Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-12-11

tfleH away. when tnefc was so 1nuCn
to do in the world along the noble
lines and teachings of our order, and
they seemed SO well prepared and
endowed to take up the work: some
were in the prime of life, had made
unqualified successes of themselves,
with greater opportunities beckon-
ing 10 them: some had reached the
fullncss of years-years they had
used 10 the best advantage and were
nearly ready to cease from the ac-
tivities OF busy lives. But the pale
rider is no respcctor of persons and
his dread shadow fell alike upon all
walks of life.
Each and every one that has gone
we would have kept with us always,
but there was no sacrifice we were
able to make. nothing was left un-
done that could have caused them to
be with us longer, or stay the hand
OF he Mighty Lcvelcr,@ lin the heart
OF tvery-Elk burncdsafnd gicwedS the
desire 10 do all OF them some SER
viace at the hour when Gods message
came to them, and in many cases the
final parting was robbed of much
of the sadness and sorrow. We
smoothcd their pillows, cooled their
icvcrish brows, and finally folded the
lifeless hands in mute helplessness,
and uttercde silent supplication for
the safe journey of the ileeting spir-
it to the silent shore.
Such an hour and such place is
not a fitting one in which TO tear
open afresh the wounds that scpara-
ton has caused, nor is it the place
to dwell upon the uncertainties OF
life or draw parallels. We want TO
,,, tt,o tn ha al
OF fate.-but not to forget. There is
plenty OF sadness and sorrow in
every day life for all, and the time on
earth is all too short to be wasted
in useless lamentations.
The warm heart of every Elk
throbbed in unision with the dear
ones of our brothers left behind,
and our tears mingled over the com
ing of the end that awaits us all, but
ii word or two in remembrance OF
those who have gone on their way
will help tighten the gloom of the
heart and aid in drying the tear in
the eye, it is well that il should be
said upon this occasion.
| would have been satisfied TO
close this hour of sorrow and regret
content with the thought that our
brothers will continue TO live in our
rccollcctions. gone but not forgot
ten, but beautiful custom wills
otherwise and it is fitting that a
tribute. imperfect as do words make
it, should be paid TO each OF these
brothers who have gone on. whose
faces we never again shall see in
this world.
The first to leave us was Warren
NJ Maxwell. young man both in
and out of the order. In the bust
ness world partner in 4 prosperous
business, holding the confidence of
all his associates and looked upon as
one, who in the years to come would
be numbered among the good, solid
citizens of our community. willing
and glad to do his share and bear his
full portion in the development OF
our city. In the lodge, though one
OF the younger members. he had de-
veloped the true Elk spirit and was
already filling station and doing his
part in our great work
The next to leave was Chas. w.
Fenlason. Though young in the or
der, a man. than whom none other
was better known, full OF years spent
in the service OF his country; and his
fellow man-respccted and loved by
all who came in contact with him
and living a life, which was a bene-
diction to all who knew him.
The next and last to leave was
Harry Gull Although but Il member
OF this order few short months.
he believed in and practiced in all
respects the great principles OF Elk
dom. Perhaps not SO well known
here as in his own community. where
he was respected. trusted and hon
ored with public office. He was cut
off in the prime OF life, taken from
a successful career and hidden TO
enter the grand lodge of the here
after.