The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-10-10
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FRANKLIN, TENN., october 9th, 1888.
Hiram Lodge, No. T. Of Free and Accepted Masons
was opened in form, Broh,r Fancy presiding Al
Master, and the other officers In their RESPECTIVE,
places.
Brother Raiucy, Master, then arose and addr, Sset
The Lodge as follows The Lodge has been convened
this evening under circumstances Of the most mean
choly and affecting ch raoter. Since our last meet
ing, Brother JOHN MARSHALL has been called from
bis labors in this temple, 10, we humbly trust
eternal refreshment in the Grand Lodge above
His demise took place on the 4th Of the present
month at his residence IN this town. Immed .ately
receiving tbs sad intelligence Of his death, caus.
cd the Lodge to be conYcned 10 order TO AFFORD the
Brethren an opportunity Of paying fitting tribute
OF affection aud respect to the memory OF beloved
Brother.
After which the following preamble and resolutions
were submitted flr the siloration Of The LODGE
and adopted with great uuauimity
WHEREAs--1t has pleased the Grand Master II the
Universe, in the manifestations Of His Divine will TO
remove from the scenes OF earthly trial and this
Lodge, our Brother John MARSHALL and
WHgREls-lt is lesson powerfully teaching the
mutabity o. human life and the uncertain tenure Of
worldly honor he ofore be 1t
Resolvsd, That we submit with deep humility to
THIS aniictng and trying dispensltion u PrOva, noa
ana huinby depore the loss OF departed Brother
30 called away from temporal Maso &c labor and use.
luues' a. We humoy hope, 10 spiritual rest and re.
resh cent IN that Lodge cot made with hands, etor-
nal IN the Heavens
Resoired That the devotion Of eur lamented Brother
TO the true principles OF the ORDER the paterna love
and Kindness which ever marked his courteous and
social bearing to all men, Will long cherished and
remembered, and cause many heart to turn with
affection ana regret TO the Sod beneath which
eaithly remains are now quietly repUslng
Resolved, That al hunsh our Brother has passed a.
way nom this transitOry eXi I nee has hidden us
the last farewell, aud We have resigned his body TO
he silence oil the grave, We shall ever bear In mind
ahu strive TO initiate his worth and goodness and in
the language Of Masonry, will hold his memory
where II shall live ia the memory of bis virtues and
be green for eyermore.
Resotgedi That as In this Lodge the pace which
has known him shall know him no more, In testi-
mony Of our deep grief for his loss aud 10 reverence
" Ills memory, tue members Of this Order will cotho
themi elves IN the usual habments OF mourning for
the space Of thirty days
he'oredi That We respectfully aud tenderly sym
pathHs with the family OF zee, ased friend and
Brother and pray that they may find soaUe and com
fod IN their bereavement { ON that power who alone
eau alleviate sorrow and give resignation when death
removes those we love.
Resosed, That the proceedings Of this Sp cial Com
muncation be published, and copies th .reof trans.
mitted to the family OF our deceased brother.
without transacting any other business the Lodge
closed and the brethren separated in peace and har.
mony.
VIM CUMMNs,
ootlO Secretary Hiram Lodge, No I.