The Washington herald., 1907-12-02

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Alexandria, Va. Dec. LA fitting trib-
ute was tonight paid by the members OF
Alexandria Lodge, No. 75S, Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks. TO the
eleven absent brothers." who have died
since the institution OF the lodge. Febru-
airy .. 1902. Representative Morris Shep-
pard. member Of the order in Texas.
delivered a beautiful memorial address.
The services were held in the opera
house.
The members OF the order occupied
seats on the stage attired in black
Programme as Carried Out.
The exercises We're opened with an
overture. Raymond" by the orchestra.
Rev. William J. Morton. rector Of Christ
Protestant Episcopal Church. pronounced
benediction. after which the orchestra
rendered funeral march from Chopin.
The first part of the opening exercises
We're then conducted by Exalted Ruler
Floischmann and officers. The programme
then carried out was as follows;
Quartet Vacant Chair" solo. Here's to Cur
<Au1tliL htthhtIe. r. FOftesi biffCE5 opening
SOLO "Rcclssonal" Miss Kate Smoot; selection.
Traviata." orchestra; quartet. "Ineger Vitae;
laraphrasc. Melodies IN r. . orchestra; solo, The
Rosary. J. Harris Franklin: recitation. -fhanatop
sis. Brother z. J. Fleming; song "FCr All Fra
ternitS,' orchestra; solo. The Pcnitent. Kenneth
w ogden: selection Ave Maria" orchestra: solo.
Ruth and Naomi Mrs T. A. Hulhsh trombone
solo, EYering Star" orchestra: solo. The Way of
Peace. George W. Evans cornet solo Rosary.
orchestra quartet, Abide With Me;" sextot 'Ll-
cia di LammcTmoor; closing ceremonies exalted
ruler and officers The audience then sang stand
ing Nearer. Ny God. 10 Thee" after which Rev.
Dr. W. +. Fisher. pastor Of the First Baptist
church, pronounced bcuCdiCion.
During the past year the lodge lost by
death two membcrs-William l.. Jordon
and Peter Sinclair.
Music was furnished by au orchestra
under the direction OF Prof Chris Arth.
OF Washington. Mrs. Charles G. Lennon
served as accOmpanist The members
composing the quartet We're: Frank Field,
George W Evans. Kenneth W. ogden.
and VI. i. Dinwiddic The members of
the memorial committee were: Charles
D. Marshall, chairman, Charles G. Carlin.
James W. Bales. y u. Monter, and
James F. Peyton.
The officers Of the local lodge are:
Harry Fleischmann, exalted ruler: Fred
ericlI p Russell. esteemed leading knight;
l.. l.. ROBBERY. esteemed loyal knight:
Howard W. Smith. esteemed lecturing
knight: Z. J. Fleming. secretary: G. J.
Gciscndaffer. treasurer: Thomas d. Dow
rey. tilcr; 6. r. Cation. esquire: n b.
Quinn. chaplain: A. II. Smythe. inner
guard; p. F. Downey. organist. The past
exalted rulers are: Edward j. Quinn,
George + Bradley. Jacob Brill c. g.
Carlin, W. II. 2. Kelley. and Louis r.
ShUmun
Tho trustees are: Charles B. Marshall.
J. y. Fitzgerald, and Edward j. Quinn
VIII Hold Revival Services.
At the Second Presbyterian Church to-
morrow evening "A series OF evangelistic
sar-ices will begin for a period of ten
ilys. The meetings VIII be conducted by
Rev. Richard Orme Finn. The Daley
Quartet has been engaged for the oc-
cIsion. and viii render Gospel songs dur
Ing the services. On Tuesday and each
day following. AZ 1O:30 o'clock. Bible
study viii be conducted by Rev. Mr..
Finn. Every night Rev. Hir. Finn will
pre.ch.
Rev. c. l. Humphries pastor of the
Methodist Protestant Church. this even
ing delivered aa interesting sermon to the
members of Alexandria and Belle Haven
councils. Junior order of United Amer
leans. The Epworth League services at
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church to-
night were conducted by Mrs. Amy
Weech.
Bernard II. Kelly. a former resident Of
this city. died last night at the home Of
his sister in Charlottesville Va, after
lingering illness. Mr Kelly was about
twenty-six years of age, and unmarried.
lie was well known in this city. His
funeral will be held at , o'cS)ck to-mor-
row afternoon.
More Than n Hundred Confirmed.
More than one hundred children and
adults were confirmed by Rt Rev. Au-
gustie Van de Vyver. Bishop of Richmond.
at St. Mary's Catholic Church at the
o'clock mass this morning. A large class
also made their first communion An able
and elaborate sermon was preached at the
high mass which was celebrated at lO.30
O'Clock by the bishop.
Funeral services over the remains OF
Mrs. Jane o. Dement,. whose death oc-
CURED Wednesday last took place at
o'clock this afternoon at the residence of
her daughter Mrs Charles n Steele 422
South Fairfax street Rev. Edgar Car
penter, rector Of Grace Protestant EpiscO-
pal Church. officiated. and the burial was
made in Bethel cemetery. The pallbearers
were: August Oehlert, John p. Steiner,
James y. Steiner, Frank l.. Entwisle,
Frank Nj. Hamilton, oscar W. Phillips.
An interesting address was delivered
this afternoon by Rev. J. w Smith, OF
Washington. at meeting for men. which
was held in the lecture room OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church South. Rev
Mr.. Smiths subject was, The true ideal"
4 solo was rendered by Miss Ethel
Grimes.
The members of the Lyceum Dramatic
Club are actively planning for the pre-
SentatiOn Of a three-act rural comedy
drama entitled THE Old Dairy Home
stead" which will be presented at the
Young Mems Sodality Lyceum Hall IN
December 10. The proceeds will be for
the benefit Of the lyceum.
The condition OF Trolleyman Edward 4.
Downey. Of the Washington. Alexandria
and Mount Vernon Electric Railway COM
pany. who had his left foot amputated
AT the ankle at the Emergency Hospital.
Washington, yesterday. IS reported 10 be
Improving.
Policeman William A. Lyles. 'who has
been III for some time past WAS yester-
day afternoon conveyed TO the Alexandria
Hospital where he will be treated.
The members Of the police force to-day
donned their regulation winter uniforms
and black helmets.