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The Brooklyn Daily Eagle from Brooklyn, New York • Page 8

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THE BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE. XEW YORK. MONDAY. DECEMBER 193.3. BROOKLYN ELKS HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICE TESTIMONIAL DINNER TO WILLIAM E.

KELLY PAY L0YIN6 TRIBUTE TO REY. J.P.FORBES Impressive Scene in Plymouth Church as Names of Departed Brethren Are Read. Church of the Saviour Flock Dedicates Window to Dead Minister. CELL TOLLS: LIGHTS GO OUT. LATE MRS.

FORBES HONORED. teautiful Musical Service and Address by Perry A. Sliauor. Heights Edifice Crowded to Hear Service and the Rev. J.

H. lathrop's Eulogy. In WfW? WlWll WTO Wel ilM'ATjWil H'lMvM Ot. iiyw- Van cA Never before has the Brooklyn Loilge of Eihs held a more Imprersive annual memorial service that of yesterday The service in the chapel of the Church of the Saviour, dedicating the Forbes Memorial Window to the late Rev. Johu Perkins Forbes, minister to this congregation from 18SC to 1910 and the late Maria Almy Forbes, his wife, occurred last evening with a large attendance of tho parishioners.

The Rev. John H. Lathrop, the pastor of the Church of the Saviour, delivered a stirring address in which he eulogized' the late minister and wife and spoke of the wonderful influence the late Pastor Forbes exercised in the lives of his par- 'ishloners, which is continually noticcablo to him even to this day. Miss Emma afternoon at I'lynioiitii Church. Eight Dui.died members cf tha lodge oecupiod oenti of the church, while their friends fiTod the outer circles anil the alleries.

The front of the galleries were draped with floral emblems, bearing the colon! of the order, purple and while, end the platform, on which Exalted Ruler Thomas ,1. Moore and the orator of the Brother Terry A. Shanor of Sisters-x'ile (W. Va.) Lodge, with the1 Rev. William L.

Tenney, were seated, was bunked villi palms, and above, them was a large elk head. Tlie exercises began with the "Elks March." composed and played by Uroiher lijnoral Horatio C. King, after vbich a Firing quartet played "Ave Maria." by Schubert; the, Klks' Male Chorus then sang Trowbridce's "I Will lift Up Mine and the memorial were opened by Exulted Ruler Thomas J. Moore, announcing tho reason for the, service. lie was reverent and i uprcssivc, and ably aided by John J.

Low spoke of the lamented Mrs. Forbes" relation to the Samaritan Alliance' aud the Sunday school, her devotion and lu-Ip to her husband and of the affectionate regard all had for her. William It. Billings, intimately acquainted with the lata Kev. Forbes for mauy years, related incidents of years ago in which he spoko of his wonderful qualities and unswerving devotion to his cause.

The last act of dedication was read aloud by all standing, as follows: In this chapel of the "aurch of tho Saviour sacred with recollections toe many who have here laught ilia lovo CioU and man. and been quickened by K. lite mid gospel or Jesus, wo Bath-r today In loving memory of the Kev. lel-hins Forbes, a mlnjtr of tht church, and of his wife Marie Almy Forbes, both devoted friends of this society In ail lis activities and as an enduring testimonial to our deep affection for them and our regard for their lives and services wo now dedicate this memorial window. After the prayer of dedication by Pastor Lathrop, the Rev.

Roger Sawyer Forbes, a son of the deceased pastor and of the First Parish Church of Given by Members of the S. S. Cox Branch, National Association of Letter Carriers. TO BURN MORTGAGE. 'SEGBETWQRKERS'HOLD FORTH musical numbers pleasingly rendered were "Farewell to Summer," by Miss Elsie Zarling, 'mezao soprano; and a piano solo by -Miss Marjorie Brown eu- CRUSADE AGAINST PAPER Holy Name Diocesan Union Will Pursue "Menace." Hold Meeting in Academy and tor to put an end to the circulation of the paper because, he said, It was not only delivered through the mails, but was also sent through the express companies.

He denounced the editorB in scathing terms and his remarks were indorsed by others. The resolution, which urges that "earnest and aeilve support, be given an act, to bo Introduced in the Congress of mitkiiip- nun inn i In bio Grant Post Also to Receive National i and State Comma ndsrs. U. S. Grant Post Xo.

SliT. A. titled "Landing of the Pilgrims." Proclaim Their Endeavor. President Henry C. Jaime read Dr.

Llebfreed's poem, "My Own Best Bet," oil oh Tl alan HorMort tn enter. CXPrCSSed lllS grall- forward a copy of tho resolutions to each Fred S. Blossom read a story by Miss Alfredo. Lrer.min, entitled "Circumstantial Evidence;" -Mrs. Eumiu G.

Christ read a poem entitled, "Sympathy;" Mis3 Elizabeth Pinsou recited a poem, "JriGh Hearts;" A. I. Smith read a story, "Danb'i Freese, tho Cabinet Maker;" Miss Louise M. Pea rue read "Miracles, of Colonel K. P.

Sellers i A meeting organized as an attack upon the Catholic Church was held at the Academy of Music yesterday afternoon cud an audience of about 000 persons, who came in response to circulars that had been distributed in, the borough, heard a number of speakers. The Rev. cleared off tho debt of $1,000 which haj rested upon the handsome headquarters at 4S9 Washington avenue for some time, aud there will be a ceremony of mortgage-burning on Friday evening, December 19. On the same evening tho commander-in-chief, Washington -Gardner of Michigan, and the commander of the Department of New York, Pierce, will be tendered a reception. Each will tudo for the honor to nis iaeiier, una was stirred by the show ot affection to his memory.

A duet bv Miss Edna Ellison and Mis Marguerite Dunlap was exceptionally well rendered. The memorial window Is by James nc-Farlan Baker, architect, and Frederick Wilson, artist. The, feeling that has prevailed in the minds of the Catholics of Brooklyn against the Western publication called the "Menace." because of Its attacks upon the church, came to a head yesterday afternoon In St. Thomas Aquinas' Hall, Ninth cireet and Fourth avenue, when the executive committee of the Diocesan Union held Its monthly session and adopted a resolution calling upon Congress to enact measure that will stop the circulation of that paper through tho United States mails. Far some time past the various Holy a reminiscence, "On Picket at of I gave A.

K. Harnett, pastor oi the Chnr SiL-Derniolt, esteemed leading knight; Harry A. Green, esteemed loyal knight; James J. Walsh, esteemed lecturins knight; Joseph H. Becker, secretary; Laniel A.

McCanu, treasurer; Louis esouiro, and liibort H. Harris, inner guard. The ttev. Mr. Tenney ottered tile involution.

front of tnc puipit wcru candelabra containing fifiy-oeven lighted candles, represeniins tiie members who 'had died during the year. In front of them was 1'iaceJ an Immense candle, representing the others who had ied since the, organization cf the lodge' to the date ot tne last memorial service. As Exaltad Moore annouueed the de-aths of the early members the large candle was extinguished by Brother Willis E. Alter this Secretary Becker called the rallies of the. dead during the year, end I.S each was announced as absent by the esquire a was tolled and Brother Stafford extinguished a candle.

This part cf the service was carried out In a Markedly impressive manner by all who took part, and there were many oye3 niffused with tears anions the spectators. The male sang Buck's "In and Mias Wimilfred A. in a sweet, soprano, sang "One Sweetly Solemn Thought." by Am-1 rope. Brother Jupcph H. Becker recited Ttryant's "Thanulopeis" with much effort.

The orator of the day was r.rother J'erry A. Shanor of the, Grand Forum of the Order of Elks, a member of Sisters-viilo Lodge, and vein hailed from Pltta-lmrg, Pa. He by expressing his gratification at being able to address tuch no audience on such an occasion in i.n edifice hallowed by the memories of treat events, and said that this was only one lodge of the many throughout the i wintry that were conducting memorial lieivlces for their t'ead members. Some society in the diocese. The members also took kindly to tho suggestion that a measure be drawn up and that petitions be secured and presented to the Congress, men of the city.

The chairman of the extension committee announced that Koly Name societies had been established in St. Joseph's, Cedarhurst. and Our Lady of Solace. Coney Island, and that junior organizations had been formed at St. Matthias', St.

Brigid's and St. Malachy's. In his report on the work of the State Federation of Catholic Societies, Eugene F. Cooke. Its president, called attention the Redeemer (UnivcrFalist) of Philad be accompanied by his staff.

The mem- Phla. was the principal spear.cr, his sub-bors of the- Grand Array posts of Kings 'loot being. "Shall Rome Rule America?" County, with the officers of the memorial Several policemen were on hand but their services were not needed and executive committees, have been In i Lt Atncng those present were: Dr. aud Mrs. James Ditmars, Mrs.

Emily Brewster. Miss Bertha Smith, Mrs. Helen Zarling, Miss Elsie Zarling, ss Marjorie Brown, Miss Marie Wife, Miss Rath Hadly, Mrs. Josephine Llbbey, Mrs. I.

Lyon, Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Jaime, Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Pinson. Mr. and Mrs. 1). Sehauf.

Miss Elizabeth Pinson. Miss Alfreda Brennan, Miss Anna Tutrlo, Mr. and Mrs. W. V.

Court. Mrs. J. X. Tt rr.

Colonel and Mrs. Franklin P. SelVra. Mi." Nnme societies throughout the city have U.r Tll CflDhV articles that have me iccime been aroused by tin: it was stated in connection wltli the meeting that the organization under whose aueylces it was Held Is Known to thcoo in it as "The Secret Workers of the World," claiming a membership In the Luited States ot 50,000 and in the Metropolitan district of It. has plenty of money for its propa- vlted.

The-address ot the evening will be made by the Rev. Dr. S. Parkes pastor of tho Central Congregational Church. When the present commander, Dr.

Lewis S. Pilcher, went into office ho at once set on foot a movement to pay off the debt during his administration. He appeared lu this publication. The Feder-etio'i of Catholic societies has also been a keen interest in the matter and at the last quarterly meenng. anu invii.eu the Holy Name men to the next one, to be given on Sunday afternoon, December 21, in the hall of the Blessed Sacrament Church, Euclid avenue and Fulton street.

Tiie sneaker will be Assistant Corpora ICco lnm.n1ln Mr, OSCEOLA COUNCIL PROSPERS. That a total of thirty-eight members had been initiated into the lodge in tho past year was the announcement mado by First Representative Augustus A. Reynolds at the annual election of officers ot Osceola Council, No. 759. Royal Arcanum, held in the Greenpoint Masonic Temple.

The following officers were elected: First representative, A. A. Reynolds; second representative, R. W. Wal-den; first alternate.

W. J. Launney; second alternate. W-lliam F. Ebcrt, regent, Walter Meinzer; vice regent, Lane; orator, August H.

Weibrccht; past regent, August A. Reynolds; secretary, Isaac Lohsee; collector. Percy Powell; chaplain, Ernest G. Davis; treasurer, Thomas H. Powell; sentry, Richard J.

Meyer; trustee, Louis Englo; orgaulst, Charles M. Lohsee. L. Retla Plrando-. Missions tried in many ways to terminate its M.

R. Clifford. Miss Mary (. Mnnahnn existence without. YWien the sub- tion Counsel Patrick E.

Callahan, and his rcrnnces Manahan. V. P. Lowe, i Jeet -'s lmio.mcr-a jciurimiy ice mem stated, tiie United aonolnted a committee, of which Past snnda. and.

as was topic will be "The Church ana u.o fatale. The Rev. James Donohue, LL.D., rector of Thomas Aquinas', made an address In which he mentioned several matters In which the Holy Name men might Interest themselves. He suggested that the question of Catholics neglecting to attend bcrs seemed glad to have some plan presented for their consideration towaiu the elimination of the Menace. The meeting had been progressing smoothly -under- the guidance, ot iJ.

Hurley, the chairman, when Joseph R. Garvey presented tho resolution for adop. Commander Birt F. Parsons is chairman, to solicit subscriptions. So efficient has been the work of this committee that in about, five, months enough money has been subscribed to pay the mortgage, the money coming from members of tho post, the associate society and a few outside frieuas.

Charles D. Lnwler, Mrs. S. M. Stilsoa.

Miss Sara E. Stllson. Mrs. E. 11.

Tough, Miss M. H. King. Mrs. I.

A. Anderson, (. M. Blauvelt, Miss Cora Blauvelt, J. V.

Cahltl. J. I. Stuart, Anthony Van Tuvl, Fred. S.

Blossom, Harry Gilbert, Mrs. Lillian Wells Ogle, Mrs. C. D. Wells, Madame do Sovcrtmis, B.

F. Brenniin, Mr. and B. G. Ammerman, Mrs.

Helen W. Joy. States has been left as the last Held lor work because until of late years the powers to which the organization Is opposed, have not had a foothold. The organization knows no Has; no nationality; no religious crcedis; It stands for "the Holy Bible, free speech, liberty, free press and the public school system." Tho chairman of the meeting was the Rev. Robert R.

Greenwood, pastor of the Noble Street Presbyterian Church, Noble and Lorimer streets, Greenpoint. Tho mass and the proper religious education tlon. It wan immediately seconded by iv.ore hcing held in afternoon and I several of the members. Gustave Hartung I of their children might come within their declared that It would be a difficult mat- jurisdiction BROOKLYN SHIPPING. speakers were the Rev.

Mr. Mon'et, pas- tor of the Church of the Seventh Day Ad- ventisln of Jersey City; the Rev. (Jeorga McN'celey, pastor of the Baptis; Church: The Red Line's steamship Zuiia arrived yesterday at the New York Dock Company's Pier 11, Picriepont's Stores, of Newark, and the Rev. A. E.

Baruett tiome In the and at least a liuadre.d thousand Klks were engaged In Ibis solemn service at this very hour. The order was com Med of the best men in every walk of life, and the services conducted were reverent and sincere in t'ne highest degree. Mr. Shanor said further that the reputation of the Klkr, was largely that of jollty, but there was here evidenece' another side of their-character, one which revealed their deeper feelings. He did not apologize for their love of pleasure, liiul believed that in that they were helpful to themselves and others.

Laughter made the world brighter. "But there v.rs one thing to be re-riembered. The fact rpinalne-d that in roiu La Guayre, Curacao aim Philadelphia. Mayaguez. P.

R. bhe brougnt eigiueen Tne Kc Ml. McXeelcy declared that pae.seugers and a cargo of c.o.fee, cocoa, ke ha(, Dut tho (1ndest feeling Mimmk km I Flowers 1 cigars, tobacco skins, iruit, coeoauuia and sundries. in his heart for the good men and women I who made up the millions of the Roman Catholic Church, but he was against wv from system." He objected the term, "a v'nin. (vnnimbo.

'Hnas- novcrnmcnt of the people, for the people, i by the people," mi ii mo ----i ca. Chanarnl, Tocopllni, for. ho Laid, no man of Christ had ever been il 1) -MJzmy'- is Fashioned i since the time this exercise, as in their entire ie departed Elk is never forgotten. His Iquinue. Ariun, Mejlllloned, O-ldera, i I fit to govern people.

The slogan, he 1 1 lii fl i ii 1 1 an mi ii fiiu i 1 "7JJTtirr -l- I'Jk. X-. l.VvI via She brought cargo peip'e, by Gol cf nitrate of soda copper ore, coppci Nvi i i tKmme.1 wi'T'S'S-Ti jf -r. a-itfi'i' jt ic wvi Protestantism made thla country what matte and sundries. faults are written in stum, out ins vu-1ie on the tablets of enduring memory, iii3 Hit true Elk dally emphasizes.

In the final judgment, tho speaker 1 nought thai among the worst of crimes to lie accounted for was that of sprok-i'e unkindiv of another, as a true Ell: It Is today," tiie speaker declared, "and The Russian-America Line's steamshir) our men are rapidly forsaking It." Birma arrived at tho Thirty-hrst street Mr. Barnett declared that America pier. South Brooklyn, from uihau, via! should "come back to her ancient moor-Halifax, N. and Boston. She brought lugs" as far as politics ore concerned.

JS cabin and steerage passengers-and "No Church," snld, "should havo a a cargo of skins, beans, millet, wool, hand In our politics." hemn and sundries. She ran into a 1 pSKiiilpM Songs in Heart series of northwesterly gales from No-1 vemher 22 to November 2S, which did WRITERS CLUB MEETING I considerable damage forward, smashing the port rails and deck fittings. KX-I 1 ikaiTJto-OT It I Interesting Papers and Poems Read by Members. The Writers' Club of Brooklyn held Its monthly meeting Saturday evening. In the rooms of the Pratt Art Club, 2ini Lafayette avenue.

There was an Inter- ongs Jh Songs I Mite'' jlyj) i Th" steamship Dundrennan arrived at the New York Dock Company's Pier 33. Atlantic Dock, from Messina, Palermo and Naples. She Is chartered hy Italian importers here who desire sn independent freight service here, and brought a cargo of tomatoes, tomato sauce. programme, The members were (From a letter to the publishers by a distinguished literary woman.) vlll not. He said, he was telling! pa secret when he announced that after Ids initiation as an Elk he felt that he I liad been taught a lesson In patriotism mul love of country.

An was taught, i also the dignity of womanhood and upon I was Impressed tho duty and honor of protecting the sex. While lauding the Order of Elks and is purposes as exemplified by its acts, I le said that after all It was only for t'me. and that the measure of each man's I reward in eternity must be for his In- dividual action during life. I Succeeding Bro. Shanor was a male; chorus.

"The Long Day Closes," by Sul- llvan; "Traunierel." a violin selection bv i Tiro. Leon Springer, and "Jerusalem." Gounod, by Miss Marshall and chorus. The services closed with the Doxology by the congregation and the benediction Vy the Rev. William L. Tenney.

George 71. Gurtlan played Chopin's "Funeral Tdarrh" as a postlude. Two thousand Elks and their friends I.tlended the memorial services, which occupied two hours In all. The memo-j rial committee was Percy O. William.

3'. E. William II. Friday, I. E.

ilBani II. Lindsa. I'. E. K.

Charles 1 51. Williamson, E. John Keitner, J1. E. Edward S.

McGrath, P. E. harles Cranford, P. E. R.j Horatio C.

I Klr.g. Walter A. (toopcr, P. E. 'hnrles M.

Kevins, P. E. George L. i Weed, P. K.

R. Philip A. Brenuan, E. Edward J. Kane, p.

E. Al- 1-ert T. Bropliy, P. 10. Peter S.

Soery, 1 P. K. James J. Byrne ami Leon 1 Springer. The following brothers acted rs ushers; Luke S.

Wilson. James .1. Gal- especially entertained by the singing of Charles I). Lawlcr. a tenor, with a re-markab'y beautiful and sympathetic voice.

Mr. Lav.ler sang several numbers, among them being Mascharonl's, "For All Eternity;" Tostl's, "Good Bye" an 1 for an encore, a song of V. P. Love, "Remember I Love You." Among other A CENTURY OF SONG i IN ONE VOLUME pern, macaroni, beans, tigs, chestnuts, garlic, olives nnd 30,000 boxea of lcmoii3. She will load a cargo of coal at Norfolk, and the charterers, headed by F.

Romeo Co. of Carroll street, near Hamilton avenue. Intend to carry on a fortnightly service between the Mediterranean ports. Boston and New York under the name of the Importers Steamship Company. Argentina is forging rapidly to the front as an exporter to the United States.

Funeli, Kdye steamship Green Jacket arrived yesterday tit Pier "1. Bush's Stores, from La Plata. Kio de Janeiro and St. Thomas. She brought an entire cargo of nearly 67,000 bags of corn.

The Houston Line's sleanisblo Derwenthall arrived at the New York Dock Company's Pier 33, Atlantic Lock, from Srnta Fe, Buenos Ayre-s. Barbados and Juanlea, P. R. She brought a cargo of bones, hides, 8,000 bags of bran and 40,000 bags of quebrneho wood extract. The Hamburg-South American Line's steamship Santa Catherlna arrived yesterday at Funch, Edye pier, Bush's Stores, from Rio Grande do Sul, Santos, Rio Janlero and Barbados.

She brought 19,000 bags of coffee and some general merchandise. Presented by The Brooklyn Eagle Almost FREE To Its Readers I ESS laghan, Anthony W. Huhner. A. T.

Will's. Fred C. Reynolds and Rudolph Get Your Copy Today I Holders of gold and silver down In Mexico are evidently getting It out of the country us rapidly as possible. The Ward liner Espcranzn brought from Vera Cruz 2S bars of gold and 235 bars of silver, 171 of the totter for export. Read Our Offer In Today's Heart Songs Coupon Printed On the Last Page (RUBIN AT) (S'l THE LONGY CONCERT.

The Longy New York Modern Chamber Music Society gave a concert at Aeolian Hall on Saturday night. The pianist Miss Carolyn Beebe. who has been one of (he favorile additions to Brooklyn's music corps many times during the last few years. Tho opening number of the programme was a suite by ICmanuci Jloor. in iour movement and there were interesting melodies nnd contrasts, with sane themes predominating, "ind the Musicians played with line spirit and feeling.

Tiie "Sonata in Sharp Minor," for 'cello and piano, by- Henry Yi'oolett, vns sympathetically played by J. Keller nnd Miss Beebe. It Is ono which demands 1 eauty of tone, and it received It In full measure from the two performers. The hlow movement carries a suave and lovely theme. Tho chermlng "Pastorale," ly Jean Hure.

concluded, the programme. It is classically simple tn parts nnd tinged with modern color in others, but it is joyous and spoil tnneouc, and 1 with the fellowship of tile fields nnd groves, the amorous liltlnirr of nature in song birds and shepherds, lucking the audience feel Joyous tnd buoyant. ML "for a clear! 1 1 1 complexion My Old Kentucky Home mi i The amhiaesbrlhtiBthaol4 Ken hick-y boon, 'Tj jom-mer, the dntk-its ate gay: I TieToonr folks totloa tha lit -Ue cab-in Soor, All" mer-ty, all bap-py atdbrisht; 400 Songs Selected by 20,000 People all over the World Four Years to Complete the Collection 500 Pages of World-Wide Music 1 i Tbeybunt no mors for tba poc-sumaod the mead-ow, the hill and tha shate; PIMPLES and blackheads reappear, unnightly complexions become clean, cisar, ar.d velvety, pd hair health and beauty art) promoted hy tho regular use of KcRinol and an occasional application of Hesinol Ointment. Theao sooOiing, healing preparations do their work easily, quickly and at little cost, when even tho most expensive I Look for the Yellow Label Celebrated Natural Laxative Water From Spain Approved AcnoViuy or Medicine, l'iu-1. Recommended for constipation, tlymcpna, liver and kidney complaints.

Small Quantity (Winejlais-ful) Suffices. ASK YOUR PHYSICIAN At cpt Tt-llnw only. iold by all liruKRigtit. Wah sai raw wbett all waa in neot tha dark-ay awy gc; load-Ma rr-ar ba litht; fS5q I Tlnlntdnuit twndtiobJcll will hire to i I I A few mart dap to tola tkewea-ry ft fiSH Urr trrris. -rrir- 3 1 This song is to be found on page 162 of HEART SONGS I This song is to be found on page 1G2 of HEART SONGS i (cosmetics and complicated "beauty treatments" fail.

All druggists cell Resiiel Puap nnd inol Ointment. I'pv IN AID OF MISSIONS. t'nder the auspices of the Long Island Branch of the Woman's 'American Baptist Home Mitslon Society, the New York "University Mimical Club ulll give a concert In the Hanron Place Baptist ch'ireli tomorrow evening. A line protramuc is to bti presented. HEART SONGS COUPON appears on last page of today's paper.

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