Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1905-12-05
ElKS' memorial SERVICES.
A NOTABLE OCCASION AND A GREAT
dATusRISd-sU SUPERB ADDRESSES.

dATHERING-SUPHRB ADDRESSES.
Col. A. NJ. Rhodes
Mr.. T. +. Castles
Mr.. G.. ". McMiohael
Capt. Geo. W. Smith
In memorial Of the honored
dead whose names, just above, not
only appeared upon the program,
but are craven upon the tablets OF
memory Of every member of the
lodge and of every citizen OF the
community as we'll, and cherished
in the hearts Of all, the Bryan
lodge of Elks held annual memoir
ial services at the opera house Sun
day afternoon in the presence OF a
large assemblage.
The decorations were handsome,
the colors, purple and white pre-
dominating, while upon the altar
rested an open Bible supporting an
elk head with branching antlers.
Exalted Ruler II. G. Rhodes
presided during the exercises and
was seated on the stage with other
officers, including District Deputy
Grand Exalted Ruler w. 5. How
ell, the speakers Of the occasion
and the choir. The ceremonies OF
the lodge of Sorrow" were beau
tiful and impressive, the musical
numbers we'll chosen and given
most excellent rendition, with
Prof. Lillebridge az accompanist.
The orators of the occasion were
Hon. Thos. II. Ball of Houston,
and Judge T. 2. Burlington of An
derson. Col. Ball spoke briefly on
the purposes Of the lodge convoca-
ton and upon the principal tenets
Of the order, CHARITY, Justice, FL
deity and Brotherly Love" de-
fining and enlarging upon each,
and in conclusion paid a glowing
tribute to woman. His remarks
were clear, forceful and we'll re-
ceived.
The address of Judge Burlington
was one of the most sublime
orations it has been the privilege
Of the writer to hear. In wonder
fully rounded periods he described
the marvellous works Of creation
by the hand of Omnipotence,
the greatest of these being
man, in whom He breathed
with the breath Of life an immortal
soul. Then followed a description
ofthe fret awakening Of the knowl-
edge Of God in the heart Of the saw
age, and so on down the ages unit
this consciousness was poured forth |
in Psalms of the sweet singer of Is
rael. The words of the XNlIl
Psalm were at this juncture recited
with sublime beauty. The address
was as logical as il was eloquent
and altogether unsurpassed as
gem Of oratory. In conclusion the
speaker paid beautiful tribute to
the departed mothers of the Bryan
lodge.
PROGRAM.
OuArtette-''I'ma Pilgrim .......
Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Boatwright, Mr..
Withers, Mr.. Law.
Opening Ceremonies ....... 100.
'.... ........ Officers oil the Lodge
Opening Ode ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Prayer ..... DR.. Geo. Il. Butler
Solo-"O, Shining Light. ..........
............... Miss Marie Adams
address ...... ..........tt
Hon. Thos. III. Ball, of Houston
Trombone Solo. Mrs. II. G. Collier
Solo.-"There IL a Green Hill,n....
................ Mrs. Webb Howell
Address-"Eulogy In Memory Of
Our Departed Brothers, '........
Iou. r. Z. Burlington Of Anderson.
luartette-"The Star il Shining
in Heaven, ..........s-..... ...
drs. Davis. Mrs. Boatwright, Mr.
wlthers, Mr.. Law.
losing Ceremonies ................
......... .... Officers OF the Lodge
Rev. J. Wendell Davis
The officers are: w. ;. Howell,
district deputy grand exalted ruler,
outhern Jurisdiction n. G.. Rhodes, |
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