The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-09-25
THE PROVIDENCE NEWS

under the leadership OF Bowen r. Church.
Then followed the usual ritual OF the order
for such occasions, James t. Franey eN-
allied ruler, had charge OF TINS part or
the exercises. which opened with prayer
by Reverend Brother j. j. Woolley or
Pawtucket Then followed the responses
for charity, Justice. brotherly love and
fidelity, by Esteemed Leading knight
Richard G.. Warren. Esteemed Loyal
Knight Thomas j. Flynn, Esteemed Lee
turing knight Charles Il. Shean and Ex-
allied Ruler James 7, Franey, respective
ly.
The responses were preceded by the Sc
lection "Our Father i'm Heaven" by the
Schuman Male quartet composed OF
George f. wheelwright. Irving p. Irons,
William l.. Sweet and Percy l.. Smith,
and they also rendered appropriate short
selections between the responss
UNWILLING OF STATUE.
After a solo 20 God, Who VIII Sing
Ny Requiem finely rendered by it's au-
thor T. f. McNulty. who came from Bal
tmore especially for the event, the dedi-
cation OF the statue was made, In words OF
the Elks ritual by District Deputy James
II. Higgins, mayor Of Pawtucket.
Miss Hope Bennett. the little daughter
Of Secretary OF state Bennett. then un-
yelled the statue after prettily speaking
a A
from the majestic figure, the band played
the hymn, How Firm a Fountain. Ye
Saints OF the Lord, after which the quar-
tet sang, The Lord is My Shepherd"
Then came the second part OF the ex-
ercises, Governor Utter delivering the first
address. The governors remarks, al
though brief, were particularly appro-
pirate. ON behalf OF the state and the
people Of Rhode Island he thanked the
Elks for having unveiled above the last
resting place of fellow members a statue
so illustrative OF brotherly love and typi-
cal Of human sympathy, a distinct ac-
QUESTION TO the commonwealth and an in
spiration 10 all 10 live better lives.
Following the governor. Mayor Miller
spoke briefly, stating his pleasure at be-
ing present, and emphasizing the beauty
or kindness among men as typifed by
the statue just unveiled.
OBLIGATORY GRAFTON
Mayor Higgins. who had charge OF this
part OF the program. then introduced as
the orator OF the day Past Grand Exalted
Ruler Judge Jerome b. Fisher OF New
YORK, who spoke eloquently for fully
haf hour. His peroration was particu-
larly effective and was as follows:
This monument is n reproduction in
bronze OF the noble animal from which we
Rest, not 10 glorify great achievements
in war or peace. but to the spirit OF fra
ternty. The Benevoent and Protective
Order oil Elks is an American order;
American in principle, American in
jurisdiction, American in its hopes and
aspirations, and in line with the spirit and
genius of our institutions
Wherever a lodge OF Elks exists the
nag OF our country floats over 1t, and on
IFS altar are the Stars and Stripes and the
HOLY Bible. Charity. justice. brotherly
love and fidelity are its cardinal virtues.
the cornerstones upon which this fra
ternal temple is builded
The principles OF our order are not
made substitute for religious faith. but
they are made the cardinal principles OF a
great order. that their constant consdera-
ton may have an ennobing influence upon
the membership and their practical APP
plication may result in good 10 all man
kind"
A cornet solo. Largo" by MIR. Church,
and a selection When We Stand Before
the King" by the quartet, concluded the
ceremonies.
DINNER AND SAIL DOWN BAY.
The line was reformed and the march
taken up TO the steamboat wharf. where
the party. about 700 strong, embarked on
the Mount Hope Tor BOyden Helghts,
where n shore dinner. unsurpassed as TO
OF menu and superiority of
service was thoroughly relished by all
the members OF Providence lodge, as well
as their multitude of guests
The steamer was once again boarded at
5 o'clock and continued down the bay
as far as Newport, where the local lodge
and their band disembarked for their
homes
Upon the arrival back In this city OF
the remainder OF the party shortly after
3 o'clock. the officers OF Providence lodge.
the visiting members OF the Grand lodge
and few other invited guests proceeded
to Macreath's restaurant, where supper
was served.
EFFICIENT COMMITTEE.
A more efficient. painstaking and courte-
Gus committee could not have been chosen
and TO their jealous efforts was due the
complete success OF the exercises OF n
day so memorable in the history OF the
order
The members OF the committee were
Frank King, william Il Maines. II. W
Calender, James Clary Edward T.. Dam
mers. warren r. Fales. Robert r. Jones,
s. w l.. Merrill Hugh V. ODonnell,
Joseph b. Roberts and Herbert NJ. Shove.