Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-05
WESTERLY ELKS' LODGE OF SORROW
Impressive Memorial Service Executed Sunday After noon-Address by Hon. J. Stacey Brown-Order to Remove Pawcatuck Postmaster-Death of Mrs. Emma C. Moulton-Mi1itary Matters.

The annual memorial services of Westerly lodge, Benevolent and Pro- tective Order of Elks, were held Sum day afternoon in Bliven opera house, which was filled by the Elks and their friends, among them being number from Stoningto and Mystic. After the orchestral selections under the dfrec- tion of Charles F. Bedford, the cere- monies were formally opened accord ing to the ritual by the officers of Westerly lodge. which included the reading of the list of the dead, as fol- lows: Nathaniel ": Main, Horace Bur disk, Burriu N. Thompson, Milton A Young, Joseph Graf and Joseph c. Moore. A quartette composed Of Messrs Clancy. St. Onge, McTurk and Coleman sang The Vacant Chair, which was fol- lowed by the singing of O. Holy Father by Martin Spelfman and Mrs. M. F. Driscoll and a tenor solo by James McTurk
 The memorial address was delivered by Hon. J. Stacey Brown of Newport, city solicitor and member of the gen eral assembly, which was 8 masterly and eloquent effort.
 Miss Anita Ariiss, who has been playing an enga cement at local play house and who is the daughter of an Elk in the west, sang two soprano solos with exquisite effect, My Rosary and Nearer, My God, to Thee.
 Then followed 8 bass solo, Pro Pec- catis, from Rosini's Stabat Mater, by Thomas v. Clancy; baritone solo. Light and Darkness. by Wilson Blackburn; & tenor solo, Thy Will Be Done, Mars ton, by Martin H. Spellman; and the singing of Charity by Messrs. Clancy, St. Onge, McTurk and Coleman.
 The formal closing exercises by the Elks included the singing of Auld Lang Syne and the impressive exercises were brought to close by the benediction given by Rev. William F. Williams, rector of Christ Episcopal church.
 The officers of Westerly lodge of ElSs are: John NJ. O'Connell, exalted leading knight; Martin Fl. Spellman, esteemed loyal knight; Robert F. l.. Mason, esteemed featuring knight; Joseph L. Lenihan, secretary; John B. Johns, treasurer; Daniel J. Whalen, tyler; Harry w. Robinson, esquire; Louis F. Barbour cha plain; Eugene DriscoH, inside guard; Albert c. Mar tin, John A. Farrell, Elihu H. Chesebro trustees; Thomas Gourlay, Augustine T. L. Ledwidge, Oliver H. Williams Francis c. Haswel1, George H. Bray. Harry H. Robinson, Cornelius J. Far rell. Louis E. Barbour, past exalted rulers.
 The memorial committee is composed of John Nj. O'Connen George H. Bray. Harry H. Robinson, Joseph L. Jenihan A. T. L. Ledwidse, Oliver H. Williams and Louis P. Barbour and the recep- ton committee Of John L. May, David Mackay, Michael H. Scan1on A. T. l.. Bedwidge. William H. Ledward, John Catto, Joseph L. Twomey, Joseph T. Murphy. Charles H. Cowan and Dan iel J. Whalen.
 Postmaster General Hitchcock has announced that Postmaster Barclay Of Pawtucket Is to be removed and has asked Congressman Capron to name a successor. The removal is based upon the general unfitness of the present in- cUnlbent. Senators Aldrich and Wet more have requested the postmaster general to delay action in the appoint ment of a successor to Postna ster Bar clay until a more thorough investiga- ton is made of the charges preferred against him, which emanated from democratic source, mainly from ex- Governor Higgins who publicly de- clared that Mir. Barclay was thief and had used public office for personal gain and that he was more interested in politics than in the performance of his duty as postmaster.
 Congressman Capron says that he has done nothing towards naming successor to Mir. Barclay and will hold the matter up until he can find more about the circumstances and get advice
 
 had invited Charles H. Pendleton of Westerly, postoff7ce inspector. to meet him for Q discussion of the matter.
 Inspector Pendleton said that he had not heard from Congressman Capron but would be pleased to meet him and talk the matter over He said he had not heard from Congressman Capron, for long time and it was not upon. his recommendation that Barclay was to be removed.
 The election to fill the vacancy in the First artillery district, caused by the resignation of Lieut. Col Charles H. Ledward of Westerly will take place in the Providence armory Tuesday evening. Major Matteson Is the only candidate and will undoubtedly be elected continuously This will cause 3. vacancy in the grade of major, and this will be filled on the same night. The only candidate mentioned for the place is Capt. Archie H. Harden of the Seventh company, and it is probable that the same course will be followed in his case.