Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1865-07-28
Tribute of Respect.

Alta Special Meeting of GAINESVILLE Lodge, No
49, of A. end F. Masons, held on the 2Oth July, th,
Worshipful Master announced the death of oui
esteemed brother, THos. W. WISDOM late Master
of this Lodge, and Past Deputy Grand Master o
Tennessee. Whereupon, the following prenmbl,
and resolutions were offered and unanimousl,
adopted:
WHEREAS, Our wise Father has. seen fit in biz
wisdom to remove by death, our beloved brother
THos w. WISDOM, zone who has proved himself :
steadfast friend, wise counsellor, a Jealous anc
devoted Mason; and, whereas, by this affective
bereavement we feel that as a fraternity we have
lost one OF our great lights, the community good
and honored citizen, the legal profession their es
teemed and talented Judge, the poor and needy ont
who IVES always wachful and ready TO listen to the
calls of suffering humanity and to devote his time
his means and energy TO alleviate human suffering
Therefore
| ResoiUed, That in view of this public bereave.
ment and especially ours as fraternity, we offei
our testimony in regard to his worth and as an ex.
preston of our great loss. Bro. WISDOM, was in
lated as Mason, July 10th, ls49. Raised to the
sublime degree of Master, September IL, 1910
his zeal aud devotion to our mystic ri;es, soon
pointed him out as one who could direct The
novitiate into the intricate windings of Masonic
knowledge, and he was early in his MaTonc career
chosen as a leader and guide. Having filed the
various Offices, from the humbest TO the highest
in our gift we are prepared to do justice 10 his
memory. We lament his loss as q worthy citizen
we grieve over his death q true and tried Brother
whose guiding principles were "brotherly love
relief and truth"
ResolUed, That whilst, as a fraternity, we dcplore
the loss Of one 20 gifted and beloved yet we re-
joce in the hope, that though his body has passed
from our midst, yet his influence and example has
produced lasting impression on our order 70,
good.
Reso!rsd, That in the death of Bro. WISDOM, one
of our best members has been removed
ResOloed, That our Fnternty has lost one of her
ablest and wisest counsellors the community one
of her best citizens; the poor and needy a kind
friend; and society at large one who was always
ready to attend TO the wants and wishes of his
frien Is and neighbols.
sOlred, That his many manly virtues; his in
gritty his social aud kind disp s'tion his gene
rous heart ready to step forward to the relief
Of the needy, his render his memory dear to us,
aud We treasure in our hearts the memory Of one
so honored and beloved.
RESOLVED, That the Worshpful Master be directed
to procurea photograph likeness of our deceased
Brother WISDOM, to be placed in the hall rs a me-
mento OF our love and esteem, of his many virtues,
and our appreciation Of his worth as n man and as
q Mason.
hesotUed, mat we tender TO his hereaved and
beloved wife and children, our tender sympathies,
assuring them of our kind regards, our fraternai
love- aid and counsel.
RESOLVED, That in justice TO the memory Of our
honored brother, the jewels and furniture of our
lodge be draped in mourning 80 days.
ResotUed That we win attend the funeral of Bro.
WISDOM, tomorrow afternoon, and there pay the
last tribute of respect due to bis memory.
Resolved That these resolutions be spread upon
Tho pda nd fk.to ,~,ft H., -
the widow of the deceased, and that copy be
furnished the GAINESVILLE Chronicle for publication.
T, A. THOMAS, w. NJ.
Tnos. MoCULLocH, Secretary.