Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1904-12-06
Benevolent and Protective Order of
fIks Meet in Annual lodae
of Sorrow.
MOST IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES
Eloquent Ordti0ns, Exquisite Music
and Touching Tableaux Make
Occasion One of Note.

Never in the history of LeWistown
we're more beautifully impressive SER
vices held than those of the Benevo-
lent and Protective Order of Ellis,
who met in their annual lodge of sor-
row in Culvers hall slast Sunday af-
ternoon. The hall was crowded and
the large crowd was held in rapt al
tentiOn from the first strains of
America" by the orchestra until the
last words of a beautiful benediction
by the Rev. Henry Qulckenden. The
arrangements for the exercises were
perfect and nothing happened to mar
in the least the excellence of the pro-
gram.
The hall was prettily decorated
Across the front of the stage and for
distance along the sides of the walls
were draped the familiar colors of the
Elks, white and purple. Mingled with
these colors were festoons of black,
emblematic of the solemn occasion.
On the stage were cut flowers and pot
red plants artistically arranged.
The officers Of the lodge with the
orator of the day, the Hon. c. M. Web
ster, of Great Falls, occupied the
stage, the other members of the lodge
occupying the front rows of seats AZ
ter the overture America" the Lodge
OF Sorrow was formally opened by the
lodge, Exalted Ruler Edward Brassey
presiding. The invocation was pro-
nounCed by Rev Quickenden. The
hush of absolute stiffness went over
the audience as Secretary Frank j..
Uazen arose to call the name of the
honored dead of the order. Solemnly
he thrice spoke the name of Freder-
ick A. Treacy, the only member OF the
LewistoWn lodge who has passed over
10 the other side. Then out of the
semi-darkness came the sweet voice
OF Miss Spach, of Helena, singing,
Nearer, My God, to Thee" AS the
song progressed, two flags which hung
in the back of the stage were pulled
dpdiC ttAu tLV CAOCllChG lihOhSoo VI
the absent brother" DIR. Frederick
Treacy, was revealed.
The eulOgy which is given below
was delivered by Frank E. Smith, who
was at his best. An Oratorical gem
vas the annual address delivered by
G. M. Webster, of Great Falls. The
significance of the day, the mystery
and the pain of death and it's ultimate
compensation were spoken of in words
which show an earnest study of the
higher things of existence. The ad-
dress was we'll sustained throughout
and all who heard it congratulated
themselves upon the opportunity Of
listening to such an oratorical treat.
The musical portion of the program
was the best ever heard in the city.
Miss Spach, of Helena, who came
down for this particular occasion, sang
three solos. She has a delightfully."-
clear and we'll cultivated soprano
preciated by the audience. Mr.. Ed
ward Sutter made his first appearance
as a soloist since coming to Lewis
town and made an excellent inpres
sion. He has strong, musical, bass
voice and his solo was chosen with
especially good judgment.
The music furnished by Prof Races
orchestra won many deserved compii
yyl~.z tim,
would he credit to any city. Mrs. l.
N. Du Clos did the accompanying il
her usual efficient manner.
Mss Lena Newell recited Thantop
Sis. Miss Newell has clear musica
voice and her Interpretation OF Bly,
ants famous poem was excellent.
We are sorry that lack of spac,
prevents us from giving all or por
ton OF the address by Mr.. Webster
it may be possible to run II in Ill
t,lre issue. Below We give the GU
logy delivered by Frank Z. Smith, tn
biographical sketch. all OF which Oh
readers are familiar with, being omi;
ted.
Words are feeble 10 convey an es
preston of the sorrow which fill
each breast on this occasion. On
year ago today, when We gathered t
participate In our annual Memoria
exercises the speaker congratulate