Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-11
MEMORIAL SERVICE.


Alya Aerie, M. 81, Fraternsl Order
of Eagles, at III Opera House last nigh
brought together one Of the largest
gatherings ever seen In that place. The
programme OF exercises was appropriate
and interesting. and every number was
greatly enjoyed Those who partici-
Dated in the entertainment had per-
fec:ed themselves for the occasion, and
they all acquitted themselves 10 credi-
table manner.
Tue stage, which was tasiefully deco
rated with palms, flowers. aud American
flags, was filled with members OF the
order.
At he back OF the stage a large tab
let. encircIed with floral wreath, bore
the name of those whose memory was
hon,red: Joseph J.. Roberts, William
M. Glasgow, Samuel r. Wing6eld, j.
Frank Cook, Joseph O'Toole, George
l.. Simpson, Peter Sinclair and Wayne
l.. Carr. As The roll of the dead was
called BY the secretary, miniature light
opposite each name was extiDguished,
aud q large, luminous star appeared
above.
The principal speakers were Repre-
sentstivss G. c. Oarlin. Of Alexan 1lia,
and Julius Kahn, of California, who Is
a member OF San Francisco Aerie,
No. 5. These gentlemen delivered able
aud interesting addresses on fraternsl-
ism which we're listened 10 with close
attention.
The features of the programme were
"A follows: Funeral march by the
Eagle orchestra, remarks by Worthy
President E. J. Fleming, prayer
by Chaplain Walter E. Jacobson,
soprsno solo, by Mrs. @. b. Baylv, Jr',
an address By Worthy Past President
Thomss Ohauncey, solo by Charles f
Never, an Grafton by Representative
O. q. OarIiD, selections by the orchestra,
roll call OF departed by Worthy Secrs-
tsry Joseph II. West. assisted BY
ousrte composed of j. Gordon Phillips,
]. F.. Griffith, F. w. Smith and Lewis
II. Ochse; q THO. Messrs. Charles T..
Meyers, Dana O. Holland and Mrs.
Charles B. Bayly, it,; an Grafton by ).
l.. Feeney, treasurer OF Washington
Aerie, No. 1876; a solo by Mrs. Esther
Gumprechi; an Grafton by Represent
alive, Julius Kahn; quartet, Charles b.
Bayly, it,, Mrs. Esther GumPlecht,
Charles E. Meyers and Dana O. Hol'
land; closing exercises, "Nesrer, My
God, to Thee" and benedictiOn by Rev.
w. w. Van Arsdals coronation. Charles
V. SchoReld of Washington AeIic, Ne.
1876, was musical director, and the
s,sge setting was under the di.
rec:lOn of Jacob johnson. conductor OF
Washington Aerie, No l25.
The following are the present officers
of Ava Aerit: Ih mas Chsuncey,
past worthy p,eiieD'; Eiwsrd j. Fl'm-
ing, worthy presidenl; John A. Rice,
worthy vice president; Wal er +. jacob
500, worthy chspl,i9; j JsePh b. West,
worthy recording secretary; A. A.
Paul, worthy treasurer: Gee. A. NcrflS,
worthy conductor; Walter Highs, IN
ner guard; Thor. ID. DOwney, outside
guard; Sam'l B. Moore, worthy lhysl-
clan; Uhas. II. u mmermau, Peer i.
Harrington, John MOIg'D. worthy
trustees.
Grand Aerie members: Mesrs Harry
Fleischmann, Eugene Rogers, Jacob Brill
and Ssm'l BendheiT.
After about tWo-thirds OF the pro-
stamme had been rendered the appear
snce OF smoke on the stage caused con-
adorable apprehension. No oulcry was
made. but many composing the audience
moved toward the exits aud others let
the hall. Members of the lodge VINO
we've on the stage assured those In
the auditorium that the smoke came
drought the doors aid windows from
40 allsy near BY, which statement had
a tendency to sllsy the excit'meut. Dee
woman. however, isiuied.
Il was later ascsrtsined that the smoke
came from q stove in room on the nrst
a Dor of the Opera House building. and
wss caused by the burning OF some ex'
csl,ior by a mao who was engaged 10
cleaning an office.
The incident sa'is6 d all present that
10 case of actual ] u ger the exits OF The
Ooera House are sufficient to enable the
an ylence TO gain the street before any
calamity could pots by occur. The bulk
of the audience last night seemed to
real'zs this, ard manifested wisdom by
mt enOsgiug in q stampede,