New Britain herald., 1915-12-06

pI lONS dIlu 1QO1Sy.
 the largest gatherings in the
 of the New Britain Lodge,
 E., assembled in the lodge
 the organization last eve-
 hen the annual memorial ser
 departed brothers was held.
 services have been held since
 nation of the lodge, but more
 exercises has never been wit
 by the members of the lodge.
 minutes prior to o'clock Ex-
 uler James H. Curtin called
 mbers together in the club
 |and in a file of two abreast,
 hrched to the lodge room with
 heads, and there stood in sol
 he chimes struck off the II
 which to the hearts of Elk
 ars so much significance.
 this period of sorrow had
 the Elks orchestra under the
 hip of Charles B. Dunn played
 rch, "Pontif1ca1e." The open
 emony was by Exalted Ruler
 and Secretary D. T. Holmes,
 Ing of calling the names of the bd brothers. es'-t.
 ell K. Davis, a member of the
 endered, "Jesu, Jesu Miserere."
 next part of the. program was
 out by the officers of the
 and was beautifully rendered.
 gathering then sang the Elks
 g ode followed by prayer by
 in Henry Martin. The orches- hdered a selection, Melody
 of the most interesting eulo- ver delivered at a memorial
 was given by Judge B. F. Calf
 Frank s. Penfield sang God Iadest Heaven and Earth" with sing effect.
 Atty. O'Brien's Address.
 brney Edward B. O'Brien of | Mass, gave the memorial ad- He spoke as follows: [other year has passed into his Once again we are assembled hmon with nearly half a, million |ers of this fraternity, to pay our les of love and respect, to the ! memory of those who are at Another year has added it's to the list of our honored dead. more have reached the end of journey. Tn this transition, we a have no cause to mourn,t for 1t I'd to believe that when this great drapes the mantel of charity i'd a brother, that a Supreme . can do no less. Tn this hour collection and sacred memory we the warm hand-clasps and pleas miles of those who in life were ger among our nearest and dear .iends. Their memories however 'resh and fragrant with good and tender affections. They left behind them oceans of q memories for our edificatfon We shall never look their faces in this life again, and louId take courage in the thought meet again some day
 all Elk history there is no day worthy of observance than this te to our dead. We pay homage bend the knee, yet lift up the :. Tears may come, who can without sorrow, who can revere memory of those who are gone ,ut pain? Yet we do not haunt memory or play on the heart is an hour to make ones peace e to be reconciled to the ebb and of life. The passing of the lers during the year is our in- tion. This is a service of peace love, and time for gathering to- er of family and friends, tht ing of kindred hearts. On this sion we forget the cares, pleas and sorrows of the world tha ate to break the ties of swee dship. Our loving kindness ant ,athies are aroused. Life wa ted to die. There is no dread O death to him who is true an' to our irnperishable principle narity, justice, brotherly love an' ity.
 here is pathos in the thought o rent at the grave of a child; ther -ar,derIr in the concept of al r bending over the sepulchre o lead. Every good deed brings 1t reward. When we assemble t tribute to our honored dead W ,rb thoughts and conceive ideas C antage to ourselves. It is i nents of quiet meditation tha ,e thoughts throng, that have n 1ce to come in the hurry of ou y lives. But once impressed the e their imprint on our minds an ience our daily acts.
 b is good to live in such a wa
 each day adds to ties of cher d friendships. It is good to liN uch a manner that material bless surround us. It is good to liv labor and strive for those who ar rest and dearest. It is good to liv be a part of this great brother d. which each day blots from 1 .lory every. trace of sin and mi !. and cherishes only the memo1 hat which is good.
 Fragile fern and fragrant now beautffuI to the eye, but summer blasts cut them to earth. VI v with admiration the tall popl'
 the stately sycamore, which ce Of natures favored spots, a