Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-08
Hks IN ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE

Charity, justice. brotherly love and fidelity, the four cardinal principles of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. were emphasized in an elo- quent address made by P. D. D. G. D. R. James F. Duffy of Providence lodge at the annual memorial service held by Norwich lodge. No 430, at the Davis theatre Sunday afternoon at o'clock. Oyer 200 members of the lodge occu- iedp seats in the body of the house, while the rest of the main floor was occupied by friends of the members, and there were others in the balcony.
 For the impressive exercises, in which an admirably rendered musical program was feature, the stage was arranged with seats for the officers of the lodge in a semi circle. At the. front was the altar with the American flag, Bible and elk's antlers- and sus-, pended in front of the curtain at the rear was the large memorial wreath, To Our Absent Brothers.
 On the memorial roll of the lodge are 96 names, the following having beed added in the past year, the date of death being indicated:
 John Campbell Dec. 2. 1918.
 Charles J. Ryan, Feb. 22, 1919.
 D. J. Mccormick. May 20. 1919. pr. John M. King, June 1, 1919. 0. DOuSHeELy, AuR. lJly.
 Joseph A. Cloran, Oct. 1, 1918,
 William B. Wilcox, Oct. 1, 1919. Peter J: Cooper, Dec. 5. 1919.
 The program was carried out as fol- lows: Prologue, march, Golden Star (Sousa); overture. Nabucodonozor (Verdi), Eiks' orchestra, Bro. William J. Malone. leader; opening ceremonies officers of the lodge, conducted by Ek- alted Ruler James Purdon; Funeral l March (ChoDin); |; orchestra, selection, Alteration (Borowski); opening ode; invicatfon, Rev. George H. Strouse: quartette. Lead. Kindly Light Qra B. l Wilson,. Mrs. William Grove. Jr. ,so- prano, Mrs. L. c. Prentice. contralto- I A. R. Blackledge. tenor. William A
 Lund, bass. Miss Ella M. Potter. ac-
 companist;s orchestra, selection, Felice | Langley): tenor soIor. Abide With Me August William Hoffman,, A. R. 1 Blaekledge! address. P. D. D. G. E. R.
 James F. Duffy, Providence lodge, No. l IA; orchestra, selection, Among the
 Roses eLake); soprano solo. Send Out ! Thy Light), Mrs. William Grove. Jr; 1 orchestra, selection Eligie (Massenet) :: nuartette. My Faith Looks Up to Thee 1 (P. A. Sehnecfer); closing ode: bene- diction, Rev George H. Strouse; finale, l march. Militarie (Schubert).
 Memorial Address.
 In his memorial address Mir Duffy spoke in part as follows:
 This is Elkdom's most sacred occa sion, for today the members of this border are holding their memorial ser vices in 1870 different cities, that are
 located in every state. and territory and possession, wherein the American flag proclaims the government of g
 free and enlightened people Approxi,
 mately two million persons will as
 semble, like this audience present
 here today, to pay a tribute to our
 honored dead: to participate in rit-
 ualistic ceremony provided for in oul laws; to tender their heartfelt sympa thy to the afflicted, and to comfort ahi
 console with those who mourn. This
 order has many splendid features. bu the one that will longest endure, H this beautiful custom-this annua
 service in honor of those dear broth CTS who have preceded us into tha , unknown land. from whose bourn nt
 traveller returns. A custom that is constantly growing in inpressivenes land it is eminently proper that VI
 should pause long enough in our fleet ing tourney through life, to lay upol the altar of memory. this tribute o , affection and love. Yes. we should d
 more than that, this service shoult
 inspire each of us to act with nor kindness to the living. to those Wh' | are unfortunate and sore of heart 1 | is well to remember the dead. but le ? us not forget that words of kindness , of fellowship aud affection, spoken 0 } and to the living, could bring chee ) and rest and hope to many strickel !. soul. When we have opportunity le : Jus do good deeds and speak lindl words. Let Us remember that he wh !, does a good deed, plants a perfume l flower in the garden of paradise an have lighted gleaming star of hop : In the Armament of despair.
 believe in the immortality of tn
 soul and I have absolute faith in { j life beyond the grave. and if thos : dear brothers on that heavenly shor 2 can realize what is happening her ' today, then I am confident that the ' will be still happier to know that, " U are willing to equally share our loy
 land affection with them, and wit !. those of this earth who are sad an y unfortunate.
 ? The cardinal principles of this gres
 American fraternity. it's teachings Q :. morality and love of home, its intens ,, patriotism and love of country, hay . all been factors in the marveler f growth and prosperity of the, ords s and it's corresponding influence ft n good; but the orders existence hf $. been well Justified, if it had dor II naught else. than to cherish and pel o ipetuate the sentiment to which Ell 7 dom has dedicated this day. No ma $ can foresee the orders future; T # man can prophecy with any degree | lpositiveness, the numbers that vi @ |