Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1860-08-29
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TRIBUTES OF RESPECT.

TRIBUTES OF RESPECT.
At meeting of Eagle Rock Lodge No. POI, of
Free and Accepted Masons, at their Hall on Monday
the Goth inst, the following preamble and resolu-
tons were submitted and unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, it has pleased the Supreme Architect
of the Universe, the Almighty Disposer of all hu-
man events, in his nscrutable Providence to remove
from time to long and unending eternity, our be-
loved master and brother Edward Debnam, whose
death occurred on Saturday the 18th inst, in the
vigor and strength OF manhood While we mourn
the loss which Masonry in general has sustained,
and this Lodge in particular, our grief is somewhat
allevated in cherishing the pleasing hope that he
has exchanged world of sorrow and privations for
an existence immortal and glorious and which new
er fades away. Therefore,
Resolred, That we deeply sympathize with the
relatives of our deceased master and brother, and
tender to them sincere coincidence for their loss
Resolred, That the members of this Lodge will
wear the usual badge Of mourning for thirty days.
Resolred, That the Secretary be directed to trans
nit copy of these resolutions to the relatives ofthe
deceased and that he request the Editors of Raleigh
to publish the same in their respective journals.
Eagle Rock, N. e., Aug. 20, 1850.
At meeting of Raleigh Chapter, No 10, Royal
Arch Masons, held on the evening of the 21st ult,
The Committee appointed to prepare resolutions
expressive of the feelings of this Chapter relative
to the death of companion Edward Debnam {who
died on the 18th of August 1860, made the follow
ing report:
and severed the tie which bound our deceased com.
panion to our ORDER and by this to u.s. inscrutable
Providence Of the Supreme Ruler Of the Universe,
this Chapter has been bereft of worthy Compan-
ion; therefore
Resolred, That in the death o. companion Deb
nam, we have lost companion who was ever faith
full and true and that society has lost valuable and
useful member
Resolved, That wi il We bow with submission to
the affecting dispensation of Providence, and &C
knowledge that the Lord of all the earth doeth right
we sincerely lament the loss of worthy compan-
ion, and most feelingy ssmpathize with his afflicted
and bereaved relatives
Resolced, That page of our record be occupied
by this testimonial of respect to the memory Of
deceased companion.
Resolued, That as token of respect, we wear the
usual badge of mourning for the space of thirty days.
Resolucd, That a copy of these resolutions be
communicated to the family Of the deceased, and
that the City papers be requested to publish the
same. - '--'t-
EUzEL1AN HALL, W. F. College,
August 18th, 1850.
WHEREAS, The Supreme Ruler of the world hath
seen 1T in His wisdom, to close the earthly career
of our much beloved brother, Henry A. Walters ;
therefore
Resolred, That we have heard with unfeigned
sorrow of the death of one who, while with u.s. en-
deared himself to all who knew him, by the amable-
ness of his character and the kindness Of his heart
Resoloed, That while We cannot but mourn the
great loss which it hath pleased the Judge Of the
earth to nict upon us; yet we mourn, net as those
who have no hope, but humbly submit to His in.
scrutable DEGREES, knowing that He doeth all things
well. r
Resolced, That our sorrow is somewhat alleyiated
by the belief that he enjoys that peaceful rest
with his Saviour hope of which he ever cherished
while among u.s. - ..7t
Resolrea, That we sincerely ccndoIe with his rel
atives and friends in their affection, and offer them
our heartfelt sympathy in their distress. =.
Resolced, That as testimony Of our love and re-
spect for the deceased we wear the usual badge of
mourning for thirty days Z
Resolced That copy Of these resolutions be
transmitted to our sister society with the request
that they unite with in paying this tribute q re-
spect q, q.
to the family Of the deceased also, copies to the
editors Of the Biblical Recorder, NJ c. Standord
and Milton Garonicls, with the request 70 publish.
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Sc J. = yEANEs, Com.
j. H. DUNN.