The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-12-06

The Elks' Lodge of Sorrow, to be
held this afternoon at o'clock at the
Opera House, is open to the general
public. The cards of invitation sent
to list made up from the telephone
directory, were intended simply as re-
minders, and persons not receiving
them. should not feel sighted in the
least degree. Any friend of the order,
and especially the ladies, viii be most
cordially welcomed.
The memorial services of the Benevo-
lent and Protective Order of Elks, held
in every lodge each year on the first
Sunday in December, have become re-
States to the other, and have probably
done more to give the general public
the true insight into the principles of
Elkdom than any other one thing. In
it is amplified the great Elk sentiment,
''Our Absent Brother" and the fact
that, living or dead, an Elk is one who
is never forgotten.
The prescribed ritualistic service of
an Elks' Memorial Day is inspiring and
uplifting. While fully recognizing the
solemnity of the occasion, it does not
descend to the depths of deep gloom.
Keeping the memories of the dead
green, it does not become morbid.
Two addresses are feature of every
Elks memorial service-an grafton and
eulogy. On the mainland it is Gus
tomary for the best speakers in all
Elkdom to be selected for these occa
sions, and the different lodges usually
borrow their speakers for the day from
sister lodges. In Honolulu this is not
always possible, though this year it was
possible in part. The eulogy will be
delivered this afternoon by a member
of Hoosic Falls n. " Lodge, No. 1905,
the Rev. Brother Leopold Kroll, who
less than year ago came to the Islands
and is at present stationed on Maui.
He is said to be a very forceful
speaker. For the oration, Brother E. A.
Douthitt has been chosen. His elo-
quence is too well known in the city
to require comment, and it is sufficient
to say that a treat is in store for those
who attend the services.
Music is always an important fea
ture of these occasions, and the best
local talent available has been secured, /,
both for instrumental and vocal work. |
The Honolulu Concert Orchestra, under |
the direction of F. J. Vierra, has a |
beautiful program arranged. A double |
male quartet has several selections; !
Bro. D. p R. Isenberg has two vocal |
numbers, and Mr.. Rudolph J. Buchly |
has a violin selection, and is accom- |
panied on the piano by Mrs. L. Tenney |
Peek. The progrem in full was pub.
lished in yesterday mornings Adver-
tiser.
In previous years there has been a /
misunderstanding on the part of the
audience, which has marred the effect |
Of the closing part of the exercises.
During the playing of the last number
on the program by the orchestra the
officers on the stage file off, with proper
ceremony. but the audience is expected |
TO remain seated until this is finished.
Failure to understand this has spoiled
4 very effective portion of the exer-
Uses in other years.
The doors of the Opera House will be
opened at $50, and visitors win be seat
I'd Immediately. There will be no re-
served seats. Guests will be received
1t the door and conducted to seats by
he following committee: A L. C. At
linson, Arthur Berg, c. B. High, Geo.
T. Kluegel, R. C. Lydeeker, R. r. Ried-
'ord, w. J. Robinson, R. w. Shingle, B.
4. Smith, VIM. Thompson, and Chas. R.
Frazier.