The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-12-07

the trio, "Te Prego, o Padre in con-
nection with Miss Fox and Mr.. Belcher
Comment on the qualities of Miss Hob
CONS voice would be superfiuous, criti-
cjsm would be absurd, and comparison
tiresome, so why indulge in rapsodies
Possessors of such voices are only toe
rare in towns of this size.
Miss Rannell appeared in the duet
Peace to the Dwelling" with Mr.
Belcher and simply confirmed the good
opinion which prevails regarding the
sweet quality Of her voice.
Mr. Belcher sang, Hear Us. Q
Father" as a solo, besides appearing in
the duet and trio already noted. The
gentleman is an old Astorian. though
now residing in Portland, and produced
very favorable impression in each Of
his numbers.
The selections of the orchestra in
cluded the initial funeral march refer
red to previously, Braga's Angels Ser
enade," perfect gem in the world of
music the Gloria" from Mozart's
Twelfth Mass, and Come, Gentle
Spring"
Mr.. G. c. Fulton, the orator Of the
occasion, handled his subject with rare
skill, and his delivery was mastery.
He believed that the contemplation of
the lives Of those who had passed to the
beyond served as valuable reminder
to the living. He also pointed out the
benevolent feature of the Elks, stating
that their faults were written upon
sands and their virtues upon the tab
let's Of love and memory" The address
was very much appreciated by both
visitors and Elks.
John e. Gratke, officiating as chaplain
of the lodge, twice delivered an invoca-
tion to the Deity in language peculiarly
appropriate to the occasion.
One Of the most interesting features
was Mr.. O'Connalps recitation of the
poet Bryant's "Thanatopsis," the lights
being turned low for the nonce, impart-
ing dim religious air" to the circum-
stance.
The rituals customarily gone through
on occasions of this sort were duly OBJ
served by the lodge, and the program
closed by all singing The Doxology.
The orchestra under the leadership OF
J. M. Johnston was composed OF the
musicians: First violin, ]. M.
Johnston, G. Glenn; second violin, G.
La Blanc, J. M. Stone; clarionet, MA.
Norris, S. T. Wooly; cornet, Harry
yoyne, George Williams; trombone, F.
Ackley; double bass, Alec Glenn; cello,
?. surryhyne; piano, Miss Sue Elmore.
The success, primarily, of the exer-
Uses was due tothe memorial committee |
of Messrs. John Fox, Ed.
[Iallock, j. ". Burns, G. A. Cordiner, |
Ind It. d. Kuettner. The thoroughness |
If the labors of these gentlemen was
shown yesterday in the admirable spirit |
n which everything connected with the
lay moved along, and consequently |
hey are entitled to the thanks of the
brethren and the public generally.
1t would, perhaps be difficult to inn
nagine greater contrast in this
world than that which one may find be-
tween the, jolly functions of the Elks
and the solemn services of memorial |
i;v. when departed brothers through
out the land are spoken of in terms |
only love and kindness. And While |
from one point of view, no analogy ex-
sts between the widely dissimilar |
yet there does exist but sat
in the minds Of the people as |
hey witness at different periods these |
opposite reflexes of ma
.ure's mirEor, and from that very diff
terence this flattering deduction is in |
,yidence-none but the American could
10 both these things equally well.
The British bark Duns Law put to
on this afternoon with wheat forSouth