The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-07-13

THE PRESS CLUB AND THE LATE JOHN
M. CRIER. The Press Cub of Philadelphia held a
meenng yesterday afternoon, 70 Sppolnt
the death Of John Mason Grier, of The EVENING
I1LKeRAPH On motion, the meeting adjourned
gentlemen Committee on Reso olutions casper
Souder, Jr, EUeniag Bulletin; Lewis vain Smith,
EVENING TELEGRAPH; William H. Fisher, Jr ,
Public Ledger; d Brainerd Williamson, Iaglirer;
John i. McDevitt, Press; II. A. Wetheril, Age;
thompson westeott. sunday Dispatch; E w T.
son, North american,
The committee reported TO the meeting held this
morning the following minute, which after
merous tributes to his worth, was unanimously
adopted:-
MINUTE RELATIVE TO THE DEATH OF JOHN MASON
GRIRR.
In profession Of such limited size as that of Jour
nalsm and one which the lives of its members
are so intimately blended, the removal of any
when the deceased IS the light and life of
the social circle, is whose virtues are evident
TO AL and whose heart is open to every kindly inn
pulte WHO'S ever with us and whose thoughts we
snare, and whom we love, his loss is a lasting
noticed.
Death has once more stricken down his victim in
our very midst, and left new shadow upon our
hearts. But a few davs since, and John Mason
Grier, Corresponding Secretary elect of this Club
was among us IN the pride of manhood and the fair
prospect CT a long and honorable lite.
To-Day, nothing remains to of him but the
inanimate clay and that delightful memory of our
deceased bro her which will be cherished by all.
he was born in 1880 in Berks county. Pa studied
law with Theodore Cuyler, Esq of this city, and
was admitted TO pracuce before the courts in 1854
He was also after Yards admitted to the bar of
the Supreme Court of the United States
But Mr.. Grier's preferences we're not in favor of
his profession and IN short time he became con-
nected with Brney's Daily Register, and continued
with 1t as associate editor uRtl Its discontnuance
subsequently he cOntri uted TO the columns Ot the
Public Ledger In 1856 ne removed West and COM
mtnced the publication OF political paper, at Pat
mvTa Missouri.
In 1854 he returned to this city, and was engaged
in wr.ting for the Ledger, Sunday Transcript, and
EUentng Programme, and in June, 1866 he assumed
an editorial position on THE EVENING TELEGRAPH,
which he maintained until his oeatn.
10 know MIR. Grier was to esteem hlm-to love
him. He was of so amiable disposition as to at.
tract and attach to him the affections aud sympa.
thies OF all, and it is doubtful whether or out of
the profession he possessed single enemy.
he was rood writer, a close reasoner, and q man
who scorne0 every thing that is base and grOvelng
IN politics and morals. In his intercourse with his
ing the warmth of a heart which was ever open and
ever faithful.
In his death we lose a valuable member of the
Clubs one whose interest in Its welfare and success
never tagged; and IN respect to his memory your
COMMITTEE ask that this feeble tibue to his worth
as man and an associate be placed upon the min
utes, and that the following resolution be adopted
ReSOtUed, That committee of four De appointed
to accompany the remains to CoatesVille
ReSolUed, That this Cub as a body, attend the
funeral services this afternoon at his ate residence
ResolUed That O copy of this minute be trans
mitted to the family of the deceased.