Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-12-07

MRS. BARRETT SPEAKS.
Appropriate Remarks by Past Ex-
alted Ruler Jacob Brill-Rare
Musical Program Feature.

Those who braved the elements
last night to witness the Impressive
scenes Of the Elks' memorial services
and listen to the interesting address
ses were amply repaid. The Audi
torium of Alexandria Lodge con-
tanned an appreciative audience OF
gentlemen aid LADIES'. and through
out the rendition of the program Of
exercises it was evident that All!
were happy in being there.
The auditorium was tastefully dec
Grated with ferns and the natlona'
eolors. while the stations of the off,
GERS had been converted into bow
ers of vines in which electric bulbs
twinkled.
The exercises began shortly after
eight o'clock by an overture by the
orchestra-"Poet and Peasant
Rev. Edgar Carpenter, rector of
Grace Church, and Chaplain Of
Alexandria Lodge offered the open
ing prayer.
Exalted Ruler George T. Cation,
who presided. then arose ard with
the usual ceremonies he and the other
officers formally opened the memor-
ial services proper. An Impressive
feature was the calling of the rell Of
the dead while the nan was in dark
ness.
While the roll was being called
the quartete sang. ir low tones "The
Vacant Chair"
Past Exalted Ruler Jacob Brill
then delivered a brief but pointed
address on "Our Order" The
speaker dwelt for time upon the
principles of Elkdom. referring es-
pecially to the charitable feature Of
the organization, its aim being I"
alleviate the burdens of the untortu
nate and to develop true manhood.
He spoke of the: memorial services
ir progress at that time throughout
the world in respect to the memory
of deceased members of the order
and paid fitting encomiums to tfoSe
who were formerly members OF
Alexandria Lodge. Mr.. Brill stated
that the principles of Elkdom were
non-sectarian and that the symbols
of the order were the Bible and the
American flag. 1t was a gentle
mems order, but that neither wealth
nors position constituted the "reden-
tials Of any who desired to be au-
mitted to its membership. The
captain of industry and the Rumble
artisan could mingle as Elks.
Some persons, he said,, who knew
nothing of the principles nor work
ingssof the Elks strangely suppose
that they are simply members of
club or organization having but
one obiect-conviviali,y. THIS was
an erroneous impression. The order
was based upon the teachings OF the
scriptures, and on every altar OF me
Elks a Bible and Old G'cry would
i. found. The speaker laid special
stress upon the patriotic feature OF
the order. The address was greatly
enjoyed.
After "The Rosary had been rem
dered by the orchestra song, eros
sing the Bar" was sung by MesSrs
lie Blanc. Craighill, Alfriend ane
boswell This was followed ny Mr
Alfred Hidebrandt rendering selec7
tions upon the violoncello.
Mr.. Brill then introduced Mrs
Kate Waller Barrett Yyhql delivered
the principal address Of the, eXSeHna'1p1s ken ne;
Mrs, Barrett began. her daddress
by paying tribute to the order Of
Elks, manifestings as she did, a clear
insight into the principles and aims
of this great organization. She re-
ferred impressively to the services
of the night-tributes to the mem
ory of deceased members of the or
der. Memorial services she said hae
been conducted from time immem,
orisl and they were fitting oeca
sions which should impress the liv
ing that all of us desired to be re
membered.
Mrs Barrett gave her hearers