The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-20
Late Elks' Steward,
 Jimmy Rowley, Mourned
As New Arrival From Ireland Deceased Worked on Horse-Drawn Cars in New York--Became
 Expert Mixologist At Hotel Knickerbocker

rathskeller of The Elton, general ly about 5 p. ni., talked, drank and made merry for a period of an hour or two. Every manufactur- ing plant of the city, was as rule represented. Fast service was acquired, and it was given by Jimmy and his fellow worker, the well-known Charley Carter. My what a slick pair of bar-keeps. No make of drink puzzled them. They were familiar with all, and were often complimented, especially by strangers, for their recognized knowledge of the ingredients served. Our folks loved company then, prohibition was some years of, and people lived nearer the heart of the city than they do now and stopped for a cocktail. And if they felt good when they left, the journey home was short, and few were able to notice the false step made now and then in their travels. Prohibition trained people to prepare their own, and that is what they seem to do now a-days, mostly in their own homes. The days and times we re- fer to are gone; we seldom see the present set, who took the place of their elders, meeting like their predecessors did, and discussing the problems of life or the trou- bles of Congress in the old time tariff debates.
 Veteran Elk
 Jimmy Rowley had been an Elk for good many years. When Jim Kilmartin passed along, the board in charge sought and se- cured his services. And ever since, daily, he was at the Bar of The ElkS, where he met and talked with the greater part of the mem bership. A wave of popular feel- ing greeted his entrance, for the rank and file knew his abilities, and aptness for the position. His training and contact were such that the old time spirit of saluta- ton and brotherly love were re- vived, with Jimmy back of the bar, and Bill Pollard in front.
 Gentlemen delight in being served by gentlemen, and that is the custom, and always has been so at the Elks Club house.
 We had an occasion now and then to watch Jimmy Rowley. We guided his actions by what we observed in his early days about Waterbury. There was little, if any change. He was the same in the last days as he was 30 years ago, friendly, gracious and kind, he wanted to please and he took time to see that his patron was satisfied. He talked in a low tone, listened when he was sup- posed to do so, but never unless he was so invited. He was careful in his language and never spoke dis respectfully of anyone; on the contrary he saw good in every per- son before him. His mind was set on that from the start; he often remarked on the frailties of man, but would not criticize.
 Such persons lead good lives; they may not profit by 1t f1nan- cially, but they die with con- science that must mean much in the final day of judgment.
 Numerous Admirers
 We liked Jimmy Rowley; hun- dreds of other also did; his 45 team at the Elks' tournament, Lieutenant Joe McEvoy, and Court Ofiicer Joe Garvey were close and dear to Jim. They felt for him, and proved their sheer ity in their attendance at the funeral ceremonies. And so did Lieutenant Walter Ahearn, an- other good friend.
 Many of us may look at friend in death at the funeral home, but few of us are willing to give up, 6 few hours to follow the trail to the tomb.
 It wasn't this way in the old days Out East, or on the Abriga- dor. or in Brooklyn, or on Burnt Hill.