Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1911-12-07

litigants, whose causes are advo-
Gated by sophistry and form.
It's merciful tribunal has jurisdic-
tion of the heart and abides in the
temple of charity, its code is the Holy
Bible, conscience its counsellor and
its DEGREES are expressed in the Ian
guage of brotherly love and enforce
the Golden Rule and its justice is
the law of truth, imposing an obli-
cation of virtue and is transgressed
by selfishness. In all the wisdom
of ages of human association, and in
all the logic of the law of custom and
statutes, no rule of action has en-
dured which has not been subordin-
ate to the admonition. do unto
others as you would that they should
do unto you.''
Charity
Our charity is not conspicuous
philanthropy which demands servile
applause, and limits itself to patron
izing gifts and contributions of mon
ey.
Its exercise is seldom known but
to the donor and it's beneficiary.
It's text is in the scriptures:
CHARITY suffereth long and is
kind; charity envieth not,-charity
vaunteth not itself and. is not puff
fed up"
Our word "brother" is not ap-
piled exclusively to Elks, though
we are bound together by close asso-
citation and fraternal obligations, but
implies fraternal duty to all man
kind.
No worthy member has become an
Elk that his follies may be con-
doned by the benevolence of his fel-
lows. That man is an Elk is an
impoverished justification indeed
for failure of duty and such an apollo
gy is a humiliating tribute to the
majestic beauty of charity. Our rit-
ual teaches manhood and not fall
tering doctrine Of undeserved for
giveness, and the forgiveness of char
ity is extended to members of the
fraternity only in proportion to
their integrity of motive and lack of
comprehension.
Fidelity
Fidelity is the guardian angel of
all the graces, and is unimpaired
loyalty to precept and the stability
of our order, declaration of chari-
ty, justice and brotherly love, unal-
loyed with fidelity is mocking SYM
Dol of vanity, and high resolve un-
sustained by manly courage reflects
the light but for moment.
Patriotism
Our order is distinctly American,
and is linked with the destiny of
our country. AS our flag is first in
our hearts as loyal Americans, so
it is first in our altar as loyal Elks
Since one year ago today, two of
995, then contributing to the men,
ory of absent brothers, have heard
the certain stroke of the eleventh
hour and our recollection of their
kindly countenances is so vivid that
it seems we will be blessed with
their fraternal greeting ere we leave
this hall.
Brother Boucher was pioneer in
this state and an important factor in
it's development. His loyal heart al
ways responded to the call of charity,
he loved mankind, he was true ito
his friends and his rugged manhood
strengthened our fraternity.
How can I speak of brave and
loyal John Severn to you, with whom
he has associated during the matur-
Sity of his honest and generous life.
I read in your thoughtful eyes SEN
timent to which my heart yields,
but to which the feeble expressions
sAOAmUA0IA06 ~ AAy QOOA sSAASSAASS1 q y
u weak response. Ss
John Severn never coveted a pos
session of which another was more
in need. No man ever knew him
who did not receive his favors and
kindnesses. .eg Nsa&
The frequency with which he was
entrusted with public duty was but
q partial acknowledgment of his
fidelity to integrity.
Your obedient servant was prob
ably the last man eof 995 who con-
versed with him before his final de-
parture. We met at the supper ia
BILE in the hotel at Kensal. and as
We parted that evening, the express
sion on his face conveyed message
Of benevolence and hope for the NOR
row. ...
He passed from life as he lived,
the friend Of all.
Conclusion