Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-31
LAID AWAY TO REST
Funeral Services Over the Re-
mains of Reuben Harris.
TRIBUTE BY RABBI SIMON.
Floral Tributes From Numerous
Friends of the Family.
MASONIC LODGE IN ATTENDANCE
Opening Service Conducted by DR..
Louis Stern-Interment In
Hebrew Cemetery.
TRIBUTE BY RABBI SIMON
MASONIC LODGE IN ATTENDANCE

Services of most solemn character were
held at 10 o'clock this forenoon over the
remains Of the late Reuben Harris, one OF
Washington's foremost business men, at
thY Harris home 1892 10th street north
west The exercises were according to the
Hebrew faith and were most impressive.
The large parlors of the residence were
filled with Borrowing relatives and friends,
the latter including many of the representa-
tive commercial men In the District. The
floral. tributes were numerous and were
banked upon and about the casket.
The opening ceremonies were conducted
by Dr. Louis Stern of the Washington He
brew congregation, who gave the ritualistic
service to the dead. He was followed by
Rabbi Abram Simon in funeral Grafton,
which was both eloquent and touching. He
first drew a word picture of a man fever
stricken arid and barren plain in the
tropics. How the fever-ridden one crawled
about on his hands and knees in sarch for
water to cool his parched lips. He finally
came upon pool of water and drank there
from, but the draught was bitter one. He
took several other drinks from the pool,
and the succeeding draughts appeared TO
cool his fever-heated system. He finally
became strong enough TO pursue his jour
rey and was eventually cured of the fever.
Investigation showed that the pool had
been discolored by the leaves of tree near
by and this resulted in the discovery of
the great fever remedy of Peruvian bark.
The Story Of Life.
This seems to be an illustration of the
whole story of life said Rabbi Simon
DO not the discoveries of genius and talent
eome from such waters, first bitter. but
sweet after all. by the goodness of God?"
The rabbi spoke of the bright Memorial
H. TIL O.,
reality to the family of the deceased.
This home which was former scene
of happiness-a veritable Eden of joys
now place of sorrow. We have come here
to express our deep. deep sorrow. Possibly
the water now so bitter to this bereaved
family will after all possess a sweetness
which no earthly power can give un~~'
From this hour of bitterness will come a
tonic born of friendship and love.
Reuben Harris, by his exemplary life,
won the admiration and respect of all with
whom he came in contact. Possessed of
that tremendous energy for which he was
noted he overtaxed himself. but in doing
SO he won the unstinted admiration of all.
owing to his integrity and strict probity.
He enjoyed life and particularly the do
mestic side. He loved his family. He liked
mucic that sings it's cadence to the ears,
but the music made by the voice of his
wife and the prattle of his children was to
him the sweetest of all melody
Rabbi Simon spoke of the success Mr..
Harris had earned by his efforts, and of the
admring friendship and sympathy of his
hosts of friends. He said the story of his
death was not new one.
1T is twice told; yea, oft told in millions
of homes. Now that the main pillar of
this home is gone we will redouble our
love and sympathy that the bitter waters
may be sweetened.
1.-The sorrow here" said the rabbi, has
painted a heaven and earned a reward
somehow, somewhere. The affection of his
dear one is a love that pierces the sky. 1t
is love that reaches to Immortality There
is a bright hope In the thought of meeting
hereafter. The reward will come in the
Tribute to Man and Mason,
He spoke of the springs Of sparkling
friendship that have come In unforeseen
places and In conclusion added:
ITO Reuben Harris, the husband, the
father, the man, the Mason and friend, we
say a goodbye that brings with it some
of that patient Joy that we must meet
again"
AL the conclusion of the sacred cere-
monies the casket was borne to the hearse
through double lines of delegation of
members Of St. Johns Lodge, No. H. F. A.
A. NJ, in the formation being the officers
of the lodge: ]. Marion Castell. worshipful
n raster; Allen Bussius, senior warden;
Frank A. Steele. junior warden, and Harry
s. Wolf. senior deacon.
The pallbearers were Messrs. David
Frankel and Isadore Saks of New York,
Louis Stern of Philadelphia, s. Salebes of
Baltimore and Charles Goldsmith. Emile
Berliner, Ernest Mayer and Harry King of
this city.
The Masonic service was omitted and the
burial was private at the cemetery or the
Washington Hebrew Congregation.
Besides the partner of the deceased the
services were also attended by all the en-
ployes of the firm of r. Harris & Co.