Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-04
ELKS HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICE
Four Deaths During Year Making Total 37-Eulogy Given by Joseph F. Cobb and Address by John H. Cassidy of Waterbury-Service Only For the Members

he endeavors to show practical love for those of his departed brothers, by caring for and guarding those left be- hind, the precious of human kind the mothers, sisters daughters, crildren and widows of our departed brothers have our especial guardianship. are our particular care.
 What manner of men are these that they should have the charge of the precious of human kind? What bond so strong that binds them to such trust? What special purpose is there that such men hope to help the weak by the aid of the strong? I will an- swer. They call themselves the Benev- olent and Protective Order of Elks; they are bound by an oath as strong as words and obligations can make to practise charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity, they have stopped long enongh in this steady tramp, trial march of the twentieth century when men are judged by the size of their bulging purses, and not by the benevolence of the heart, to form an army of men who will give drink to the thirst. clothe him who is naked, feed him who is hungry and bury him who is dead. Their organization is one founded on love, love of mankind on that great commandment Love thy neighbor as thyself': Do unto others as you would they would do unto you-' There is no organization outside the pale of a church of any denomination, of any sect. that has higher more eunobling principles than those believed in and practiced by the members of this fraternity. Charity Not the puffed up. vaunted charity, that gives for the sake of renown, but the silent, invisible, helping of one to help himself And now abideth faith, hcre, charity-these three, but the greatest of these is charity and so the greatest of all organizations is the one that chooses charity as the key stone of it's foundation.
 Charity to All Mankind.
 We endeavor to practice charity to all mankind, and in it's practice to be particularly indulgent to woman Wo- man in her purity directs all that is good in us. She prompts us to give charity, she tempers us in justice, she is an example in fidelity. and is the paragon of brotherly love.
 And in the strengthening of the ranks that make up this army of men our organization knows no crt ed, no sect, no denomination, no social no financial qualification. There are but these requisites, a belief in the Su- preme Being and the acknowledgement of the sacredness of an administered oath to practise, in their various forms, the virtues of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity. He is an Elk. The word is magic. Speak 1t and you speak the name of fraternal affection Hear it and all that is yours is poured forth in response.
 In vain you have called the names of members of your fraternity, sol enn silence has been the answer, their light has gone out We mourn their names are. called by Him who rules the destinies of us all, they are pres enr answering, singing the praises of the Creator, ever to live in peace and happiness forever.
 Practice the Principles.
 -T.-.- of your fraternity. let the hearts go forth in a determination to act with charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity toward all mankind and you will be ray of sunshine in winter and a place of shade in summer, and as time goes on and your name is un- answered, your light is snuffed out, you may turn your eyes for the last time heavenward and stand on that great judgment day, with the hosts of those who were. are, and will be. you may turn your eyes toward the strong light of your Redeemer and say with strong voice, 70 Lord Godi loved my fellow man; I was faithful unto the end"
 following numbers:
 Selection by Hungarian
 LustspieI, Kele Bella.
 Solo with violin obIigato, One Sweet
 Iy Solemn Thought, Ambrose, Mrs.
 Crowen and MT. Eldred, Mrs. Shields
 accompanist
 Closing ode.
 Benediction.
 by Elks orchestra
 The visiting brothers present for the services were J. Edward Driscol of Hartford lodge, No. 19, and Wallace KcKey of Brooklyn lodge, No. 22.
 The memorial committee comprised Judge N. J. AyIing, chairman, Joseph F. Williams, Thomas M. Shields, Will liam H. Murphy and John H. Carney.