Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-12-08
ELKS LODGE
OF SORROW

The Impressive Oruer VI eA'TtlHes VI
the Lodge of Sorrow was carried out
by the Danville 3. p. .. Elks in the
Opera House Sunday afternoon be-
fore a large an representative audi
ence 1t has never before BEEN the
good fortune of any great number of
Danville people to witness this Heautl-
full service and, the impression Of SOL
emnity that the dignIfied 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 were inclined to
think that the social side of Elkdom
predominates were not loath TO change
their opinion. As Exalted Ruler
Charles Chalfant, opened the exercises
and the officers responded as TO what
were their several duties. the vast au-
dience was shown at once the real OBJ
| iect 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, and
that 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 denartel brothers
James Scarlet. Esq, delivered a
magnificent oration. 1t breathed the
spirit of true and pure EIkdom and at
all times was clear in it's meaning
Mr.. Scarlet has never been heard
where ne spoke with mole sincerity
aud greatness of thought. His delivery
was forceful and he was eloquent
throughout.
Mr.. Scarlet spoke OF the objects of
the B. P. o. Elks III general and of
the Lodge of Sorrow in particular.
We should write the faults of our de-
parted brothers upon the sands, but
the beauty of their lives should be en-
graved upon tue tablets of lOTe and
memory so that the remembrance may
be help TO the living. The social side
of life. so necessary to progressive
existence is exemplified by the Elks rs
by no other order. The objects OF the
organization are beneVolence, charity,
Justice, brotherly love and fidelity, of
these benevolence is the most signifi-
cant. 1t includes Justice. courage, de-
votion and love; it requires moral
and generous nature aud promotes
happiness everlasting.
The musical II lmbers were remark
able for their beauty, each ona being
most appropriate to the occasion.
Wyle's excellent orchestra was never
heard to such good advantage. 1t num-
bered fourteen musicians, including a
full complement of strings aud the
rendition of the "Boheniau Girl"
selection was faultlcss Mr Eugene
II. Miles played trombone solo, the
Evening Star" song from Wagner's
Tanuhauser. 1t was artistically play
ed and well accompanied The or
chestra as whole deserves great credit
Miss Mary Derr of Lewisburg. the
well known soprano contributed two
numbers. She sings delightfully."- and
at all times true. Her work shows
culture aud COOL training and she
sings with much expression.
Miss Margaret zimmerman, an al
ways welcome singer, also rendered
solo Miss Ammerman' voice is one
that is most attractive, having a quail
ity and timber such as Is rarely heard.
She always please' all is always
ready to assist III work of this char
acter.
Walter Russell sang But the Lord
is Mindful OF His Own" in most ac
ceptable 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. large emblem
attic board, with the letters "B. p. o.
E" Illuminated with many oolored
incandescent lights made striking
effect.
The Bloomsbury lodge with their
ladies attended the exercises coming
to Danville in two special cars. Mem
bers of the order from Berwick, Cata-
wissa and other surrounding towns
were also in attendance. The doors
were closed at :l5 sharp and the US
ual disturbances arising from late COM
ers was entirely eliminated.