Arizona republican., 1906-12-03

formity with he occasion. Each of the four stations was draped with tht lodge colors and the desks were sur mounted by gorgeous bouquets. The front of the balcony was almost hid den by a network of ornamental tis- sue paper in the lodge colors. white and purple. long streamers hanging down on either side of the officers sta tions, and that of the exalted ruler was further dignified by a large elk's head.
 Forming an archway over the front of the stage were streamers of green in a profusion that amounted almost to curtain like density. while behind the occupants of the stage was sim liar screen in purple and white. The letters of the lodge motto surmoCted the foreground and tastefully placed in the general scheme were numerous doves and stars in spotless white. J. T. Whitney. exalted ruler, the speakers of the day. Rev. Atwood and grand lodge officers occupied the stage. Other officers of the lodge. the princi- pal ones occupying the stations. are: F. C. Connolly. esteemed leading knight: w. W. Jones. esteemed loyal knight: Roy s. Goodrich, esteemed lec- turing knight; l. J. Lipsohn. secretary Dave Goldberg. treasurer: Charles Ur- ban, Tyler: Frank H. Lyman, chap lain: Paul R. Ingles. organist; Carl Frakes. inner guard; Carl T. Smith. esquire: W. c. Foster. l.. NJ. Hoghe, Jos. Thalheimer, trustees.
 Though memorial day in a general way is in respect of the memory of all dead members of the lodge. the tribute of each year is particularly for the members who have died within the last preceding year. In his instance three of them have answered the last sum- mons: J. H. Carpenter of Yuma. for merly of Phoenix: Frank E. Moss of Phoenix and Thomas Oberle Of Los An geles. formerly of Phoenix
 The service began with a funeral march by the orchestra under the di- rection of Prof. Lambertz and during the program two other most beautiful selections were played. the latter. the Berceuse lullaby by GOunod. being most touchingly executed.
 violin solo was rendered in a mas- terly manner by Carl Heinrich preced- ing the opening ceremonies. which were followed by an invocation by Rev. J. A. Atwood of Trinity church.
 The first vocal presentation was a double number by Mrs. Vivian P. Ham, ilton and Mrs. Willis \. Tiffany. The first was Lord of Life" by Schumann, and the second was Night Hymn at Sea" by Thomas. The voices of these singers which have often been heard together harmonize most sweetly and the effect is very pleasing.
 To George Purdy Bullard had been assigned the response to the sentiment "Our Absent Brothers" He spoke first of the principles on which the order Is founded. of its wide membership and numerous lodges, saying that wherever that membership might be no sentiment is perpetuated with greatec fidelity or honor than the principle of holding the dead in reverent memory. Mankind is but an atom in the great scheme of world that in itself Is but an atom and to man the slip of a foot may mean eternity. wherefore it be- hOoves all men to prepare for that state. Burial is but a formal cere- mony and the real shroud Is the senti-
 
 rounds the dead and the writing of his faults upon the sand. The three brothers who have gone before may be met again after the mystery of death has been revealed and it might be that their spirits were then within the hall mute witnesses of the ceremonies in their honor. IR accordance with that reverential feeling the speaker. turning to three draped and vacant chairs said eff you be there brothers, let the tribute of this gathering. the tribute Of this music, the tribute of these words testify to our loving remem- brance.
 Then he referred briefly to the lives of the dead men. The first on the roll had passed from life while mayor of this city honored and esteemed by all. with a gentle heart beneath a rough exter- for. The second, J. H. Carpenter, he had known from boyhood and he point ed to him as an example of the bril- liant attainments that may follow the requirement of a good education, lauding his successful efforts as a leg islator in behalf of his county and the territory. The third, Tom Oberle, ne SpOke or m partlculdrly tenQer one who came to his lodge friends an invalid, and lived an honor- ed member, patient and unremitting in his efforts in behalf of the lodge and of all to whom he might be of service. loved for his personality and honored for his professional genius.
 Crossing the Bar" by Dudley Buck was sung by Frank Hilderbran. his ex- cellent baritone voice being in good condition and the occasion making the selection particularly impressive.
 F. s. Clark next delivered a eulogy on ''The Brotherhood of Elks" The ! brotherhood of Eiks. he said, was a | simple phrase bus full of meaning for | in realty it was the same old broth- | erhood that has existed in all ages, | the brotherhood of man; the light smile | of friendly greeting. the help in time of need, in distress and in disaster. It Is the sum of ali the good things in | the human family since the sun first | shone. Tn illustration he related a lit | tie allegory he had read that was most | appropriate. It began with the pinning | of a white and silver star on the breast |