Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-01-17
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COVENANT LODGE, No, go. !
Columbus, Jan. 8, 1859.


Tho Committee, to whom was was given the
IT. Of nrenarine resolutions expressive of the
I'm regret of the brothers of Covenant Lodge,
NJ 90 at the death of their late beloved friend
and brother. DIR. john GRATTAN, beg leave to
submit:
~ with feelings of melancholy and sorrow, which
thew are assured meet with the strongest sympa-
thy from the entire brotherhood of Columbus, and
which have produced in their own bosoms sensa-
tons of no ordinary or ephemeral character.
But few days since brother was in our
midst, active and healthy and full of hope as any
now present, enjoying with human zeal, the kind
ly ministrations belonging to the profession OF
which he was so eminent member, surrounded
BY friends who knew and appreciated his worth
and in the midst of family where centefeu INC
deepest affections of his warm heart, ana whose
greatest happiness found IN the love anu oeFo-
ton which so fondly bound together the Whoie
circle of husband and wife ana chLdreh. Now
he is no more! Suddenly, unexpectedly, ana thoSe
duties cease-were those beautiful associations
and those fond hopes clouded and blasted The
hr;obt f,ture which tempted him to hope for long
wears of happiness and usefulness became shroud-
ed with Gloom, ere yet reality had fairly opened
to his vision. His sorrowing brothers of Cove
nant, bound to him by traits of character which
grew the brighter with association, had scarcely
him from our midst. If amability of temper,
nobleness of disposition, heart which filled the
universe with its kindness, and qualities of mind
which inspired general respect and made him an
ornament to his professional all these form IL
tie to love- to friendship, and admiration, to our
deceased brother did that title belong.
We will not forget you, brother, even though
the grave hides you from our view We will re-
member you when, on each Lodge night, we join
in those impressive ceremonies which made Odd
Fellowship dear to you We will remember YOU
each time we meet to join in that sacred work in
which it was your delight to participate We
will remember you as a brother, and will re-
member you as friend and companion. We will
remember you along with those who loved YOU
best, and to whom your own warmest love was
most lavishIy given. We will remember them fol-
your sake. To them the open hand will never be
closed. Around them the sacred Inks shall even
be affectionately entwined and as each returning
Spring shall mellow the grass that carpets your
last resting place earth, and shall give life tC
the flowers with which Love may crown your tomb
we will there repledge the tokens of memory, anC
treasure deeper within our hearts the recollection
of your virtues.
As further offering to the memory of our deal
deceased brother we recommend the adoption 0
the following resolutions:
Resok0ed, That by the death of Brother Jon,
URATTAH, thiS LodSe mas IoSt d pelo'eu anu val
liable member and the Fraternity has been de
prved of a warm advocate, worthy and shining
exemplar and devoted friend
Resoteed That the Secretary of this Lodge b.
directed to place copy of this Preamble and thes
Resolutions with the family of the deceased, viii
the assurance of our most atfectionate sympath,
with them in their heavy bereavement.
Resolved, That a further token of respect t
the deceased, the brothers will wear the usua
badge of mourning for the space of one month.
T. H. WILLIAMS, !
GEO. D. MOORE, : Committee.
0. H. MILLICAN, J