The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-09
MEMORIAL OF the ELks
IMPRESSIVE SERVICES REN.
DERED SUNDAY.
Hundreds Thronged the Hall and
Listened to a Program Of
Rare Merit.

The exercises iield Sunday afternoon
by Astoria lodge No. 1880, b. r. o. e.,
In memory OF the deceased brothers
were particularly impressive. and evok-
ed much praise from The hundreds In
attendance for their great excellence.
The hall was beautifully decorated with
palms and 9th n green verdure and
many electric lights. The hanigcme
memorial tablet made OF engraved
wood and colored glass attracted noct
attention for its beauty and appropri-
ate design.
The program az already published
was carried out In Its entirety. every
thing passing off with rythnicaI or
der. The large choir rendered its
sacred chorusas with inspiring strength
and responsive sympathy The choir
hal for sopranos Mrs. e. -. Fulton,
Mrs. q. G.. Fulton, Mrs. H. r. Prael.
Miss Anna Mikkieson; altos. Miss
Laura Fox, Miss Laura Mccann. Mrs.
&. J. Trencharl and Mrs. Cdas. Il.
Houston: tenors, j. w. Belcher, John
G. Mcf:ue, James johnson and Dr.. c.
w. Barr: passos. Lio.eel L. Paget. Il.
p. Drake Jr., and Frank G. Hicks.
Miss Kathleen Lawler Of Portland was
leading soprano and sang the solos.
Her yoiee Is a pure soprano and she
sings with a dramatic intensity and
sympathetic force that at once capti-
waited and held her hearers. 'Infam-
atus." from Rossini's "Stabat Mater"
was a particularly brilliant number
rendered by the choir. Miss Lawler as
soIoist both in the lead and in the obli-
ga.o. singing with marked inspiration
and charm.
The fine work done by the body OF
singers was due largely 10 the intelli-
gent leadership OF Mrs. Chas. l.. Hous-
ton. Too much cannot be said in
praise OF Mrs. Houston as conductress.
In local circles she is certainly unex-
celled, and would I'LL good sized niche
In any larger community.
]. w. Belcher. in whose success As
torians quite naturally take an active
interest, is unmistakably the first tenor
Of the northwest, and anywhere on the
coast, in his chosen profession Of sacred
singing. is undoubtedly leader. In
his work OF last Sunday In the choruses
the trio and his solo. Save Me, o God, :"
he showed throughout the good result
of the careful training he Is constantly
undergoing. There is a lyrical purity
to his high tones. robust strength
TO his lower, and a slight dramatic
tremolo. Just enough to make 1t eff
fective. but not in any sense affected,
permeates the whole,
Edward P, Drake Jr. rendered
Faures famous Palms accompanied
by full orchestra, Mr.. Drake has an
exceptionally pleasing baritone voice
and his solo oro7ed one Of the most
attractive numbers on the program.
The beautiful "Miserere," from Yer
dis immortal III Trovatore.'' as rem
dered by Homer l.. Fletcher on the
trombone ana G. NJ. Edwards on the
cornet, brought forth unstinted praise
The playing of both gentlemen was of
a high order. the soft baritone tones
Of the trombone and the pure legato Of
the cornet being a marked contrast to
the proverbial abuse of those instru>
ments.
The full orchestra was composed of
the following members: Violins, Prof.
zilp (leader). Johnson, Sullivan and Ia
Blanc; cornets, J. c. Swope and G. NJ.
Edwards; ,larioaets, WolIev and Fin-
per; trombone, H. l.. Fletcher: flute.
w. T, Thomas; double bass, b. D.
Johnson; piaao. Miss Anita Trench
ard.
The feature of the exercises was the
address Of the Hon. John NJ, Gearin.
His theme was the benefieient results
attained through the performance of
kind deeds and noble action.
rhe ceremonies Of the lodge were car
ried through in an impressive manner
and Effected every one with their ap--
propriateness and simplicity.
You win find the best 15c meal in the
city at the Rising Sun Restaurant,