The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-07-03
IN MEMORIAM.

In MEM0RIAM.
NJ. L. WALTER, who died at Cleavelsnd
Springs, n. g.. III the forty y-rigth year CT his
age.
Lodge, No. 10S, A. F. n tho following pre-.
amble and resolutions were adopted:
In terms similar to this, We are accustomed
to record the passage Of all immortals
through the shaduwy portals which omen
from earth to the ipfiuit J. The brief words.
he was born, he lived he died. Gums up the
eyentful human career from the cradle r. no
grave: The Joy which halls the newly boro
spreads little beyond the household. The
mature life may make it's energies telt upon
the worlds pulsation; but whether that life
belongs to the quiet, unpretending citizen.
the eloquent statesman, or the mighty con
queror, yet when the curtain rises upon the
third act OF the drama, tho silent shadow of
Inc tomb seems to roach out to darken and
ooscure. The busy energies OK lie contract
10 the narrow limits OF the sick chamb.r
One by one, the chords which unite TO the
Dusv multltude outside are severed The
sliant loot fail aud sad faces OF few true
irlends take the places of the Joy OF life's
morning noise aud glare Of it's noon. There
Id Ne house from which the grim shadows OF
aeath can be shut out The bloom OF youth,
me strength OF manhood and glory OF age are
withered IN her icy grasp, as the late flowers
wither III the frost Of autumn. mighty
angel spreads the shadow of Immortal wing.
ABOVE the place. aud the great and humble
>Ano PAoS OuL luCO tn0 lnVlelD 9 light
more quietly than they entered the world.
theh that world sees in d paper, or hears
from the solemn tongue of bell, the la st
words of ilfe's common history-he died. 1t
IL our SAD and solemn duty Tonight to re-
cord the death of Brother WM. T. WALTER. a
mau IN whom there WAS guile, who, like
q meteor, but for time appeared to adorn
the path in which he moved, nd leaves trace
OF ngnt oehind, Tor you may break the vase,
chatter it III will, the eceut of the roses viii
iinger round it stl l." We often turn from
the cheerful path Of buey lie to mediate
with solemn thought and sacred awe the iu.
5ciu:ioie decree OF Divine Providence which
deprlves devoted wife OF al atfectionate
consort and protector, aud sewers, link BY
INK. the chains that unite III bonds OF bro.
therly love and affection. brother WALTER
had attached himself to the craft in early l,fu
and filed with honor to himself aud satisfac.
ton TO the craft all imp ortant and hig Il offc
ol the order. Through his untirlng energy
ana sssidnity, We hail the establishing Ut
Coiumoia Loage In this city, which ever
honored and esteemed him as Its noble
founder, and we are proud to point to his un-
sullled lie az q htting example to the bre-
thren who have assembled here tonight to
| sheu tear OF sorrow to his hallowed me-
mory. But alas! twelve times has the iron
tongue OF time told thy hour The Supreme
Grand Master OF the universe has summoned
thee to the Supreme Grand Lodge above,
ana thou vert found duly and truly prepared,
worthy and well qualified. Tho parting with
loved ones which made thy lips qulver ID over
at last. Brighter scenes than thou vert
wont to behold in the Oriental chair bend
anove thee now. The assemblage Of brethren
OF the mystic tie is not 80 grand and far more
sad than the escort OF glorious spirits who
| sang through the azure blue vault OF II eaven.
OF death ON earth and birth on high; who
entered thee unto that Grand Lodge that
needs no gavcl, compass nor square; who lead
thee before that Grand Master OF the uni
verse, whose all-secing eye greeted thy en-.
trance unto that lodge not made with hands,
eternally in the Heavens.
They summoned thee, dear brother Thy
sickness was ONLY to sever the strong chot IL,
OF mortality. Thy guide waited in tie SANG
f"nt SdnctOruni. aud smiled welcome, while
We wept ut parting. They opened the doors
OF the Lodge above, whose golden hinges
turn 30 softly that mortal ear never hears
them; but We who miss you at oar comu,rni-
Cations, will plant the spri. of acacia above
your naliowed anst, and when in bloom, will
ever think OF thee, dear brother, who. bv the
sound OF :he gavel of the Grand Master of
the Universe, vert summoned from mortal
labor to rcireshment of immortality. In
token of respect and high regard the follow
ing resolutions were offered anil atoptcd:
LeSMred, That in the said atl.iciiun and re-
novel from our midst OF our est eelne ID md en-
deared brother, WM. I. WALTER. the craft has
,ost Drllllant and shining light, Columbus
Lodge Its main pillar, founder and support.
the community IN honorable and usetul cltl-
zen. and his bereaved widow devoted com
panion and protector.
ne'oiOeu, WINE We are deeply impressed
by the IN authorizations and inevitable decreps
OF Jehovah, We reverentialy bow in humble
submission to His divine behest, firmly trust.
ing that earth has no sorrow that Heaven
cannot heal.
Resotred, AS an evidence OF respect. the
members OF Columbia Lodge wear the badge
OK mourning for thirty days, and our Lodoe
be drnped in sad habiliments for tho Same
PERIOD OF time, as, in measure, expressive
VI the void created amongst US.
keSOfcei. That orr hca avmoa tl,y oxd
coincidence are rendered to the bereaved and
surviving partner Of his bosom, trusting tn at
be, who is father to the orphan and guardian
TO the widow, may pour his healing balm to
her afi!cted and lacerated heart.
Res0toed, That Columbia Lodge invite the
sister Lodges OF this city to mite in the re.
moval OF the remains Of Brother WALTER to
this city at proper time, at their own ex.
pense, and with Masonic honors; provided,
such arrangements meet the appreciation OF
the widow OF our lament,,d brother.
HssOlued, That this preamble and these
resolutions be inscribed upon our minutes.
and blank page dedicated to his memory
Resoued, That the foregoing be insert ed in
the daily papers OF this city and Masonic
Itdings. and copy OF these proceedings be
transmitted to the widow OF our departed
brother.
Extract from, Minuies
l.. CARR, Secretary.
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