The San Francisco call., 1910-07-18
JUDGE MURASKY
DELIVERS GRAFTON
Members of Camps and Compan-
ions Unite in Annual Me-
mortal Ceremonies

Solemn and impressive memoria
services were held by the Foresters o.
America yesterday afternoon at Colder
Gate Commandery hall in Sutter street
The services were under the auspices
of the 80 local camps, which were as.
sisted by is camps of the Companion:
of the Foresters of America, the won.
ems auxiliary. Members of camps of al
the bay cities were present.
American flags draped the walls OF
the hall, while the stage was decorated
with ferns and palms, intermingled with
white roses. The rear platform was
draped with the national colors in the
center of which was the gilded head
of deer, the emblem of the order The
hall was crowded with members of the
order and friends and relatives of the
departed brothers.
The services opened with the orches
ira playing Chopin's funeral march
during which the. grand officers, in
their regalia, together with the speak.
ers, formed the procession and marched
down the aisle, taking their seats or
the platform. j. E. O'Brien made a few
Introductory remarks, after which ne
introduced William III. Donahue, grand
Niiioi iohSci' III part he spoke as 1ol-
lows:
1t is true there are memorial days
for those who have defended this
]. great nation, and for those who
have given their lives in our coun-
try's cause, in order that you and L
may enjoy the blessings of liberty
in this land of sunshine and plenty
And it is well that we remember
for our country's cause, but at the
same time there are other battles
than those fought with the common
enemy of our country. He who sue
cessfully fights the great battle of
life and fights it with vigor and
with honesty of purpose, be the part
that he plays ever so small, he, too,
deserves remem brance.
For the greatest good to human
ity is not all done in time of battle,
but also in time of peace. Every
person on this. earth who walks
firm, and who chooses the right
rather than the wrong, and who
clings to the right because it is
right, and has the energy and the
courage to so travel that path until
life's close, he, too, deserves your
respect, and deserves to be remern-
bered. and deserves to have his
grave strewn with flowers for he
too. has done his part in life, and
has made the world better for those
who follow.
The Knickerbocker quartet gave a
selection, Forever Blessed" after
which j. Label read the roll of the
honored dead. He was assisted in this
ritual by little Margaret Meyers, who
scattered. flowers over imaginary
graves. A trombone solo. Hosannah," "
by Alfred Roncovieri. followed.
Judge Frank j. Murasky delivered
the Grafton. He described why life
should be a joyous thing and why it
should be filled, not with heartburn
ings and cares. but with peace and con-
tentments and pleasures and of un-
selfish living. Miss Edna Walshe sang
Thou Art Passing Hence"
The eulogy was given by Judge
George H. Cabaniss, who spoke of the
high esteem in which the departed
brothers were held by their friends, and
why their memories were honored AT
the conclusion w. J. OBrien sang Face
to Face
Leo Kaufmann, junior grand past
chief ranger, delivered short address
in which he eulogized the dead mem
bers. He was followed by the quartet
which sang Lead. Kindly Light" and
the services were brought to close
the audience singing America stand
ing, after which Taps was sounded