Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-10-20

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ID. d. 6. NJ, the following resolution was adopt
ed
Resolrcd. That committee CT three te appoint,
ed TO draft and report preamble and resolutions.
expressive OF the grief Of this L1drn for the death
OF our est!mable and beloved Brother James.
Points
Whereupon. RI. Wcr. Bro VIM II. Hartman.
ID. d. &. NJ. Bro. Il. r. Blackburn. p. NJ, and
Bro. }. b. Watts was appointed the committee.
And at special communication of Stanton
Lodge no. IL, held at the Masods' Hall. on Fri
day morning, October 10Th, 1852 1T. Wor. Bro
w l. II. Human. -. ID. G.. NJ from the COM
mitee appointed CT Wednesday last, reported tho.
following preamble and resolutions, which wero.
adopted
|! having pleased the Supreme Architect of the,
universe to visit tsss community, and especially
this Lodge. with most severe and unexpected
affection. in the Death of cur NJ ". Bro JAMES
Points, 2. q. NJ, we cannot forbear giving pub
lie expression TO our deep and heartfelt sorrow at
this sad providence which has removed from this
community oSe of its most estimabIe and valu-
able cItlzens1-frum his iimily Husband and Fa-
Their OF almost unequallcd eycellence-and from
this Lodge tire truest and most faithful Brother A.
mCng MS.
Brother Points was endeared to us by many yea rs,
Of association. which was characterized ON his.
part. by all the virtues which adoru the Masonic
character-klnd, courteous. Just and charitable in
all his intercourse with his Brethren. he always.
and under all circumstances. commanded their
love and cstenm, until. at last. his counsel and
advice came TO be sought in every difliculty-hs
appreciation Of any undertaking made the assurance,
OF lis being Masonic and charitable, doubly sure.
Such ran, rs was our Brother could not fail.
TO comtnand the respect and love of all who knew.
him OIL
that in his resllion of citizen he should be called
to fill many stations Of high trust and confidence;
or in that of Mason, his Brethren should have de-
lighted to exat him to rAc highest stations in our
ancient and honorable fraternity How well he
performed the duties oiall these varied and imro-
tant positions, let the tears which water his I'M
timely grave, give answer.
As Master of this Lodge-as District Deputy
Grand Master of this Masonic Dis:rict-as Grand
Master of the Grand Ledge Of Virgnia-and az
Grand High Priest Of the Grand Chapter of Viz
GINA. his distinguished services viii ever be re-
membered with gratitude by Virginia Masons
wherever they may be found.
But it was in his private and social character.
tina. his many and exalted virtues were most hap
PLY displayed-and nerer nerer can the remem-
brance Of all these most estmable qualities Of the
head and heart which '.linked him to cur souls
with hooks s;ecl'' be cradlcated.
May God grant comfort and consolation TO the
bereaved widow and children Of our deed Broth
er, and when they too, shall be called hence. nav
they be permitted to join him in the celestial
Lodge above, where the Supreme Architect of
the universe Presdes and forever reigns.
Wherefore. BE it resolved That VIC have
heard of the sudden demise of cur accomplished
and much beloved Brother, NJ. w. James Points.
Past Grand Master Of the Grand Lodge of Va.
with feelings Of til. most profound sorrow.
Rcsotrsd, That in the death Of Bro. Points tbis
community. and especially this Lodge. have sus-
tanned an lrreparable less which affects us tic
more deeply and sensibly, because. fer years. he
has sustained the character Of cur chief counsellor
and director in all affairs affecting MascRry.
! Resulted, That we tender to the Family of cur
deceased Brother cur warmest and NEST heartfelt
sympathy in their dreadful affection.
Resolred, That in testimony of cur respect 70
the memory of cur Brother. this Lodge and its
members shall be clothed in mourning fer thirty
days.
ResolrcJ, That a copy of these resolutions ard
tho address of Brother Niche announcing tho
death of Brother Points, be forwarded by the Mas
ter and Secretary, to the family Of the deceased
and that they be published in the newspapers o.
Siaunton. The Richmond Enquirer, and the Fret
Nlasons' Magazine Of R,s.on.
Extract from the Minutes.-Teste.
JAMES !. PATTERSON. See'v.