The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-06
MEMORIAL SERVICE.
Providence Order of E!ks H0n0rs
Dsparted Members.
Addresses by Exalted Ruler Rev. Mr..
Tomkins and r v. Mr.. W01ley.

Iomkins and v. Mr.. W0Jlsy.
Keith's Opera House was filled to over
| flowing yesterday afternoon at the me-
mortal service of the Providence Ledge,
| No. IA. Order of Elks.
On the centre OF the stage rested cata-
| falque, OH top of which was a white
dove. Beneath the canopy stood NINA
| ture monument The columns were
| twined with roDes of evergreen and In
front was the flag OF the nation. AT the
base was "a wreath of invite and palms
| and pottod plants stood hS,he sides Dl-
rectly at the back appeared the handsome
head of an elk, draped in black. Plants
were tastefully arranged about the stage
lhe impressive sadness n the services
was livened ey the music and comforting
words OF the speakers.
After the opening ode tho quartet sang
"God is "a Spirit.
The quartet was composed Of Mrs l..
L. Martin. soprano; Miss Maud hees'
contralto; Mr.. Howard Carpenter, tenor,
and Mr.. L. l.. Martin, bass.
The lodge was then opened according I'd
the Orders ritual.
Rev. j. j. Mooley offered prayer DIR.
&. B. Davis sang n tenor solo sion,
! followed by the orchestra, which PLAYED
"Cavelleria Rusticana' ana dreams
of Fairyland. "
w. a. Phillips +. r., gave tribute of
praise on the deceased brothers Tho
lights were turned of ana number or
their portraits were thrown on the screen.
OF some of them he spoke ~ follows:
Edward &. Ames,a prominent lawyer,
we'll known 20 the older residents Ot this
state. was man whose friendship was
worth having aud when once secured was
yours forever Charles Il. Chickering
took more delight in his lodge duties
was man Of prominence in the city and
state.
John LawtOn was born near Provi-
dence. He was always faithful To the
commands OF the Order ana eager To full
fill her every wish. Edward Il. Goulding
of Worcester. a genial, whole -souled man,
was n dear friend Of all. Thomas Il. DAILY,
brought up in the humble walks of life,
tried To make the best OF his advantages
and succeeded in doing many good works.
Edward j. Collins in early life came
across the water and established himself
In business in Providence. lie was "A
charter member OF the lodge. His last
days were ones of sickness. Edgar Il.
smith, clerk. young, energetic and
obedient TO his Order, was especially
known among those who are interested
in the success OF basetall, and other
forms of athletics. George q. Willard tried
10 do all that his Maker wished and in his
I
"Orvile NJ. bennington WIS among
editors of rank. In the republics dark
days, he served her faithfully and weln
For his bravery he is honored and for his
graces of comrateship h) is loved.
stephen Parker was well known among
the oldor business men. Bernard Bardeen
believed in tho Old-fashioned business
principles of honesty and honor. william
III. Low, Jr., needs no eulogy. His pock-
etbook was always at the command of the
needy. lie is hunored. respected ana re-
yered. Thomas Booth was widely re-
spected. he always did ns no said be
would and he YVES the first TO approve
those who followed the Elk principles
The secretary, Frank A. lage died dur
| ing tho past year. lie was "a charter
member. His last two years were con-
| flicts with consumption.
Others whose memories were honored
were Frank II. Nelson, Edmund W.
Raynsford, robert Il. Mathews, George
| W. Farrep, William B. pitman, Edward
| G. Ames. Moses NJ. Stern, Philip 5.
| Boothby, Paul Fernolly. John f.. Trim
| BILE, Augustus &. labor, Lewis A. Kerr,
| Claude DeHnyon. Robert Mcintosh,
| Charles Il. Chickeripg, John Lawton, Ed
I I ward Il. GouiaiHg karoly Ordey. Thomas
| L. DAILY, stephen Parker, Frederick Be-
dard. Edward j. Collins, William u. Mar
bic. Edgar +. Smith, James IA. Russ,
George q. Willard, Orvlle NJ. Remington.
| Bernard Bardeen, Charles B. Melvin, Jr.
! William H. Low. Jr.. Daniel Kennedy.
Thomas Booth, William ". Allen, George
| NJ. Reynolds. Died during the year. Frank
A. Page, July "a. 1877
Mr. Phillips said no one could Join the
| Elks without being better man. de
| pledges himself TO live for the good of
! those around him. Following selection
by the qugYter, l'ey. Floyd W. Iomkins,
| Jr. made an impressive address
1 AZ Al natl,
Peace" and Rev. j. j. wooley spoke
| briefly.
The following program was then rem.
dered: Tenor SOLO. "A Dream of Para
disc" Grey. DIR. Clarence Is. Davis:
duet, Near Us, Ever Near U.s." Abt.,
| Mr. and Mrs. Martin; mosaic, "1rova-
| tore" Verdi. orchestra; quartet. mo
| Shadow Yonuer 4" 1au;, Mrs. Martin.
Miss Rces, Mr. Carpenter. MIR. Martin;
| closing ceremonies; henedictsop, Rev.
! Floyd W. fomkins, Jr.
The officers of Providence lodge for
| lS97-gS, are rs follows: Exalted Ruler
William a. phillius; esteemed leading
knight Frank King esteemed loyal
| knight Charles III, lIoadley; esteem od
lecturiug knight. q. Il. Reed; secretary,
| Harry W. tallender; treasurer, LLOYD 4,
| Pike; esquire, hetuert A. Cate; TYLER.
| Capt. Henry Crandali: inner guard.
Robert ;. Gallagher: chaplain. Joseph b.
Robarts; organist, Is. b. Nicholas; trus-
tees, Samuel jackson, H. NJ Shove.
Frank Curry; committee ou memorial
| services, Frank King, chairman; Chns
ii. Hoadley, al. B. Roberts, frank II.
! Curry, w. a. Phillips O. a. Reid, IA. w
Calender, Henry Crandnll.