence from San Francisco de-
prived many of the younger members of his
acquaintance.
Martin Stevens, also past master of San
Francisco Lodge No. 3, was the next
speaker. He said:
Ladies and gentlemen. brothers ana sisters:
A snort distance from here in the plot of San
Francisco Lodge No. 8 is marble slab on
which are printed lew words, merely the
dates OF the birth and the death OF John Tur-
lev. But is this the whole of that mans life?
Does that alone tell the whole story? That il
does not you are brought here this afternoon
to learn. He Joined the Odd Fellows al the
age OF 80, and until his death ne was a consist
eRt ODD Fellow To many of you that may
mean little, to Odd Fellows il means that he
was true and generous; that he never neglected
an oppoi tunity to do good act 70 brother.
This man of whom l speak was good man.
He gave unselfshly of his own means. He led
life of honor and of purity.
/ have been asked also to speak OF Brother
c. W. Ham. All that l have said OF Brother
Turley may also be said of him. For hfty-two
years he was consistent Odd Fellow. 1t is
beautiful ceremony that suggests that We
meet here to-day in remembrance OF these
honored men. When the last grand reyeille
shall be sounded, when the bugle blast shall
ring out on the air Tor the last time and the
recording angel shall call the names of these
men for the last time, back shall come the
answer sweetly, dead on the field OF honor"
A. P. Black spoke in memory of c. II.
Allison. a. J. Trask and Judge McAfee,
also OF San Francisco Lodge No. 8:
1t must by this time have become evident to
you that san Francisco Lodge No. has
oft during the last year been invaded by death.
| have been asked by the committee TO speak
of Brothers Allison, Trask and McAfee. / do
not remember TO ever have seen any of these
three men. 1t is beautiful object lesson of
this society that the brothers, though absen
are still with us. We take care of our brethren.
Though man may be in the remotest Sec
ton OF the country, ne may be assured that
his wants win be provided Tor. My inquiries
have shown me that these three men were
men OF lofty character, who were always will
ing TO do their share. While not men who
urged themselves forward, in their quiet
sphere OF life they were well known; they
were beloved. That is the best compliment
that can be passed on any man. Those who
knew him most loved him best.
Hon. W. w. Morrow of Apollo Lodge
No. l23 eulogized S. York Atlee and
Charles c. Gerril. He said
What lesson death teaches those who have
departed we know not, but we do know that
death teaches lesson 10 those who remain
The lesson taught by those who have struggled
through existence, is lesson TO those who
ton that reaches out through the people, and
II retains in its records the history of the
masses. 1t is from the lives of such people We
draw proper instruction. To-day we meet 20
recount something OF the character of those
who have departed during the past year
When entered Apollo Lodge twenty-three
years ago there were men of strong character
IN that lodge / was particularly impressed
with the character OF George Atlee. He was
appointed the first Postmaster of San Frau
cisco. but he did not accept it. He perhaps did
not believe in the future of this State. / am
informed. however. it was because of sickness
in his family. Twenty-Five years later, how
ever, he did come TO take charge OF the
New Age, the official organ OF Odd Fellowship.
He atterward went East, where he died, st %
years OF age. He wss strong man then. IL
is worth while for US to stop and admire such
men.
There is another name ! was requested to
men ton, and do IL with readiness, because
knew him well. l refer 10 Brother c. c. Ter
rlu. considered him one of our best citizens
He was great man. He was true man He
formed his own views OF what was right aud
he vigorously maintained them. AS mem
Der OF the Legislature he was honored BY the
people OF san Francisco Tor his energy and in
teRrity. He has left his mark in this City, he
has lett ii in the State. II would be we'll for
the whole world ii we had more such men as
Brother Charles c. Terrilg.
6. G. Burnett, a past master OF Apollo