Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-22
MASONS IN CHARGE
Interment of the Remains. Of
Andreas Loefaer.
SERVICE AT RESIDENCE
ARM1NIUs LODGE OF MAsoNs IN
CHARGE AT GRAVE
Large Number Of Floral Tributes From
Friends Of the Deceased,
Here and Elsewhere.
SERVICE AT RESIDENCE

mains of the late Andreas Loefher, who died
suddenly of heart disease Tuesday evening,
were conducted at the family residence a.
o'clock yesterday afternoon, the Masonic
order having charge. Rev. James u. Bun
rer pastor of.the First Reformed Church.
at which the deceased was regular at
tendant, officiated and in the course of the
services delivered a eulogy eloquent Dotn
in thought and expression in speaking OF
his life and character. The body was IN
tered with Masonic rites in the family plot
in Rock Creek cemetery.
The pail bearers were selected from Ar
minus Lodge. No. Is, F. A. A. M; Lafay-
cite Royal Arch Chapter and De Molay
Mounted Commandery, No. 4, X l., WIN
which organizations Mr.. Loeffler had for
many years been affiliated. The pail bear
ers were Capt. Robert Cook, Phillip L. Ut
terback, Charles Dismer, Louis Goldsmith,
j. j. Appck and Emil G. Shaener. lie
Molay Mounted Commandery served as es-
cort and held brief exercises after the iu-
neral services at the home. Arminius Lodge
had charge of the ceremonies at the grave.
The funeral services were attended py
large concourse of citizens Five thousand,
and perhaps more, were present. ony
members of the fraternities of which MT.
I-oeffier was a member and the intimate
members of the family gained admittance
to the residence. During the progress OF
the services the thousands which had come
to pay tribute stood with barred heads on
the streets and upon the lawns dpoul lhe
Loeffier home.
The services were held in the drawing
room, which was transformed Into power
of blossoms, floral offerings from hundreds
of friends of the family not only In WASH
ington, but from cities throughout the
country. The body of the deceased rested
in a handsome black cloth-covered casket'
which was covered with thousand white
at~a 10 roo
The choir from the German Orphans
Home sang an anthem which had been
one of Mr.. Loef1er's favorites, and the
officiating clergyman read orleI passage
of Mr.. Loeffler's life and achievements.
Minister'S Tribute.
Besides the immediate members OF his
family who mourn his DEATH. he SAID,
there are members of the organization 10
which he belonged and almost countless
friends who keenly feel the loss of a friend
and a helper. Since his severe illness last
sprine he never recovered, and evidently he
had a foreboding of the nearness OF his
end for he often spoke of It, not passingly,
but with perseverance that alarmed US.
Returning from pleasant hunting trip
last Tuesday, he remarked to his wife, VINO
with more than usual anxiety waited at
the door for his return, that he did not feel
well. While she fastened to prepare Tor
his comfort MS Soul uSpdTteo thc col eHiJ
tenement evidently without the least strugS
gle.
. with all of his imperfections of tempera-
ment and actions, he had many grand vir-
tues worthy Of emulation. He was man
of his word, true as gold. Of marked energy
and industry, who knew how to accumu-
late an honest fortune; who detested all
shams or pretense In any form; man or
great hospitality and almost indestructfble
humor; devoted husband. who loved his
home above any place on earth. and where
he was usually found with the Characters
tic hospitality of this home.
He was humanitarian. He filled with
honor the position as director in various
institutions He will long be remembered
support in the recent effort that liquidated
the 50. 600 debt of our church. Sad, indeed,
Is the departure of any of our loved ones,
but desolate are the hearts of mother and
children, where father Is no more and who
are left in the wilderness Of sorrow. The
his mental vigor and usefulness he labored
hard. His time was come; his work was
done.
This event arouses our deepest sympathy
for the children and the excellent widow
who sustains an earthly loss that can never
be made up in the world. Upon US, mourn
ing friends. this disappointment calls Us
life is SO uncertain; death Is sure. Then
what wisdom to be in readiness when He
calls US. How sweet the voice of Jesus
calls. Come unto Me all We: him that
cometh / will in no wise cast outr 1t is
of little account when or where we die n
we are ready for the home of the redeemed
through the merits and meditation In Christ
Jesus"
Concluding Ceremonies at Residence.