Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-07
MOURN
THEIR DEAD
Impressive Memorial Servic-
es of Perth Amboy Lodge
at the Majestic Theatre.
CHARMING MUSIC HEARD
Orchestra of IA Pieces and
Talented SoIoists- Address
BY Rev. B. c. Lippincott,jr.
CHARMING MUSIC HEARD

Solemn In their character but with a
musical program which has never been
surpassed in this city, the memorial SER
vices of Perth Amboy Lodge No. 1874,
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks,
were carried out on an elaborate scale
in the Majestic theatre yesterday after
noon.
An orchestra of fourteen pieces com
posed mostly of Newark musicians, un-
der the direction of c. Howard Smith,
a member of the local lodge, rendered
several compositions in mastery style
and Miss Sophye Barnard, an oratorio
soloist from New York, charmed her
hearers. No better soprano has ever
been heard here. Miss Clara Earring
ton was also heard at her best in a
violin solo and she played an obligato
for one of Miss Barnard 3 selections.
Rev. B. c. Lippincott, Jr., of Red
Bank, delivered the address and his
discourse was triumph Of oratory. The
exercises of the lodge were given fault
lessly and impressively by Exalted
Ruler William X. Bassford and the 9TH
er officers, together with members of
the lodge, who were seated on the stage.
The stage presented splendid appear
ance, flowers and emblems Of the ant
Tered order being used in the decorations
with excellent taste. The exercises com
menced at 2.45 clock and lasted until
4.30. The Majestic was thronged by the
friends Of the members and each one
attending was presented with a hand
some souvenir program.
On the memorial committee were Ex-
allied Ruler Bassford, Henry J. Hughes,
Otto W. Will, Joseph G. Burns, John A.
Hitzelberg and John F. Ten Brock.
The reading of the roll of honored dead
by Secretary Ten Brock was attended
with great solemnity. The names read
were those Of Robert Hartmann, James
Fl. Voris, Conrad F. Hall, II. Martyr
Brace, John H. Tyrrell, James M. But
Ter, George West and William J. Gar
rity.
Much credit is due Mr.. Smith for the
excellent musical program. The officers
of the lodge are: William K. Bassford,
exalted ruler; Henry j. Hughes, esteem
ed leading knight; Otto w. Will, es-
teemed loyal knight; Peter NJ Kroeger,
esteemed lecturing knight; John F. Ten
Broeck, secretary; William H. Pfeiffer,
treasurer; Adolph Brogger, tyler, James
McClymont, esquire; Richard A. Pei
tier, inner guard; John K. Sheehy, chap
lain, and Andrew Nelson, organist
The program was as follows:
Orchestra, Funeral March ..... Chopin
Soprano solo, I Will Extol Thee,
(EI) Costa
Opening -. Exalted Ruler and Lodge
Opening Ode: (Air "Auld Lang Syne'i
"Grest Ruler of the Universe,
Look down upon and bless our work
And be all glory Thine.
Oh, Hear our prayers for honored
dead,
While bearing sweet in mind
The memories craven on our hearts
OF "Auld Lang Syne."
Lodge and Congregation
Orchestra, Kammenoi Ostrow,
Rubinstein
Prayer ..... Rev. James H. Northrup
Violin Solo, Romance "A. d'Ambrosio
Orchestra, Symphony B minor
(Allegre.) Shubert
Grafton -. Rev. B. @. Lippincott, Jr.
Soprano Solo, Ave Marie
Violin Obligato) Gounod
Orchestra, Prelude and Siciliana
Mascagni
Closing Ceremonies ....... =. Lodge
Benedietion ..... Rev. W. II. Bawden
Miss sophye Barnard, Soprano.
Miss Clara Harrington, Violin.
Miss Augusta Farington, Accompanist
G. Howard Smith, Musical Director.