Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1904-12-09
ELKS LODGE
OF SORROW

The impressive order OF exercises Of
the Lodge Of Sorrow was carried out
by the Danville B. p D. Elks in the
Opera House Sunday. afternoon be.
fore large ami representative audi
ence. 1t has never before been the
good fortune of any great number of
Danville people to witness this heauti-
full service and, the impression Of SOL
emnity that the dign,fled mourning for
the dead left upon the minds of those
present is one that will not soon be
forgotten.
The services were of character that
showed for what purpose this order
exists, and those who we're inclined to
think that the social side of Elkdom
predominates were not loath to change
their opinion. As Exalted Ruler
Charles Ohalfant. opened the exercises
and the officers responded as to what
were their several duties. the vast au-
dienoe was shown at once the real OBJ
ject of the Lodge of Sorrow.
Clyde o. Yetter. Esq. Of the Blooms.
burg Lodge delivered the eulogy. Mr..
Yetter said that the Elks had not come
out of idle and morbid curiosity, but
that it was considered privilege to
commune with the absent ones, aud
chat it was with feelings of sacred
duty that day in each year had been
set apart when the members of the
order might recall the pleasant mem
ories of deDarted brothers.
James Scarlet. ESQ.,, delivered a
magnificent oration. 1t breathed the
spirit of true aud pure Elkdom and at
all times was clear in it's meaning.
Mr.. Scarlet has never been heard
where he spoke with mole sincerity
and greatness of thought. His delivery
WAS forceful and he was eloquent
throughout.
Mr.. Scarlet spoke of the objects of
the B. P. .. Elks in general and of
lie Lodge of Sorrow in particular.
ave should write the faults of our de-
parted brothers upon the sands. but
the beauty of their lives should he en-
graved upon the tablets of love and
memory so that the remembrance may
be help to the living. The social side
of life. so necessary to a progressive
existence is exemplifiei by the Elks as
by no other order. The objects of the
organization are benevolenoe, charity,
justice, brotherly love and fidelity, Of
these benevolenoe is the most signif-
cant. 1t includes justice. courage, de-
votion aud love; itrequires a moral
aud generous nature and promotes
Happiness everlasting.
The musical numbers were remark
able for their beauty, eaoh one being
most appropriate to the occasion.
Wyle's excellent orchestra was never
heard to such good advantage. 1t mum.
bered fourteen musicians, including 9
full complement of strings and the
rendition of the "Bohemisu Girl"
selection was faultless. Mr.. Eugene
H. Miles played a trombone solo, the
Evening Star" song from Wagner's
Tannhauser. It was artistically play
ed aud we'll accompanied. The or
ohestra as whole deserves great credit
Miss Mary Derr OF Lewisburg, the
we'll known soprano contributed two
numbers. She sings delightfully."- and
at all times true. Her work shows
culture and good training and she
sings with much expression.
Miss Margaret zimmerman. an al
ways welcome singer. also rendered q
solo. Miss zimmerman voice is one
that is most attractive. having 9 quail
ity and timber suoh as is rarely heard.
She always pleases and lie always
ready to assist in work of this char
acter.
Walter Russell sang "But the Lord
is Mindful Of His Own" in most ao-
oeptable manner. Mr.. Russell Is heard
too rarely as his voice is truly wonder
full. Volume. purity and depth are all
there and should be taken advantage
Of.
The entire program was rendered
without hitch. The stage was set
most appropriately. A large emblem.
ATTIC board, with the letters "B. P. o.
E." illuminated with many oolored
incandescent lights made a striking
effect.
The Bloomsbury lodge with their
ladies attended the exercises coming
to Danville in two special cars. Men,
bers of the order from Berwick, Data
wissa and other surrounding towns
were also in attendance. The doors
were closed at 2 :l5 sharp and the u.s.
ual disturbances arising from late COM
rolxx ol m Tod