The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1912-12-05
ELKS' MEMORIAL
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The human sacrifices of northern Eur
ope, the mythology Of Greece ana
Rome. and the polytheism oil Egypt
gave way to the doctrine OF the Dl-
vine Trinity and were supplanted by /
the gentle influence and saving power +
of the cross. You can not make
fair study of the beliefs and worships I
of the human race without becoming
convinced of the inherent religious
convictions of mankind in all ages. In
the development and progress OF the
world we have reached in our time inc
highest standard of Christian tolera-
ton.
whether there is eternal lite or
not, the expectation of future reward
has lightened the burdens of humanity
and smoothed the highways for many
weary, tired feet. If it is only beiief
and death ends all, yet the hope that
springs eternal in the human breast
makes better fathers, kinder mothers
more dutiful children and more char
liable neighbors. What does the I'M
believer offer for the inspiring falth
of the Christian? Absolutely nothing
oblivion and despair
Robert G. lngersoll the born orator,
with cultured mind persuasive die
ton and almost superhuman elo-
uuence, as a critic of our Bible, wrest-
ing from humanity its incentive Tor
righteous life here and the expectation
of happiness hereafter was an enemy
of mankind. Though the future may
be clouded in mystery and doubt II is
far better to 50 attune the earthly ear
that when the flame of life has burn
ed to the socket and you pass down
into the shadows of the valley of death
YOU may be prepared to catch the mar
mony and to enjoy the full melody OF
the heavenly choir.
The standards of no nation rise
higher than the standards maintained
in nations home. The individual
best equipped for the responsibilities
,of life comes from the fireside where
there has been taught not only the
doctrine of the Sermon on the Mount,
but loyalty to country and emulation
of the valorous spirit and conduct OF
those who battled bravely for their ma
tion's honor and glory. Along WIFI
our progress goes religion; along WITH
religion and progress go happiness ano
contentment. without our faith in
God we lose faith in man, and the peo-
ple who have lost faith in God and
man are doomed.
A memorial service like this must
necessarily be accompanied with It's
sorrows and while we recount past as
, sociations and review the lives OF INK
departed. should we wish to REGAL
them again to the struggles, the hard
ships and the disappointments of this
I world, if they have passed, as we be
lieve and feel, to the life of the eter
nal? We can not pay them a highe
tribute than to emulate their virtues
: as we assume the duties of tomorrow
As the moth dips its tiny wings int
the rushing current and perishes, so i
/. life. but Notwithstanding in the grea
plan and scheme of the universe 1t i
both fleeing and uncertain, vet witha
Life is real: Life is earnest.
And the grave is not it's goal;
Dust thou art, to dust returnest,
Was not spoken of the SOUL
{ The Order of Elks is distinctively al
f American institution. benevolent AM
protective in it's practices, democratl
in it's fellowships, tolerant in its re
ligious beliefs. 1t floats no false ban
!, mainly. Its precepts and practices
. like its name, are benevolent and pro
tective. 1t is intensely loyal to tn
flag. and, endorsing the underlying
principles of American independence
American union and American invinc
ibility, it recognizes the freedom an
equality of mankind and stands as
d granite rock against the engulfin
O waves of national and individual al
f versity. Faith hope, mercy and low
are exempified in its daily life.
distributes it's charities without osten
II tation or trumpet blast, for 1t is
: leading tenet Of Elkdom that the lief
g hand shall not know what the RICH
hand giveth While not In sympath
with those who join the order for gain
it is Jealous in good works, charitabl
to the needy and responsive to the ne
cessities of the distressed 1t will con
tnue in the future. as 1t has in tn
past, to promote the welfare of man
kind to raise the standard of living
to dispense charity; to encourage pa
triotism: and to aid the progress c
the American people, the freest, tn
bravest and the best people on earth
and al a time like this 1t is both fit
ting and gratifying to recall thei
humble beginning and to forecast thei
destiny.
our national history, replete wit
glorious deeds and great events. an
the age in which we live. teeming wit
startling achievements, inspire rs wit
hope In the untold possibilities of tn
future that beckon us onward
We are living in an age of gian
forces and rapid progress, I'm land q
boundless resources and limitless op
portunities. Starting with broke
line of settlements upon the Atlanti